One of the most popular items we sell here at Calico laine is Felt and Baize. Felt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by condensing woollen fibres together. Felt that we stock here at Calico laine is composed of wool and viscose and comes in a fantastic width of 180cm. Felt can be used almost anywhere!! Here are just a few examples of where is can be used:
  • Musical Instruments - Felt is often used on instrumetns such as drums and cymbals to 'dampen' the sound. It is also used on pianos to control key noise and to give the perfect tone when playing.
  • Dressmaking and Haberdashery - Felt is often used for certain garments and accessories for example hats and handbags. It is a sturdy fabric that also keeps warmth and wears well.
  • Craft - Felt is a popular craft item and to help you with this, here at Calico Laine we also sell a variety of Felt Squares in a selection of differnt sizes and a huge range of colours!!Twitter
Baize is very similar to felt in its appearance and many of its uses, However Baize is slightly more substantial and is therefore a popular choice for items such as billiard tables and lining heavier items. Our Baize is available in a variety of colours, and several shades of green are available, making it popular for the games table enthusiast! I hope this blog has been informative, and if you have any comments, please feel free to leave them in the box below...and to keep up to date with all the latest products, don't forget to follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages! Until next time, Calico Laine