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The Feltworks Principles

Why materials still matter

Texture earns the tap
Stitched leather and woven felt tell your thumb where to press — before a label ever does.
Gloss reads as alive
A beveled highlight catches light like real lacquer — 96% of testers reached for the brightest button first.
Shadow is the new outline
Drop shadows lift each panel off the green felt, so depth — not borders — separates one surface from the next.
Wood and metal age well
Brushed-metal trim and saddle leather feel like furniture you keep — not a trend you replace next season.
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