SOUND ABSORPTION RATES
• NRC explained Page 05
ACOUSTIC WINDOW COVERING
• Sheer curtain fabric Pages 06
• Sheer blind fabric Pages 08
• Curtain fabric Pages 12
• Light reduction curtain fabric Pages 14
WALLS
• Acoustic wall covering Pages 18
• Acoustic wall panels Pages 20
• WhisperArt® Pages 22
• WhisperPin® Pages 26
Since 1980, Materialised has delivered innovative, high-performance furnishing textiles and wall covering to the Australasian contract interior design industry, with printing and warehousing taking place in the Southern Sydney suburb of Blakehurst.
Our Design Studios are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland, Costa Rica and Singapore. The team is steeped in a culture of ‘making a difference by doing things differently’ - striving to make a positive difference to community, industry, clients and those occupying the spaces we furnish.
Acoustic performance is an important, yet sometimes underrated element of building design.
Acoustics shouldn’t just be considered in building types like concert halls and theatres, but also hotels, bars, restaurants, offices, clubs and aged care facilities.
Sound that is not managed properly interferes with complex task performance, speech intelligibility, behaviour, and is a potential stress inducer. Numerous diners or staff in open-plan spaces; guests in the halls or adjacent rooms; noise from plumbing, HVAC and elevators; noise from function rooms and exterior noise from vehicles are all sounds that need to be minimised.
Materialised offers amazing acoustic solutions for windows and walls to improve comfort without compromising the design integrity.
A harmonious balance of acoustics and aesthetics.
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 different frequencies.
Hush acoustic fabric is tested at 250hz, 500hz, 1000hz and 2,000hz.
Whisper acoustic products are tested at 125hz, 250hz, 500hz, 1000hz, 2,000hz and 4,000hz.
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.
You’ll hardly believe the difference that lightweight acoustic sheers will make to a space, achieving NRC results previously unavailable for modern architecture.
Watch the video on our YouTube channel.
Our acoustic sheers absorb sound and improve understandability. They are:
• Flame retardant
• Wide width
• Durable
Woven with a ribbon shaped Trevira CS yarn, this filament is the key to their sound absorption, managing the flow of sound waves repeatedly passing through and bouncing off a reflective surface. This changes the tone, becoming muffled, and results in the reduction of sound levels.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For optimum acoustic benefit, we recommend the curtain track be positioned 15 to 20cm from the window or wall, with a minimum 2:1 fullness ratio using an S-Fold style of heading
“Acoustic Sheers absorb significantly more sound energy than any other sheer fabric that I know of. In contemporary decors where hard surfaces are preferred, these acoustic sheers are an ideal way to introduce desperately needed, unobtrusive, and highly effective sound absorption.”
David Spargo, owner of Praxis Acoustics
The difference a lightweight acoustic blind makes to a room’s acoustic amenity is nothing short of ground breaking.
Watch the video on our YouTube channel.
Our sheer blinds absorb sound and improve understandability. They are:
• Flame retardant
• Wide width
• Durable
HOW IT WORKS
Woven with a ribbon shaped Trevira CS yarn, this filament is the key to their sound absorption, managing the flow of sound waves repeatedly passing through and bouncing off a reflective surface. This changes the tone, becoming muffled, and results in the reduction of sound levels.
MANUFACTURING NOTE: Our acoustic blind fabrics should not be railroaded.
WIDTH
COMPOSITION
FLAMMABILITY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For optimum acoustic benefit, we recommend the blind be positioned 15 to 20cm from the window or wall.
“We have an open plan office with hard surface finishes everywhere, and it looks out onto the factory floor. It was very noisy and near impossible to have several conversations and phone calls at once. So we made roller blinds using Hush acoustic sheer Frequency White fabric. Not only do they perform well, reducing the echo and intensity of sound in the room dramatically, but they look great too and we often have comments from visitors.”
David Reilly, Reilly & Associates.
In our lineup, we offer acoustic curtain fabric that mimics the appearance and texture of a soft drape. At the same time, their technology provides effective acoustic control, resulting in impressive Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) performance.
The Sonic & Sun is a reflective acoustic curtain that has the potential to reduce the energy needed to cool a room in hot weather and conserve energy during winter. This classifies Sonic & Sun as an energysaving product!
