Felt and Baize
At Calico Laine, we offer only the highest quality of felt and baize at the most competitive prices around. Felt is one of the oldest fabrics known to man. Making felt involves the process of matting and melding woollen fibres together, weaving techniques aren't needed. Felt is a very hardy material that can be used in many ways, without losing any of its properties. Felt has a homogenous structure that is sturdy enough to witness heavy industrial factors, over extended periods of time. Felt does not fray or unravel, despite the amount of wear and tear that it is put under, this is why it is used in such abundance within industry. Felt is very absorbent, and shows no signs of any wear, it is very adaptable as a fabric, with its uses ranging from childrens toys, clothing and industrial strength materials; felt is as popular now, as it has ever been.
Baize is a variety of felt, at a much greater quality than the industrial variety. Baize is finer, softer to touch and generally better quality than felt. The Royal cabinet maker, who makes the cabinets for the Queen and all of the Royal estates, uses baize to line the cabinets and cupboards. If it is good enough for Her Royal Highness, then it is good enough for you, as a Calico Laine customer.
Calico Laine can provide you with many different colours and varieties of felt. The 300g per metre felt is available in 42 different colours, with each colour always being in stock and ready for delivery. We provide an online felt chart, so you can choose the perfect colour for you. Our felt is available off the roll in any size, as a roll or in 12" and 9" squares. Calico Laine also stocks self adhesive felt, perfect for making a neat job of any project.
Baize is often used on sporting and games tables, such as snooker tables and card tables. Calico Laine has many different colours of baize and felt, and has materials available on the roll or in 12" by 12", or 9" by 9" squares and is also available in self adhesive form, to ensure you can make the best progress with your project.
Calico Laine are proud of our vast catalogue of materials and fabrics, and the availability of colours and qualities at which these products come in. Both our baize and felts have a huge amount of potential uses. The versatility of felt now means that is used in childrens costumes, and also in rug manufacture. Felt has fantastic insulating properties, meaning it can be used in deterring the elements. Felt is widely used within the fashion industry, as it is available in many qualities and colours. It is also used in the manufacture of equestrian throw rugs and fleeces, due to its hardy and long lasting qualities. Felt has many uses, and is a fantastic material base for and project needing a strong, long lasting and durable fabric.
If you would like to know more about the felt and baize that Calico Laine provide, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0151 336 3939 and will be more than happy to help you with any questions and queries regarding any felt or baize products.