Wool Felt
Overview
Wool or synthetic felt. Cuts with clean sealed edges that do not fray — one of the best fabrics for laser cutting because no edge finishing is needed. Engraves with texture detail.
Properties
Difficulty
beginner
Pros
- Clean cuts without melting
- Natural fiber look
- No fraying
- Good thickness
- Beautiful colors
- Soft texture remains after cutting
Cons
- Can char at high power
- Natural fiber variation
- More expensive than synthetic felt
- Can compress under laser beam
Best For
- Ornaments
- coasters
- toy parts
- craft shapes
- appliques
- puzzle pieces
- any application needing sealed edges
Avoid For
- PVC-backed felt (toxic)
- very thin felt under 1mm (warps)
- bulk production without ventilation
Laser Compatibility
Wool felt cuts and engraves cleanly with sealed edges. CO2: cut 3mm at 300mm/s 30W; engrave 500mm/s 20%. Diode: cut 400mm/s 70-80%; engrave 600mm/s 50%. Natural wool may scorch at high power — use lower power and faster speed. Smells during cutting — ventilate well. Results in sealed, fray-free edges ideal for crafts and cosplay.
Brands
National Nonwovens wool feltKunin FeltBenzie DesignEco-Fi felt (recycled)