Just went by there on my way home.
Their website says: "The Gustav Neumann felt production facility, which has been in existence in Braunschweig since "1874, produces and processes felts of all types for every conceivable purpose."
On it goes: "Technical felts in prosthetics - Felt and leather can also be used – along with carbon and thermoplastics such as neoprene – as cushioning in ortheses and protheses to ensure good wearing comfort."
And... "Vehicle construction ICE 4 - Various NEUFILZ® material combinations are used here that are produced in a sustainable, environmentally friendly manner. Our products installed in the right places ensure a pleasant train journey for passengers!
And finally: "Music and instrument making - There are a lot of felt parts in the mechanical works of upright and grand pianos whose purpose is to avoid irritating noises from these works. We also supply accessory parts for other instruments. Felt is an essential part of a good piano!
That's pretty cool about a felt-producing company. I guess I never thought about how it got made (I make my own, or have with wool roving and hot water, but it's never so nice and smooth as real wool felt!)
ReplyDeleteWow, you make your own! Chapeau!
Delete...who knew that felt was such a big business.
ReplyDeleteCity of Science here :-)
DeleteIt is so good to hear of such an old company doing well, Iris.
ReplyDeleteYes, such a contrast to all the closed stores, RedPat!
DeleteFelt is quite the niche market good for them!
ReplyDeleteAnd they help people!
DeleteI had no idea who produced all the felt. Now I know. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYes, and what they do with it!
DeleteSpannende Geschichte, witzig erzählt mit dem gehäkelten Löwen. Hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Filzen durfte ich vor Jahren mit meinem Kulturtreff. Das Resultat war ein umhüllt Glas für die Kerze.
ReplyDeleteMuntere Grüße von Heidrun
Muntere Grüße finde ich klasse, Heidrun! Danke für das Lächeln! Ich habe noch nie gefilzt.
DeleteI love hearing this company is still going strong. It seems here in the US large and small companies close daily, thanks to the "thing" in the white house. I couldn't take those birth control that first came out. Gave me terrible migraines. So many other options now. Yeah, I don't have to worry about that either. LOL
ReplyDeleteYes, here many small shops close down here, too, it is... scary and sad.
DeleteHello Iris,
ReplyDeleteIt is great that the company is doing so well.
I like the cute knitted Henry! Does it come as a kit with instructions? Take care, enjoy your day!
Eileen my friend did it for me and I call him Limpy as one arm - his right, like mine - is hanging down. All orange text is links, you can read his story there :-) He was finished in a restaurant!
DeleteBirth control is a habit of the sixties that IS still being used today, with other methods having been invented or discovered, the pill is still being taken by many.
ReplyDeleteI knew about the felt in pianos but never thought about other uses for it.
I took the darn pill so many years, from age 17 on, read stupid stuff about it, listened to my doc and ... no more.
DeleteI had no idea we even have that felt-factory!
Glad to see an old company thriving, dear friend Iris. Thank you so much for sharing, and sending you warm hugs and much love!
ReplyDeleteWe need good news, dear friend Linda! Warm hugs and much love on the way!
DeleteI love the idea of a felt making place.And I love how it has been around for a long time too. That was a nice find Iris. I hope you had a super Wednesday. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteYes, with so many shops closing down... that was a happy find! Have a great day today, hugs
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