Felt Fabrics

Felt Fabrics: Non-Woven Cloth Fabric for Every Project

Felt fabric is a non-woven cloth fabric made by compressing and matting fibers together until they bind into a firm sheet, no weaving or knitting involved. This makes felt fabric roll edges resistant to fraying, so you can cut a shape and use it right away without hemming. Rijs Textiles carries felt in several qualities and thicknesses, from wool blends to synthetic craft felt, all delivered from our warehouse in Tilburg. Whether you need fabric and felt for acoustic panels, doll clothing or a stack of Christmas ornaments, there's a version in this range that fits.

Wool felt versus synthetic felt fabric

Wool Felt 3mm is a blend of sheep's wool and polyester. That combination gives you the sound-dampening quality wool is known for, which is why this type is also sold as acoustic felt for studio walls or under noisy machinery, alongside the softness and durability you'd expect from a natural fiber. It's a solid choice for bags, coats and accessories where you want the material to hold its shape over time.

Felt Fabric 3mm is the fully synthetic alternative, made from polyester. It costs less than the wool blend and comes in a wider color range, which makes it practical for costumes, upholstery panels, decorative bags and general craft work. If your project doesn't need the acoustic properties of wool felt, this is the more budget-friendly cotton felt or synthetic felt fabric to reach for.

Craft felt for fine detail work

Craft Felt 1.5mm is thinner than the 3mm varieties and noticeably more flexible. That flexibility matters when you're wrapping felt around small forms or cutting intricate shapes, since a thicker sheet would crack or bunch. You'll see this weight used for flower petals, doll clothing, appliqué details and other decorations where fine detail work counts more than bulk. It behaves well under a needle and glues cleanly, so it suits both machine work and hand crafting.

What you can make with felt cloth fabric

Felt has a long history in hat-making, particularly wool felt for fedoras and berets. The fiber's natural water resistance and its ability to hold a molded shape make it durable enough for daily wear, something a woven wool fabric can't match without extra treatment.

Outside of hats, felt fabric shows up constantly in craft and DIY work:

• Stuffed animals and soft toys, since felt holds its shape without stretching out of place
• Wreaths and seasonal ornaments
• Bags and small accessories
• Costume pieces and decorative appliqué on clothing

Because felt doesn't fray, it's also one of the easier fabrics to teach beginners on. No overlocking, no hemming, just cut and stitch.

Ordering felt fabric by the metre

All felt fabric in this category is sold by the metre, so you order exactly the length your pattern needs rather than a fixed piece. Stock is broad enough to cover wool blends, synthetic felt and thinner craft weights in one place, and pricing stays sharp whether you're a hobby sewer picking up half a metre or a business ordering in bulk. Fabric samples are available for 0.50 euro if you want to check color and thickness in hand before committing to a larger order.

Choosing the right felt for your project

Felt fabric covers a lot of ground: acoustic wool felt for sound insulation, affordable polyester felt for costumes and bags, and thin craft felt for detail work like flowers or doll clothes. Match the weight and material to what you're making, order the length you need by the metre, and request a sample first if you're unsure about color or hand-feel. Browse the felt fabric collection below to find the right thickness for your next project.