felt

thumb|upright=1.35|Samples of felt in different colors thumb|Kazakhs|Kazakh felt [[yurt]]

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Felt is a fabric made by matting and pressing fibers like wool together, rather than weaving them, and it has been used for centuries by cultures like the Kazakhs to create practical items such as clothing and structures. It matters because it demonstrates an ancient, accessible method of textile production that remains relevant today and holds cultural significance across different societies.

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History
Manufacturing methods
Wet felting
Needle felting
Carroting
Development of felting as a profession
Uses
Industrial uses
Firearms
Home decor
Clothing
Musical instruments
Arts and crafts
See also
References
General bibliography
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thumb|upright=1.35|Samples of felt in different colors thumb|Kazakhs|Kazakh felt [[yurt]]

Felt is a textile that is produced by matting, condensing, and pressing fibers together. Felt can be made of natural fibers such as wool or animal fur, or from synthetic fibers such as petroleum-based acrylic or acrylonitrile or wood pulp–based rayon. Blended fibers are also common. Natural fiber felt has special properties that allow it to be used for a wide variety of purposes. It is "fire-retardant and self-extinguishing; it dampens vibration and absorbs sound; and it can hold large amounts of fluid without feeling wet..."