vitAcoustic Room Divider – suspended acoustic room divider for offices, reception areas, and commercial spaces
The vitAcoustic Room Divider is a ceiling-suspended divider made from two layers of PET felt bonded together. It combines three functions in one element: visual zoning without enclosing the space, noticeable sound attenuation through twice the material mass, and design impact through parametric cutouts and a two-color DUO design.
Applications range from open-plan offices and coworking zones to reception and waiting areas, hotels, restaurants, and retail interiors. Because the element is suspended, the floor area remains clear – no footprint, no floor attachment, and no structural alterations.
How it differs from freestanding partitions and wall absorbers
The Room Divider complements the other acoustic products from vitAcoustic but does not replace them:
- If you need a full-height partition with sound absorption on both sides and sound insulation between zones, the vitAcoustic partition is a better choice (58 mm sandwich construction with nonwoven backing).
- If you need full class A sound absorption on a wall or ceiling, choose vitAcoustic Elements with nonwoven composite backing.
- The Room Divider is the right product when the visual function (zoning, privacy, design) is the priority and sound attenuation is a welcome additional benefit.
DUO construction – the technical core
The Room Divider consists of two 9-mm PET felt panels bonded together across their entire surface. This double-layer construction provides a total thickness of 18 mm and an areal weight of 3.8 kg/m² – twice the material mass per square meter of single-layer suspended elements on the market.
This construction delivers three effects:
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Dimensional stability: Thin, freely suspended elements tend to become wavy – due to air movement from air conditioning, heat from lighting, or internal stress. The bonded, two-layer 18-mm construction acts like a sandwich panel: each layer stabilizes the other, keeping the element flat and dimensionally stable, even in large formats up to 2400x1200x18 mm.
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Improved sound attenuation: Twice the material mass per unit area absorbs noticeably more sound energy than a single-layer 9-mm element. Particularly in the mid- and high-frequency ranges (speech frequencies), the Room Divider reduces direct sound that would otherwise travel unhindered between zones. Without nonwoven backing, the Room Divider does not achieve class A like Elements, but it noticeably reduces noise levels and speech transmission in typical open-plan environments.
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Double the design possibilities: Since the two layers can be colored separately, a two-color version is possible – with different colors on the front and back. The 50+ available colors offer thousands of color combinations. A single element can therefore look different from two sides of a room, serving the design needs of two zones with just one installation.
Parametric cutouts – made-to-measure design options
The cutouts are the Room Divider's distinctive design feature: open areas that allow partial views, let light through, and give the element its characteristic appearance. The following parameters are fully configurable:
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Number of rows – from a few large openings to fine perforation patterns
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Height of individual openings – narrow slots, wide eye-shaped openings, or rectangular sections
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Gap between openings – determines the vertical rhythm
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Width of the remaining webs – determines the ratio of closed to open area
The range extends from nearly closed (maximum privacy, maximum acoustic effect) to highly open (a slatted appearance, high transparency, interplay of light). Predefined standard patterns are available in the configurator; we manufacture custom cutout geometries on request. You can find an overview of the standard patterns in the image gallery on this product page.
Dimensions and configuration
Maximum dimensions: 2400x1200x18 mm, manufactured from one raw panel. Larger individual elements are not possible due to the raw panel format. If you need a continuous divider more than 240 cm wide, suspend multiple elements side by side – each with its own suspension – to create the visual impression of a continuous surface.
Custom dimensions: Any finished size less than or equal to 2400x1200x18 mm is possible. Please enter your desired finished size in the “Note” field.
Colors: Over 50 PET design colors available from stock – Standard, Trend, Extended, and Production. Front and back colors can be selected separately (DUO-Color).
Suspension – cables or track
Two mounting options, depending on the architecture and desired appearance:
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2-point cable suspension: Two steel cables run from the ceiling to the suspension points on the element's top edge. The height is individually adjustable, and the element visibly floats in the room. The look is light and modern, emphasizing the floating effect – ideal for individual installations and rows of freely suspended dividers.
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Track system (optional): A continuous aluminum track is mounted to the ceiling parallel to the desired dividing line. The elements hang from the track and can be moved along its axis. Benefits: precise alignment of multiple elements side by side, greater load capacity, and a clean appearance with a continuous line on the ceiling. Ideal for rows of elements above conference tables, counter areas, or reception desks.
Sustainability and Made in Germany
The PET felt material is made from recycled PET bottles and processed into dimensionally stable felt panels exclusively using the needle technique (felt / nonwoven) – without adhesives or binders. The recycled content is certified by SCS Global Services.
The two layers are bonded during final manufacturing at our facility in Straubenhardt, Germany, using solvent-free adhesives. The Room Divider therefore meets the customs requirements for the Made in Germany designation.
Material properties: low emissions, tested for harmful substances according to OekoTex Standard 100, no fiber dust, suitable for allergy sufferers, wipe-resistant, dimensionally stable under changing humidity, resistant to mold and dust mites, fully recyclable.
