Acoustic curtains, also known as soundproof curtains or noise reduction curtains, are specialized curtains designed to absorb and reduce unwanted sound in a room. They are made of specially designed materials that absorb sound waves and reduce noise pollution, making them ideal for use in spaces such as recording studios, theaters, or homes located near busy streets or noisy neighbors.
While acoustic curtains can significantly reduce the amount of noise in a room, they cannot block all sound. The effectiveness of the curtains will depend on the thickness and quality of the material, as well as the level of noise in the environment. For complete soundproofing, additional measures such as sealing gaps and adding mass to walls or ceilings may be necessary.
Yes, Direct Fabrics can customize acoustic curtains to fit your specific needs. We offer a wide range of colors, fabrics, and styles to choose from, and our experienced team can work with you to create a solution that meets your specific requirements. Contact us today to learn more about our acoustic curtains and customization options.
As a family business, we at Direct Fabrics aim to provide a uniquely professional and personalised service for all our customers, however big or small. We work within contract furnishings sectors and have over 60 years of experience, ensuring we provide unparalleled quality in all projects we assist in. We are only too aware that each customer will have individual requirements, whether it’s a metre of fabric or a contract for a hotel, school or nursing home, we’ll be able to tailor our service for you.
All members of our customer service team pride themselves on giving every customer clear concise advice and informing you, whatever stage your order’s at, from quick quotations to receiving free samples, and then post-order. When you pick up the phone, you’re able to speak to the team between 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday. You may even speak to the Director himself as he plays a keen role in the day-to-day operations of the company.
Our humble story started with Joe Simon commenced trading in 1947, his market stall was the place to buy velvet in the North East. The chances are that if you are from the North East, a member of family will remember the ‘curtain men’, Joe and son Martin, from the early days. Nowadays Direct Fabrics is a third-generation family business; for over 60 years we have expanded our business with loyal and dedicated staff.
ECS Enterprises Ltd’s trading entity, Direct Fabrics, still prides itself on the same ethics that Joe and Martin Simon stood by. We share our passion for textiles with all our clients to make your projects run smoothly and ensure the quality of soft furnishings you expect from a British manufacturer. We continue to provide you with a comprehensive range of quality fabrics including bedding, towels and restaurant linens, all at competitive prices. We’re preferred by some of the most prestigious hotels including the Marriot, Sheraton, Hilton and many more.
We look forward to doing business with you and we look forward to receiving any questions or comments you may have.
Sound absorbing curtains are engineered to enhance the acoustics of a room by reducing echo and reverberation. These curtains are constructed from heavy, tightly woven fabrics that can trap and dissipate sound energy, making them effective at minimizing internal noise and improving sound quality within a space. Perfect for use in recording studios, home theaters, and open-plan offices, sound absorbing curtains help to create a more controlled acoustic environment. Available in various designs and colors, they not only provide functional benefits but also add to the aesthetic appeal of any room.
Sound reducing curtains, also known as acoustic curtains, are specially designed to minimize noise pollution by absorbing and dampening sound waves. These curtains are made from dense, heavy fabrics that can effectively block and reduce external noise, creating a quieter and more serene indoor environment. They are ideal for use in homes, offices, theaters, and hotels, where noise reduction is essential for comfort and productivity. In addition to their functional benefits, sound reducing curtains are available in various styles and colors, allowing them to complement any interior décor while enhancing the overall acoustics of the space.
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Direct Fabrics are specialists in contract curtains and particularly Acoustic Sound Proofing Curtains. Our range is different to the others in the market place. Our sound proof curtains are actually tested in a laboratory. We have had them tested for sound insulation (soundproofing) to 13db and also sound absorption (echo reduction and sound clarity), "A" rating".
Our product is flame retardant for commercial use and due to its thickness will also stop heat loss / transmission and also totally blackout.
Direct Fabrics are specialist acoustic curtain manufacturers, we manufacture acoustic curtains to the highest standards available from our UK factories. Using an acoustic curtain fabric that absorbs sound to reduce echoes. Our Certfied Lining Fabrics will help reduce sound in your space. Our curtains are made using sound absorbing fabric which we make into sound absorbing curtains.
PLEASE READ THIS - There are 2 elements to sound acoustics. They are sound absorption & sound proofing. Our curtains will do a great job absorbing with an "A" Rating and using our own brand of fleece lining will do Sound Proofing as room Dividers giving 11-12db reduction. Our curtains are some of the best insulation curtains on the market, with everything certfied using acoustic laboratories.
Road Noise is another issue entirely it will reduce the reverberation round your room, but wont stop it coming in. Double glazing will do this.
You will definitely reduce the sound coming into the space and deaden sound that is present.
- This all depends on how your room is constructed and most importantly the windows that are in your room. If you have a draughty window made out of single glazing then our curtains will work well to reduce the sound entering and passing around the room.
The curtains have been tested for sound insulation effectively sound blocking. The tests performed in the laboratory have shown the insulation of upto 13db as a 3 layer system. However, the sound blocking is totally dependent on the structure of the room
Customer Review - Triple Glazed windows in a modern London apartment. Our customer has said there was a 50% reduction in the sound.
Road Noise is generally low tones when on the road side, so if on a ground floor level the sound is probably entering through the fabric of the building. This means your adjustments will need to be more structural.
For higher frequencies, these curtains will work well to dull the sound.
Similar to road noise it depends on the construction of your room
We have had customers note - they have seen upto a 50% improvement when using double glazing and our curtains. They can now sleep through the the early morning flights.
Modern buildings with quality double glazing units will only see a marginal impact from the sound entering the room. Where you will notice the improvement is the sound already bounces around the space. As you are adding an acoustic absorber being the face fabric to the space, it will reduce the reverberation of the sound passing around the space.
