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Article: Needlefelts in composites: a basics course in the needlepunching process for composite applications.
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- Nonwovens Industry
- Article date:
- October 1, 1998
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a basics course in the needlepunching process for composite applications
Felts have been made for thousands of years for a variety of uses. In pre-biblical times felts were made for nothing more than warmth. Some of the earliest methods of felting were to simply agitate the woolen fleece by dragging it behind a horse over rough terrain. Over time, the process of making felts evolved but applications did not. It wasn't until the 20th century that we started discovering they could be used for much more. Since the early days, the process of making felt has become considerably more technical and much more versatile. Many people consider needlefelting a relatively new ...