Carnegie Acoustic Solutions, a provider of sustainable acoustic design materials, is pleased to announce the Hyper Stretch collection, four new innovative Xorel Artform products. Xorel Artform’s first launch in three years, these striking new products are a part of the Hyper Sonic Collection, the first-ever Carnegie Acoustic Solutions launch. The Hyper Stretch collection invites designers to reach beyond the status quo to lavish walls in superior sound design.

The new patent pending Xorel Artform “Hyper Stretch” products include: -Drape 3D: A dramatic acoustic panel with a single, swooping dimensional element to add large-scale movement to any wall. The panel comes in one standard size (30" W x 72" H) and two substrate options. NRC: 0.65 with Quiet-Core™. -Slope 3D: A chic acoustic tile with an offset dimensional element to add elegant texture to any wall or ceiling. The tile comes in two standard sizes that pair nicely with existing Xorel Artform tiles and two substrate options. NRC: 0.70 with Quiet-Core™. -Range 3D: An inspiring acoustic tile with two offset peaked dimensional elements to create visual flow in any space. The tile comes in two standard sizes that match existing Xorel Artform tiles and two substrate options. NRC: 0.70 with Quiet-Core™. -Rise 3D: A bold, geometric acoustic tile with two crossed-dimensional elements to infuse simplicity and modern asymmetry. The tile comes in one size (10” W x 20” H) that plays nicely with existing Xorel Artform tiles and two substrate options. NRC: 0.75 with Quiet-Core™.

Xorel Artform is crafted utilizing the legendary performance of Xorel textiles, the safest, most environmentally responsible textile on the market. Cradle to Cradle(™) Certified, lab tested, and proven for over 35 years, Xorel has the acoustic transparency to allow sound to easily reach its high-powered acoustic substrate, delivering remarkable sound absorption with Materials that Matter™. Available in over 350 colors, patterns, and textures, Xorel Artform panels and tiles can also be customized to a designer’s exact specifications.

A woven polyethylene with strength at its core, Xorel achieves high durability and ease of maintenance without added coatings or finishes. 100% Xorel (85% Biobased Xorel) is made from a rapidly renewable sugarcane plant and is 100% PVC-free, finish-free, and PFAS-free. Xorel is also inherently antimicrobial, antibacterial, bleach-cleanable, and can be cleaned with hospital-grade disinfectants. Biobased Xorel generates a significantly reduced carbon footprint over fossil-fuel-based products.

“There is constant material and design development in the commercial acoustic space,” says Dana Pucillo, Vice President of Acoustic Solutions at Carnegie. “At Carnegie, innovation, and sustainability are always front of mind for our creative team, and for this collection, a collaboration of Carnegie’s manufacturing and design with both Kirei and Xorel Artform, we are thrilled to deliver the results of these advancements in our processes to the market. Launching with our unparalleled acoustic design services for both performance and aesthetics, we look forward to seeing what our clients will create with the new Xorel Artform products.”

When designers specify Carnegie Acoustic Solution products, they can utilize Carnegie Acoustic Design Services, a complimentary support service with an in-house team of design professionals to help curate bespoke product selections to meet project design specifications, performance needs, and budget requirements. Design Services provides sample packages tailored to project requirements and expertly executed design layouts and renderings. An acoustic consultant is also available for projects with demanding acoustic performance requirements.