17.5mic Extra Fine Merino Wool Prefelt | Width 140-160cm 55-63inch | 80 g/m2

Our 17.5 microns prefelt is made from extra fine merino wool sourced from Australia, ensuring consistent quality for your felting projects. Ideal for both wet and needle felting techniques, as well as nuno felting, this prefelt is renowned for its exceptional softness and versatility.

Crafted with care, our prefelt is dyed in Europe to meet European standards, resulting in vibrant and long-lasting colors. If you've experienced the softness of 19 mic or 21 mic merino wool, you'll be amazed by the luxurious feel of our 17.5 microns prefelt. Its delicate texture makes it perfect for crafting garments, slippers, scarves, hats, felted flowers for headbands and brooches, and various clothing accessories.

• 17.5 microns Extra Fine Merino Prefelt
• Available in packs of 0.5 m, 1 m and more
• Width: 140–160 cm (55–63 inches)
• Weight: 80 g/m² (2.56 oz/yd²)
• Colors: Camel, Curry, Red, Turquoise
• Shrinkage factor: 1.5

From a 1-meter length (1.4 m wide prefelt), you can felt 2 single-layer hats (photo 8) and still have plenty of prefelt left over for making flowers.
Alternatively, from a 1-meter length (1.4 m wide prefelt), you can felt 1 double-layer hat (photo 8) and still have plenty of prefelt left over for making flowers.
With 1 meter of prefelt, you can also felt 8 three-petal flowers, each measuring 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) in diameter (photo 9).

Due to hand-cutting, the dimensions may not be exactly as selected, but we always strive to cut slightly more. Before crafting, unroll the prefelt on a flat surface and allow it to rest or gently stretch after transportation or folding. Steam ironing can also help the fabric achieve maximum smoothness.

Instructions for felting a scarf (photos 3–7) – suitable for beginners to professionals:

• Cut the desired prefelt piece, keeping in mind that it will shrink during felting. Decorate it as desired.
• Lay it on bubble wrap and spray it with soapy water. For easier handling, wrap the prefelt and bubble wrap around a firm object (wooden or plastic dowel, PVC pipe, etc.).
• Carefully roll it together with the bubble wrap and roll it back and forth 15–20 times. Smooth out any wrinkles.
• Rotate your piece 90 degrees and roll another 15–20 times. Unroll, check, and smooth out any wrinkles.
• Rotate another 90 degrees and roll again for 30–40 times. Unroll, check, and adjust.
• Repeat the process until your scarf reaches the desired level of felting and final size.
• Rinse gently using wool detergent, squeeze out excess water, steam iron, and lay flat to dry.

You can also create a two-tone scarf by felting together two different colors of prefelt. Experiment with appliqués, silk, threads, or other compatible fibers to add unique embellishments to your creations.

Experience the extraordinary softness and versatility of our Extra Fine Merino Wool Prefelt—perfect for bringing your felting projects to life!

Shipping the Orders

Each batch of wool is produced exclusively for the BureBure felting studio and workshops. We personally test the quality of every batch before shipping it to you.

If you are interested in purchasing larger quantities, please contact us. We will be happy to offer wholesale pricing and shipping options.