Acoustic Light Reduction Curtain Fabric
These acoustic curtain fabrics give the look and feel of a soft drape, whilst their technology offers both light reduction and acoustic control. With the fabric positioned approximately 15 to 20 cm from the window or wall, researchers have found it can absorb up to five times as much sound as a typical, lightweight, non-acoustic fabric. They deliver an outstanding NRC rating of between 0.58 and 0.71.
To quantify our product as commercial acoustic solutions, each is tested and awarded an NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) rating. The NRC relates to the absorption effectiveness of the material, and is calculated by averaging how absorptive a material is at four different frequencies.
Our Hush acoustic sheer curtain fabric is tested at 250hz, 500hz, 1000hz and 2000hz. Taking the average number, it is then applied to the NRC scale of 0 to 1. A perfectly sound absorptive material achieves a 1, whereas a 0 indicates no absorption.
Please note that these tests are conducted 15-20cm away from a window. If the same fabric is used in a different application, for example as a room divider or privacy curtain not near a window or wall, the NRC result will be lower.
Many of these acoustic curtain fabrics are print compatible, meaning you can choose designs from our vast library which we digitally print onto the base cloths at our printing headquarters in Sydney. Or, you can use them unprinted.
“To deal with an open plan bar space with multi-use requirements, a drapery solution was decided upon to provide flexibility for the clients and acoustic abatement for guests. The solution needed to be both cost-effective and acoustically efficient. Materialised’s acoustic drapery fabric, Midnight, was perfect for the job and was both soft in its handle and weighted in its drape.” – Jodie Duddington, Senior Interior Designer, EJE Architecture.
Material selections are pared back and often reduced to raw industrial finishes and surfaces to rationalise the volume of materials required in the project. EJE Architecture and EJE Interiors used five custom and semi-custom Materialised fabrics.
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The Brief. This grand heritage-listed building in Fortitude Valley accommodates 53 Catholic Healthcare residents. Materialised Products Our WeaveUp textile design tool was used here to great effect by the designers of this fabulous aged care facility! Hush acoustic Midnight fabric was selected for light reduction drapery. The Team & Credits Designer: Bickerton Masters Furniture: Crown … continue reading
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The Brief. Reilly & Associates needed to provide a double sided curtain for the private dining room of this pop-up restaurant in Surry Hills. Time was of the essence and it was all quoted, made and installed within a week! Materialised Products Cameron Buff was used for double-sided S Fold curtains on a 10 metre … continue reading
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The Brief. The brief was a complete redesign of the apartment bringing it from a dark space to a light, warm and engaging home. Design Code Interiors created an elegant yet modern home for this couple who love to entertain. The palette was developed with soft blues and neutral tones to reflect the Clients style … continue reading
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