vitAcoustic Partition – Dual-Function Acoustic Partition for Offices, Hospitality, Healthcare Practices, and Retail Interiors
The vitAcoustic Partition is a made-to-measure acoustic room divider made from two 9-mm PET felt panels with a 40 mm nonwoven intermediate layer – total thickness 58 mm, areal weight 6.6 kg/m². It combines three properties rarely found together on the market: sound absorption on both sides, effective sound insulation between two zones, and a design concept with mitered edges that creates the appearance of high-quality interior architectural elements.
Applications include modern offices and coworking spaces, the hospitality sector (hotels, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities), medical and therapy practices, and demanding retail interiors – particularly specialty stores offering personal consultations, such as optical stores, hearing aid providers, and jewelry, fashion, and beauty boutiques.
More Than a Freestanding Screen – A New Application for Interior Fit-Outs
Conventional office screens generally reach heights of 140 to 160 cm and are used exclusively as visual and acoustic privacy screens for workstations. The vitAcoustic Partition takes two decisive steps further:
1. Full-height or nearly full-height configurations. With standard heights up to 2400 mm – and custom versions with a horizontal joint for even greater heights – the Partition can serve as a true room divider, not just a privacy screen. A full-height partition eliminates the sound path over the top edge that almost negates the sound insulation effect of shorter screens. The result is significantly greater sound insulation between areas – even in configurations open on one or two sides, such as meeting islands.
2. Acoustic performance on both sides. Unlike solid drywall partitions, the Partition not only divides spaces but also absorbs sound on both sides, reducing reverberation in both adjacent areas simultaneously. This makes it the ideal solution wherever complete structural separation is neither desired nor practical.
For interior fit-out contractors, cabinetmakers, and designers, the Partition opens up an application that conventional freestanding screen hardware has not previously covered: flexible, acoustically effective space division without structural alterations.
Construction – Why 58 mm and 6.6 kg/m² Make a Difference
The partition cross-section consists of three layers: a pressed 9 mm PET felt element on each outer face, with 40 mm of soft nonwoven material between them. This sandwich construction provides two complementary acoustic functions:
- The rigid outer layers act as vibrating masses and partially reflect low frequencies while absorbing mid and high frequencies through their porous surfaces.
- The soft nonwoven core acts as a damping layer, dissipating additional sound energy as it travels from one side to the other. It is also the key to the noticeable sound insulation between the two zones.
With an areal weight of 6.6 kg/m², the Partition approaches the weight of a gypsum board panel – an exceptionally high level for design-oriented interior architectural elements.
Sustainability and Made in Germany
The PET felt layers are made from recycled PET bottles and thermally processed into nonwoven material without adhesives. The material is part of a closed-loop circular economy and is fully recyclable. The 40-mm nonwoven intermediate layer is produced in Germany, and the Partition is cut to size and finished using CNC oscillating knife technology in Straubenhardt, Germany. The Partition 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.
Unique Design Feature: Mitered Edges Instead of Edge Banding – Visible Quality
The side ends of the Partition are folded with miter joints. This means the outer PET felt skin wraps around the edge in one piece and joins seamlessly at the cut. There is no exposed, porous end edge, no inset edging, and no applied edge banding. The edge forms a visually sharp, closed line – like a lacquered, homogeneous furniture front.
This detail has three effects:
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Visual appearance: The sharp edge, made uniformly from the same material, conveys the highest level of workmanship associated with high-quality interior architectural elements and is immediately distinguishable from simpler acoustic screens.
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Mechanical durability: An exposed felt edge frays over time and collects dirt. The folded mitered edge does not have this problem.
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Material integrity: The front, back, and end faces use the same material in the same color – no contrast, no different material, no visual interruption.
On the surface, the PET joint between the center and side sections remains visible as a subtle, fine line. Rather than hiding this joint, the design uses it as a structuring element: it divides the partition into a center field and two side fields.
Configuration Options – Unprecedented Design Variety
Because the center and side sections are cut separately, both areas can be designed independently:
Color. The center and side sections can be made in different colors. Over 50 PET shades are available from stock – from understated natural tones and marble effects to bold accent colors. Combining two colors gives the partition an architectural structure and allows zones to be color-coded.
Surface texture. The front can optionally feature the V-Cut-Lines texture – vertical V-shaped cuts with a choice of 100 mm, 30 mm, or 15 mm line spacing. The fine lines create depth and a play of light and shadow while also increasing the coupling of sound into the material.
DUO-Color. The front and back can be manufactured in different colors. Combined with the center/side section layout, this creates up to four independent color fields per partition – a depth of design that conventional screens cannot achieve.
