RBW has launched Spool, a new pendant lighting collection designed by Kelly Harris Smith that combines sophisticated illumination with acoustic enhancement. It reduces sound reflections and disruptions while incorporating sustainable textiles made from recycled materials. Spool is available in various sizes and fabric options, with additional colors to be released later this year.
3form Elements has launched the Acoustic Dimension Series, featuring four new acoustic panels—Stave, Tignum, Zenith, and Flute—designed to enhance sound absorption and design versatility. Made from Sola Felt, a recycled PET material, the panels offer high NRC ratings and come in 22 colors with various textures. Suitable for workplaces and hospitality settings, they provide flexible installation options and are certified for sustainability. Standard panel size is 44” x 96”, with a lead time of four weeks.
Fräsch has launched the WÜD collection, featuring 36 nature-inspired hardwood grain patterns printed on acoustical PET felt in various colors. This collection combines aesthetic appeal with exceptional acoustical performance, making it suitable for diverse interior design applications. The patterns replicate natural wood grains, enhancing spaces with warmth while providing noise mitigation. Samples are available for A+D professionals through Fräsch's website and Material Bank.
LightArt has launched the Acoustic Collection Wood Textures, featuring four wood-inspired patterns—Iron Oak, Carmel Oak, Walnut, and Rich Bamboo—printed on their Sola Felt material using water-based ink and high-resolution printing. These patterns are available across LightArt's entire Acoustic Collection, including various fixtures like Static, Stratta, and Echo. The new offering enhances design flexibility for custom lighting solutions in hospitality and office environments. The Sola Felt material is Greenguard Gold certified, made of 50% post-consumer recycled content, and free from Red List chemicals, with fixtures having NRC ratings between 0.75 and 1.3.
3form Elements has introduced high-resolution printing capabilities for their Hush Clad acoustic solutions, using water-based ink on 50% post-consumer recycled PET material. The new offerings include intricate patterns such as woodgrains, gradients, and stone designs, as well as combinations with bevel cuts for added dimension. These innovations aim to inspire designers by merging visual appeal with superior acoustic performance, suitable for various environments like offices, hospitality venues, and retail spaces. The panels are Declare Label Red List Free and Greenguard Gold certified, ensuring high indoor air quality.
Kirei has released the HyperFly Cloud and HyperFly Baffle, two sound-absorbing ceiling fixtures that offer innovative design and balanced acoustics. The products come in various sizes and can be customized with a wide range of colors, prints, and graphics. Made from recycled post-consumer plastics, the products meet sustainability standards and are fire-rated. Designers can also utilize Carnegie Acoustic Design Services for support in selecting and implementing the products.
Spinneybeck has introduced Søuld eelgrass acoustic panels, made from eelgrass collected off the coast of Denmark. These panels offer a sustainable and natural aesthetic for wall panels and baffles, providing excellent acoustic properties and high fire resistance. The eelgrass panels are fully circular and can be returned to become a second-generation Søuld product. They can be paired with FilzFelt's wool design felt and are featured on Spinneybeck's newest wall and suspended ceiling products. Søuld aims to offer long-lasting, recyclable products that honor the story of eelgrass.
