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Close-up of a plain woven steel grey fabric with a fine texture

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Calais Steel

Calais Fabric

Calais Steel is a cool, understated grey with a fine woven surface that reads clean and modern. The plain weave gives it a quiet texture rather than a flat finish.

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About this fabric

This colourway sits in a true mid grey with a cool, steel-like cast, softened by the slight variation of the weave. The surface has a neat, tightly woven look that catches the light subtly across the cloth, giving it gentle depth without a pattern. It is supplied as a curtaining fabric and its generous 300 cm width makes it especially practical for wide window drops and seamless drapes. The composition is 52% Recycled Polyester and 48% Polyester, offering a straightforward, easy-to-style textile with a contemporary feel.

How to use it

Use Calais Steel for floor-length curtains, wave headers or simple blinds where the cool grey can sharpen pale walls and timber finishes. It also works well as a quiet counterpoint to stone, black accents and pale upholstery.

A crisp, versatile grey that works beautifully as tailored curtains or a calm neutral backdrop.

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