ACOUSTIC FABRICS

Akash Patel
Snehal Haval
Shivani Bhopale
Amey Thoke
Nidhi Yadav
Shruti Nale
Shubham Wadar
 What is Sound-Absorbing Fabric?
• Sound absorbing fabric is not soundproof. It will
improve the quality of sound within a room, by
decreasing reverberation and echo of the sound
generated in the room.

• It may also marginally decrease transmission of

some frequencies between rooms.

• Sound absorbing fabric is used in homes, theaters,

recording studios, restaurants, and even churches.
• Fabric curtains or panels absorb or soften
reflected noise to improve the sound in large
and small rooms.

• They control sound and are less expensive than

some options.
• The material used for acoustic curtains is often
made of recycled polyester fiber. Spun and
woven into soft, thick velour or velveteen like
fabric, it softens sound by absorbing and
reducing reflection.

• The durable curtain is easy to maintain and

available in multiple colors. Since it is hung in
homes and large gathering places, it is also fire
resistant.
 Types of Acoustic Fabrics

• Acoustic fabrics are used for draping rooms and

absorbing noise, or for wrapping absorbent
materials and allowing the sound through. Cloth of
different weaves and densities interact with sound
distinctly, so select a fabric for the purpose you
want.

• Sound Absorbing Fabric

• Acoustically Transparent Fabrics
 ACOUSTICS FABRIC
• Velvet has a plush vertical fiber that is both transparent and
absorbing. Available in multiple colors, in standard widths of 45”, it is
better as curtain than for wrapping acoustic panels. Look for thicker
and heavier cloth; it will provide better sound treatment.

Material, especially velvet, is often listed by weight. Light is 4.51-

ounces (150 grams per square meter – GSM) or less a square yard,
the medium is 4.52 to 10.32 ounces (350 GSM), and heavyweight is
greater than 10.32-ounces. 18.88 oz/sq² (640 GSM) is common for
window curtains, double it up with pleating, and it becomes an
excellent sound absorber.
The weight doesn’t always reflect the thickness of the fabric. The type
of fiber and the density of the weave are the determining factors for
the weight of material.
 SOUND DAMPENING BLANKETS

• Sound dampening blankets are similar to mover’s

blankets or pads. They are thick quilted blankets
with cotton/polyester filler. They absorb sound,
vibration, dampen noise, and reduce reverberation.
• Often used to decrease machinery sounds, they can
be used in home theaters or studios to improve
sound quality.
• The 72”x78” blankets have loops attached to the
top 78” edge for hanging.
 COTTON
• LIGHTWEIGHT
• Biodegradable
• Low cost of raw cotton
• High-performance
• Cost-effective acoustic material
 SILK
• Lightweight
• Translucent curtain material
• Excellent at absorbing sound

• With a gap of 15 cm between curtain and wall,

depending on the frequency, absorbs up to five
times more sound than typical lightweight
curtain
 HEMP
• Hemp fiber is naturally antimicrobial and
resistant to UV light, mold, mildew, and
insects, so it is used in outdoor application.
• It can be recycled.
• Low carbon footprints.
• No CFC emmission.
• Used as ecologically green building materials.
 SOUND ABSORBING DAMPERS
• High quality construction
• Excellent sound absorption
• Reflects thermal energy
• Wool core in it absorbs, filters and breaks
down harmful Volatile Organic
Compounds(VOC’s) from the air.