01 / Fabric properties
When every word echoes around the room.
Large windows and hard surfaces look attractive, but conversation in such a space can sometimes be tiring. When choosing window coverings, it is worth discussing room acoustics as well as light.
Specialist textile manufacturers offer sound-absorbing roller blind fabrics to help manage sound reflections within a room. A thicker or darker fabric is not necessarily an acoustic fabric.
02 / Fabric properties
Test results matter.
If you need a specific result in an office or meeting room, ask for the chosen fabric's sound absorption data. This should be considered alongside the test conditions and planned installation.
Key points: a fabric's properties and the acoustic performance of the whole room are not the same thing.
03 / Fabric properties
Consider your needs together.
Before your consultation, identify what bothers you: echoing conversations, screen glare or a lack of privacy. This makes it easier to find a material with the right light transmission, colour and acoustic properties. Larger projects may require an acoustic specialist's assessment.
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Frequently asked questions
Will an acoustic roller blind block traffic noise?
It should not be chosen as insulation against street noise. That requires assessment of the entire window and building structure.
Do all roller blind fabrics absorb sound equally?
No. Acoustic performance must be supported by tests on the specific fabric.