Nylokraft
- Time Period: It was prominently featured in vintage, mid-century Bucilla kits, particularly those from the late 1950s to 1970s.
- Usage: It was designed to provide a durable base for embroidery or printed designs, often for kits such as table runners and wall hangings, enabling consumers to create washable, long-lasting needlecraft pieces.
Kit 2999 from 1956: “… design hand printed in wash fast colors on “Nylokraft” -a new felt-like miracle fabric (80% Nylon-20% Cotton) that can be laundered by hand or machine; drip-dries, needs no ironing and is wrinkle-proof.”
Kit 3060 from 1958 “…for easy-to-do applique to “Nylokraft” Foundation. 88% Nylon and 12% Acetate”
Kit 3400 from 1978: “…applique to sturdy Nylokraft (60% rayon, 40% polyester) back.”
Kit 3239 from 1957: “Colorfully hand printed on Nylokraft–the washable, drip-dry felt-like miracle fabric.”
Also described as cellulose blend.
Wool Blend Felt
The percent of wool varied over the years. Used until at least 1982.
Polyester Felt
Used on current kits.