In spring 2011, Annette Douglas launched the «Silent Space Collection» a worldwide novelty. The first transparent acoustic curtain collection Annette Douglas Textiles ACOUSTICS^®. The fruit of years of research efforts, as a CTI (Federal Council commission of Technology and innovation) research project, in close collaboration with the EMPA (Federal Laboratories for Materials Science & Technology).

The idea of a curtain that absorbs noise while at the same time, being lightweight and translucent, came from the textile designer Annette Douglas. She has worked with the interaction between sound and textiles for many years. A successful combination of computer modeling, acoustic measurement, and specialized textile knowledge has led to this exceptional product.

Noise is annoying. It interrupts communication, reduces productivity, and tires people out. Sound absorbing surfaces are therefore needed in rooms where people work, talk to each other, or try to relax, sound-absorbing surfaces are necessary. The «Silent Space Collection», the innovative transparent acoustic curtains of Annette Douglas Textiles ACOUSTICS^® absorb up to 80% of the sound energy. The collection is characterized by its elegance, its unique design, its tactile quality, and its superior absorption values from aw 0.5 - aw 0.8. The collection «Silent Space» astonish the experts, when they see the readings achieved.

The transparent acoustic textiles, despite their light weight, have a sound absorption in the range of alpha w 0.5 - 0.8. All draperies of «Silent Space Collection» are also flame retardant and meet the demanding European standard (B1 according to DIN 4102) and are certified by Oeko Tex Standard 100. The transparent acoustic textiles combine several functions in one they provide energy-optimized glare and heat protection and at the same time the acoustic fabrics absorb sound.

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