I have some printed art on canvas (60.5"H x 20.5"W wrapped, etc) that I enjoy, and I would like to replace them with DIY acoustic absorption panels. The original art files are on hand.
Can anyone recommend a hobbyist or small businesses that will print on UV stable acoustic transparent fabrics for this purpose? I have my doubts that my local print shops will have any acoustic fabric for this purpose.
Can anyone recommend a hobbyist or small businesses that will print on UV stable acoustic transparent fabrics for this purpose? I have my doubts that my local print shops will have any acoustic fabric for this purpose.
I have used the firm Spoonflower that had a Kona cotton at that time. I've checked but they don't seem to carry that fabric anymore.
I don't know what other fabric would be suitable, the Kona was a recommended choice on a few forums.
I don't know what other fabric would be suitable, the Kona was a recommended choice on a few forums.
Thank you for the reply. I’ve seen that material mentioned and will investigate it more.
One other material I found listed on most all commercial acoustic absorption panels, was polyester. Their products’ noise reduction coefficients at high frequencies seem to point to even a visually opaque, tight weave as being acoustically transparent.
One other material I found listed on most all commercial acoustic absorption panels, was polyester. Their products’ noise reduction coefficients at high frequencies seem to point to even a visually opaque, tight weave as being acoustically transparent.
I’ve been curious for some time about whether aerogel materials might have utility in audio. Especially since new manufacturing techniques allow it to be produced in sheets or rolls.
Have a look at the RipStopByTheRoll website, they do some amazing prints and I think the do custom printing from your own files.
Could email them to check.
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/outdoorink-print-on-demand-fabric
Could email them to check.
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/outdoorink-print-on-demand-fabric
GIK Acoustics offers panels with your choice of graphics printed on the canvas.
If your would rather build your own panels you could ask them about doing just the print job for you? They are not the smallest of businesses, but I would ask them nevertheless.
If your would rather build your own panels you could ask them about doing just the print job for you? They are not the smallest of businesses, but I would ask them nevertheless.
I've ordered a couple of panels here:
https://www.wallstars.nl/akoestische-canvas-schilderijen.htm
Seem to work well as acoustic panels. Also look great.
Which country are you in?
Jan
Hi,
I’m in Canada, but I order internationally.
Thank you, everyone, for the great suggestions here!
I’m in Canada, but I order internationally.
Thank you, everyone, for the great suggestions here!
Came here looking for similar suggestions. Not necessarily for custom printed, but for "cool prints" of fabric that can be used for acoustic panels. I'm in the US.
A lot of the places that sell acoustic panels, like GIK, Acoustimac, and a others offer custom prints. But they are really expensive, around $16/sqft. Meaning that just the cloth for an 8'x4' panel is going to cost over $500.
I'm just looking for something nicer than a solid color. Maybe a pattern or a standard pic, music/instruments/nature, just something cool and colorful. A lot of standard one color acoustic fabric is 60" wide and around $13-15/yard. Meaning that a 8x4 panel would be less than $50. Seems like there would be cool prints or single pictures in a size big enough for ~$100 or so.
Any sources for something like that would be nice.
A lot of the places that sell acoustic panels, like GIK, Acoustimac, and a others offer custom prints. But they are really expensive, around $16/sqft. Meaning that just the cloth for an 8'x4' panel is going to cost over $500.
I'm just looking for something nicer than a solid color. Maybe a pattern or a standard pic, music/instruments/nature, just something cool and colorful. A lot of standard one color acoustic fabric is 60" wide and around $13-15/yard. Meaning that a 8x4 panel would be less than $50. Seems like there would be cool prints or single pictures in a size big enough for ~$100 or so.
Any sources for something like that would be nice.