Molded Fleece Parts

We are one of the leading specialists for molded parts made of nonwoven fabrics. Formfleece always consists of a base fiber and a matrix fiber for shaping. The matrix fiber has a different melting behavior and melts at lower temperatures. This means that a sheet of fleece can be thermoplastically formed by heat and cooling. A special property of the molded fleece is its sound-absorbing effect; molded parts made of fleece therefore have a positive effect on room acoustics. At the same time, the molded parts are impact-resistant, have a pleasant feel and a special look.

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Formshaped Fleece Parts

Fleece materials can be transformed into 3D molded parts by compression molding. Molded fleece has similar stiffness and strength to a conventional plastic molded part, but does not lose its nonwoven structure and felt-like surface. Molded parts made of fleece materials are therefore very suitable for applications in the technical or acoustic sector. The production of nonwovens makes it possible to use materials from recycled or renewable sources, so that products made from them are sustainable.

Molding Fleece

Advantages of Fleece

Made From Recycled Plastics
Our polyester fleece is made from recycled plastic and therefore consumes significantly less energy and resources than conventional polyester fleece.
Fully Recyclable in the Jakob Winter Closed Loop
Fleece is often a mono-material and can generally be recycled very easily. This means that a new product can be made from it at the end of its life cycle.
Made in Germany With EU Supply Chain
We manufacture all our products in Germany and our suppliers are also based in Western Europe. This means that no material has to be transported by sea, which is harmful to the environment.
Biodegradable
Hemp and flax form the basis for our natural fiber fleece, which is degradable in seawater, landfills and soil. The polyester fleece can also be modified to degrade naturally.
Made From Recycled Textiles
Upcycling fleece gives clothing and textiles that would otherwise be incinerated a new lease of life.
Fireresistant
Fleece is ideal for achieving certain fire classes that are required by building standards or in tenders, for example.

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Up to 100% Recycling Origin

Polyester Formfleece

The polyester molded fleece or molded felt we use is made of 100% polyester and contains a specific proportion of polyester bicofibers for thermoplastic processing. In addition to its mechanical properties, polyester fleece has a great design advantage. The material can be dyed in any color imaginable, has an attractive feel and simply looks appealing. In addition, the raw material can be mixed with darker fibers to achieve a mottled look. It is even possible to press several thin sheets of fleece together to create molded parts with different colors on each side.

Our Standard Colors for Polyester

Shadow
Moon
Peach
Flash
Arctic

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Biobased and degradable

Natural Fiber Fleece

Natural fiber fleece consists of natural fibers (hemp and flax) and a matrix that gives the fleece strength. Depending on the fiber length, the fiber-reinforced plastic is thermally formed in a pressing process. Natural fiber fleeces are light but comparably stiff and strong. This means that they can compete with non-biobased nonwoven materials in terms of functionality. Further advantages of natural fibers are their price stability and independence from the price of crude oil. The production and processing of natural fibers requires less energy. The material mix of renewable raw materials makes the products environmentally friendly.

Our Standard Colors for Natural Fibers

Light Hemp
Dark Hemp

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Made from Textile Waste

Upcycling Formfleece

Our upcycled shaped fleece is made from recycled clothing and textiles. The fleece contains a range of different textiles, which means that a wide variety of colors can be found in the material. The color structure of the fleece is therefore not homogeneous and visible color variations may occur. Upcycling fleeces behave similarly to the more familiar polyester nonwovens. They are light but comparably stiff and strong. The fact that only recycled materials are used to manufacture the fleece and nothing new is produced means that the fleece is very competitive in terms of price. Production therefore requires less energy and textiles for which there is often no use are reused sensibly.

Our Standard Colors for Upcycling

Jeans

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Upcycling Our Own Textile Waste

We can use not only clothing as the basis for an upcycling fleece, but also textile production waste or remnants. Even textiles with foam or composite textiles can be used. If the textiles are made of polyester and are unmixed, we can even produce a certified polyester monomaterial fleece out of them. Certifications such as Oeko Tex are also possible.

Recycling of Fleece Products

Monomaterials
There are various recycling options for monomaterials such as polyester fleece. End products and production waste can be mechanically shredded and incorporated into a new fleece. This requires very little energy. The recycling waste replaces part of the new material. Alternatively, the waste can also be thermally processed into new fibres. This ensures that the fibres from the same product are used again and again for the product. Both open-loop and closed-loop recycling options are possible.

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Composite Materials
Composite materials can be mechanically shredded and incorporated into a new fleece material. This requires very little energy. The recycled waste replaces part of the new nonwoven. This ensures that the fibres from the same product are used again and again for the product. We can therefore ensure that there is a closed-loop recycling option for composite materials at the end of the product life cycle.