Waves No.8 Upholstery Fabric
Waves No.8 Upholstery Fabric offers a refined, almost vintage-inspired interpretation of ocean movement, where intricate linework meets softened, sun-washed tones. The design blends deep charcoal greys with muted ivory and warm sand highlights, creating a layered, tonal effect that feels both timeless and quietly dramatic.
Unlike more vivid wave patterns, this design leans into subtle contrast and texture—giving the impression of aged etchings or traditional maritime illustrations. The repeated cresting waves bring a sense of flow and continuity, making it ideal for upholstery pieces that benefit from visual depth without overwhelming a space.
This colourway works particularly well in neutral-led interiors, pairing effortlessly with pale woods, brushed metals, and natural textures such as linen and wool. It’s equally suited to contemporary settings looking for softness, or more classic schemes where understated pattern is key.
Digitally printed onto a durable upholstery basecloth, this fabric achieves the look of a finely detailed woven textile while remaining a printed design. This ensures clarity in every line and consistency across the pattern, making it both visually striking and highly practical for everyday upholstery use.
Explore the full Waves Upholstery Fabric collection for similar textured designs, or complement this look with organic influences from our Mori Curtain Fabric range. For tonal styling, browse our Grey Upholstery Fabric collection or discover more options within our Full Upholstery Fabric Collection.
Product Specification
Exempt fabric Non-FR must be used with a schedule 3 (FR) interlinear or if suitable receive FR treatment to conform to BS5852 Part 1 Source 0 (Cigarette) and 1 (Match)
Product Testing
At Saint & Poet we aim to ensure the highest quality. To ensure this our product has been subject to appropriate upholstery testing, to which you can view the results below.
(Please note, this is specification for our upholstery quality.)
- Colour Fastness To Rubbing - Grade B (General Contract Grade)
- Colour Fastness To Light - Grade B (General Contract Grade)
- Resistance to Tearing - Grade A
- Piling Resistance - Grade A
These results mean all of our product is appropriate for Heavy Domestic use and General Contract purposes.
Shipping & Delivery
At Saint & Poet, we strive to make your shopping experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible. We offer free shipping for all UK orders. International orders are subject to a shipping fee that is shown at checkout. Please note that all import duties are subject to the specific countries laws and are your responsibility. We use only the best packaging materials to ensure your fabrics arrive in a perfect condition.Please note there is a 14 working day lead time on any treated orders. If you have any questions about our shipping methods or costs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Returns & Refund Policy
At Saint & Poet we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase from. We take great effort to ensure the products we sell are represented as accurately as possible on screen through multiple images. However, colours on screens can vary. This is due to computer screens generating colour through RGB, comapred to our digital printers which print with CMYK. This combined with different contrast and brightness settings can make the fabric appear more muted. This is why we advise you to order a sample prior to ordering.
Cut fabrics which are cut and specifically produced to your requirements are unfortunately non refundable.
Returns cannot be accepted for fabrics (unless faulty) as they have been cut to your order requirements, therefore we strongly advise that you use the sampling service before purchasing fabric so that you can be sure that the fabric is the correct shade. Please note that cut fabrics are non-refundable unless there is a defect or error on our part.s.
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