Properties of Felt

What is felt fabric?

• A natural fabric made only from silk

• A synthetic fabric made entirely from plastics

• A type of fabric that is knitted or woven

• A matted fabric made without weaving or knitting

Which material was traditionally used to make felt?

• Polyester

• Wool or animal fur

• Silk

• Cotton

What property makes wool felt distinct from acrylic felt?

• Acrylic felt is flame retardant

• Acrylic felt is moisture-wicking

• Wool felt is highly combustible

• Wool felt is highly flame retardant

For what purposes is felt generally used?

• For sound barriers, cleaning cloths, and crafts

• Primarily for making clothes

• Only for making hats and boot liners

• Exclusively for insulation and blankets

How is acrylic felt made?

• By knitting acrylic fibers together

• By dissolving a polymer in artificial chemicals and spinning it

• By pressing together cotton fibers with glue

• By weaving thin layers of acrylic