National Nonwovens

National Nonwovens Introduces 6 New Colors!

Camidon — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:38:15 +0000

Easthampton, Massachusetts, September 3, 2025 – Introducing our newest WoolFelt® Collection Medieval Times. The collection consists of 6 new colors reflecting back to the time of the Middle Ages. The new hues are in remembrance of knights, castles and chivalry.

The Medieval Collection is available now. The new color names are: Silver Sword, Medieval Battlefields, Fair Maiden, Dragon Scales, Wine Goblet and Mummy Brown.

National Nonwovens, under the name National Felt, originally produced felted wool beginning in 1905 for apparel and wartime products. Later, the company’s WoolFelt® fabric was implemented in the popular poodle skirts of the 1950’s. In 1980’s, WoolFelt® once again became popular as consumers sought a natural felt for soft sculpture collectibles and holiday projects.

Today, National Nonwovens’ trademarked WoolFelt® has emerged as the fabric of choice for heritage quilts, penny rugs, and heirloom crafts. National fabric stores, quilt shops and catalogs, along with sewing and quilting distributors throughout the United States and abroad sell the fabric to many consumers, teachers, and designers. WoolFelt® has been featured in popular publications like Country Marketplace, Country Living, and Better Homes & Gardens along with being incorporated into many project books.

Based in Easthampton, Massachusetts, National Nonwovens is a leading manufacturer of needlepunched nonwovens, engineering innovative high performance product solutions and superior quality felt for a vast number of markets such as Aerospace, Ballistics, Home Furnishings, Filtration, and Medical. Visit the company on the World Wide Web at www.nationalnonwovens.com or www.woolfelt.com.

Contact: Sandra Daigle, Marketing Assistant, 413-527-3445

National Nonwovens Awarded ISO 9001: 2015 Quality System Certificate

National Nonwovens — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 14:00:16 +0000

Easthampton, MA – October 11, 2018 – National Nonwovens is pleased to announce that it has earned ISO 9001: 2015 certification for successfully applying a quality system for the design, application development, manufacturing and sale of technical nonwoven textiles with core competence in needlepunch technologies, chemical enhancements, and dyeing capabilities servicing the medical, aerospace, technical, industrial, art and education markets.

“We recognize that our customers are the driving force for our organization and we will always strive toward providing our customers the best consistent quality products and service on time every time,” said National Nonwovens President and CEO Anthony Centofanti. “We consider continuous improvement of our compliant Quality Management Systems — a part of everything we do — a journey, not a destination.”

ISO 9001: 2015 sets out the criteria for a quality management system based on quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and commitment of top management, the process approach and continual improvement. CIC Management, LLC performed the on-site audit for National Nonwovens and issued the ISO 9001: 2015 certificate on September 15, 2018.

National Nonwovens produces 15 million pounds of textiles annually and has a total processing capacity in excess of 30 million pounds per year. The company’s manufacturing and technical capabilities include both air-laid and carded cross-laid web forming with chemical bond, felted wool, needlepunch, lamination, and thermo-bond constructions. National Nonwovens will continue to expand its breath of technology as a commitment to customers’ present and future requirements to meet the needs of global markets.

Based in Easthampton, Massachusetts, National Nonwovens is a leading manufacturer of needlepunched nonwovens, engineering innovative high performance product solutions and superior quality felt for a vast number of markets such as Aerospace, Technical, Ballistics, Arts & Education, Filtration, Industrial, and Medical. For more information, visit the company at www.nationalnonwovens.com or call 413-527-3445.

National Nonwovens introduces their all new Enhanced Car Wash Cloth

Sandy Daigle — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:25:02 +0000

Customer Satisfaction Survey

Sandy Daigle — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:35:08 +0000

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Retirement and Promotion

Sandy Daigle — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:53:55 +0000

National Nonwovens would like to Announce the Retirement of Conrad D’ Elia on December 31, 2022. Conrad has worked for National Nonwovens for over 33 years as the director of Research and Development. Conrad was a true team leader; demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to National Nonwovens. He will be missed, but we all wish him a happy retirement.

It is with great pleasure that We announce the promotion of Mark Lawrence to Director of Research and Technology Development. Mark has been with National Nonwovens for over 32 years and has made a substantial impact in the technological progress of National Nonwovens. We all wish Mark great success in his future endeavors.

Technical Nonwovens for Thermal Acoustic Insulation Systems

National Nonwovens — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:35:18 +0000

National Nonwovens expands production of its nonwovens for aerospace applications

Over the decades, National Nonwovens has effectively engineered a variety of complex technical nonwovens specific for the Aerospace Industry. Despite the challenges caused by COVID-19, production of nonwovens used in the Aerospace Industry increased significantly.

