Brand spotlight: Acoustic fabrics
Swedish fabrics designed to shape how your space sounds
Ludvig Svensson specialises in acoustic textile design.
Design needs to encompass the acoustic environment
We need to start seeing, feeling and listening to realise if it sounds good.
Martin Ljungdahl Eriksson
Reducing noise levels is part of creating a good acoustic environment, but it is far from enough. Perception of the acoustic environment is subjective and influenced by past experiences and individual preferences. Research indicates optimal acoustic environments require balance. For example, insufficient lighting can affect how we perceive sound. Excessive visual stimulation can lead to sensory overload and layered acoustic stress. In turn excessive quiet can exhaust brains searching for non-existent sound. Holistic design understands a “good” acoustic environment promotes productivity and well-being. Effective acoustic design engages in the complex interplay of the senses.
Textile elements, and not just sound absorbers in the ceiling address both function and visual harmony. Effective textile use introduces a dynamic design element that breaks, frames or complements.
Range spotlight:
Ombre
Ombre is a stunning example of acoustic design. It has a C class acoustic rating and beautiful visual presence. The colour gradation across the fabric switches between light and dark, hot and cold. The curtain is woven using advanced jacquard technology, and its weight creates an exquisite drop. Ombré becomes an exclamation mark and a beautiful accent in every interior.
The Svensson interior textile product ranges encompass:
Hanging fabrics
Svensson Hanging fabrics are made from natural materials and flame-retardant materials such as Trevira CS.
Upholstery fabrics
Svensson Upholstery fabrics are carefully designed products made of wool and flame-resistant, washable Trevira CS.
View Svensson Upholstery Fabrics
All products in the ranges are designed for high end commercial use, with high rub counts and commercial fire ratings. Hume is the only company licensed to sell these products across Australia and New Zealand.
Key Questions
Why should I use Svensson?
- The weaves are unique
- The colours are ideally suited to the Australian pallet
- The range extends from high performance upholstery fabrics to hanging fabrics in all forms.
- All items are designed for commercial use.
Where is Svensson best used?
The Svensson ranges are used effectively in hospitality, convention, healthcare, office and marine environments.
What product applications are most popular?
Curtain design – Designers love the unique weaves and colours available in the curtain fabrics for commercial and residential use.
Office design – A range of companies from Microsoft to Scandinavian Airlines, Cosmetic companies, On Running have used the screening and acoustic curtain fabrics in combination with their outstanding upholstery fabrics.
Furniture makers – Many top end furniture makers like Herman Miller, Pedrali, Profim, utilise Svensson upholstery fabrics in their ranges
Hospitality design – Both curtain and upholstery fabrics have been used extensively in Hotel, and Restaurant, environments eg; Hyatt, Radisson etc…
Transport and Marine environments – Airports, railways, ferries and cruise ships use Svensson upholstery fabrics extensively. in a variety of seating solutions.
Is the curtain range fire rated to Australian and New Zealand standards.
Yes, the range uses the internationally acclaimed fire resistant Trevira CS fibre.
Can you supply acoustic fabrics?
Yes, we have fabrics rated to sound classes A, B or C.
Can I get samples?
Yes! Sampling is available in tip-card and A4 formats.
