Behind the Roll — How AFFCO's Made in USA Nonwoven Felt Gets Made

There's something satisfying about seeing a fresh roll of nonwoven felt come off the production line. It's the result of a carefully controlled process — and at American Felt & Filter Company, it's a process we've been perfecting for over a century, right here in the United States.

But what exactly goes into making felt? And why does it matter where it's made?

From Fiber to Finished Roll

It starts with fiber. Depending on the application, we select from a range of natural and synthetic fibers, each chosen for specific performance characteristics. From there, the fiber is opened, blended, and processed into a uniform web before being bonded into the dense, stable structure you see in a finished roll of nonwoven felt.

The result is a technical textile engineered to perform — not just a material.

More Than a Material

Nonwoven felt is one of the most versatile technical textiles in industrial manufacturing. From filtration media to specialty industrial applications, the same core product can be precisely tailored in weight, thickness, density, and fiber content to meet the demands of highly specific end uses. That's what separates a commodity material from a custom-engineered solution.

Made in USA — And Why It Matters

Every roll that leaves our New Windsor, NY facility is made in the USA. That means tighter quality control, faster lead times, and a supply chain you can count on. For customers in industries where consistency and traceability aren't optional, domestic manufacturing isn't just a preference — it's a requirement.

At AFFCO, made in USA isn't a marketing line. It's how we've operated since 1899.

Let's Talk About Your Application

Whether you're sourcing filtration media, exploring nonwoven solutions, or simply want to understand what felt can do for your process, we'd love to connect. Contact our team to learn more or request a sample.