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Felt culture

Are you dreaming of authentic felt products? In Himos-Jämsä, you’ll find factory shops offering high-quality and unique felt items. The area is known as a traditional felt town, home to a significant concentration of felt industry. Jämsä boasts two of Finland’s most renowned felt factories, J. Alho Felt Factory and Lahtinen Felt Company, which produce famous felt footwear and other felt products. The felt shops offer a diverse range of authentic felt boots and indoor shoes, beautiful interior items, as well as bags and jewelry. Take a tour of the world of felt and discover wonderful felt treasures for your home!

 

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J.Alho

J.Alho Felt Factory

Alho Felt Factory is a family-owned business from Jämsä, with roots going back to 1927.At the factory, felt products are crafted from sheep’s wool with unique artisanal skill – Finnish classics that combine a century of expertise, the best qualities of natural materials, and timeless design.

Alho Felt Factory has several shops in Jämsä: the Factory Outlet and Café in the village of Partala, and the CityShop on Keskuskatu. In the shops, you’ll be greeted by cheerful and friendly staff who know the products inside out and will help you find the perfect felt item just for you. If you want to buy Finnish-made and support local craftsmanship – stop by Alho Felt Factory!

J.Alho 

Lahtiset

Lahtiset

Lahtinen Felt Factory embodies the tradition of Finnish craftsmanship and environmental responsibility. Each product is handmade, with an emphasis on timeless design and durability. From sheep farming to the final product, every step is carefully managed to maintain top quality, a practice upheld for over 100 years. Lahtinen Felt Factory is committed to sustainable production processes that minimize environmental impact and encourages consumers to make eco-friendly choices.

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International Felt Exhibition

The Finnish Felt Association Filtti brings the International Felt Exhibition Geometric Shapes to Jämsä once again. The exhibition’s creations will be on display at Galleria Kivipankki from July 16 to August 10, Tuesday to Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM.

 

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