Dimensions, Height Options, and Ordering Details
Width and height are individually made to measure. Pricing tiers follow the cutting layout of the 2400x1200x9 mm raw panel to minimize waste: select the next size tier above your desired dimensions, then enter the actual finished dimensions in the “Note” field. These must be less than or equal to the selected pricing tier.
Standard heights:
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2200 mm – the most common height for offices, meeting islands, and coworking spaces. Manufactured from the full 240-format raw panel.
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2000 mm – slightly lower, ideal when the partition should remain visibly below door header height.
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1600 mm – conventional office screen height for workstation separation; visual privacy when seated and standing.
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1200 mm – seated-height separation, particularly economical because two elements can be manufactured from one 240-format raw panel. Typical application: separating groups of tables in restaurants, cafés, or lounge areas.
Greater heights – up to full room height, with a horizontal joint for fabrication if needed – are available as custom versions on request.
Width options: 44 / 64 / 74 / 84 / 94 / 114 / 154 / 174 cm.
Support – Three Base Options
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Outrigger feet with casters. For mobile configurations that can be flexibly rearranged – meeting islands, changing office layouts, trade shows, and showrooms. The Partition can be moved and repositioned by one person.
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Outrigger feet without casters, with PET felt glides under the steel outriggers. The more economical option for predominantly stationary installations. The felt glides allow the partition to be moved quietly when needed without damaging the floor.
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Steel base plate, Ø 450 mm, 8 mm thick, powder-coated. Available in black or RAL 9007 Grey aluminium. The heavy, flat disc base provides the greatest stability of the three options: substantial weight directly at the pivot point, a low center of gravity, and no projecting outrigger. The most refined visual solution – ideal for reception areas and prestigious spaces.
Applications in Offices and Coworking Spaces
In modern office environments, the vitAcoustic Partition provides acoustic zoning of open-plan spaces without permanent structural alterations. Particularly suitable for:
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Meeting islands within open-plan spaces – privacy during meetings without tying up separate rooms
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Phone booths and concentration areas for uninterrupted work
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Focus zones and retreat areas for activity-based working
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Reception and waiting areas with a high-quality appearance
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Coworking spaces with changing team configurations
The dual function of sound absorption and sound insulation demonstrably reduces reverberation and speech transmission – two of the most frequent sources of complaints in open-plan offices.
Applications in Hospitality – Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, Lounges, and Wellness Facilities
In the hospitality sector, the Partition is particularly effective wherever discreet zoning without loss of atmosphere is required:
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Hotel lobbies: Separation of luggage storage and baggage areas before and after check-in, without losing the open character of the lobby
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Hotel breakfast rooms and restaurants: Table islands and buffet zones, acoustic reduction of the morning hubbub of voices
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Hotel bars and lounges: Booth seating and intimate conversation areas, acoustic shielding from music and bar noise
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Restaurants and cafés: Flexible table separation, adaptable to reservations – the 1200-mm height is ideal for this purpose
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Conference and meeting areas: Break areas, catering islands, and phone corners for business travelers
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Wellness facilities and spas: Relaxation lounger areas, reception zones, and changing area partitions
The high-quality architectural appearance with mitered edges and the DUO-Color configuration allow individual matching to the corporate identity colors of hotel and restaurant brands.
Applications in Medical and Therapy Practices
In medical, therapy, and counseling practices, the Partition serves a dual function: it provides patient privacy in accordance with the GDPR while reducing stressful background noise in waiting rooms and treatment areas.
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Medical practices: Acoustically separate reception and waiting areas, discreetly screen the patient call-up area, and separate children's and adults' waiting areas
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Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy: Side-by-side treatment stations without conversations and exercises spilling over into one another
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Psychotherapy and counseling: Waiting areas with acoustic shielding from the treatment room
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Dental practices: Treatment units in open-plan practice layouts, with hygiene requirements met by the wipe-resistant PET surface
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Pharmacies: Consultation stations in front of the counter, GDPR-compliant privacy for medication consultations
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Rehabilitation and care facilities: Zoning of shared patient rooms and conversation areas for family members
Because the material is tested for harmful substances (OekoTex Standard 100), free of fiber dust, and suitable for allergy sufferers, it is also suitable for sensitive patient groups.
