Close-up of cool French grey textile with a fine softly mottled woven texture

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Arbi Outdoor French Grey

Arbi Outdoor French Grey has a quiet, cool-toned appearance, combining a pale grey ground with fine tonal variation across the surface. Its understated woven texture gives the colour gentle depth without introducing a visible motif.

cool French grey plain none relaxed upholstery

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About this fabric

This Nicoya colourway is specified as an Outdoor textile and is shown in a softly mottled French grey. The close surface has a fine, lightly brushed-looking texture, with subtle darker and lighter fibres creating a restrained, cloudy effect. The cool grey reads clean and contemporary rather than warm or beige, while the low-contrast surface keeps the overall look calm. With no discernible pattern beyond the weave, it offers a simple, adaptable finish for upholstered outdoor seating.

How to use it

Use the cool French grey on outdoor sofas, lounge chairs or dining seat cushions, pairing it with crisp white, charcoal or weathered timber. Its softly varied surface can add texture to a tonal grey scheme without making the setting feel busy.

A cool, softly textured grey for contemporary outdoor seating and understated upholstery schemes.

Romo Nicoya Outdoor Outdoor

Specification

Composition: 85% Acrylic 15% Polyester
Width: 143 cms (56.3 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 100,000 Severe Contract
Suitable for: Where Legislation Allows
Style: Plain / Solid
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Do Not Iron, Hand Wash
Additional features: Colour fast to light / Mould Resistant / Water Resistant / Colour fast to chlorine & salt water
Additional information: This fabric does not conform with UK fire retardancy regulations for indoor upholstery.
Environmental: Oeko-Tex 100 Certified, REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Oeko-Tex certification number: 971521.O CENTROCOT
Performance: Outdoor use
Product type: Plain / Textured Weave, Velvet
Sample size: 17cm x 13cm
Wyzenbeek: 100,000

Specification as published by Romo. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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