Weave - Felt

Felt is a non-woven fabric created by matting individual fibers together with heat, moisture, and pressure. Depending on the material and thickness, felt can feel soft and flexible, firm and shape-retaining, or hard and stable, for example as fine craft felt, medium-weight textile felt, or high-quality wool felt. Classic materials used are virgin wool, though polyester, viscose, or blends are also common, each influencing the look, feel, and care properties. Felt is used for bags, hats, slippers, home accessories, seat cushions, sound insulation, decoration, and creative DIY projects.

Typical fabric types:

• Wool felt from pure virgin wool
• Craft felt made from polyester
• Textile felt and bag felt
• Embroidery felt and thin craft felt (1 to 2 mm)
• Thick felt for bags and decoration (3 to 4 mm)

Key properties:

Felt keeps its shape, is robust, and does not fray, making processing and cutting much easier. Depending on the thickness, it can be flexible and fine or firm and voluminous, suitable for bags, cases, coasters, appliqués, costumes, hats, and decorations. Wool felt brings natural warmth, breathability, and both sound- and dirt-repellent properties, while craft felt is especially easy to care for, intensely colored, and affordable. Felt can be sewn, glued, embroidered, and combined with other materials like leather, cotton, or corduroy.

Care instructions:

Felt should be cared for appropriately to its material composition to preserve its shape, color, and surface. Wool felt is usually only suitable for hand washing or professional cleaning, as it may otherwise shrink or become matted. Craft felt made of polyester can often be washed on a gentle cycle at 30 degrees Celsius, but should not be tumble dried. When ironing, use a low temperature and a pressing cloth, as the surface may darken or melt under heat. Surface dirt can usually be brushed off easily.