Muted olive sepia plain-woven linen fabric with a dry, softly textured finish

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Rue Linen Sepia

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Rue Linen Sepia is a softly heathered plain weave with a muted olive-brown cast that feels calm and grounded. The close weave gives the surface a dry, linen-like texture with just enough visual movement to stop the colour reading flat.

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About this fabric

Woven at 84 threads per cm and weighing 241 gsm, this fabric has the substance to sit comfortably in both upholstery and drapery applications. The 139 cm usable width makes it practical for larger schemes, while the lack of pattern repeat keeps the focus on the colour and texture rather than ornament. In this sepia colourway, the olive base is tempered by a warm brown undertone, creating a subdued, dusty finish that looks especially elegant in softer natural light. The surface appears gently matte with fine horizontal and vertical slubs that add depth without introducing a visible motif.

How to use it

Use it on a tailored armchair, ottoman, or full-length curtains where its muted olive tone can act as a bridge between timber, stone and warmer neutrals. It pairs particularly well with aged brass, linen white and tobacco leather.

A versatile olive-neutral with a quietly tailored feel for soft furnishings.

Sanderson Rue Linen Fabric

Specification

Usable width: 139 cm
Standard length: 40 m
Vertical repeat: 0 cm
Horizontal repeat: 0 cm
Threads per cm: 84
Weight: 241 gsm

Specification as published by Sanderson. 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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