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Reverse felting needles are specially designed to pull fibres back to the surface rather than pushing them into the core. This unique action creates a soft, fuzzy finish, making them ideal for adding texture, blending colours and creating realistic fur or hair effects on needle felted projects.

Typically used once the main shape has been firmly felted, reverse needles allow you to raise fibres from within the piece without adding additional wool. They are a valuable tool for creating lifelike animals, textured surfaces and decorative finishes.

Features

Profile: Reverse-barbed felting needle for lifting fibres to the surface
Material: High-quality hardened steel
Performance: Creates soft texture and realistic fur effects
Compatibility: Suitable for use with all standard needle felting handles and tools

Ideal For: Creating fur and hair, adding texture, blending surface colours, decorative finishes and detailed needle felting projects

Which gauge should I choose?

Select a gauge below to see its recommended uses.

32 Gauge – Coarse

A strong needle that moves a relatively large amount of fibre with each stroke. Ideal for quickly building firm shapes, joining components and working with coarser fibres. It may leave visible entry marks, so a finer needle is recommended for the final finish.

40 Gauge – Fine

For controlled shaping, detailed work and surface refinement. It moves less fibre than a 32 gauge needle and leaves smaller entry marks. Particularly suitable for fine wool and the later stages of a felting project.

32 Gauge – Coarse

A strong needle that moves a relatively large amount of fibre with each stroke. Ideal for quickly building firm shapes, joining components and working with coarser fibres. It may leave visible entry marks, so a finer needle is recommended for the final finish.

40 Gauge – Fine

For controlled shaping, detailed work and surface refinement. It moves less fibre than a 32 gauge needle and leaves smaller entry marks. Particularly suitable for fine wool and the later stages of a felting project.

A higher gauge number indicates a finer needle. Coarse needles move more fibre and felt quickly, while finer needles provide greater precision and a smoother finish.