It depends on the type but I cover each type on my blog http://americanfeltandcraft.wordpress.com/ Hope this helps- Andie
Felted fabric was first rumored to have been made in Sumeria. However, the Egyptians were known to produce felt.
felt is from animal so it is sythetic
blankets, toys, flowers, accessories etc
Key features of a fabric for making a laptop holder are strength and durability. Most laptop holders made from fabric however are mostly made from felt.
t's a natural product - though it is processed. It's made from wool.
Felt is such an example.
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Felt is a fabric that has been felt or turned into felt by matting and compressing wool fibers. By roughing up the surface of the woolen fabric, it becomes not only more durable but more flexible as well.
Felt made of acrylic fibers WILL fall apart when washed by machine. Felt made of wool is actually CREATED by machine washing and drying woven wool fabric. I haven't any experience washing felt made of polyester. Why don't your throw a small piece in with a load of like-colored laundry and test it yourself?
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