Our range of light reduction curtain fabric offers an array of print designs and plain colour options to satisfy the most exacting demands in aesthetics and functionality. These fabrics have the look and feel of a soft drape, whilst their technology offers both light reduction and acoustic control, delivering an outstanding NRC.
Our Midnight offers print compatibility, allowing you to select designs from our extensive library, which we digitally print at our manufacturing headquarters in Sydney. Alternatively, you can opt for an unprinted option.
“To deal with an open plan bar space with multi-use requirements, a drapery solution was decided upon to provide flexibility for the client 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
Achieve optimal sound control while maintaining design integrity with our acoustic wall coverings. Offered by the linear metre, our range is ideal for improving the acoustics of walls, screens, ceiling panels, and pinboards. Crafted from recycled polyester and inherently antimicrobial, our highperformance solutions are both sustainable and effective.
COMPOSITION
100% recycled polyester face (74-100% postconsumer Eco-fi polyester, remaining fibre is preconsumer polyester) / Fused polyester backing
100% recycled polyester face (74100% post-consumer Eco-fi polyester, remaining fibre is preconsumer polyester) / Fused polyester backing
100% recycled polyester face (74100% post-consumer Eco-fi polyester, remaining fibre is pre-consumer polyester) / Fused polyester backing
100% recycled polyester face (95% minimum post-consumer recycled content by weight with Eco-fi polyester, remaining fibre is preconsumer polyester
100% recycled polyester face (95% post-consumer recycled content by weight) / Fused polyester backing
View the full design and colour range online and to find out more about our acoustic wall covering.
Transform your space with our flame retardant and sustainable acoustic panels. Our curated collection cleverly combines sound absorption with digitally printed designs. Our patterns are optimised to work seamlessly with the panels, and each one comes pre-trimmed for easy installation. All you need to do is choose your design and specify the number of panels required. Simple as that!
Acoustic panel key features:
• Global GreenTag GreenRate Level A certified - recognised in the Green Star responsible products program.
• Low VOC.
• Recycled content.
• Mould resistant.
• Pre-trimmed panels for easy installation.
• Recyclable
Printer & ink features:
• Printed in Sydney.
• Energy-efficient, direct UV printer.
• Greenguard Gold certified.
• VOC free.
• TPO free.
• Vegan.
• Free of heavy metals.
Application: Acoustic Wall Panels
Composition: 100% recycled PET
Panel Size: V: 270cm x H: 120cm approx. – trimmed
Thickness: 12mm
NRC Rating: 0.4 – 0.85
Flammability : Group 1, AS 5637.1: 2015
Sustainability: Global GreenTag Certified - GreenRate Level A, Low VOC, recycled content
View the full collection online and to find out more about our AcoustiCalm Panels
WhisperArt® is fabric-covered acoustic art perfect for areas where noise negatively affects the soundscape, while adding a visual dimension to the space.
Materialised supplies commercial trade and professional interior design markets with distinctive, thought-provoking acoustic wall art. We have put together an image library consisting of a carefully curated collection along with framing options, giving you the flexibility to find exactly what you need for your project.
Each acoustic art panel contains an acoustic absorber. The soundwaves pass through the outer skin of fabric, through to the infill where the sound energy is absorbed.
The panels are constructed with a patented polymer tracking system that eliminates the use of adhesives, nails, tacks, or tape while maintaining constant rigidity. This system enables tightly stretching our commercial grade fabric over the acoustic absorbers to create the acoustic art. The framework can therefore be re-used by changing the fabric ‘skin’ if a change of decoration is required.
The acoustic absorber is manufactured from thermally bonded polyester fibre with up to 80% recycled fibre content from post-consumer PET packaging. It has a Global GreenTag GreenRate™ Level A certification with a Global GreenTag Platinum HealthRATE™ certification.
Materialised manufactures the acoustic art in-house. We print designs onto a flame retardant textile base cloth with a modified weave, allowing air to freely pass through, whilst maintaining printed integrity. Choose designs from our vast print library or work with our team of in-house designers to supply your own.
A little different from a traditional framed print, the artwork sits within the box frame with a 5mm gap, creating a sophisticated shadow effect between the frame and the acoustic art panel. Shadow frames are 10mm thick, and 55mm deep.
