Svensson Interior Textiles Introduces Acoustic Curtain Fabrics
Svensson presented its sound-rated curtain fabrics with Basal as an example; the 100 percent Trevira CS fabric is 300 cm wide, weighs 230 g/m², comes in 20 colours and is rated sound class C with an αw of 0.75.
Swedish interior textile manufacturer Svensson presented its sound-rated curtain fabrics in a post on its Instagram account. In the post, the company says these textiles combine visual expression with acoustic performance, helping to reduce reverberation and create more balanced sound environments; the post's slogan was "Designed to be seen. Developed to be heard."
The product highlighted in the post is Basal. According to the company, Basal combines effective sound absorption with dimout properties, a soft drape and an extensive colour palette.
Basal: a satin-weave acoustic dimout curtain
According to the company's product page, Basal is an acoustic dimout fabric that drapes well and fits into any space. The front is matte and powdery, the reverse shinier; the satin weave gives the fabric lightness and an elegant drape. The palette of 20 colours ranges from icy grey-blues to deep burgundies and natural grey-greens, and coordinates with the company's Noun and Dual fabrics. Basal blocks unwanted light while improving the soundscape. The fabric can be used with the Wave 80, Wave 60, Glider, Glider single pleat and curtain header tape sewing systems.
300 cm wide, sound absorption coefficient 0.75
Basal is made of 100 percent Trevira CS; it is 300 cm wide, weighs 230 grams per square metre, has a shrinkage of 2 percent and is washable at 60 degrees. Its sound class under EN ISO 354:2003 is C, and its weighted sound absorption coefficient (αw) under EN ISO 11654:1997 is 0.75. The fabric meets the fire classifications NF P 92 503-507 M1, DIN 4102-1 B1, EN 13501-1 B-s1, d0, IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 7, BS 5867-2 Type B, UNI 8456/8457, NFPA 701 and EN 13773 Class 1. Light fastness under EN ISO 105-B02 is 5-7 and wash fastness under EN ISO 105-C06 is 5 or higher. The product carries Oeko-Tex and the EU Ecolabel, is made in Sweden and comes with a 10-year warranty; its environmental product declaration (EPD) number is S-P-12469.
Hanging the curtain 10–15 cm from the wall
According to Svensson's acoustics guide, sound-rated textiles, like other sound absorbers, are most effective against relatively high-frequency sounds; in workplaces this means ventilation systems, electrical hum and conversations. The company tests its acoustic fabrics hung 10 and 15 cm from the wall and says absorption is highest in these positions; the more pleated the curtain, the more sound it dampens. The guide notes that sound bounces between parallel surfaces such as walls or floor and ceiling, so a sound absorber on just one of these surfaces makes a difference. The company's sound-rated textiles are available in absorption classes A to C.
A Swedish textile maker based in Kinna
AB Ludvig Svensson is headquartered in Kinna, Sweden. On its website, the company describes its interior textiles as functional, sustainable hanging and upholstery fabrics with Scandinavian design, made for public spaces.
The global home textile trade
According to the Home Textile Sector Report 2026 of the Turkish Ministry of Trade, world home textile exports reached 109.6 billion dollars in 2025. China ranked first with a 54.5 percent share, while Turkey ranked sixth with 2.70 billion dollars.
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