vitAcoustic Elements – Acoustic Absorbers in Shapes and Colors for Walls and Ceilings
The secret is in the construction of two layers of the same material: a rigid, durable, easy-to-clean 9-mm PET face panel instead of soft foam – it easily withstands everyday use. Behind it, slightly recessed, is a densified composite nonwoven that achieves the highest sound absorption class A. Each vitAcoustic Element combines both: a decorative, durable face and broadband sound absorption – both made from pure, recycled PET.
This turns a functional sound absorber into a design object: with seven basic shapes – from circles and hexagons to playful freeform clouds, all with softly rounded corners – and over 50 designer colors, each element creates a focal point that stands out while making the room noticeably quieter. In daycare centers and pediatric practices in particular, the variety of shapes and colors stimulates all the senses; in commercial interiors, it creates distinctive architectural accents – from hotels and retail interiors to offices and living spaces. No price difference for shape or color, the price depends solely on size – with no remodeling and no contractors required.
Conventional acoustic absorbers are often seen as a necessary evil – they make a room quieter, but rarely more attractive. vitAcoustic Elements reverse that relationship: they are primarily design objects that also optimize acoustics. For architects and interior contractors, this opens up design possibilities that conventional white acoustic panels cannot offer.
The seven basic shapes
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Circle (R) – circular disc, a timeless classic
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Hexagon (H) – hexagonal element, ideal for honeycomb grids across large areas
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Pentagon (P) – pentagonal element for irregular compositions
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Triangle (T) – triangle with rounded corners, dynamic and directional
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Square (Q) – square panel with soft edges
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Rectangle (C) – elongated format for linear arrangements
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Cloud (freeform) – organic contours, especially popular for children's and wellness areas
All shapes feature rounded edges throughout – child-safe, visually soft and without sharp contact points. Shapes can be freely combined and adapted to the architecture.
Construction – the Double-Layer Concept
The two-layer construction of the Elements uses the same material throughout – high-density PET felt, without adhesives or binders:
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9 mm PET felt face layer (1.9 kg/m²) – high-density, dimensionally stable, durable. A solid surface that stands up to everyday use: wipe-resistant, easy to clean, with no fiber shedding. Unlike foam or soft nonwoven absorbers, the element stays intact and retains its shape even after years of use.
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30 mm composite nonwoven backing (2.0 kg/m²) or 40 mm (2.8 kg/m²) – the acoustically effective layer, slightly recessed behind the face layer. It captures sound energy and converts it into heat through friction.
This sandwich construction achieves the highest sound absorption class A according to DIN EN ISO 11654 – broadband sound absorption starting at just 250 Hz. The Elements thus support compliance with DIN 18041 to improve speech intelligibility and reduce reverberation time.
Without nonwoven backing, when mounted directly on the wall (0 mm air gap), the Elements achieve an NRC of 0.35 (class E). The nonwoven backing is therefore required for the full acoustic effect – you can select it directly in the product configuration.
Sustainability and Made in Germany
The PET felt material is made from recycled PET bottles and needle-punched into dimensionally stable panels exclusively using the needle technique (felt / nonwoven) – without adhesives or binders. Colors and heathered effects are created by blending differently colored fibers before needle punching. The recycled content is certified by SCS Global Services.
The nonwoven backing is produced in Germany. Cutting to size is performed using CNC oscillating knife technology in Straubenhardt, Germany. The Elements therefore meet the customs requirements for the Made in Germany designation.
Material properties: low-emission, tested for harmful substances, no fiber dust, suitable for allergy sufferers, wipe-resistant, water-resistant and dimensionally stable in humid conditions, resistant to mold, pests and dust mites. Fully recyclable at the end of its service life.
Configuration Options
Shape. Seven basic shapes (R, H, P, T, Q, C, Cloud), freely combinable within an installation. All shapes are available in all size tiers – there is no price difference for shape or color.
Size. The five size tiers 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 cm are maximum dimensions. You can specify custom dimensions within each tier – please enter your desired final dimensions in the “Note” field. They must be less than or equal to the selected size tier.
Color. Over 50 PET shades available from stock – from calm natural tones and marble effects to vibrant accent colors. Vibrant shades such as Spring Green, Royal Red or Agean create accents in children's rooms and stores; calm colors such as white, Stone, graphite or Concrete blend discreetly into professional environments. Standard colors are available from stock, Extended and Production colors subject to availability.
Nonwoven thickness. Choose between 30 mm (for medium-thickness backing) and 40 mm (for maximum sound absorption class A). Available as an add-on directly in the product configuration.
