Acoustic insulation

A comprehensive system for measuring and predicting the acoustic properties of knitted and woven textiles is being created by researchers The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkend

A polyester (PES)-based, acoustically insulating felt that is lightweight, resilient and pliable, meaning that it can conform tightly to the contours of a vehicle's interior, has been launched by A

A sound-suppressing fabric that could be used to create quiet spaces in rooms is being developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, USA.

A glass-fibre liner designed specifically for use in small-diameter spiral ducts – with outer diameters of 15–20 cm (6 to 8 inches) – has been launched by Johns Manville (JM) of Denver, Colorado, U

A multifunctional wallcovering system that combines aesthetic and acoustic properties has been developed by dQconcepts of Voorburg, and Dutchcreen of Roosendaal, The Netherlands.

Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota has chosen to soundproof its latest model – the 2016 Prius, which was launched in Japan in December 2015 – with material made using a novel nonwoven fabric.

Owens Corning has revealed how to make a fibrous blanket for use as an economical acoustic insulation and how to adjust its composition to match the varied requirements of a number of different end