Ice Fabrics Craft Felt Fabric by the Yard - 72 in Wide Ivory

In this review of the Ice Fabrics craft felt, the bottom line is simple: this 72 in wide, 1.6mm acrylic felt is best for hobbyists, crafters, and small sewing projects who need a soft, durable, easy-to-use material in a large continuous width. The reviewer found the fabric to be pleasant to handle and versatile for a variety of DIY uses, and the primary reason to buy is the combination of wide 72 in coverage with a stable, non-woven 100% acrylic construction that holds up to cutting, sewing, gluing, and light machine work.

Key Features

• Soft, smooth texture: The acrylic felt feels soft to the touch, making it comfortable for wearable crafts and projects that are handled frequently.
• Durable non-woven construction: Made from 100% acrylic fibers that are matted and pressed, the material resists tearing and lasts through repeated handling.
• Large 72 in width: The extra-wide pre-cut width reduces seams in wide projects and lets users cut longer continuous pieces without joining panels.
• 1.6mm thickness: The moderate thickness provides body for decorations and covers while remaining easy to fold, cut, and sew for detailed work.
• Easy to customize: The felt accepts glues, paints, markers, and embroidery well, so it adapts to school projects, costumes, and home decor tasks.
• Machine washable care: The fabric can be machine washed on a cold, delicate cycle and air-dried, which helps maintain appearance for reusable projects.

Who It's For

The Ice Fabrics felt is ideal for crafters making decorations, banners, appliquA, and costume panels where a soft, non-woven fabric is preferable; its large width is especially useful for automotive interior covers, stage backdrops, and long banners. Small business makers doing machine embroidery or selling handmade felt goods will also appreciate the consistent color and weight.

People who need heavy upholstery-grade fabric or a natural fiber material should look elsewhere, since this product is a lightweight, 100% acrylic craft felt rather than a woven upholstery textile. Also, if someone requires an extremely thick or high-density felt for industrial uses, a different specialty felt would be more appropriate.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Consistent, accurate color and a pleasant hand make it easy to match projects and layer pieces without visible mismatch.
• Wide 72 in width reduces seams and waste for larger projects, cutting down prep time.
• Easy to cut, sew, glue, paint, and embroider, providing broad versatility for different craft techniques.
• Machine washable on delicate, which simplifies care for reusable items and covers.

Cons

• Thickness can be perceived differently by users; some find the 1.6mm ideal while others call it slightly thin for heavier structural uses.
• As an acrylic non-woven felt, it is not a substitute for woven or upholstery fabrics in high-abrasion or load-bearing applications.

Specifications

Material	100% acrylic felt
Width	72 in (pre-cut)
Thickness	Approx 1.6mm
Length	Sold by the yard (examples from 1/2 yd to 20 yd, here 3 yd)
Care	Machine wash cold on delicate; air dry
Construction	Non-woven, matted and pressed fibers

Our Verdict

The Ice Fabrics 72 in wide acrylic craft felt is a practical, value-oriented choice for hobbyists, small makers, and anyone needing wide continuous panels in a soft, easy-to-work material. It combines dependable color accuracy, usable thickness for most decorative and costume projects, and the convenience of machine-washable care, making it a sensible buy for a wide range of DIY uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this felt be sewn on a regular sewing machine?
Yes. The material is thin enough for standard household sewing machines and also works well with machine embroidery when a stabilizer is used.

Is the fabric color accurate to swatches?
Customers report good color accuracy and consistent dye across the width, so matching other pieces from the same dye lot is reliable.

How should I clean projects made with this felt?
Machine wash cold on a delicate cycle and air dry; avoid heat drying to maintain shape and reduce pilling risk.