Acoustic comfort has become an important part of contemporary interior design. In offices, schools, restaurants, hotels, houses of worship and public buildings, controlling echo and reflected sound can make a room more comfortable and improve speech clarity.

Equus Fabrics supplies woven polyester fabrics for fabric-wrapped acoustic panels and decorative wall systems. We serve customers across Canada and the United States, with both solid-colour and custom-printed options available for suitable projects.

Looking for FR701 Acoustic Fabric in Canada?

FR701® is a specific acoustic-panel fabric from the Guilford of Maine collection, a Duvaltex brand. It is not a general name for every acoustically transparent or fire-rated panel fabric.

If your project specifies genuine FR701®, contact Equus Fabrics and we will confirm current availability, colours, pricing and shipping within Canada.

We also supply other fire-rated woven polyester fabrics for acoustic panels, including custom-printed options for projects requiring artwork, branding or colours outside traditional stock programs.

How Acoustic Panel Fabric Works

The visible fabric covering is only one part of an acoustic panel. The material behind it—such as fibreglass, mineral wool or another acoustic core—does most of the sound absorption.

The fabric must allow sound energy to pass through to that core. A fabric that is too tightly constructed, heavily coated or backed can reflect sound and reduce the effectiveness of the panel.

Properly selected acoustic panel fabric can be used to help create installations that:

• Reduce echo and reverberation
• Improve speech intelligibility
• Make meeting and teaching spaces more comfortable
• Conceal the acoustic core
• Add colour, texture or custom graphics to the room

What to Look for in Acoustic Panel Fabric

Acoustic Transparency

The fabric should have sufficient airflow and an open enough construction to allow sound to reach the absorbing material behind it. Acoustic transparency should be confirmed for the specific fabric and finished application.

Fire-Test Documentation

Fire requirements depend on how and where the material will be installed. A wall-covering or panel application may require different testing from drapery or suspended fabric.

Depending on the project, specifications may refer to standards such as ASTM E84, CAN/ULC-S102.2, NFPA 701 or CAN/ULC-S109. These standards are not interchangeable. The architect, consultant or authority having jurisdiction should identify the test required for the finished installation.

Equus can provide available test documentation for the selected fabric. Certification should always be reviewed before the material is approved or installed.

Appearance and Dimensional Stability

Acoustic panel fabric must stretch evenly over the panel without excessive distortion, sagging or visible inconsistencies. Colour consistency and adequate width are also important on larger installations.

Durability

The appropriate durability depends on the location. A wall panel in a quiet boardroom has different requirements from a panel installed in a school corridor, restaurant or busy public space.

Custom-Printed Acoustic Fabric

Acoustic panels do not have to be limited to a standard solid-colour palette.

Equus Fabrics offers custom printing on selected polyester fabrics, allowing acoustic treatments to become part of the visual design of a space. Possible designs include:

• Corporate logos and branded graphics
• Photographs and large-format artwork
• Educational graphics
• Custom colours and patterns
• Restaurant and hospitality feature walls
• Decorative installations for public spaces

Dye-sublimation printing can be used on suitable polyester fabrics to produce rich, permanent colour without applying a heavy surface coating. However, the base fabric, artwork, ink coverage and printing process must all be considered when acoustic transparency or fire-test compliance is required.

Equus will review the proposed application and advise whether the selected printable fabric is appropriate. Where certified acoustic or fire performance is mandatory, the documentation for the finished material or assembly must be confirmed before approval.

Learn more about our custom fabric printing services.

Common Applications

Our acoustic-panel fabrics can be considered for:

• Offices and boardrooms
• Schools, colleges and universities
• Churches and houses of worship
• Restaurants and hospitality environments
• Recording, broadcast and media rooms
• Healthcare and institutional interiors
• Fabric-wrapped wall panels
• Decorative acoustic artwork
• Ceiling and wall-mounted acoustic treatments

Acoustic Fabric by the Yard

Equus Fabrics can supply acoustic panel fabric by the yard or metre, depending on the selected product. Samples are available so that colour, texture, transparency and suitability can be reviewed before ordering larger quantities.

We can assist with:

• Solid-colour woven fabrics
• Fire-rated fabric options
• Custom colours and printed graphics
• Large-format project requirements
• Fabric selection and technical documentation
• Shipping throughout Canada and to the United States

Request Acoustic Fabric Samples

To request samples or pricing, please provide:

• Required yardage or metreage
• Preferred colour or design
• Panel dimensions
• Required fire-test standard
• Project location
• Whether genuine FR701® has been specified
• Whether custom printing is required

Contact Equus Fabrics to discuss acoustic panel fabric, custom-printed acoustic treatments or commercial project requirements.

FR701® is a registered trademark. Guilford of Maine is a Duvaltex brand. Equus Fabrics is not affiliated with or endorsed by Duvaltex. References to FR701® are provided for product identification and specification purposes only.