Surface texture. Optionally available with Lines texture – V-Cut grooves with a 30° angle, 4 mm depth and 35 mm spacing. The directional surface relief catches the light and gives the shapes added depth and dynamism.
Mounting – No Tools, No Contractors
Three mounting options, depending on the substrate and application:
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Adhesive: Apply directly to the wall or ceiling substrate using vitAcoustic mounting adhesive. The adhesive has been tested specifically for PET felt elements and works reliably on common substrates – no drilling, no anchors.
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Magnets: Use vitAcoustic magnetic mounts for removable installation – ideal for rental properties or if you want to reposition the elements later.
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Cable suspension (ceiling only): 3- or 4-point suspension for floating installation below the ceiling. The elements hang level and stable – even at larger diameters – and their height can be individually adjusted.
Applications in Daycare Centers, Schools and Educational Facilities
Noise is one of the greatest burdens in daycare centers and schools – for children and educators alike. vitAcoustic Elements lower sound levels right where noise is generated, while also serving as a design feature:
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Daycare centers and kindergartens: Playful shape combinations (clouds, hexagons in bold colors) in activity rooms, sleeping areas and restrooms
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Infant and toddler care centers: Quieter acoustics in play and diaper-changing areas – material tested for harmful substances for sensitive young children
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Schools and classrooms: Improved speech intelligibility without reverberation, targeted wall installation in the teacher's line of sight
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Cafeterias and auditoriums: Large-area wall and ceiling applications to reduce noise levels in open spaces
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Therapy rooms in special education centers: Low-stimulus environments for children with sensory sensitivities
Applications in Medical and Therapy Practices
In medical and therapy practices, the Elements perform two functions at once: they provide acoustic privacy in accordance with GDPR in waiting and treatment areas while also enhancing the atmosphere:
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Medical practices: Waiting area acoustics, understated wall design, children's waiting area with playful shapes
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Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy: Quieter treatment room acoustics without creating a sterile feel
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Psychotherapy and counseling: Privacy in the waiting area outside the treatment room
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Dental practices: Hygienic, wipe-resistant surface, reduces reverberation in open treatment areas
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Pharmacies: Acoustically separate consultation areas, GDPR-compliant privacy
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Wellness and spa: Relaxation lounger areas, organic cloud shapes for a relaxing atmosphere
Because the material is tested for harmful substances (OekoTex Standard 100), free of fiber dust and suitable for allergy sufferers, the Elements are also suitable for sensitive patient groups.
Applications in Hospitality – Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, Lounges
In the hospitality industry, the Elements give designers a way to address acoustic issues and interior design in a single step:
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Hotel lobby: Wall and ceiling designs with hexagon or circle compositions, reducing noise levels at reception
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Hotel restaurant and breakfast room: Ceiling clouds or wall clusters reduce background conversation noise, especially around the buffet
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Hotel bar and lounge: Quieter acoustics for an intimate atmosphere, combinable with corporate identity colors
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Restaurant and café: Large-area wall design as a brand feature, while reducing noise between groups of tables
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Conferences and meetings: Ceiling installations to improve speech intelligibility without visible technical cladding
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Wellness and spa: Organic cloud shapes complement the relaxing atmosphere
Applications in Retail Interiors and Specialty Stores with Consultation Areas
For owner-operated branded stores, the Elements are a flexible alternative to permanent acoustic installations:
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Opticians and eyewear boutiques: Wall accents in vision testing and fitting areas, quieter acoustics for consultations
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Hearing aid specialists: Acoustically optimized consultation and fitting booths – here, the Elements are a directly functional component
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Jewelry and watch stores: Understated wall design in high-end consultation areas
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Fashion boutiques and concept stores: Ceiling and wall installations as a brand feature, combined with color coding of collection areas
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Hair salons, barbershops, beauty salons: Quieter acoustics at cutting and shampoo stations
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Hi-fi and audio stores: Defined listening zones with acoustically decoupled wall and ceiling surfaces
Applications in Offices, Reception Areas and Living Spaces
The Elements are intended less for zoning (for that, there is the vitAcoustic partition) than for acoustic optimization and the design of wall and ceiling surfaces:
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Office: Wall installations in conference and meeting rooms, ceiling clouds in open-plan offices, logo or branding areas with colorful Elements compositions
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Reception areas: Distinctive wall design, sound-damping effect on conversation levels
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Home office: Wall object and sound absorber in one, ready for you to install in minutes
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Living spaces: Living room or bedroom acoustics, decorative wall object with a family connection (children's rooms in their favorite colors)
Colors, Availability and Delivery Time
Our PET colors are divided into four collections – these determine stock location, minimum quantity and delivery time, depending on color and material thickness (the same color may belong to a different collection depending on thickness). The collection is shown in the item number; you can see the current stock level, delivery time and minimum order quantity for each item directly in the “PET Color” selection field.