Office and coworking applications
This is the Room Divider's main application area. In open-plan offices and coworking spaces, it addresses the recurring problem of distracting sightlines and voices carrying unhindered through the room:
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Open-plan offices: Zoning work areas without permanent structural changes, visual privacy between rows of bench desks
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Coworking spaces: Flexible separation of team zones, identifying company areas using the DUO-Color option in corporate colors
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Meeting and retreat zones: Blocking uninterrupted sightlines without losing the open character of the space
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Office reception areas: Separation between reception and work areas, while also serving as a branding element through color
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Above sideboards and cabinets: A suspended divider above furniture-based dividers creates a full-height effect without the partition extending to the floor
Reception and hospitality applications
In spaces where appearance matters, the Room Divider is a design element with added functionality:
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Hotel lobbies: Absorbing background conversation at reception while providing visual privacy for the luggage area or lounge
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Hotel restaurants and bars: Separating seating clusters and dividing off buffet or counter areas
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Hotel conference and meeting facilities: Reducing noise in foyer areas and separating break areas
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Restaurants and cafés: Suspended dividers above table clusters, with no support feet restricting chair or table legs
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Lounges and bars: Distinctive design elements with an acoustic function, with cutouts controlling views between open and intimate zones
Applications in retail interiors, showrooms, and specialty stores
In retail spaces and store interiors, the Room Divider is an alternative to rigid partitions when the sales floor needs to remain open and flexible:
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Optical stores, hearing aid specialists, and jewelry boutiques: Privacy for consultations at counters without enclosing the sales floor
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Fashion boutiques and concept stores: Brand zoning, separation of collections, screening of fitting areas
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Showrooms and exhibition spaces: Thematic zoning, brand identification, noise reduction
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Hair and beauty salons: Privacy between service stations without fixed partitions
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Pharmacies and drugstores: Acoustic and visual separation of the consultation area in front of the counter
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Trade shows and pop-up stores: Quick to install and remove – cable suspension requires only ceiling anchors
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 included 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 and regularly replenished – available from 1 panel, with smaller quantities usually delivered 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 number at our production site – because changeovers in PET manufacturing involve high setup costs, production is only economical in large quantities. This inventory investment is supported by the global market, not Europe alone; it 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 200). We can start a production batch at any time, match any desired color, and supply custom dimensions; production runs continuously at a width of 244 cm, with freely selectable cuts across the width and along the length
Note on quantities: “from 1 panel” and “from approx. 300 panels” refer to whole raw panels (2440x1220x9 mm) from which we cut your Room Divider – not the number of finished units. Since every smaller finished size is available at the same price, you can freely choose your format up to 2400x1200x18 mm.
Technical properties
| Property |
Value |
| Construction |
DUO – two 9-mm PET felt panels bonded across their entire surface, total thickness 18 mm |
| Areal weight |
3.8 kg/m² |
| Acoustic function |
Sound-absorbing, attenuates direct sound and speech transmission; no class A absorption without nonwoven backing |
| Frequency range |
Primary effect in the mid- and high-frequency ranges (speech frequencies) |
| Maximum dimensions |
2400x1200x18 mm (raw panel format) |
| Made to measure |
Any custom finished size less than or equal to 2400x1200x18 mm is possible; specify in the “Note” field |
| Edge finish |
Cut to size with a CNC oscillating knife, smooth cut edge without edge banding |
| Cutout pattern |
Parametrically configurable: number of rows, opening height, gap, web width; standard patterns selectable in the configurator, custom geometries on request |
| Color configuration |
Over 50 PET design colors available from stock, Standard / Trend / Extended / Production |
| DUO-Color |
Front and back can be selected separately in different colors |
| Standard suspension |
2-point cable suspension with steel cables, individually adjustable height |
| Optional suspension |
Ceiling-mounted aluminum track system for multiple elements along one axis |
| Material |
PET felt made from recycled PET bottles, needle-punched using the needle technique without adhesive; two layers bonded with solvent-free adhesive |
| Recycled content |
Certified by SCS Global Services |
| Origin |
Made in Germany, final manufacturing in Straubenhardt |
| Reaction to fire |
Flame-resistant EN 13501-1 B-s1, d0, tested by TÜV-SÜD (equivalent to DIN 4102 B1) |
| Harmful substance testing |
OekoTex Standard 100 |
| 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
- Suspended acoustic room divider with DUO construction: 2 × 9 mm PET felt bonded together = 18 mm, 3.8 kg/m²
- Visual zoning with noticeable sound attenuation – not a full class A absorber
- Parametric cutouts: individually configurable rows, openings, gaps, and webs
- 50+ colors, front and back selectable separately (DUO-Color)
- Maximum dimensions 2400x1200x18 mm, any smaller finished size individually configurable
- Suspension: 2-point cable, optional aluminum track system
- OekoTex 100, EN 13501-1 B-s1 d0, EPD, Made in Germany
Samples, data sheets, and advice
You can order free color samples through our Samples and Miscellaneous category. Technical data sheets, absorption values, and certificates are available in our download area.
We advise fabricators and designers on custom cutout geometries, volume quotes, and acoustic planning questions – by phone at +49 7248-93566-90 or by email at [email protected].
