Archaeological finds from Anatolia demonstrate that felt is anything but a modern material, providing evidence of its use as early as the 6th millennium BC, when humans began to domesticate sheep. Felting is therefore one of humanity’s oldest textile processing techniques.
The main characteristic of wool felt is that the sheep’s wool grows back. This makes wool felt an ecological and sustainable product that is biodegradable and recyclable.
In the modern world, natural felt has become indispensable thanks to its diverse properties (temperature and ageing resistance, insulating, climate-regulating, durable, dirt-repellent, elastic, shock-absorbing, etc.) and applications (acoustics, design, architecture, furniture, clothing, etc.). Wool felt also has good hygroscopic properties, meaning that it is able to absorb and release humidity and water vapour from the ambient air. Furthermore, the ability to absorb and release liquids is another advantage of this exceptional natural product.
Vibraplast AG stocks design felts with thicknesses of 3.0 mm and 5.0 mm, which are primarily used as acoustic products on mineral substrates, free-hanging and rear-ventilated, or as privacy screens and acoustic room divider solutions, as well as in design products such as bags, cases, decorative items, placemats, runners, coasters, key rings, shoes, curtains or rugs. A wide range of colour options is available. Order this natural product made from 100% wool conveniently via our online shop www.vibraplast.ch. We would be happy to cut the desired design felt to your specifications in terms of dimensions and shape.
