Batts

Offered only through NEFS, this line of superfine merino batts is still largely undiscovered to many felters who use only roving, but word is spreading fast! Because the merino wool is chopped short in the batt preparation, it's simply the fastest felting wool we know of. And because the short fibers result in a tight, super-smooth 17 micron finish, it's the wool of choice for experienced designers and felt jewelry makers who dislike "hairy jewelry syndrome".

One lb. is approximately 3' x 4' (1 x 1.2 meters). Great choice for kids and kits too because it's foolproof. Color-coordinated with our exciting new Strata Batts™ line.

Note: One of the best features about Short Fiber Merino Batts is that it's processed in a natural and environmentally-friendly way. As an uncarbonized wool, it's not subjected to vegetation vaporization treatments with acid and heat. Because of this natural processing, the wool may contain tiny bits of vegetation which are easily ignored during felting and simply brushed out at the end for a smooth finish. Give this superfine wool a try and enjoy the results!

4 oz, $10         8 oz, $20         16 oz, $40

Strata Batts™ New! An exclusive line of professional felting batts with a 17 micron finish offered in 15 richly-blended color combinations. Strata Batts™ is a clever new style of wool batting designed especially for feltmakers and based upon our unique multi-layered partial blend preparation. The batts are randomly mixed in most of the layers, but super-sheer solid color layers can be peeled back as well, allowing control of the hue in your overall piece. Brilliant!

Note: One of the best features about Strata Batts™ is that it's processed in a natural and environmentally-friendly way. As an uncarbonized wool, it's not subjected to vegetation vaporization treatments with acid and heat. Because of this natural processing, the wool may contain tiny bits of vegetation which are easily ignored during felting and simply brushed out at the end for a smooth finish. Give this superfine wool a try and enjoy the results!

4 oz, $12         1 lb, $48

All-purpose wool batts in a 43-color palette. Large clean batts are made up of the finest blend of Norwegian wools. Although largely still unknown in the U.S. this wool is fast becoming the top choice for needle felters due to its clean preparation and shorter length of fiber which results in less poking. Use it in wet felting to increase the durability of merino and other fine wool felts or felt it alone for a tight, water-repellent upholstery fabric with sheen and elasticity. As with all medium to coarse wools, expect it to shed water at first and take longer to felt than merino. Well worth the effort! Card or layer for richer hues.

4 oz. - $10        8 oz. - $20        16 oz. - $40

Beautiful two-toned batts in an 18 color palette. This wool is a mixture of 50% Pelsull (a Norwegian equivalent of Swedish Gotland) and 50% C-1. Pelsull fibers are long and grey to black, so the compositional mix results in gorgeous jewel tones with black heathering. This wool felts quickly since Pelsull is a very fast-felting breed and it will result in a slightly more pliable and hairier felt than the 100% C-1 batts. Great for hats, bags and home dècor.

4 oz. - $10         8 oz. - $20         16 oz. - $40

Selection of naturally-colored wools of varying breeds sent to us by local and other small farms. Please help support the farms year-round by using these lovely wools. Availability varies in the form of batts, locks or roving, but the fleece is always clean.

People's Wool: The preferred core wool for needle felters - can be wet felted too! This wool batt is smooth, clean and economical.

2lbs - $75