Thermal Acoustic Insulation Systems (TAIS) in aircraft interiors remain in strong demand despite market downturn. Meeting this demand are National Nonwovens’ advanced materials complementing custom-fit projects. Several of the products frequently used in aviation completions and refurbishing include:

Silnt® Acoustical Damping Quiet Nonwoven – Acoustic composite systems with uses in flooring, ceilings, insulating systems, overframe blankets, crew/rest compartment, and privacy partitions. Silnt® can be produced and assembled in flat sheets for kitting as well as formed and/or molded 3-D parts.
KushnBlok® Composite Cushioning Felt – Highly resilient nonwoven fire-blocking pad for seats, carpet underlayments, and headliners.
AcouStruct® Structural Acoustical Systems – a patented self-supporting system for overblankets, ceilings, bulkheads, floor decking, and cabinetry insulation.

National Nonwovens partners with Aircraft Completion and Refurbishment Centers providing unparalleled manufacturing capabilities and needling technology. We can manufacture dry-formed webs up to 200” wide. Additionally, advanced needling technology enables us to mechanically interlock and orient fibers to produce dense structural materials to 256 oz/yd² or soft spongy materials at 1.5 oz/yd². Products can be chemically enhanced through saturation or coating, adding flame resistance, water repellency, increase in modulus, or other desired properties.

In addition to TAIS, National Nonwovens has many other material and production advances in the aerospace industry. Here are a few other recent successes:

Soft composite solutions for aircraft cockpit door/bulkhead offering NIJ Level 3A protection
Seating with Ultem® based nonwoven foam replacements
Synthetic leather substrates meeting aerospace requirements

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, please see our TECHNICAL MARKETS page.

New Commonwealth Felt Site

National Nonwovens — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:55:51 +0000

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

NEW Direct-to-Consumer Site has launched!

The updated Commonwealth Felt website is now operational and selling directly to retail consumers. It launched early December 2020 with the latest technology to make online shopping fun and easy. You can click the tabs on the top navigation to shop by color, collection, or product type. Collections range from seasonal – such as Be My Valentine – to the newest color offerings including the 2020 Tranquility Collection.

Popular felt products sold at www.CommonwealthFelt.com

Most of our long-time customers shop by product category and finding their favorite products is easy at Commonwealth Felt. Every color of every style is available with NO minimums.

20% wool-blend WoolFelt – Style WCF001 available in 12″ x 18″ and 36″ x 36″ individual pieces
35% wool-blend WoolFelt – Style TOY002 available in 12″ x 18″ and 36″ x 36″ individual pieces
100% wool felt – available individually or in assorted packs
Bamboo-rayon XoticFelt – available individually or in assorted packs
Acrylic FiestaFelt and GlitzyFelt – available individually or in assorted packs

Read about our 115-year history of manufacturing felt in the USA

Our company has an extensive history going back over a century. We began in 1905 as National Felt Co., initially manufacturing wool felt primarily for apparel and home furnishings. Over the decades much has changed, but our dedication to our customers has stayed the same.

Our History page takes you through the journey of how we made important contributions to the country and Americana culture. For example, read about how National Felt was a key military supplier during WWI. Two decades later in 1934, National Felt expanded to create Commonwealth Felt Co. This business unit became the converting division for the company.

Wool felt’s popularity surged during the 1950s. As a result Commonwealth Felt started selling directedly to consumers to keep up with demand. During this time wool felt was featured prominently in magazines and sewing patterns. Homemade heirloom holiday wool felt crafts were found in almost every household. Many were also wearing wool felt as it became popular for the poodle skirts of the era.

It took almost 90 years for Commonwealth Felt to get to where it is today. We are delighted to have this legacy division once again selling directly to consumers.

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New WoolFelt Colors

National Nonwovens — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:29:19 +0000

New WoolFelt® Colors (left to right): Morning Air, Blissful Lavender, Pink Sweetness, Serene Green, Euphoric Gold, Soothing Aloe, and Outdoor Retreat

Introducing the new 2020 WoolFelt® Tranquility Collection.

The seven new wool-blend felt colors reflect on our appreciation for the serene moments, when all the stress drifts away. The new WoolFelt® colors are incredibly special this year. They are special in part because of the extraordinary circumstance due the coronavirus. We have a renewed sense of gratitude. We are especially grateful National Nonwovens stayed in operation during this past spring and summer to continue serving our customers.

A Rare Summer Introduction

National Nonwovens’ efforts this past spring were focused on developing materials to support the efforts in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Our concentration focused on developing and manufacturing textiles to help support the efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, our new WoolFelt® colors – which are normally introduced in May each year – were delayed.

Contact National Nonwovens’ Customer Service Department to receive a color card and to place your order.

The New 2020 WoolFelt® Colors

The WoolFelt® colors are a combination of wool-blend styles WCF001 and TOY002.

Now, without further ado, here is a list of the new 2020 WoolFelt® Colors…

Morning Air (1006)
Blissful Lavender (0598)
Pink Sweetness (0920)
Serene Green (0718)
Euphoric Gold (0438)
Soothing Aloe (0711)
Outdoor Retreat (0724)

This year we are also renaming and reintroducing TOY002 color 0501 to Blue Hosta and including it in this collection.

