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Natural Fibres

Natural fibres are renewable and biodegradable, making them a more sustainable choice than synthetic materials.

At Edward Clay & Son, we pride ourselves on using natural fibres in our needle punch felts to provide sustainable and eco-friendly solutions to our customers. Natural fibres, such as wool, cotton, and jute, have numerous benefits over synthetic materials.

Firstly, natural fibres are renewable and biodegradable, making them a more sustainable choice than synthetic materials. They can also be grown without the use of harmful chemicals, which reduces their environmental impact.

Secondly, natural fibres offer excellent insulation properties and are breathable, making them ideal for use in bedding, packaging, and filtration products. They are also hypoallergenic and naturally fire-retardant, providing a safer option for use in a variety of applications.

Finally, natural fibres are aesthetically pleasing, providing a unique texture and appearance that cannot be replicated by synthetic materials. Our natural fibre needle punch felts are available in a variety of blends and can be tailored to meet specific requirements.

In summary, natural fibres offer a range of benefits over synthetic materials, including sustainability, functionality, safety, and aesthetics. At Edward Clay & Son, we are committed to using natural fibres in our products and providing sustainable and eco-friendly solutions to our customers.

Non Woven Technology

Edward Clay & Son use advanced Airlay, Garnett and blending technology to manufacture an extensive range of felt options.
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Needle Punch

Eco-friendly options with needle punching. For example, we might see nonwoven hemp, which provides a compostable solution for products such as hemp pads for hanging baskets.
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Fibres

We work with a range of industries from retail to construction and hospitality. Each material has a specific function, from heating insulation to soundproofing or even fire protection.
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Since 1870 we have been providing our customers with quality products, for a number of applications, sometimes with bespoke requirements. If you are looking at any form of Felt wadding for your products, drop us a message here and we can have a discovery call to find out how we could help you.