Applications in Retail Interiors and Consultation-Based Specialty Stores
For owner-operated branded shops and specialty stores offering personal consultations, the Partition is an alternative to fixed installations – flexible, acoustically effective, and high-quality in design:
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Optical stores and eyewear boutiques: Discreetly screen vision testing areas, refraction rooms, and fitting and sales consultations
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Hearing aid providers: Acoustically optimized fitting booths and consultation privacy – here, the Partition's sound insulation serves as a true functional component, not just a design element
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Jewelry and watch stores: Private consultation stations for high-value sales, display case back panels
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Fashion boutiques and concept stores: Fitting islands and separation of collection and brand zones
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Hair salons, barbershops, and beauty salons: Washing, cutting, and consultation stations, privacy between clients
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Beauty treatment studios, nail salons, and permanent makeup studios: Treatment privacy in open-plan layouts
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Listening zones in hi-fi and audio stores: Acoustically isolated demonstration areas for speakers and headphones
The Ø 450 mm steel base plate is particularly recommended for these applications: high stability, a high-quality appearance, and a smaller footprint than outrigger feet.
Note on Stability in Freestanding Configurations
The stability of freestanding or mobile partitions is subject to limits depending on height and geometry. For a fully freestanding installation, we recommend heights up to approx. 160–180 cm – without guarantee and without stability testing according to DGUV Principle 315-410 or DIN EN 1023-2. Calculated resistance to tipping under a horizontal test force of 100 N at the top edge depends on base geometry, partition width, partition height, and installation angle. The heavy steel base plate noticeably improves resistance to tipping compared with outrigger feet, but does not replace a project-specific assessment.
For taller or nearly full-height partitions, the following measures must be incorporated into the interior fit-out:
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Angled arrangement of multiple elements relative to one another (L, T, U, or zigzag layout) for mutual stabilization
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Element-to-element connections using suitable connectors
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Attachment to the wall, floor, or ceiling using angle brackets, support brackets, or clamping profiles
Assessment of stability at the installation site is the responsibility of the interior fit-out contractor, designer, or employer under the German Workplace Ordinance and the associated ASR technical rules. On request, we provide technical data (areal weight, center of gravity, base configuration) for calculating resistance to tipping.
Technical Properties
| Property |
Value |
| Construction |
Two layers of 9-mm PET felt with a 40-mm nonwoven core, total thickness 58 mm |
| Areal weight |
6.6 kg/m² |
| Acoustic function |
Sound absorption and sound insulation on both sides |
| Standard heights |
1200 / 1600 / 2000 / 2200 mm |
| Maximum standard height |
2400 mm |
| Width options |
44 / 64 / 74 / 84 / 94 / 114 / 154 / 174 cm |
| Made to measure |
Individual dimensions within the waste-optimized cutting layout of the 2400x1200x9 mm raw panel |
| Edge finish |
Folded, mitered side edges, without inset edging or applied edge banding |
| Surface texture |
Smooth or V-Cut Lines (line spacing 100, 30, or 15 mm) |
| Color configuration |
Colors selectable separately for center and side sections, over 50 PET colors available from stock |
| DUO-Color |
Front and back can be specified separately in different colors |
| Base option 1 |
Outrigger feet with casters |
| Base option 2 |
Outrigger feet with PET felt glides under the steel outriggers |
| Base option 3 |
Steel base plate, Ø 450 mm, 8 mm thick, powder-coated black or RAL 9007 |
| Material |
PET felt made from recycled PET bottles, thermally processed into nonwoven material without added adhesive |
| Origin |
Made in Germany, final manufacturing in Straubenhardt |
| Reaction to fire |
Flame-resistant EN 13501-1 B-s1, d0, tested by TÜV-SÜD |
| 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 |
| Stability |
Freestanding installation recommended up to approx. 160–180 cm; taller partitions must be secured by the interior fit-out contractor using angled arrangements, element connections, or wall/floor/ceiling attachments |
At a Glance
- Sound absorption and sound insulation on both sides – 58 mm construction, 6.6 kg/m²
- Standard heights 1200 / 1600 / 2000 / 2200 mm, standard range up to 2400 mm, full-height custom versions
- Made to measure according to the 2400x1200x9 mm raw panel cutting layout, waste-optimized pricing tiers
- Unique feature: folded, mitered side edges without applied edge banding
- Color and V-Cut texture configurable separately for center and side sections
- DUO-Color: different front and back colors – up to 4 color fields
- Over 50 PET colors available from stock, made from recycled PET bottles
- Three base options: casters, felt glides, heavy Ø 450 mm steel base plate
- OekoTex 100, EN 13501-1 B-s1 d0, EPD-certified, Made in Germany
Consultation and Custom Dimensions
For individual heights, full-height configurations with a horizontal joint, custom colors, or multi-unit projects, we offer advice to fabricators and designers – by phone at +49 7248 935 6690 or by email at [email protected].