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Standard & Trend: over 30 colors continuously stocked at our warehouse in Germany, regularly replenished – available from 1 panel, smaller quantities generally in just 1–2 weeks including cutting to size and processing
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Extended: also available from 1 panel, with a delivery time of approx. 6 weeks (rail freight). We stock several thousand panels in selected colors and thicknesses in Germany, and many times that quantity at our production site – because changing over PET production involves high setup costs, it is only economical in large quantities. This inventory investment is supported by the global market, not Europe alone; this enables us to offer the full range of colors and thicknesses
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Production: manufactured specifically for your project – from approx. 300 panels (in some cases from just 200). We can schedule a batch at any time, match any desired color and supply custom dimensions; production runs at a width of 244 cm in a continuous length, with freely selectable crosscuts in width and length
Note on quantities: “from 1 panel” and “from approx. 300 panels” refer to whole raw panels (2440x1220x9 mm) from which we cut your elements – not to the quantity of finished elements. Depending on shape and size, one raw panel yields several elements.
Material Properties and Certifications
All technical data and certifications are listed in the properties table below.
Technical Properties
| Property |
Value |
| Construction |
Two layers: 9 mm PET felt face layer + 30 or 40 mm PET composite nonwoven backing |
| Face layer material |
High-density PET felt, 1.9 kg/m² |
| Backing material |
30 mm composite nonwoven (2.0 kg/m²) or 40 mm composite nonwoven (2.4 kg/m²) |
| Acoustic function |
Broadband sound absorption, sound absorption class A as a composite element |
| Sound absorption class |
Class A (composite with 30/40 mm nonwoven) according to DIN EN ISO 11654, class E without nonwoven (NRC 0.35) |
| Frequency range |
Broadband absorption from 250 Hz |
| Available shapes |
Circle, hexagon, pentagon, triangle, square, rectangle, cloud (freeform) |
| Size tiers |
40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 cm (diameter, edge length or longest side, depending on shape) |
| Made to measure |
Custom final dimensions within the selected size tier via the “Note” field |
| Edge finish |
All shapes with rounded corners, cut to size using a CNC oscillating knife |
| Surface texture |
Smooth or optional Lines (V-Cut 30°, 4 mm deep, 35 mm line spacing) |
| Color options |
Over 50 PET designer colors available from stock (Standard, Trend, Extended, Production) |
| Wall mounting |
vitAcoustic mounting adhesive or vitAcoustic magnetic mounts |
| Ceiling mounting |
Adhesive, magnets or cable suspension (3- or 4-point) |
| Material |
PET felt from recycled PET bottles, needle-punched using the needle technique without adhesive |
| Recycled content |
SCS Global Services certified |
| Origin |
Made in Germany, final production in Straubenhardt |
| Reaction to fire |
Flame-resistant EN 13501-1 B-s1, d0, TÜV-SÜD-tested (equivalent to DIN 4102 B1) |
| Harmful substance testing |
OekoTex Standard 100 |
| Emissions |
Greenguard Gold certified (lowest VOC emissions for schools and healthcare facilities) |
| Environmental declaration |
EPD-certified (for DGNB and LEED projects) |
| Care |
Wipe-resistant, suitable for allergy sufferers, no fiber dust, resistant to mold and mites |
| Recyclability |
Fully recyclable at the end of its service life |
At a Glance
- Class A acoustic absorber with two-layer construction – 9 mm PET face layer + 30/40 mm nonwoven backing
- Seven basic shapes: circle, hexagon, pentagon, triangle, square, rectangle, cloud
- 50+ colors, no price difference for shape or color
- Size tiers 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 cm, custom dimensions within each tier
- Wall and ceiling mounting: adhesive, magnets or cable suspension
- Optional Lines texture (V-Cut 30°, 4 mm deep, 35 mm spacing)
- OekoTex 100, Greenguard Gold, EN 13501-1 B-s1 d0, EPD, Made in Germany
Samples, Data Sheets and Consultation
Order free color samples through our Samples and Miscellaneous category. You can find technical data sheets, absorption values and certificates in our download section.
For custom projects, volume quotes or acoustic planning, we are happy to advise you – by phone at +49 7248-93566-90 or by email at [email protected].
