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

In this review the Ice Fabrics craft felt stands out as a practical, everyday acrylic felt for home crafters and small project makers who need a wide, easy-to-work-with material. The single biggest reason to buy is its balance of soft hand-feel and durability: at about 1.6mm thick and 72in wide, this felt makes cutting, sewing, gluing and decorating straightforward while providing enough substance for panels, costumes, and home decor accents. It is a reliable choice for people who value color accuracy, ease of use, and machine-washable care.

Key Features

• Soft texture: The fabric has a smooth, soft hand that makes it pleasant to work with for felt toys, appliques, and upholstery patches.
• Durable acrylic construction: Made from 100% acrylic, the non-woven material is produced by matting and pressing fibers for long-lasting use on frequently handled projects.
• Generous width: The 72in pre-cut width reduces seams and waste when you need wide panels or multiple pieces from a single run.
• Easy to manipulate: The felt cuts, folds, sews and glues cleanly and accepts paint and markers for surface decoration.
• Machine washable care: The fabric can be washed on a delicate cold cycle and air-dried, making it easy to maintain for reusable projects.
• Available lengths: Sold by the yard in lengths from half yard up to continuous runs so you can order small samples or larger quantities for big jobs.

Who It's For

This felt is ideal for hobbyists, school project coordinators, costume makers, and crafters who need a reliably soft yet sturdy acrylic felt in a wide width. The 72in width suits sewing projects that benefit from fewer seams, and the felt's ease of use makes it accessible for beginners and experienced makers alike.

Those who need a heavy-duty industrial fabric or a specific natural fiber like wool should look elsewhere, since this is a lightweight, 100% acrylic non-woven material rather than a woven or wool felt intended for heavy load-bearing applications.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Soft and pleasant hand for direct handling and kids crafts.
• Good color accuracy and consistent finish across the yardage.
• Wide 72in format reduces seams and speeds up larger projects.
• Machine washable on delicate cycle for easy care and reuse.

Cons

• Thickness around 1.6mm is fine for most crafts but some buyers may find it a bit thin for heavy structural uses.

Specifications

Material	100% acrylic
Thickness	Approx 1.6mm
Width	72in
Length options	From 0.5 yard up to continuous yards
Construction	Non-woven, matted and pressed fibers
Care	Machine wash cold on delicate; air-dry

Our Verdict

The Ice Fabrics craft felt is a solid everyday acrylic felt that delivers soft handling, dependable durability and a very useful 72in width at an affordable value. It is a good match for crafters, costume makers and schools who want an easy-to-cut, washable felt for a wide range of projects, though those needing a much thicker, load-bearing felt should consider alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this fabric be sewn on a home machine?
Yes. The felt sews cleanly on standard home sewing machines and accepts hand stitching easily.

Is the color true to photos?
Customers report good color accuracy and consistent color across the yardage, making it dependable for coordinated projects.

Will it pill or shrink after washing?
The felt is not easy to pill and holds up well; machine wash cold on delicate and air-dry to avoid shrinkage.