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Acoustic fabrics
More information on acoustic fabrics ...
Room acoustics deals with the propagation of sound in a closed room.
Optimizing room acoustics has an impact on our well-being and influences our performance.
and ability to concentrate. For this reason, it is particularly important to improve the room acoustics in the working environment.
consciously. Fabrics can be used not only for decoration, but also as upholstery fabrics.
improve the acoustic ambience of a room.
How do you measure room acoustics?
Room acoustics are measured via the sound and the time until this sound can no longer be heard. The so-called alpha value (αw) gives us information on how well the product absorbs the sound: The higher the value, the more sound is absorbed or the less sound is reflected.
αw = 1 (A) - the sound hitting the object is completely absorbed
αw = 0.5 (D) - 50% of the sound hitting the object is absorbed or reflected
αw = 0 - no sound is absorbed by the object
What is sound, what is reverberation time and sound absorption?
Sound is basically nothing more than an oscillation of the air particles that propagates in wave form.
Our ears perceive these waves and we hear them as sounds, speech or music. When sound hits walls in a room,
ceilings or objects, it is reflected. This creates the so-called Reverberation time - she describes how long it
The time it takes for the sound to become quieter after a sound in the room. The longer the reverberation, the more „reverberant“ the room sounds. So that a room
sounds pleasant and speech or music are easy to understand, it needs Sound absorption. This refers to materials or
Surfaces that do not reflect sound back strongly, but absorb it and thus shorten the reverberation time.
This is where our acoustic fabrics come into their own!
In short: sound is the movement of air, reverberation time is the duration of the decay, and sound absorption ensures this,
that rooms sound less reverberant and more pleasant.
Which items in our range are acoustically effective?
You can find our complete acoustic range in our Fabric library
as well as in our detailed Brochure on the subject of acoustic materials.
Thermal materials
More information on thermal fabrics ...
Thermal fabrics are so-called „functional textiles“. They therefore fulfill an important function in addition to the decorative character of a home fabric,
namely effective heat and cold insulation. The material used, fiber structure and weave construction all influence the insulating effect.
The air trapped by the fabric significantly supports this effect. The functional added value of these thermal fabrics can be particularly useful in the
The use of thermal fabrics can be fully exploited in the production of curtains. Thermal fabrics can help to keep the heat in the room.
The thermal effect of a fabric tends to increase with the fabric weight or volume.
However, measurements have also produced very good results with lighter qualities.
What does "feeding" mean?
The thermal, insulating effect of curtains can be significantly improved by a lining. Our lining fabrics on the sample hanger are particularly suitable for thermal lining „TOP-THERMO“. Whether with fleece or molleton, blackout or reflective fabric, the heat transmission of the decoration is reduced and the energy remains in the house. The highly recommended reflective lining fabrics retain around a third more heat energy than a normal lining fabric. By using thermal fabrics, reflex or fleece linings, fabrics with a blackout coating or a combination of these options, you can reduce heat loss by up to 35%!
Which items in our range are thermally effective?
You can find our complete thermal range in our Fabric library.
as well as in our detailed Brochure on the subject of thermal materials.
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