---
type: "fabric"
name: "Craft Felt"
slug: "craft-felt"
fabric_family: "nonwoven"
construction: "nonwoven(needlepunched)"
subtype: "nonwoven(needlepunched)"
typical_fibers:
  - "Acrylic"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "150–600 g/m²"
price_tier: 2
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/craft-felt"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:06:06.481755+00:00"
---

# Craft Felt

Craft felt is a versatile nonwoven fabric made from needle-punched acrylic or polyester fibers, known for its durability and ease of use in various crafting applications.

- **Fabric Family**: Nonwoven
- **Construction**: Nonwoven Needlepunched
- **Subtype**: nonwoven(needlepunched)
- **Typical Fibers**: Acrylic, Polyester
- **Weight**: 150–600 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1–5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 90 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$ (2 of 5)

## About Craft Felt

Craft felt is a nonwoven fabric created through a needle-punching process that entangles fibers, resulting in a dense, durable material. It is typically made from acrylic or polyester fibers, which contribute to its strength, color retention, and resistance to fraying. Craft felt is available in a wide range of colors and thicknesses, making it ideal for a variety of applications including arts and crafts, home décor, and educational projects.

## Performance Properties

- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0
- **UPF Rating**: 0

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Non Fraying
- Easy To Cut
- Lightweight

## Common Finishes

- Dyed
- Coated

## Common Applications

- Craft Projects
- Home DéCor
- Costumes
- Educational Materials
- Toys

## Common Uses in Detail

### Craft Projects & DIY

Its easy-to-cut edges that don't fray make it a go-to choice for handmade cards, wreaths, and ornaments. The wide range of available colors and its ability to hold glue and stitching well suit beginners and experienced crafters alike.

### Costumes & Dress-Up

Lightweight yet sturdy, it shapes well into hats, masks, and costume accessories without requiring hemming or lining. Its forgiving texture and bold color options make it ideal for theatrical costumes, Halloween outfits, and children's dress-up sets.

### Educational Toys & Tools

Soft, safe, and easy to cut into shapes, it is widely used for [Flannel](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/flannel) boards, classroom activity sets, and tactile learning toys. Its natural grip allows pieces to cling to each other and to boards, supporting interactive teaching activities.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold, tumble dry low or air dry. Do not bleach. Iron on low heat if needed.

- Washing Machine Safe
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron Low Heat

## Additional Information

Craft felt is popular in schools and for DIY projects due to its affordability and ease of use. It does not require hemming or finishing, making it a favorite among crafters.

- **Regional Names**: Felt, Craft felt
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: Colorfastness to washing, Pilling resistance

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester.md)

## Similar Fabrics

- [Meltblown Nonwoven](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/meltblown-nonwoven.md) — Nonwoven
- [Needle-Punched Felt](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/needle-punched-felt.md) — Nonwoven
- [SMMS Nonwoven](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/smms-nonwoven.md) — Nonwoven
- [SMS Nonwoven](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/sms-nonwoven.md) — Nonwoven
- [Spunbond Nonwoven](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/spunbond-nonwoven.md) — Nonwoven

---
*Source: [Fabric Atlas](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/craft-felt) — HTML version of this page.*