How It Works
Acoustic Blinds and Curtains are Australia’s specialists in sleep, work and acoustics. We work with home owners, large organisations and everything in between to create acoustic environments that promote happy, healthy and productive living.
We offer blinds and curtains designed to reduce noise and absorb sound. Our acoustic blinds and curtains are a functional alternative to traditional blinds and curtains and offer simple, design-first and cost-effective noise reduction and sound absorption compared to other acoustic products.
We have the only window furnishings that are designed, tested and proven to reduce noise and absorb sound. You won’t find any other window furnishings with the same comprehensive testing or performance. Learn more about our products, how they work and our testing below.
Please read also read Noise Problems, Considerations and Limitations to decide if Acoustic Blinds and Curtains are right for you.
Acoustic Blinds and Curtains are Australia’s specialists in sleep, work and acoustics.
SleepWell Curtains
SleepWell Curtains work simply and effectively to reduce external noise from entering your bedroom and family living spaces. At the same time, SleepWell Curtains improve internal acoustics so you can hear sound more clearly.
Our three-layer curtain system comprises:
1. Face Fabric: a designer fabric (visible within the room - selection required). Choose from our curated collection of fabrics and colours chosen to suit all design aesthetics.
2. Acoustic Interlining: a mass layer designed to reduce noise and regulate temperature (not visible within the room - no selection required)
3. Blockout Lining: 100% light blockout lining (not visible within the room - no selection required)
Note that all 3 layers operate as a single curtain (are connected at the track and sides).
The Track is a single track that carries all 3 layers and is designed to be easy to open and close.
SleepWell Curtains can reduce the noise by half*
*Perceived noise reduction
See test results below for more details.
We have conducted extensive testing at The University of Adelaide transmission loss suites for four glazing conditions - no glass, 4mm glass, 6.38mm glass and 10.38mm glass.
The weighted sound reduction index (Rw) is a single number rating of the noise insulation in decibels
The noise reduction coefficient (NRC) is the average sound absorption (from 0-1)
The weighted level difference (Dw) is a single number rating of the total noise reduction in decibels (noise insulation + sound absorption)
The delta (Δ) is the difference in noise reduction of the glass + Acoustic Interlining vs glass only.
All measurements have been conducted in accordance with international standards (Sound reduction index, R, in accordance with ISO 10140-2 and Sound absorption coefficient, α, in accordance with ISO 354).
Weighted sound reduction index (Rw) = 15dB
Noise reduction coefficient (NRC) = 0.45-0.65
Weighted level difference (Dw) = 16dB
Weighted sound reduction index improvement (ΔRw) = 11-13dB
Weighted level difference improvement (ΔDw) = 14-16dB
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See Technical Specifications for fabric details.
WorkWell Curtains
WorkWell Curtains can be drawn across office and learning spaces to simultaneously reduce noise and improve internal acoustics.
The flexibility offered by WorkWell Curtains means spaces can
be transformed, opening up new ways to work and learn.
Our three-layer curtain system comprises:
1. Face Fabrics: designer fabrics on both sides (visible within the room - selection required).
Choose from our curated collection of fabrics and colours chosen to suit all design aesthetics.
2. Acoustic Interlining: a mass layer designed to reduce noise and regulate temperature (not visible within the room - no selection required)
Note that all 3 layers operate as a single curtain (are connected at the track and sides).
The Track is a single track that carries all 3 layers and is designed to be easy to open and close.
WorkWell Curtains can reduce the noise by half*
*Perceived noise reduction
See test results below for more details.
We have conducted extensive testing at The University of Adelaide transmission loss suites for four glazing conditions - no glass, 4mm glass, 6.38mm glass and 10.38mm glass.
The weighted sound reduction index (Rw) is a single number rating of the noise insulation in decibels
The noise reduction coefficient (NRC) is the average sound absorption (from 0-1)
The weighted level difference (Dw) is a single number rating of the total noise reduction in decibels (noise insulation + sound absorption)
All measurements have been conducted in accordance with international standards (Sound reduction index, R, in accordance with ISO 10140-2 and Sound absorption coefficient, α, in accordance with ISO 354).
Weighted sound reduction index (Rw) = 18dB
Noise reduction coefficient (NRC) = 0.55
Weighted level difference (Dw) = 19dB
Contact us for a copy of this report.
See Technical Specifications for fabric details.
Sound Absorption Blinds and Curtains
Hear clearly with Acoustic Blinds and Curtains.
Without adequate sound absorption, modern spaces can turn into echo chambers, ultimately failing to meet the key objective – providing a functional space that meets the needs of its users.
Acoustic Blinds and Curtains range of sound absorption blinds
and curtains provide a compelling design-first acoustic solution.
Acoustic Blinds and Curtains are specially designed to absorb sound and create acoustic environments that inspire happy, healthy and productive living.
We have conducted extensive testing across leading Universities and research organisations in Australia.
The noise reduction coefficient (NRC) is the average sound absorption (from 0-1). A value of 0 is no sound absorption. A value of 1 is complete sound absorption.
All measurements have been conducted in accordance with international standards.
Noise reduction coefficient (NRC) = up to 0.9
Acoustic performance varies by fabric.
Contact us for a copy of these reports.
See Technical Specifications for fabric details.
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