About Wool-blend WoolFelt®

Wool-blend felt is popular today for making DIY home décor, holiday crafts, and children’s items. To make all these diverse projects, National Nonwovens has approximately 200 WoolFelt® colors, placing National Nonwovens far ahead of the competition. This further exemplifies the company’s commitment to providing customers with an unmatched portfolio of products and colors.

A Felt Legacy Lasting over a Century

Do you want more information about our felt products along with company and industry news? Then go in-depth with the FeltNews quarterly newsletter.

National Nonwovens, under the name National Felt, originally produced felted wool beginning in 1905 for apparel and wartime products. Later, the company’s WoolFelt® was the fabric in the popular poodle skirts of the 1950’s. In the 1980’s, WoolFelt® once again became popular as consumers sought a natural felt for soft sculpture collectibles and holiday projects. Today, National Nonwovens’ trademarked WoolFelt® has emerged as the fabric of choice for heritage quilts, soft sculpture, and modern decor.

More Information….

Contact National Nonwovens’ Customer Service Department to receive the newsletter, obtain color swatch cards, wholesale prices, and to place your order. You can reach us at 800-333-3469 ext. 642, 643 or 645 or email sales@nationalnonwovens.com.

New PurusFelt for Face Masks

National Nonwovens — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 20:33:53 +0000

Face masks now being made from National Nonwovens’ PurusFelt® filter fabrics —

Face masks became the top new necessity item of 2020 as COVID-19 continues to disrupt lives in every part of the globe. As the supply of single-use face masks dwindles, many companies seek to protect their workers with a better face mask option. A mask that is washable and has a high particle filtration efficiency (PFE).

To answer this demand, National Nonwovens accelerated the development of its specialty nonwoven filtration fabrics. The result is a new filtration style in its PurusFelt® product line that is ideal for face masks. Independent testing company Blue Heaven Technologies tested new PurusFelt® Style FIL039 for effectiveness. Blue Heaven Technologies is a recognized leader in providing state-of-the-art air filtration testing and analytical services. They gave PurusFelt® FIL039 a PFE of 98.2% (3.0. µm) with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 10.

With a MERV 10, National Nonwovens’ PurusFelt® face masks are ideal for environments that do not require masks with a higher MERV – such as hospitals requiring MERV 13-16 – but want more protection than what typical cloth masks will provide. This includes industrial workspaces, superior residential, better commercial, and hospital laboratories.

PurusFelt® Style FIL039

National Nonwovens developed PurusFelt® as an innovative, mechanically interlocked “scrimless” filter design featuring “pure fiber” for pure filtration. Style FIL039 has many benefits and features making it ideal for face masks. It is comfortable, exceptionally durable, resilient, and reusable. Under normal washing conditions, it can be washed up to 30 times. The material does not fray and has a high seam strength. Another great benefit for corporations is that it is printable and can be embroidered, making custom logos and designs possible. In addition to white nonwoven fabric, PurusFelt FIL039 is also available in “heathered” colors.

Made in the USA

We manufacturer all our PurusFelt® Filter materials in the USA at National Nonwovens’ textile mill in Easthampton, MA. For more details, call or email National Nonwovens to receive pricing, specifications, and for additional product information.

National Nonwovens Mourns Death of CEO Anthony J. Centofanti

National Nonwovens — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 01:42:17 +0000

Easthampton, MA – April 15, 2019 – It is with great sadness that National Nonwovens announces the sudden loss of Anthony J. Centofanti, longtime CEO and President of National Nonwovens. Tony passed peacefully on April 4, 2019. Everyone at National Nonwoven mourns this tremendous loss.

Tony, along with his wife, soulmate, and business partner Michalina A. Centofanti, assumed the management of National Nonwovens in 1992 and transformed the company into a global leader of highly-engineered nonwovens. Under Tony’s leadership National Nonwovens became recognized for its breath of technology, commitment to meeting customers’ technical requirements, and as an innovator of advanced nonwoven solutions.

Prior to becoming CEO of National Nonwovens, Tony specialized in the turnaround management of struggling companies. His career included Mobil Oil, Albany International, Tex-Tech Industries, and Poly-Bond. He also previously served on the Board of INDA, a textile organization.

Tony’s dedication and commitment are validated by the well-established and extremely capable management team at National Nonwovens. Michalina Centofanti, National Nonwovens Vice President for 24 years, will assume the role of CEO and President. Michalina, along with the highly-competent leadership team and entire National Nonwovens’ organization, will work diligently to continue Tony’s legacy and fulfill his dream of further establishing National Nonwovens as a premier producer and pioneer of advanced technical nonwoven textiles for the global market.

About National Nonwovens

Based in Easthampton, Massachusetts, National Nonwovens is a leading manufacturer of needlepunched nonwovens, engineering innovative high performance product solutions and superior quality felt for a vast number of markets such as Aerospace, Technical, Ballistics, Arts & Education, Filtration, Industrial, and Medical. For more information, visit the company at www.nationalnonwovens.com or call 413-527-3445.