vitAcoustic KITA Acoustic Partition – Sound-Absorbing Room Divider for Daycare Centers, Preschools, Schools, and Children's Rooms
Noise is one of the greatest sources of strain in daycare centers, preschools, and schools – for children and staff alike. The vitAcoustic KITA Acoustic Partition is a freestanding, sound-absorbing room divider made from recycled PET felt that reduces sound levels, defines play zones, and is completely safe for children's health. No gluing, no drilling, no contractor – simply set it up, connect it, and reposition it.
Why Room Acoustics Matter So Much in Daycare Centers
Studies show that continuous noise above 75 dB in daycare centers and preschools impairs language development, increases stress hormones, and reduces children's ability to concentrate. At the same time, educators suffer from vocal fatigue and exhaustion due to ongoing noise exposure. Sound-absorbing room dividers such as the vitAcoustic KITA Acoustic Partition address noise directly where it originates – in play zones, group areas, and movement areas within the room.
Unlike wall panels or ceiling clouds, which require fixed installation, the KITA Acoustic Partition can be reconfigured every day – it adapts to your educational approach, not the other way around.
Sound Absorption AND Sound Insulation – The Difference Matters
Many acoustic products absorb sound only at their surface. The vitAcoustic KITA Acoustic Partition goes further: its dual-layer construction of 2 × 9 mm PET felt (total thickness 18 mm, areal weight 3.8 kg/m²) acts simultaneously as a sound absorber (reducing reverberation and room echo) and as sound insulation between two areas (reducing sound transmission from zone to zone).
The high areal weight of 3.8 kg/m² – three times that of a single 9-mm element – is crucial: the denser the material, the more sound energy is converted into heat rather than transmitted. This makes the KITA Acoustic Partition one of the most effective mobile noise-control elements for indoor spaces.
Safe for Children's Health and Safety – Tested and Certified
Materials must meet particularly stringent requirements in rooms where children spend many hours each day. The vitAcoustic KITA Acoustic Partition meets all relevant health and safety standards:
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OekoTex Standard 100 – tested for harmful substances to the strictest criteria, explicitly suitable for baby products and products with direct skin contact
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Greenguard Gold – lowest VOC emissions (volatile organic compounds), certified for schools and healthcare facilities
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No formaldehyde, no solvents – PET felt is manufactured exclusively using the needle technique (felt / nonwoven), without adhesives or chemical binders
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No fiber dust – unlike mineral wool or foam, PET felt does not release fibers or particles into indoor air
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Suitable for people with allergies – no breeding ground for dust mites, mold, or bacteria
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Flame-resistant B-s1, d0 according to EN 13501-1 (equivalent to DIN 4102 B1) – tested by TÜV-SÜD; no flaming droplets, minimal smoke production
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No sharp edges – all cut edges and circular cutouts are CNC-milled and rounded for child safety
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Wipe-resistant and easy to clean – wipe with a damp cloth or vacuum; hygiene requirements in daycare centers and schools can be met without difficulty
Also for Children's Rooms – A Sound-Absorbing Room Divider at Home
The vitAcoustic KITA Acoustic Partition is not just suitable for commercial facilities. It is also an excellent solution for a child's room, a playroom, or a home daycare area:
- Separate play and sleeping areas – without permanent walls
- Create a quiet zone for focused play or homework
- Reduce reverberation in children's rooms – less echo, a quieter atmosphere
- Take it down, reposition it, or move it to another room at any time
- High-quality design – over 50 colors, optionally two-color (DUO)
Because all materials are tested for harmful substances and suitable for people with allergies, they can be used without concern in children's immediate living environment – including rooms where babies or toddlers sleep.
Construction – Stable, Easy to Set Up, Repositionable Every Day
Each element consists of two 9-mm PET felt panels joined to form an 18-mm composite element. The slot-in base (Paravent01-fuss, 378 × 150 mm) locks into place without tools and provides stable support. Multiple elements are connected at any angle using hinged connectors with hook-and-loop straps – in an L-shape, U-shape, zigzag, or straight line, as needed.
