Felt and Broadway: A Shared History

Felt was part of Broadway long before it became the world’s most recognized stage. As one of the earliest known textiles, felt brought with it qualities that theater would come to rely on: [...]

In a world of fast-changing materials and trendy synthetics, some classics never go out of style. Wool felt is one of them—and for good reason. At The Felt People, we’ve been crafting and [...]

BIG NEWS! After 70 years in Bloomingdale New Jersey, we have joined forces with American Bacon Boston Felt Company 361 Walsh Avenue New Windsor, New York 12553 800-631-8968 or contact us [...]

At the height of the great depression, Louis Lichtenberger began his rag business in New York City.  Eventually the business expanded into selling FELT.  In 1917, Uncle Louie’s nephew, Cornie [...]

Most fabrics are woven, meaning they are constructed on a loom and have interlocking warp (the thread or fiber that is strung lengthwise on the loom) and weft (the thread that cuts across the [...]