Feltex Needled Felt with Backing 900 Gram 27” Wide

Feltex needled felt with backing, 900 gram and 27” wide. A heavy-duty upholstery felt with a strong woven backing, used over springs, webbing and frame areas for firm padding, support and protection.

Feltex Needled Felt with Backing for Upholstery and Spring Protection

Feltex needled felt with backing is a heavy-duty upholstery felt designed for use over springs, webbing, frames and support areas where a firm, hard-wearing padding layer is required. At 900 gram and 27” wide, this Feltex upholstery felt is ideal for upholsterers, furniture repairers, trimmers and trade workshops carrying out traditional upholstery, restoration and contract seating work.

The strong woven backing gives this needled felt extra stability, making it a practical choice where strength and durability matter. It can be used as a firm base layer beneath softer fillings, foam, wadding or top upholstery materials, helping protect the upholstery build-up and create a more even working surface.

What Is Feltex Needled Felt?

Feltex is a needled upholstery felt with a strong woven backing. The fibres are mechanically bonded to create a dense, stable felt layer, while the backing helps improve strength and handling during upholstery work.

This makes Feltex suitable for heavier-duty applications than standard softer felts. It is commonly used where the upholstery needs a firm foundation, especially over springs or structural areas that need protection before softer layers are added.

Common Uses for Feltex Upholstery Felt

Feltex is a proper trade upholstery material, built for the jobs where a light wadding simply will not do. It is used when the work needs structure, firmness and long-term durability.

Common uses include:

Upholstery padding over springs

Heavy-duty spring protection

Padding over webbing and frame sections

Traditional upholstery build-up layers

Furniture restoration and repair work

Chair, sofa and settee refurbishment

Contract seating and commercial furniture work

Firm base layer beneath foam, wadding or fillings

Pressure spreading over sprung seats and backs

Edge padding and structural support areas

Feltex Felt for Use Over Springs

One of the main uses for Feltex needled felt is as a protective layer over springs. Springs need a strong padding layer above them to help spread pressure and prevent the movement of the springs from damaging softer materials above.

Feltex is well suited to this job because it combines a dense needled felt with a strong woven backing. This gives the upholstery build-up a firmer foundation before adding foam, fibre, wool felt, cotton felt, polyester wadding or other comfort layers.

900 Gram Felt with Strong Woven Backing

At 900 gram, this Feltex felt offers a heavier, firmer padding layer than lighter upholstery felts. The added woven backing helps give the material extra strength, making it easier to handle, position and use in demanding upholstery applications.

The 27” width is practical for many furniture repair and upholstery jobs, including seats, backs, arms, sprung units and frame areas. It is a useful workshop stock item for upholsterers who regularly work on traditional furniture, sprung seating and heavier repair work.

Heavy-Duty Upholstery Padding

Feltex needled felt is ideal when the job needs more than softness. It provides firm padding, protection and structure, making it suitable for areas that take regular pressure or movement.

It can be used beneath softer upholstery layers to help build a stronger seat or back construction. In traditional upholstery, the right foundation layers matter. Get those wrong and the pretty fabric on top is just window dressing on a bad job — and no one wants that.

Why Choose Feltex Needled Felt?

Choose Feltex needled felt with backing when you need a strong, firm and durable upholstery felt for demanding work. It is particularly useful over springs and support areas where softer materials alone would not provide enough protection or structure.

This 900 gram Feltex upholstery felt is easy to cut, practical to fit and suitable for both traditional and modern upholstery methods. It can be used in repairs, restoration, new upholstery build-ups and contract seating projects.

Trade and Workshop Use

Feltex needled felt with backing is a sensible stock material for upholstery workshops, furniture repairers and trade customers. It is designed for regular professional use and is suitable for chairs, sofas, settees, sprung seats, sprung backs, frame padding and general upholstery work.

Available to purchase as a single roll or in 3-roll quantities, this product is a strong option for businesses carrying out repeat upholstery, restoration or furniture production work.