Wool felt is one of the oldest man-made textiles. The surface of wool fiber is covered with microscopic scales called cuticles that open and close in response to changes in temperature. Wetting wool with hot water causes the cuticles to open. Agitation and pressure, in combination, cause the fibers to tangle and interlock irrevocably- creating the matted material we call felt. The more the felt is manipulated, the more it shrinks and condenses, increasing its structural integrity and durability.
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