All three heights (800 / 1200 / 1600 mm) can be combined to create stepped room dividers with viewing windows for educators while children play in protected areas.
Option: Circular-Pattern Cutouts – Visibility with a Protective Function
The milled circular cutouts serve an important educational and safety function in daycare centers: educators can keep all children in view at all times while the zones remain acoustically and visually defined. Children find the openings inviting and playful – the round shapes resemble portholes or peepholes and encourage exploration. All edges are rounded and child-safe.
Option: DUO – Two-Color Front and Back
Because each partition consists of two separate panels, the front and back can be made in different colors. The room divider then displays a different color depending on the viewing direction – ideal for wayfinding in daycare centers (e.g., green = play zone, blue = quiet zone) or simply for greater design flexibility in children's rooms.
Waste-Optimized Sets – Cost-Effective Purchasing
Daycare centers and schools often work with limited budgets. The waste-optimized sets for the vitAcoustic KITA Acoustic Partition are specifically configured so that multiple elements are produced from one standard raw panel (2440x1220x9 mm) – with minimal material waste and a correspondingly low price per element. All sets can be ordered in Plain or with a circular pattern, in a single color or as DUO.
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Set 0416 + 0816 – 380x18x1600 mm + 780x18x1600 mm
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Set 0408 + 0808 – 380x18x800 mm + 780x18x800 mm
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Set 0412 + 0812 – 380x18x1200 mm + 780x18x1200 mm
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Set 0616 + 0608 – 580x18x1600 mm + 580x18x800 mm
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Set 1216 + 1208 – 1180x18x1600 mm + 1180x18x800 mm
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, with ongoing replenishment – available from 1 panel, with smaller quantities generally 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 quantity at our production site – because changeovers in PET production involve high setup costs, production 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 as few as 200). We can schedule a batch at any time, match any desired color, and supply custom sizes; production runs continuously at a width of 244 cm, with freely selectable cuts 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 partition elements – not to the number of finished elements. The waste-optimized sets take advantage of exactly this (see above).
Certificates and Standards at a Glance
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OekoTex Standard 100 – tested for harmful substances, Product Class I (suitable for babies and toddlers)
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Greenguard Gold – certified for schools and healthcare facilities (lowest VOC limits)
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Flame-resistant EN 13501-1 B-s1, d0 – tested by TÜV-SÜD
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EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) – for DGNB/LEED projects
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SCS Recycled Content – certified recycled content from PET bottles
Typical Applications
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Daycare centers and preschools: define play zones, create quiet areas, reduce noise between groups
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Schools and after-school programs: define focus areas, create reading corners, improve speech intelligibility
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Children's rooms and playrooms: separate areas, reduce reverberation, use as a design element
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Therapy and learning support rooms: create low-stimulus environments, define individual work areas
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Gyms and multipurpose rooms: temporary zoning for different groups or activities
Benefits at a Glance
- Sound-absorbing and sound-insulating – 18 mm, 3.8 kg/m²
- Safe for health: OekoTex 100 Class I, Greenguard Gold, no fiber dust
- Child-safe: rounded edges, no harmful substances, wipe-resistant
- Slot-in base – no tools, ready to use immediately
- Hinged connectors with hook-and-loop straps – adjustable angles, repositionable every day
- All heights (800 / 1200 / 1600 mm) can be combined
- Optional circular-pattern cutouts – visibility with an educational function
- DUO option – two-color front and back
- Waste-optimized sets – cost-effective for daycare budgets
- Over 50 colors in stock | flame-resistant B-s1, d0 | EPD-certified
Contact and Consultation
For room acoustics advice, volume quotes, or individual color combinations, we are happy to help – call us at +49 7248 935 6690 or email [email protected].
