Industrial applications
Wool felt is resistant to high temperatures, making it ideal for use as a base layer, for vibration damping, for the easy transport and handling of ultra-high-temperature products and by-products, and in the automotive industry for seats and bodywork.
Our industrial felts
Merino
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Material composition: 100% wool, density: 0.35-0.4 g/cm3
Merino felt is made from 100% raw-colored washed wool. It is ideal for use as underlay, vibration damping, transporting and moving products and by-products in ultra-high temperature environments, and for seat and body insulation in the automotive industry. It is fireproof. Its rustic texture makes it suitable for design purposes, even when painted.
Isola
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Material composition: 100% wool, density 0.16-0.18 g/cm3
Soft, loose structure, but durable. Excellent absorbency. Can be used, for example, as a blackboard eraser or to cover yurts.
Saddle felt
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Material composition: 100% wool, density: 0.27-0.3 g/cm3
We produce high-quality wool felt for use under real saddles in a thickness of 14 mm, which we can also dye to order. This felt contains a mixture of black and gray sheep's wool and is a truly natural material with an extremely interesting texture.
Unique requirements
We can provide all our felts:
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with self-adhesive coating,
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additional fireproof treatment,
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impregnation,
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and we can die-cut them into any shape
We provide compositions and densities tailored to the specific requirements of each area of application, helping you find the right felt from prototype development to series production.
Industrial felts are extremely versatile materials that are present in many areas of life, even if we are not always aware of their presence in everyday life. Felt is basically made by felting, a process in which wool fibers cling to each other to create a compact, homogeneous material. The resulting felt has many advantages, including excellent thermal insulation properties, good vibration damping capabilities, and exceptional flexibility. These properties make it an extremely important raw material in many areas of industry.
Material composition and manufacturing process
Classic felt is typically made from wool, which is based on the natural fibers of sheep's wool. The fibers are felted together using hot water, steam, and mechanical pressure. Although modern industrial felts are often no longer made from pure wool, Multifelt felts are made from 100% wool.
Areas of application
Industrial felt has a wide range of uses. In the engineering industry, for example, it is used to make grinding and polishing discs, seals, and sealing strips. In the automotive industry, it is used as a noise and vibration damping element, but it can also be found as a decorative or accessory upholstery material. In addition, it is indispensable for door and window seals and various automotive components. Felt also plays an important role in furniture manufacturing and interior design, as its soft feel, aesthetic appearance, and thermal insulation properties make it attractive.
How it works and advantages
Felt is a naturally "breathable" material, but the tight connection between the fibers creates a very compact structure that is sufficiently durable even under intensive use. Wool felts are particularly good at retaining heat and absorbing moisture. The air pockets trapped between the fibers serve as excellent insulation, significantly reducing heat loss in cold winter environments and around high-temperature machines. In addition, since felt can absorb some mechanical vibrations, noise levels can be reduced, which plays an important role in occupational safety and employee comfort.
Chemical resistance can also be an advantageous property in certain industries, as felt can be made resistant to various chemicals, oils, or solvents through special surface treatment or the use of the appropriate fiber combination. Its flexibility is exploited in all industries, whether it be the continuous friction of parts, frequently opening and closing doors, or polishing and grinding operations.
Customizable
and tailor-made solutions
One of the biggest advantages of industrial felts is that they are extremely flexible. They are available in a variety of thicknesses, hardnesses, densities, and shapes. They can be cut into strips, discs, or custom shapes, and can even be glued or sewn, making them easy to integrate into manufacturing processes. They can also be dyed or impregnated, which can provide additional functional benefits.
Companies such as Multifelt offer the option of manufacturing to individual requirements, which means that special sizes, colors, and density parameters can also be realized. This way, the customer receives exactly the felt they need for the task at hand, without incurring unnecessary additional costs or material losses.
Environmental awareness
and sustainability
Natural wool felts offer an environmentally friendly solution, as wool is a renewable raw material. Once worn out, they can even be composted, which significantly reduces the ecological footprint in industries where plastic-based products would otherwise be used. Thanks to their long service life, they also require less replacement and maintenance, making felt an economical investment in the long term.
From a sustainability perspective, it is particularly important that felting technology—especially the traditional wool-based process—can have a much lower environmental impact than the production of many other industrial fabrics.