Woolen felt is produced from wool which is known for its gripping attributes and also imparts longevity and resilience to the felt. This felt is a dense and non-woven fabric which is manufactured by pressing fibers or furs using moisture, pressure or heat. Wool is mixed with synthetic to make the felt more sturdy and fit for industrial applications. These vary in color, length, thickness and width as per the applications both within residential or commercial contexts. Besides, these are also used in military applications for boots, rockets, helmets etc.
Properties:
- Wool fibers are bad conductors of heat
- Contains porous structure and comprises sluiceways capillary
- Excellent sound insulation and thermal insulating properties
- Resistant to chemicals and flame retardant