Acrylic Felt Fabric 72 in Wide 1/16 in Thick - Champagne

In this review the tester evaluates the AK TRADING CO. 72-in wide, 1/16-in thick acrylic felt to see who will get the most value from a large-format craft felt. The bottom line: this felt is best for crafters and hobbyists who need wide, continuous yards for cushions, school projects, or large decorations because the material combines a soft, dense hand with good tear resistance and simple sewing or gluing performance. It is the right pick when width and consistent thickness matter more than natural fibers.

Key Features

• Extra-wide format: The 72 in width allows covering large surfaces or cutting many small shapes from one continuous yard, reducing seams and joins.
• 1/16 in thickness: A midweight thickness that provides padding and structure for cushions and decorations without being bulky or hard to manipulate.
• 100% acrylic construction: Synthetic fibers make the felt soft to the touch while resisting unraveling and creasing better than looser craft felts.
• Higher density: The more tightly constructed fabric stands up to cutting, gluing, and light upholstery use without tearing easily.
• Sold by the yard: Purchasing by the yard lets users choose custom lengths for projects like table coverings, large school displays, or multiple cushions.

Who It's For

The felt is ideal for makers who work on large-format arts and crafts, schools that need material for classroom displays and kids projects, and home sewers who want a consistent padding material for cushions or small upholstery jobs. Its wide width is especially helpful when avoiding seams matters, for example when wrapping a bench seat or cutting big shapes for seasonal decor.

It may be less suitable for purists seeking natural fibers or for applications requiring very heavy-duty industrial upholstery; those users should consider thicker specialty foams or woven upholstery fabrics. For delicate, detailed costume work where edge fraying must be invisible, testers recommend checking edge treatments before committing to long runs.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Soft, dense hand that feels substantial and is pleasant to work with for glue and stitch applications.
• Large 72 in width reduces seams and is efficient for big projects like banners or cushion covers.
• Constructed to resist unraveling and creasing, so finished pieces look cleaner over time.

Cons

• Being acrylic, it is a synthetic material and not a natural fiber option for those who prefer cotton or wool felts.
• Width and thickness are fixed choices; users needing heavier padding or a narrower bolt should shop alternative materials.

Specifications

Brand	AK TRADING CO.
Material	100% acrylic
Width	72 in
Thickness	1/16 in
Sold as	By the yard (10 yards option shown)
Typical uses	Arts & crafts, cushion padding, sewing, school projects

Our Verdict

For crafters and classrooms that need wide, reliable felt by the yard, this acrylic option is a practical choice: it balances softness, density, and ease of use while resisting fraying and creasing. It represents good value for large projects where width and consistent thickness matter, though buyers seeking natural fibers or heavier upholstery padding should consider alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this felt be sewn and glued easily?
Yes. The acrylic felt is soft and flexible, making it straightforward to stitch by machine or hand and to bond with common fabric glues.

Does the fabric fray or unravel?
The fabric is higher density than many synthetics and resists unraveling and tearing, though edges can be finished for the cleanest result.

Is the thickness suitable for cushion padding?
The 1/16 in thickness offers light padding and structure suitable for small cushions and decorative padding, but heavier upholstery may need thicker materials.