Carnegie Expands Acoustic Textiles Offerings
Acoustically Absorbent & Transparent Textile Solutions for the Modern Interior
With open-plan layouts dominating projects of all types, Carnegie has expanded their Acoustic Textile Solutions with two new acoustically absorbent sheers by Creation Baumann and one new silk-inspired acoustically transparent panel fabric– three new patterns that naturally blend into any space.
The first generation of Carnegie’s innovative sound absorbing sheers was launched in a lustrous, techno inspired palette; however, in efforts to blend with a more natural environment, Carnegie introduces Deltacoustic & Zetacoustic window solutions that expand the sheers collection by offering matte, cotton-like textiles. Using breakthrough yarn and weaving technology, these impressive draperies are soft lightweight sheers that have the strength and performance of an opaque sound absorbing fabric. When tested, the acoustically absorbent sheers achieve Noise Reduction Ratings (NRC) up to .6 NRC when draped – that’s over 6 times a regular sheer!
With twenty-two jewel-toned colors to choose from, Sublime offers an upscale and sophisticated fabric for panels and upholstered walls. Its acoustical transparency allows sound to travel through the textile and into the acoustically absorbent panel substrate, delivering aesthetic results with a change in NRC of only .05. The natural silk-like look also adds to the spatial dimensionality of the pattern.
These three acoustical additions round out Carnegie’s offering to over six hundred unique design solutions in dozens of color ways: 450 acoustically transparent panel fabrics and 170 acoustically absorbent window patterns – all third party NRC tested, ensuring you are making the right textile choice for your intended outcome!
DELTACOUSTIC: With a soft and fresh soft-hued color pallet Deltacoustic window solution has a tighter weave and a cotton-like aesthetic.
Uses: Windows
Width: 118 inches
Contents: 100% Trevira CS Polyester
Flame Retardancy: Passes NFPA 701
Eco Info: Manufactured in an ISO 14001 certified facility
Acoustics: Windows: Acoustically Absorbent; NRC of 0.4 flat/ 0.55 draped
Cleaning Codes: WS – Water/Solvent
Notes: Innovative weave and yarn technology enabling sheer fabrics to absorb sound.
Number Skus: 17
ZETACOUSTIC: This dimensional textile has a natural striation and is offered in 10 mineral-like
Uses: Windows
Width: 118 inches
Contents: 100% Trevira CS Polyester
Flame Retardancy: Passes NFPA 701
Eco Info: Manufactured in an ISO 14001 certified facility
Acoustics: Windows: Acoustically Absorbent; NRC of 0.4 flat/ 0.6 draped
Cleaning Codes: WS – Water/Solvent
Notes: Innovative weave and yarn technology enabling sheer fabrics to absorb sound.
Number Skus: 10
SUBLIME: Offered in twenty-two luscious colorways, Sublime is a textile for vertical application with both horizontal and vertical striations creating a look reminiscent of silk.
Uses: Panels and Upholstered Walls
Width: 54 inches
Contents: 100% Polyester
Flame Retardancy: Passes ASTM E84 Class A/ Class 1
Acoustics: Panels: Acoustically Transparent; Change in NRC of 0.05
Cleaning Codes WS & BC – Water/Solvent and Bleach cleanable
Number Skus: 22
Carnegie is a leading manufacturer and innovator of textiles in North America. Since 1950, the family-owned company has established a tradition of firsts, including the development of its own Xorel® fabrics, which provide a durable alternative to PVC materials and Biobased Xorel, the first plant based high performance textile in the world. In addition, Carnegie has built a reputation for its ongoing and comprehensive commitment to the environment through all parts of its business cycle by being a member of the Be Original organization, maintaining a B Corp certification, and by establishing themselves as the first and only PVC free interior textile company in the industry.
