Strong and lightweight acoustic panels made from 70% recycled PET felt

Newly added and already one of our favourite materials. Designing with PET felt is a joy thanks to its vibrant colours that also combine beautifully. The material feels soft, but the sheets are also strong and lightweight. This allows you to easily create (3D) sculptures that simply slot together and are easy to hang.

What is PET Felt

This is an acoustic panel made of polyester fabric. It is made from 70% recycled PET, such as recycled PET bottles. In addition to laser cutting, you can also saw and cut it with a utility knife. This felt panel (also known as EASYfelt) can be easily glued with adhesive sealant, for example.

Laser Cutting Quality
The laser cut is approximately 0.2mm wide, and you can create sharp internal corners. Please note: the laser cut has some ripples (see photos) and is a little hard. The laser cut has the same colour as the surface.

If you're creating connections such as mortise and tenon joints or slots that need to fit together, make them 8.2 mm wide. This will allow them to clamp together without glue. At 8.6 mm, the parts will still slide together with some play.

If you're creating inlaid images or text, give the internal shapes (letters) an outer offset of approx. 0.2mm and the external shapes (the recess where the letter will go) an inner offset of 0.2mm. This way, it will fit neatly and stay in place by itself.

2D Applications

This acoustic felt is suitable for absorbing sound, for example, in a busy office. And because you can have it cut to any desired contour, you can instantly create a logo, image, or text from it. Ideal for restaurants, classrooms, or simply for home. You can also use it as a coaster, play mat, and even as panels in a suspended ceiling. For example, create a hole pattern in these panels to further enhance their acoustic properties.

3D Applications

By using slots or mortise and tenon joints, you can easily connect pieces to create 3D objects. Of course, acoustic objects, but also office supplies like desk organisers and pen holders. And last but not least: lamps and light fixtures.