The matting together of fibres during processing. This is achieved on animal hair or wool by the application of moisture or heat, which causes the constituent fibres to mat together.
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What is “Felting”
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The matting together of fibres during processing. This is achieved on animal hair or wool by the application of moisture or heat, which causes the constituent fibres to mat together.
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Felting
The process of making felt is called felting.
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Felting
A method for creating fabric by using heat, moisture, and pressure, rather than weaving or knitting.
Additional definition by TGA Staff
Felting
The matting together of wool fibers.
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