Our timber frames are all supplied by local Australian-owned companies using the best of materials. All products comply with Australian standards as set by Australian agriculture and water resources, all logging due diligence is met to Australian standards and all country of origin timber declaration is met to confirm chain of custody.
Our acoustic art includes an aluminium split batten (unframed) and security fixtures (framed) that connects to the panels track profile which is compatible with Gyprock and masonry fixings.
PRODUCT WHISPERART
ACOUSTIC ABSORBER
• 100% polyester fibre with up to 80% recycled fibre content from postconsumer PET packaging such as empty drink bottles
• Recyclable
ABSORBER THICKNESS 25mm
ABSORBER WEIGHT 2300gsm
AS1530 pt 3, AS ISO 9705
FLAMMABILITY
Corner Burn in accordance with AS 5637.1
TRACK PROFILE PVC – 100 % recyclable, low VOC
TRACK DEPTH - SPLIT BATTEN (Z CLIP) 45mm (or 55mm with box frame)Aluminium
WHISPER ART (Unframed)
- the polymer track stretching system (bold lines)
- absorber (curved lines)
- fabric (dashed lines)
BOLD LINES: Polymer track stretching system CURVED LINES: Absorber | DASHED LINES: Fabric
WhisperPin® is a fabric-covered acoustic pinboard, perfect for areas where noise negatively affects the sound environment.
Each acoustic pinboard panel contains an acoustic absorber. The soundwaves pass through the outer skin of fabric, through to the infill where the sound energy is absorbed.
The panels are constructed with a patented polymer tracking system that eliminates the use of adhesives, nails, tacks, or tape while maintaining constant rigidity. This system enables tightly stretching our commercial grade fabric over the acoustic absorbers to create the acoustic pinboard. The framework can therefore be re-used by changing the fabric ‘skin’ if a change of decoration is required.
SUSTAINABILITY
100% PET (60% recycled), low VOC and has a Global GreenTag GreenRate™ Level A certification.
MADE IN SYDNEY
Materialised manufactures acoustic pinboards in-house. We print designs onto a flame retardant fabric with a modified weave, allowing air to freely pass through, whilst maintaining printed integrity. Choose designs from our vast print library or work with our team of in-house designers to supply your own. BOLD LINES: Polymer track stretching system CURVED LINES: Absorber | DASHED LINES: Fabric
PRODUCT WHISPERPIN
ACOUSTIC ABSORBER • 100% polyester fibre with up to 60% recycled fibre content
ABSORBER THICKNESS 12mm ( + / - )
ABSORBER WEIGHT 2400gsm ( + / - )
FLAMMABILITY AS ISO 9705 Corner Burn in accordance with AS 5637.1
TRACK PROFILE PVC – 100 % recyclable, low VOC
TRACK DEPTH - SPLIT BATTEN (Z CLIP) 25mm - Aluminum
NRC (DIRECT FIX)
0.50
- the polymer track stretching system (bold - absorber (curved lines) - fabric (dashed lines) 25mm 12mm
Sydney
Head Office: 19 Heath Rd, Blakehurst, NSW Australia 2221
Show Room: Ground Floor, 51-53 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, NSW Australia 2015 P +61 2 8558 3500 F +61 2 9546 5402 sales@materialised.com
Adelaide / Darwin
55A George Street, Parkside, SA Australia 5063 P +61 8 8271 9185 F +61 8 8271 9321 sasales@materialised.com
Brisbane
26 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD Australia 4102 P +61 7 3393 2188 F +61 7 3393 2177 qldsales@materialised.com
Melbourne / Hobart
Suite 2/1 Bromham Pl, Richmond VIC Australia 3121 P +61 3 9815 3033 F +61 3 9815 3077 vicsales@materialised.com
Perth
189 Colin Pl, West Perth WA Australia 6005 P +61 8 9381 2802 F +61 8 9388 1532 wasales@materialised.com
New Zealand
10 Dock St, Freemans Bay, Auckland New Zealand 1010 P +64 9 302 7733 F +64 9 302 7779 nzsales@materialised.com
Malaysia / Singapore P +65 6635 3377 info@bode.com.sg
Costa Rica
P +50647043189 info@designbox.net
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