Ice Fabrics Craft Felt Fabric by the Yard - 72in Wide, Soft Peach

In this review of the Ice Fabrics craft felt, the bottom line is simple: this 72in-wide, 1.6mm acrylic felt is a strong choice for crafters who need a soft, durable base material for a wide range of projects. It stands out most for being easy to cut, sew, glue and even embroider on, making it suitable for home decor, costumes and school projects. The 5-yard length reviewed here gives serious makers enough continuous fabric to complete larger pieces without frequent seams.

Key Features

• Soft, smooth texture: The acrylic composition provides a pleasant hand that is comfortable to work with for extended crafting sessions.
• Durable non-woven construction: Matting and pressing of 100% acrylic fibers yields a felt that resists tearing and holds shape through handling and light wear.
• Large width and continuous yardage: At approximately 72in wide and sold by the yard, this listing supplies wide, uninterrupted panels useful for panels, upholstery accents or large costume pieces.
• Easy to manipulate: The felt cuts, folds, glues and sews cleanly and also accepts paint and embroidery without excessive fraying or distortion.
• Low-maintenance care: Machine washable on a cold delicate cycle and air-dryable, it tolerates gentle cleaning while remaining colorfast.
• Consistent color accuracy: The peach tone reviewed matched expectations, which helps when matching to other materials or following color plans.

Who It's For

This felt is aimed at hobbyists, teachers and small-business makers who need a reliable, reasonably thick acrylic fabric for decorations, school projects, machine embroidery and wearable crafts. The 72in width and 5-yard length also suit people building larger items like panels for Jeep freedom covers, costume capes or home decor accents where continuous fabric matters.

Those who should look elsewhere include artisans requiring natural fibers, very thin interfacing or industrial-grade technical textiles; likewise, projects demanding ultra-heavy-duty outdoor fabrics may benefit from a different material designed specifically for constant weather exposure.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Soft hand and pleasant feel make it comfortable to work with and touch.
• Good color accuracy and weight, so finished pieces look consistent with planning swatches.
• Versatile for cutting, sewing, gluing, painting and machine embroidery.
• Wide 72in format and available continuous yardage minimize seams for large projects.

Cons

• Thickness opinions vary among users; some may find 1.6mm either a little thin or a little thick depending on specific needs.
• As an acrylic felt it is not a natural fiber, which may be a limitation for projects requiring natural textiles.

Specifications

Material	100% acrylic felt
Thickness	Approx 1.6mm
Width	Approx 72in
Length reviewed	5 yards
Care	Machine wash cold on delicate; air dry
Construction	Non-woven, matted and pressed fibers

Our Verdict

This Ice Fabrics acrylic craft felt is a practical, good-value option for makers who need a soft, durable and wide-format fabric that is easy to cut, sew and embroider. The generous 72in width and accurate coloring make it particularly useful for larger craft and costume projects, while its machine-washable care adds convenience for reusable items.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this felt be sewn on a home sewing machine?
Yes. The material sews and also works well with machine embroidery when using appropriate needles and stabilizer.

Is the fabric color consistent across the 5-yard length?
Customers report good color accuracy and consistency, which helps when matching pieces for larger projects.

How should I clean finished items made from this felt?
Machine wash on a cold delicate cycle and air dry to preserve shape and color; avoid harsh agitation.