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How do I clean my polyester recycled felt purchase?

Our polyester acoustic products are cleanable with mild cleaners. You can find more information in our polyester acoustics cleaning guide.

Does polyester felt absorb sound?

Yes! The polyester fibers trap and dissipate sound energy, minimize reverberation and echo.  Polyester felt is an effective material for sound absorption in a variety of settings, including but not limited to offices, restaurants, houses of worship, home theaters and auditoriums.

Are polyester (PET) acoustics really made from recycled material?

Yes they are!  They are 100% recyclable and made from 60% recycled material.  In addition to being environmentally friendly, recycled polyester felt is non-toxic and odorless.

What is PET?

PET or polyester felt is made from recycled PET plastic (Polyethylene Terephthalate).  This eco-friendly material provides excellent sound management, making it ideal for a variety of acoustic projects.  Polyester felt products are lightweight, durable, visually appealing and easy to install and maintain.  PET acoustics are a smart choice for diverse settings.

Can I order an acoustic panel in a custom shape?

Yes. We offer custom shapes in our 1” polyester core fabric wrapped acoustica panels. Give us a call to discuss further at (800) 569-4907.

What are the differences between your polyester and fiberglass cores?

Polyester and fiberglass acoustical panels differ in material composition, performance, and application. When choosing between the two, consider your specific acoustic needs, environmental preferences, and aesthetic goals of your space. Both options can effectively enhance acoustics, but each excels in different scenarios.

Advantages of Fiberglass Fabric Wrapped Core Panels:

  • Best Absorber
  • Proven Solution, industry standard for noise reduction
  • Balance absorption across full frequency spectrum
  • Lower cost
  • Available with any fabric and any color

Advantages of Polyester Fabric Wrapped Core Panels:

  • Tackable, able to be used as a bulletin board
  • Impact-resistant, (i.e., gymnasiums)
  • Moisture-resistant (i.e., indoor swimming pools)
  • Eco-Friendly, derived from recycled materials
  • Available in any custom shape
  • Available with any fabric and any color

Am I able to use your acoustic panels as bulletin boards?

Our polyester core fabric wrapped panels are tackable and able to be used as bulletin boards. We do not recommend using the fiberglass core fabric wrapped panels as bulletin boards.

What are Bass Traps?

Bass Traps are an acoustical treatment that reduces sound issues in the corners of rooms where walls meet, and sound is captured. They are specifically designed to address low frequency standing wave issues, which can create unpleasant or distorted sounds. (Standing waves are defined as the interference of two identical waves, traveling in opposite directions).

By installing Bass Traps, standing waves are reduced, and excessive room reverberation is also reduced. Bass traps are mostly commonly used in recording studios, home theaters, podcast studios, and rooms where loud music and low-end bass sounds exist.

Can I butt these panels against each other to create a completely covered surface?

  • This is not recommended because the separation allows the sides of the panel to also absorb sound, which maximizes each panel’s effectiveness and improves the aesthetics of the treatment. Placing panels closer together than 3” creates a crowded look and a less appealing “seam.”
  • Also, rarely does a given wall require that much treatment to achieve the desired affect. Why spend more money on panels that are not needed? When properly spaced, fewer panels will do the job.
  • If you feel you must install panels in a close fit or touching-the-next-panel manner, please contact us for further tips or possible alternatives to ensure the best possible results for your space.

What’s the difference between standard and angled impaling clips?

Standard impaling clips require Loctite Power Grab Adhesive. Angled impaling clips do not require adhesive.

Straight impaling clips can be used with panels of any size. Angled impaling clips are only suitable for standard-sized panels (up to 48″ x 24.”)

Both standard and angled impaling clips are designed for vertical mounting applications. For ceiling or non-vertical mounting applications, please use our Rotofast™ Snap-on anchor system.

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