Acoustic cloth: properties and varieties

The acoustic fabric is aspecialized soundproof material. It does not interfere with the propagation of waves. This material has many properties and is used in many areas.

Description of the fabric

Acoustic fabric is made of polyesterby a special intertwining of the fibers. This allows you to penetrate the sound waves of any frequency through the canvas. Only this material has similar characteristics. Other textiles only block the way to sound waves.

Because of this basic property, acousticmaterial used to decorate not only the columns, but also individual fragments of the system. After all, tissue creates a favorable environment for the propagation of sound waves of any frequency. In the manufacture of such textiles, fibers of various thicknesses and shades are used. Due to this the assortment of such fabrics is quite large.

Material specifications

Fabric for speakers should have certain qualities. Among the characteristics of such material is:

1. High level of wear resistance.
2. Resistance to chemicals.
3. High index of strength.
4. Low hygroscopicity. This fabric practically does not absorb water.
5. Some types of material have fireproof properties.

Decorative fabric

The acoustic fabric can be sound-absorbing anddecorative. The latter variety is used in making combi, columns and other elements of the system. It should be noted that such material performs several functions at once: decorative and protective. The main requirement for such a fabric is maximum acoustic transparency. In this case, the material should not introduce extraneous sounds, but also delay the waves.

Often such a fabric for acoustic speakers is replaced by conventional textiles: synthetic chiffon or viscose. Often, to give the elements an elegant look at the material is applied a picture.

Sound absorbing fabric

Such material is usually used for finishinginternal designs of acoustic systems, and also premises. In this case, the fabric should absorb as much as possible all the noise. The material is used to prevent reflection of sound waves of any frequency. This acoustic fabric is usually very porous, thick and dense. It can be purchased only in specialized stores, where the sale of technical textiles.

It should be noted that the material of such a planIt is also used for finishing vehicles. In particular, to protect the speakers, as well as for the production of fiberglass enclosures for acoustic systems.

In conclusion

Acoustic cloth is used not only forfinishes of columns and rooms. Often, this material is used in the manufacture of screens, curtains, original partitions, ceilings. A wide range of fabrics allows you to choose something that fits the design to the general interior of the room. In addition, any pattern and image of a photographic quality can be applied to light colored canvases.