What is felt material?

People often ask why felt is considered a good material.

Pure wool felt acts as an insulator, and is strong enough to withstand wear and tear. It can be used as a decorative item as well as a home furnishing material.

You may also wonder, "Where is felt made?" Felt is made only from wool (the hairs of sheep, goat and camel), or fibers taken from the furs of certain animals such as beaver and rabbit. These fibers become felt fabric when they are moistened, compressed, and agitated with rolling, beating or rubbing.

It is also important to know if felt is made from cotton.

While felt is primarily made from wool, it can also be made from synthetic and cotton fibers. felt cloth's primary characteristic is its densely matted, non-woven nature. Sometimes, the matting may be modified by adding hair or rayon to increase its strength and/or texture.

How does felt fabric feel?

Felt is usually made from wool or other natural materials. This produces the softest and highest quality fabric. Rayon is a common fiber that can be added to wool. This removes the prickly feel that wool can sometimes have against the skin.