classification of felt

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History of Felt

Felt is an abrasively matted textile product made mainly from wool. It is created when heat and moisture are introduced to the raw wool and high pressure is applied over a period of time. This is commonly referred to as pressed felt. It can be found in sheet or roll form in a myriad of thicknesses, widths, hardnesses, densities, and colors. There are also a wide variety of felt materials, in addition to wool, such as chemical fiber, heat resistant, needle, resin-treated, and molded.

Felt can be divided broadly by the way it is made into the three categories of (1) non-woven (manufactured without weaving) ;(2) woven felt; and (3) molded felt, wherein resin is used in its production.

Dividing felt by its raw materials gives us the three categories of (1) wool, a well-known product of Australia that is a natural material with a splendid texture, but it is also susceptible to price fluctuations due to weather and other conditions; (2) chemical fibers such as polyester and polypropylene, of which a steady supply is available; and (3), other animal fur.

Familiar felt products
When felt is mentioned, most people think of felt-tip pens, handicrafts, carpets, hats and other articles of clothing. However, there are many other industrial felt products out there that cannot be seen from the outside. They can also be found in automobiles, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and business machinery.

While we often do not even notice that we are using it, felt is an integral part of our daily lives.