Walk into any restaurant at peak hour and you’ll notice it — the buzz.
Forks clinking, voices bouncing off glass walls, music fighting to be heard. Beautiful spaces are often designed with our eyes, not our ears. But here’s the secret every designer eventually learns: sound is part of the décor.
At Equus Fabrics, we’ve spent over three decades helping hotels, studios, and theatres across Canada tame noise with fabric — and we’re here to prove that good acoustics can look gorgeous.
Before you imagine egg cartons or grey foam panels, let’s clear something up.
Sound-absorbing fabrics aren’t “soundproof” (that’s a different beast).
They soften, mellow, and balance a room’s acoustics by absorbing certain frequencies — especially the highs and mids that make a café sound like a beehive.
Think of them as the fabric version of a recording studio’s mood lighting — not muting the space, but fine-tuning it.
If fabrics had a jazz band, velvet would be the bass line — smooth, rich, and grounding.
Our IFR FireVelvet and IFR Velour do more than just look cinematic; their dense, plush pile literally catches sound waves and stops them from bouncing around.
The result?
A space that feels cozy, calm, and confidential.
Perfect for restaurants, theatres, hotel lobbies, and home cinemas.
Oh, and did we mention? Both are Inherently Fire Retardant (IFR) — meaning they meet CAN/ULC-S109 and NFPA 701 standards and keep their fire resistance permanently (no sprays, no re-treatment, no nonsense).
So whether it’s a 500-seat theatre or a boutique bistro, you get luxury that’s also legal.
Now, here’s where we make it fun.
We can take those same sound-softening fabrics — or lighter acoustic polyesters — and print your vision directly on them.
Imagine:
A recording studio with sound panels printed like vinyl records
A restaurant wall wrapped in custom abstract art that doubles as acoustic control
A hotel ballroom with velvet drapery printed in deep ombré tones that calm both the eyes and ears
That’s our specialty — digital printing on IFR fabrics that stay true to your design and your decibel goals.
Improved speech clarity — You actually hear people at your table.
Comfort without clutter — No ugly foam tiles. Just elegant fabric.
Energy efficiency — Insulating properties keep heat (and peace) in.
Fire safety compliance — Always up to code for Canadian venues.
Customizable — Pick the texture, color, and even your own print design.
When style and science meet, you get the perfect symphony of comfort.
Based in Vaughan, Ontario, Equus Fabrics has been Canada’s quiet design partner for over 35 years.
We’ve supplied sound-absorbing, fire-retardant, and custom-printed textiles to hotels, restaurants, studios, and stage producers from coast to coast.
We don’t just sell fabric — we help you build an atmosphere.
Because when a space sounds right, everything else falls into harmony.
Whether you’re building a theatre, upgrading a studio, or just tired of shouting over dinner — we can help.
Request a quote or fabric sample today and discover the quieter side of design.
