Compare scrim felt, athletic felt and acrylic felt for commercial embroidery, chenille lettering, varsity applications, displays, fabrication and production. Select by construction, width and intended use.
Quick answer
Choose Scrim Felt for chenille emblems, patches and stitched lettering that need stability. Choose Athletic Felt for traditional varsity letters and wool-rich athletic applications. Choose Acrylic Felt for economical displays, fabrication and wide-format projects in 36- or 72-inch widths.
Shop by felt type
National Nonwovens • 20% wool / 80% rayon with cotton scrim • 42-inch wide
The cotton scrim adds body, handling strength and dimensional stability while maintaining a soft hand.
National Nonwovens • 70% wool / 30% rayon • 72-inch width
A wool-rich felt with the traditional appearance, color consistency and uniformity used in varsity and commemorative applications.
Acrylic felt • 36- and 72-inch widths
An economical, adaptable choice for applications that need color, coverage and easy fabrication without the wool content of athletic felt.
Side-by-side comparison
| Felt type | Best suited for | Primary advantage | Choose it when… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrim Felt | Chenille, emblems, patches and detailed lettering | Cotton scrim adds stability and handling strength | The material must support stitching and retain its shape during production. |
| Athletic Felt | Varsity letters, jackets, banners and stadium blankets | Wool-rich, traditional athletic appearance | Finished appearance, color consistency and varsity character matter most. |
| Acrylic Felt | Displays, décor, components and large-format fabrication | Versatile, economical and available in useful widths | Broad coverage, easy cutting or a non-wool material is needed. |
Common questions
Scrim Felt is generally the best choice because its cotton scrim adds stability and helps the material retain its shape during stitching.
Athletic Felt is used for varsity letters, numbers, jackets, banners, emblems and stadium blankets where a traditional wool-rich appearance is important.
Use Acrylic Felt for economical displays, backdrops, visual merchandising, décor, appliqué, sewn components and general fabrication.
Choose 36-inch material for smaller components and general fabrication. Choose 72-inch material for wider displays and projects where fewer seams are preferred.
Why Midwest Textiles & Supplies
Felt options for embroidery businesses, decorators, retailers and production applications.
Scrim Felt, Athletic Felt, and Acrylic Felt from National Nonwovens, available for embroidery, athletic and fabrication applications.
Our team can help compare construction, width, handling and finished appearance before you order.
Tell us what you are producing, how the material will be decorated and the width you need. Midwest Textiles & Supplies is a custom converter that can assist with custom cutting and kitting for commercial and production applications. Contact our team to learn how MTS can support your project.
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