It is important to ensure you use a metal heavy duty curtain track. As a standard our curtains weight approx 800gms. So for a standard pair of curtains 200cm x 200cm they would weigh 8kg. These are deemed quite heavy curtains. We recommend our optimal track or our roller runner track.
Read this carefully. There is no difference between the 2. We just like to explain the product for one use and another for a different use. The room divider curtain has been tested as a room divider so has a sound insulation of 11db varying on lining and the window curtain has been tested infront of a double glazed window so has a 4 db uplift above the double glazed window.
When working with loud echoes in spaces it can be incredibly frustrating to stop sound reverberating around the room. This is where an acoustic curtain come in. Depending on the fabric it will have a varying effect on the amount of absorption that It takes and effects the sound passing back around the room.
To see how good a fabric or product is at absorbing sound in a room then you need to complete the Sound absorption test EN ISO 354. This grades a product between A – E based on how absorbent a material is. When sound is projected into a room it will hit the surfaces and then it will either be transmitted through things like ceilings and walls or it will be reflected back into the room. So in a basic form, the test is how much sound is sent out will return.
Example Imagine. 100 units of sound are sent into a room, 95 units are transmitted out of the room and then 5 are recorded back into the space.
Sound insulation is the measurement of sound passing between 2 spaces when comparing its performance in an aperature that is open and then sealed with the test product. This is tested with ENISO 717 for acousitc insulation. This is measured in decibells and is measured to show the reduction of sound.
Soundproof curtains are most effective at blocking out high-frequency noise, such as traffic noise, airplane noise, and voices. They can also be effective at reducing mid-range noise, such as the hum of appliances or machinery.
However, soundproof curtains are generally less effective at blocking out low-frequency noise, such as the rumble of heavy machinery or bass-heavy music. This is because low-frequency sound waves are longer and more difficult to absorb and block than high-frequency sound waves.
It's also important to note that the effectiveness of soundproof curtains depends on a variety of factors, including the thickness and material of the curtain, the size and shape of the window, and the level of noise being produced. In some cases, additional soundproofing measures may be necessary to effectively reduce noise in a room, such as adding insulation or installing acoustic panels.
YES - This is an excellent use of our acoustic curtains. standard acoustic herringbone fabric with duo lining is well suited to reduce sound passing from space to space at about 11db - 13db in a laboratory environment, combine this with our vinyl will get you approximately 10db in real-world testing. Laboratory. However the road noise tests were conducted in a real world setup and the 4db result is a real wold test.
Soundproof curtains can be relatively easy to install, depending on the size of curtain they can be quite heavy. So it is important to makesure you have a quality curtain track and pole. Our soundproof curtains are designed to hang like regular curtains, using a curtain pole or track system that is installed above the window. We suggest mounting your curtains 20-30cm above the window and past the window by 30cm each size. This reduces the sound seepage around your window
The installation process typically involves measuring the window area and selecting a curtain size that fits the dimensions of the space. Our soundproof curtains can be customized to fit different window sizes and shapes, as they are all made to measure. We include everything you need to hang your curtains on a pole or track.
Compared to the laboratory tests which have the fabric totally sealed you will not get a result as good as this in the real world. From our office tests and videos on youtube we have seen results of around 3db less in the real world. Going from 13db down to 10db area.
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Noise Reducing Curtains
Our range of curtains has been specifically designed to reduce noise within a space. They work through absorbing the sound. If you have a modern empty room sound isn't being absorbed just reverberates around the space. By adding curtains that have been tested to absorb sound to ENISO 354 Rating "A" means you will reduce the sound passing around the space.
Our curtains are one of the BEST in the marketplace and have the certificates to prove it. Everything we do is certified so we have the laboratory evidence to back up our claims
Improve the sound in your space with our curtains
What is Acoustic Absorption - Echo Reducing / Sound Reducing
Acoustic absorption refers to the process by which a material, structure, or object takes in sound energy when sound waves are encountered, as opposed to reflecting the energy. Part of the absorbed energy is transformed into heat and part is transmitted through the absorbing body. In normal speak - it is the reduction of the echo in a space. So these curtains even UNLINED perform at a grade A per ENISO 354 with an absorbtion of 0.95. This is the highest rating of the ENISO 354. You will notice greatly the sound has been reduced.
Sound Deadening Curtains
Our curtains are perfect for sound deadening. Sound deadening is also known as sound absorbtion. When using our curtains they will absorb and deaden the sound in a space. They are soft and absorbative and will take the reverberation out of a room.
Soundproof Curtains that really work
Buy incredible soundproof curtains that work to reduce noise entering and leaving a space. Made from blackout fabrics. This makes our curtains, blackout curtains that control light entering and noise and sound escaping. Thus you benefit from quality acoustic soundproof curtains.
Get the very best blocking curtains, block sounds, block light and block heat escaping.
Why Choose Direct Fabrics for Acoustic Sound Proof Curtains
Direct Fabrics is an expert in acoustic soundproof curtains because they have a deep understanding of how these curtains work to absorb and reduce noise. They have conducted extensive research and testing to develop curtains that are effective at blocking out sound and reducing echo in a variety of environments, from recording studios to home theaters.
Direct Fabrics also offers a wide range of acoustic curtains, each designed to meet specific soundproofing needs. These curtains are made with high-quality materials that are designed to absorb and deflect sound waves, including heavy-duty fabrics, acoustic foam, and noise-reducing linings.
In addition to their expertise in soundproof curtains, Direct Fabrics also provides exceptional customer service, with expert advice and guidance on selecting and installing the right curtains for each customer's unique needs. With their extensive knowledge and experience in the field, Direct Fabrics is a trusted and reliable source for acoustic soundproof curtains.
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