Fabric recommendations
Beautiful fabric that works with you
Choosing a Fabric has two facets: beauty and functionality. Firstly, your client has to love it, and the choice is ultimately theirs. Often times they choose a fabric that meets their needs aesthetically but does not perform well acoustically, but. Acoustically transparent fabric or transpondent fabric, allows sound waves to penetrate and be captured by the insulation installed behind the fabric, which is a primary function of fabric wall and ceiling installation. The following are a selection of Fabric, with varying degrees of transpondence The companies represented here have many colors, styles and fabric widths from which to choose.
Our top 2 choices
While the core of an acoustic panel is at the heart of its ability to reduce troublesome echoes and other problems with ambient noise in offices, restaurants, churches, educational settings, and even home theaters and private recording studios, the fabric covering also plays an important role in both the acoustic and aesthetic results you will achieve. Cinelux Interiors suggests two choices of fabric covering for our dense, sound-absorbing fiberglass core. Both options are acoustically-transparent polyester fabric by Guilford of Maine, woven in North America. FR701 Series Fabric
Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC
NRC ratings range from 0 to 1. An NRC of 0 means that the product absorbs no sound. An NRC of 1 means that the product absorbs all sound. The higher the NRC, the better the product is at soaking up sound.
Colorfastness and Cleaning
Both fabrics have been tested for colorfastness to light and to crocking (the tendency of color to transfer from one fabric to another with rubbing or abrasion). In 40 hour light tests, both received a minimum grade of 4, showing only slight fading in the duration of the test. Similarly, when tested for crocking both fabrics received minimum grades of 4 for dry tests and 3 for wet tests, meeting common standards for dyed textiles. Both options can be cleaned with water-based cleaning agents, foam, or pure water-free solvents, along with vacuuming or light brushing to prevent dust and soil build-up. If you want for a more customized look for your project, consider our custom wall or ceiling panels, which can be printed with a corporate logo or even a photograph to give your space a one-of-a-kind accent piece that blends acoustics with aesthetics to reinforce a brand image or personal style.
Flammability Ratings
Duvaltex FR701 is made of 100 percent post-consumer recycled polyester fibers, with a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of .95.
Duvaltex Anchorage is a more finely-woven fabric with a slight sheen and a texture roughly similar to an 'orange peel' effect. The Anchorage palette includes more vibrant color selections with a modern edge. Also made entirely from recycled polyester fiber (65 percent pre-consumer and 35 percent post-consumer), Anchorage has an NRC rating of .85.
Flammability ratings for both fabrics are listed on the manufacturers website as ASTM E84 Class I or A CAN/ULC-S102.2. Other fabric specificationscan be seen on their respective manufacturers websites.
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