Arcadia First Light Linen Fabric is an evocative exploration of botanical beauty, where oversized exotic blooms and elegant chinoiserie-inspired vines unfurl across a soft mauve pink backdrop. The linen base brings a gentle, organic texture to the intricate floral detailing, with deep crimson and slate grey accents lending a painterly richness. A poetic balance of structure and whimsy, it conjures the serenity of an imagined paradise garden—luxurious yet calmly grounded.
An ideal choice for statement curtains, soft furnishings or light upholstery, this designer fabric brings timeless elegance to traditional and contemporary spaces alike. Available in None FR for domestic drapery and cushions, Standard FR (BS 5852:1) for home upholstery or commercial curtains, and Crib 5 (BS 5852:2006 Clause 11) for contract upholstery—offering beauty and performance in equal measure.
Our linen fabric is a heavy weight polyester with a linen look and feel. It’s made from 48% recycled polyester. Recycled polyester requires less energy to produce whilst also giving a second life to plastic bottles which would end up in landfill. Our recycled polyester uses certified Repreve yarns. Repreve yarns contain a DNA marker called FiberPrint which is used to identify and certify the yarns. Free from harmful chemicals and safe for human and environmental health.
Composition 48% Repreve 44% Polyester 8% Linen
Weight 284gsm (+/- 5%) 60 inch 9152cm)(+/- 3&) Width Abrasion
Resistance : BS EN ISO 12947 > 40,000 revs
Care Instructions
We recommend 180 degrees and 80 seconds dwell time Machine wash at or below 30C Do not bleach Do not tumble dry Iron at low temperature Professional dry clean with any solvent except trichloroethylene.
Pattern matching: allow extra metreage for pattern matching. The repeat and match type for this fabric are shown in the design repeat details.
Upholstery projects: please consult your maker before ordering to confirm suitability, quantity and cutting plan.
Design repeat
Design repeat
Approx. Printed Width 139cm (137cm useable width for drapery)
Pattern repeat:
Height - 62.35cm
Width - 45.66cm
Half Drop
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
FABRIC — Delivery & Returns
£13 UK delivery. We print and cut every length ourselves, Monday to Thursday, within 4 working days, then dispatch it tracked for next-working-day delivery. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands, offshore islands and some remote postcodes may take a little longer, and any surcharge is calculated and shown at checkout.
International delivery takes 2 to 10 working days, sent tracked and Delivery Duty Paid, so all taxes and duties are included in the price you pay with no surprise charges on arrival.
Every length is cut and finished to order, so fabric cannot be returned or exchanged unless faulty. We always recommend ordering a sample first. Anything faulty or damaged, tell us within 14 days of delivery with clear photographs and we'll arrange a replacement or full refund at no cost.
Please inspect your fabric fully before cutting or making, as we can't accept claims after use. Full delivery and returns details
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