JAB Anstoetz presents sound-absorbing and blackout curtain fabrics

German curtain and upholstery fabric maker JAB Anstoetz has highlighted two functional curtain fabrics from its new PERFORMANCE & STYLE collection. In a post on the brand's US account on 7 November, SILENT MOON (JA6212) is presented as a decorative fabric that improves room acoustics, while SILENT GLOW (JA6219) is a curtain that provides blackout and supports protection from sun and heat thanks to its reflective backing. In the scenes shown, the two curtains are paired with the SOFT (JA1087) and SERPENTINE (JA2151) upholstery fabrics from the same collection.

According to the collection page on the company's official website, PERFORMANCE & STYLE was designed for spaces with high technical requirements. JAB states that the new decorative, curtain and upholstery fabrics in the collection are flame-retardant, washable and hard-wearing, and that most of them are woven floor-to-ceiling. Target applications include hotels, public spaces, offices and high-traffic residential and commercial areas.

Separate answers for sound, light and heat

The functional part of the collection focuses on three needs: absorbing sound, blocking light and reducing the heating effect of the sun. According to JAB, SILENT MOON and its sister fabric SILENT TWILL stand out for their sound-absorbing properties and textural depth, while SILENT GLOW offers blackout and protective functions through its reflective backing. The series is completed by SILVER SHIELD with a metallised coating, which the company says enhances infrared and UV protection and reduces the heating up of rooms. MOTIVO, with a graphic burnt-out (devoré) look, adds decorative accents through light and shadow.

The principle behind acoustic curtains is simple: hard surfaces such as glass, concrete and stone reflect sound, which causes reverberation in modern rooms with large windows. Curtain fabrics with a voluminous texture and suitable weight absorb part of the sound and shorten reverberation time. Blackout curtains with a reflective backing send part of the solar radiation back towards the window and limit heat build-up in the room. With floor-to-ceiling fabrics, the width of the roll becomes the height of the curtain, so wide glazing can be covered without horizontal seams, which helps both appearance and making-up in hotel and office projects.

Upholstery and sheers in the collection

At the heart of the collection is SOFT, a piece-dyed plain chenille. JAB says this upholstery fabric with a soft handle and distinctive texture is available in 35 shades and is also suitable for decorative use and cushions. The GRAPHICS FR series consists of three flat-woven polyester upholstery fabrics: SMALL CHECKS with a subtle check, SERPENTINE combining a chenille diamond pattern with a rib weave, and the finely mottled ALMOST PLAIN. On the sheer side, TWISTED is woven floor-to-ceiling in a twill weave using twisted yarn and is fitted with a weighting tape for a soft, fluid drape.

The colour palette is built on natural, mineral-inspired tones, subtle sheens and rich textures. Pascal Walter, Head of Design at JAB ANSTOETZ Fabrics, says the collection aims to set new standards for flame-retardant fabrics, combining easy care, high abrasion resistance, acoustic performance and reflective properties to create spaces that are safe, stylish and expressive.

Headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany, JAB Josef Anstoetz KG works in curtains, upholstery, wallpaper, flooring and furniture through the brands JAB ANSTOETZ Fabrics, CHIVASSO, CARLUCCI and Bielefelder Werkstätten. The company sells its products exclusively through selected interior decoration and upholstery partners. At a time when demands for fire safety, acoustics and energy efficiency are rising together in contract textiles, PERFORMANCE & STYLE is one example of a collection that brings all three into a single range.