
INDUSTRIAL FELTS
Properties of industrial felts
Traditionally manufactured felts for industrial use
The wool content of industrial wool felts ranges from 30% to 100%. In addition to wool felts, the industrial felt range includes various synthetic and blended felts. Fiber materials used include viscose, polyester, and polypropylene, with additional reinforcement provided by support fabrics and resins.
Properties of wool and synthetic industrial felts
Wool felts are produced using the traditional fulling method, where felting occurs through the application of heat, moisture, and mechanical motion. The high quality of fulled products is based on the skilled craftsmanship of experienced felt factory masters.
Synthetic felts, on the other hand, are produced through needling, where the fibers interlock with each other. The use of synthetic fibers enables higher durability against abrasion and greater chemical resistance compared to pure wool fibers. Unlike wool felts, synthetic felts are generally measured by weight per square meter rather than density. The stock selection of synthetic felts also includes colored options.
Our industrial wool felts are primarily carbonized. This process removes almost all natural debris and slightly bleaches the felt.
Colors in Wool Felts for Industry:
- Natural white
- Natural gray
- Black (available in thinner and softer grades)
Gray shades vary depending on the color of the blended fibers, ranging from bluish to pale reddish or brown tones. Our saddle felts are currently yellow.
Colors in Synthetic Technical Felts:
The most common color is bleached white, but black and mottled gray options are also available. Mottled gray shades can have strong tones of blue or red.