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Close-up of pale cool-grey chenille showing a dense, softly nubby horizontal weave

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Zoffany

Zoffany Chenille Nimbus

Luxury Plains FabricZOF0095-04

Chenille Nimbus is shown here in a cool, pale grey with a softly mottled surface that shifts gently between silvery and ivory tones. Its close-up texture is visibly nubby and woven rather than smooth or flat.

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About this fabric

At 645gsm, this is a substantial textile with the visual depth expected of an upholstery chenille. The 140cm usable width is presented as a plain ground, with no pattern repeat horizontally or vertically, while the 48 threads per centimetre contribute to its closely built appearance. In this Nimbus colourway, fine grey-white variation catches across the raised weave, giving the surface a quiet, lightly flecked character. The pale, cool tone keeps the heavy texture feeling bright rather than dense.

How to use it

Use Nimbus on a sofa, occasional chair or upholstered headboard where its cool pale grey can soften darker timber and add tactile contrast to smooth finishes. Pair it with chalky whites, silvered greys and muted blue accents to echo the shade’s cool, airy depth.

Use this cool pale grey chenille to bring softly textured lightness to upholstered seating and headboards.

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