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

In this review of the Ice Fabrics craft felt, the bottom line is simple: this is a dependable, easy-to-use acrylic felt for hobbyists and crafters who need a wide, consistent fabric that holds up to cutting, gluing and light sewing. It is especially useful for group projects, classroom work, and home decor crafts because the material is soft yet durable and comes in a true turquoise tone that matched expectations. The review focuses on real-world handling, washability, and whether the 1.6mm thickness is right for typical DIY uses.

Key Features

• Wide usable width: The 72in width offers large continuous pieces so users can cut multiple panels or long runs without seams, which is convenient for banners and upholstery-style projects.
• Consistent thickness: At approximately 1.6mm thick, the felt provides structure for appliques and costume panels while remaining pliable enough to fold and sew.
• 100% acrylic construction: The non-woven acrylic fiber makes the fabric lightweight and resistant to pilling, helping projects stay neat with normal handling.
• Easy to customize: This felt cuts cleanly and accepts paint, glue and simple machine or hand stitching, so it adapts to school projects, decorations and craft sets.
• Machine washable: Cold machine wash on a delicate cycle and air dry to keep the fabric looking fresh after gentle cleaning.

Who It's For

This felt is best for crafters, teachers and DIY decorators who need a large, consistent color and a material that is simple to cut, glue and sew. It is well suited to classroom sets, seasonal decorations, costume panels and soft signage where a soft hand and color accuracy matter.

People who need heavy industrial upholstery felt or thick structural padding should look elsewhere, since this product is a lightweight, non-woven acrylic with moderate tensile strength rather than a heavyweight textile meant for high-load applications.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Good color accuracy and a pleasing soft feel that customers consistently praised.
• Versatile for many craft methods including cutting, gluing, painting and sewing.
• Wide 72in width avoids seams for large projects and saves time in layout.
• Machine washable on a delicate cycle, making care straightforward.

Cons

• Thickness is moderate at 1.6mm and some users may find it thinner than expected for heavy-duty uses.

Specifications

Our Verdict

The Ice Fabrics turquoise acrylic felt is a practical choice for crafters and educators who need a large, accurate-color fabric that is easy to cut, glue and sew. It delivers good value for decorative and costume work, classroom projects and soft signage; just note the 1.6mm thickness is moderate and not intended as heavy structural padding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this felt be sewn on a home sewing machine?
Yes. The felt is pliable and can be stitched by hand or on a standard home sewing machine for seams and decorative stitching.

Will the color hold after washing?
When washed on a cold delicate cycle and air dried as recommended, color and texture remain stable for normal craft use.

Is the material suitable for upholstery?
The felt works for light decorative coverings and panels, but it is not a heavy-duty upholstery fabric and is not meant for high-wear furniture applications.