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Dictionary: felt·ing   (fĕl'tĭng) pronunciation
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n.
  1. The practice or process of making felt.
  2. The materials from which felt is made.
  3. Felted fabric.

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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: felting
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Process that mats together fleece (raw wool) by subjecting it to moisture, heat, friction, and pressure. Sheep hair have scales that open somewhat when wet; layering hairs in a parallel fashion and applying some form of agitation cause the hairs to tighten together in a solid mat. The result is a lightweight, windproof, and water-resistant fabric that has been used for millennia to make hats, boots, and tents. Light felting is sometimes done to woven or knitted wool, a process known as fulling, to create a thicker and softer fabric.

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Veterinary Dictionary: felting
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The property of wool by which fibers interlock and form a compact mass.

 
 
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