Jute Felt

Jute Felt is a compressed mat which is used as padding for carpets and rugs. It protects the floor and enhances the life span of the rug or the carpet. Jute felt can be made mixing with other natural or synthetic fibers. The best is the one which is mixed with recycled nylon fibers. The weight of the felt pad should be perfect to hold the traffic pressure. Felt jute pad is best for wooden floors as it is scratch resistant and protects the wood. It not only protects the floor but also gives proper insulation and helps in keeping the rug or carpet dry. The pure synthetic felts are replaced by recycled jute felts.

Jute in industries and hospitals
Popularity of jute felt is not limited only to handicraft sector but also marked its presence in heavy industry segment. Apart from domestic use, jute felt is very common in industries and hospitals as well. In Industries it acts as insulator against noise and cold. The higher the density of the jute felt, the more it dampens the noise and is best. It also protects from mold and is non allergenic. The low maintenance, durability and cost effective is the main factor for considering the felted jute best comparing to other materials. It guards the floor against stains from certain chemicals used in hospitals and industries. Hence, the jute traders realized the potential of felted jute and considered the production seriously. Since last decade the production increased enormously.