Felt is the oldest form of fabric known to man. It predates weaving and knitting, although there is archaelogical evidence from the British museum that the first known thread was made by winding vegetable fibres on the thigh. Felt dates back to at least 6,500 BC where remains were found in Turkey. Highly sophisticated felted artifacts were found preserved in permafrost in a tomb in Siberia and dated to 600 AD. prevent blisters. At the end of their journey, the movement and sweat had turned the wool into felt socks. It is said that Noah's Ark was lined with fleece and the combination of urine and the trampling animals left behind a felted wool carpet. Felt is now widely used as a medium for expression in textile art as well as design, where it has significance as an ecological textile. Sumerian legend claims that the secret of feltmaking was discovered by Urnamman of Lagash.
Feltmaking is still practiced in traditional styles by nomadic peoples in Asia, where rugs, tents and clothing are regularly made.
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Filter Company - USA. Pressed felts and needlepunch fabrics for filtration media, fashion and industrial end uses. Large site with extensive, technical information pertaining to products and fibers.
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Albany International Italia, Srl - Italy. Manufacturers of needlepunch felts for textile finishing. Also, silicone coated belts, felts for leather tanning processes, and synthetic fabrics for sludge dewatering. Part of Albany International. English and Italian.
Boston Felt Company, Inc - USA. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics and products for a variety of technical and industrial purposes, from natural and man-made fibers and blends thereof. Includes technical and end-use information. The site is also available in Japanese.
Buffalo Felt Products - USA. Pressed felts and needlepunch fabrics for a variety of industrial, home textile and leisure product end uses.
BWF Group - Germany. Diversified group of manufacturing companies, active in nonwovens, plastics, filtration and waste disposal. Needlepunch and pressed felts for industrial, clothing and decorative applications, from blends of natural and man-made fibers. English and German.
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Consumer Products Enterprises, Inc - USA. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics for industrial and educational applications.
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Duro-Felt Products, Inc - USA. Pressed felts and needlepunch fabrics for industrial and home utensils end uses, from natural and chemical fiber.
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Filtex SA - Poland. Manufacturers of pressed felts and needlepunch fabrics for geotechnical, automotive, filtration, upholstery and industrial applications, from polyester and polypropylene. Also, polishing discs. Technical specifications. English and Polish.
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Fuji Corp - Japan. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts for apparel, automotive and a range of industrial applications, from man-made and natural fibers. Detailed technical information and specifications. English and Japanese.
Kunin Felt Co - USA. Pressed felts and needlepunch fabrics for educational end uses, and toy and home utensils fabrication. Member of the Foss Manufacturing Co.
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Lampe BV - The Netherlands. Versatile technical textiles manufacturing company. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics and finished products for industrial applications, from cotton, wool, polyester, polypropylene and a range of high-performance fibers. Also, coated and plain, woven and knitted fabrics. Custom die cutting, slitting and finishing services.
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Nangong Wool Felt Factory - China. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts for filtration, apparel, polishing and a wide range of industrial applications, from wool and man-made fibers. Technical felt guide. English and Chinese.
National Nonwovens Corp - USA. Versatile nonwovens manufacturing company, utilizing needlepunch, chemical and thermal bonding, and wool felting technologies for a wide range of industrial, medical, automotive and consumer products. Also, a variety of chemical and mechanical finishing options.
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Pugalia Woollen Mills Pvt., Ltd - India. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts in roll and sheet form for automotive, insulation, polishing, filtration, protection and consumer products applications, from wool. Technical specifications.
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Roeders AG - Germany. Needlepunch and pressed felts for textile, technical, filtration and pipe lining applications, from a variety of natural and man-made fibers. Custom development and manufacturing services.
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Rumpel Felt Co., Ltd - Canada. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics for industrial, fashion and leisure goods end uses, from natural and man-made fibers.
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Southeastern Felt Corp - USA. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics for a variety of industrial end uses.
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Spartan Felt Company - USA. Design and manufacture of precision nonwoven needlepunch and pressed felt products for polishing, fluid transfer and custom applications utilizing natural and synthetic fibers and resins. Major markets include glass, jewelry, writing instruments and optics.
Superior Felt and Filtration, LLC - USA. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts for filtration, industrial and decorative applications, from wool, viscose, acrylic, polyester, polypropylene, polyamide and high-performance fibers. Custom engineering services. Technical specifications.
Sutherland Felt Co - USA. Manufacturers and converters of pressed and needlepunch felts, from wool and polyester. Die cutting and slitting services. Technical specifications. SAE specification chart. List of overstock and close-outs.
The Felters Group - USA. Design, engineering and manufacture of wet pressed and needlpunch felt rollgoods, parts and sewn goods for a wide range of industrial applications, from rayon, polyester, polypropylene, wool and blends. Also, custom slitting, grinding, die cutting, laminating and finishing services.
Vereinigte Filzfabriken AG - Germany. Manufacturers of pressed felt and needlepunch fabrics and manufactured parts for garment accessories, hobby, packaging, decoration and technical applications, from wool, synthetic and high-performance fibers. Detailed product catalog, including technical information, specifications and color cards. Description of production technology. English and German.
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Voigt GmbH - Germany. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics and finished products for industrial, filtration and recreational uses, from polypropylene, glass, stainless steel and various high-performance fibers. Custom slitting and die cutting. English and German.
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Western Felt and Fiber - USA. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts in sheet and roll goods for industrial, military and aerospace applications. Custom converting services. Part of George B. Tewes Co., Inc.
Woollen Textile Industries - India. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts for a wide range of technical and industrial applications, from wool, viscose, acrylic, polyester and polypropylene. Also, felt products, endless clearer cloths, and woollen yarns.
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