The softest flex: a new chapter for the Slideaway
There's a rebellious act happening in living rooms across Australia right now. It's quiet, it's soft, and it's utterly transformative. We're talking about choosing comfort as strength, softness as power — and making no apologies for it.
This September, we're expanding the award-winning Slideaway Sofa Bed collection with something we've been dreaming about since day one: French Linen. Five carefully curated shades that turn your sofa bed into something more than furniture — it becomes a statement about how you choose to live.
Because in a world that's increasingly hard-edged and demanding, soft living isn't just a choice. It's a rebellion.
Why linen?
Linen has been whispering secrets for thousands of years. Made from flax fibres that grow in the cool, damp climates of Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, this isn't just another pretty fabric — it's a material with serious credentials.
The benefits that matter:
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Breathability like no other — linen naturally regulates temperature, keeping you cool in summer and cosy in winter
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Moisture-wicking magic — it can absorb up to 20% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp
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Naturally hypoallergenic — perfect for sensitive skin and allergy sufferers
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Bacteria-resistant — those natural flax fibres create an environment where bacteria struggle to thrive
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Gets softer with time — unlike other fabrics that wear down, linen becomes more beautiful with age
Hemp is often mentioned in the same conversation—another natural fibre that shares linen's sustainable story and gets-better-with-age philosophy. But for Slideaway, French Linen won out for its balance of refinement and durability. Both fabrics understand that true luxury isn't about pristine perfection; it's about comfort that improves with time.
Here's what we love most about linen: it's honest. It wrinkles, it relaxes, it tells the story of how you've lived on it. In a world obsessed with perfection, linen celebrates the beauty of being lived-in.
The environmental choice that feels good
Sustainability isn't a trend at Eva — it's fundamental to who we are as a B Corp certified company. And linen? It's one of nature's most sustainable fibres.
Flax requires minimal water to grow (no irrigation needed), thrives without heavy pesticides, and when harvested, nothing goes to waste. The seeds become linseed oil, and even when your linen furniture eventually reaches the end of its life, it biodegrades completely.
It's the kind of choice that lets you sleep easy — literally and figuratively.
Meet the shades
Cashew
Slideaway Sofa Bed in Cashew French Linen
Warm, nutty, and utterly grounding. Cashew brings the comfort of morning coffee and lazy Sunday afternoons into any space. It's the colour of worn leather journals and favourite jumpers — familiar, yet elevated.
Lavender
Slideaway Sofa Bed in Lavender French Linen
Soft purple with a whisper of grey, Lavender is for the dreamers and the quiet rebels. It's sophisticated enough for grown-up spaces but playful enough to spark joy every time you walk into the room.
Plum
Slideaway Sofa Bed in Plum French Linen
Rich, deep, and completely unexpected. Plum brings drama without the theatrics — it's the colour of wine-soaked conversations and books read by lamplight. Bold enough to anchor a room, sophisticated enough to live with for years.
Fern
Slideaway Sofa Bed in Fern French Linen
Nature's most calming hue, Fern connects your living space to the outdoors. It's the green of forest walks and quiet mornings, bringing a sense of renewal and growth into your home.
Smoke
Slideaway Sofa Bed in Smoke French Linen
Elegant, versatile, and endlessly chic. Smoke is the chameleon of the collection — shifting between cool and warm depending on the light, the season, your mood. It's the perfect neutral that's anything but boring.
The same award-winning function, now in French Linen
The Slideaway's clever sliding mechanism remains unchanged — because when something works perfectly, you don't mess with it. The transition from sofa to daybed to full bed still happens in seconds, without the wrestling match that defines most sofa beds.
What you're getting:
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Three positions in one piece — sofa mode for daily lounging, daybed mode for stretching out, full bed mode for guests or movie marathons
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Queen-size sleeping surface — no bars, no gaps, no compromise on comfort
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Removable, washable covers — because linen is meant to be lived in and loved
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Solid American Ash timber frame — sustainable, durable, and beautifully visible through the upholstery
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Tool-free assembly — because your time is precious
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Hidden storage compartment — for all the things that need a home
For renters, dreamers, and designers of their own space
This is for everyone who's ever felt like they were designing around limitations instead of possibilities. The Slideaway in French Linen doesn't just save space — it creates it. It gives renters the freedom to have a proper guest room in a studio apartment. It lets small-space dwellers host dinner parties that turn into sleepovers.
It's for the ones who understand that flexibility isn't about compromising on style — it's about expanding your options.
Living the Linen Life
Caring for your French Linen Slideaway is as easy as the decision to choose it:
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Remove covers when needed — they're designed to come off effortlessly
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Wash on a gentle cycle — linen prefers kindness
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Put back on slightly damp — this prevents shrinkage and ensures the perfect fit
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Embrace the natural texture — linen's relaxed nature is part of its charm
The bigger picture
In our Melbourne design workshop, we've always believed that furniture should work with your life, not against it. The Slideaway in French Linen takes this philosophy one step further — it works with your values too.
When you choose linen, you're choosing a material that gets more beautiful with time, ages gracefully, and connects you to something bigger than a single purchase. You're choosing to prioritise comfort without apology, to embrace natural imperfection, and to invest in pieces that tell your story.
Available now in five colours that understand the assignment:
Because the softest rebellion is sometimes the strongest one of all.
The Slideaway Sofa Bed in French Linen comes with our standard 60-day trial. Try it, love it, or return it — because we're confident you'll understand why linen and the Slideaway are meant to be together.
