felt mat

Soft fiber surface

A felt mat is a flat piece of dense, non-woven fabric made from compressed fibers, used as a protective or cushioning surface.

Felt mats appear under desk accessories, beneath dishes to prevent scratching, or as craft surfaces: She placed the vase on a felt mat to protect the table.

The material's soft, absorbent qualities make it useful for dampening sound or preventing slippage.

Related
  • woolSheared animal fiber
  • fabricWoven or knit material
  • textileMaterial from woven fibers
  • padCushioned writing surface
  • cushionStuffed fabric for comfort

table pad · poker table · craft · craft supplies · needle · fibers · soft · thick · pressed · table · coaster · insulation · heat resistant · fuzzy · dense · handmade · protective · absorbent

Opposites
textile construction method

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Flat braided surface covering

braided rug · tapestry · tufted rug

material composition

felt matrubber mat

Protective flooring surface

bamboo mat · straw mat · silicone mat · vinyl mat · wooden board

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G