Baize is a great soundproofing fabric, that can be used in a number of ways to deaden sounds in, from or leaving a room.

There are many soundproof materials available on the market, that range from carefully sculpted foam to sheet materials. Predominantly using manmade composites based on plastic. Historically Baize has been used for acoustic absorption and preventing acoustic transmission. As a fabric it has the advantage of being a beautiful and versatile interior design fabric. This allows interior designers a means of dampening sound, without compromising on aesthetics.

Acoustic Absorption Using Soft Furnishings

When thinking about soundproofing, most imagine sculpted pieces of foam stuck to walls, ceilings and doors.

This looks fine in an Anechoic Chamber used for science or engineering purposes, but is less appealing in hotel, residential or office setting. This is where baize comes into its own.

Baize as a Soundproofing Fabric

As a soft furnishing fabric, used either for upholstery, for curtains and drapes or to line walls and doors. Baize not only looks elegant, but dampens and diffuses noise in large echoey spaces. Even simple baize tablecloths can introduce a degree of sound absorption into a space.

Acoustic Baffles

In offices and large open areas, acoustic baffles are often used in sound management. Baize can be used as a plush covering material over other sound absorbing materials like foam. As baize is available in a wide variety of colours, this can be very handy for interior design purposes.