Elegant Sound Control with Tailored Acoustic Drapery Solutions
At DDS Acoustical Specialties, we custom fabricate acoustic curtains to your exact size, shape, and aesthetic preferences. Whether you're outfitting a recording studio, auditorium, office, stage, or home theater, our custom acoustic curtains are built to perform. We also offer a full range of hardware and installation solutions, ensuring that your drapery is both acoustically effective and visually cohesive.
Acoustic curtains are made from heavyweight, absorptive fabrics—typically 22 oz per linear yard or greater—that provide much higher sound absorption than ordinary curtains or window treatments. These curtains are designed to hang with fullness (pleats), creating soft surfaces that trap and diffuse sound energy. Common fullness levels range from 50% to 200%, with increased pleating providing enhanced absorption and a richer visual appearance.
They are typically fabricated using materials like velour, suede, or other thick weaves and can be backed with additional layers for blackout capabilities, thermal insulation, or moisture resistance. Customization options also include:
- Panel width and height to fit exact openings
- Pleating style and fullness (flat, box pleat, ripplefold, or pinch pleat)
- Grommets, snap hooks, or Velcro for attachment
- Weighted hems for stability
- Lining options for light blocking or double-layer absorption
Acoustic curtains can be fixed in place or made to traverse using custom track systems. Our team supplies all necessary hardware for wall- or ceiling-mounted installations.
Why Choose Acoustic Curtain and Drapery?
- Superior Sound Absorption: Reduce echo and improve speech clarity in reverberant spaces
- Custom Sizes and Finishes: Made-to-order for your specific application and aesthetic
- Visual Softness and Privacy: Adds warmth to rooms and divides space without hard surfaces
- Flexible Installation: Easy to install and reposition as needed
- Multi-Functionality: Options for blackout, light filtering, or thermal insulation in addition to acoustic control
Whether used to cover windows, divide open-plan areas, or add treatment to hard wall surfaces, acoustic curtains are an excellent soft treatment solution that complements architectural acoustics.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Acoustic curtains are ideal when you want a soft, movable, or visually attractive treatment that provides effective absorption. They’re especially useful for window walls, multipurpose rooms, and spaces that require occasional reconfiguration or privacy. Curtains are typically one piece of an overall acoustic treatment for a space.
A: Curtains are typically hung using track systems, rods, or ceiling-mounted hardware. DDS provides custom mounting options including traverse tracks, pipe battens, and grommet top panels. Hardware is matched to the curtain size, weight, and mounting surface.
A: While curtains do not block sound like a barrier, they can reduce reflected sound and reverberation time significantly. NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) ratings for heavy acoustic curtains typically range from 0.3 to 0.8, depending on fullness and fabric type. This can yield a noticeable improvement in speech clarity and overall comfort.
A: Blackout curtains are primarily designed to block light, while acoustic curtains are engineered to absorb sound. However, acoustic curtains can include blackout lining to serve both purposes. We offer multi-layered options that deliver sound absorption, light control, and privacy all in one.
A: Yes. Every curtain is custom made to order. We offer a wide range of fabrics, pleat styles, sizes, and finishing options. You can choose from standard color palettes or specify custom dyes and patterns for branding or design continuity.
A: Most heavy-duty acoustic curtains are not machine washable due to their weight and construction. However, many fabrics can be spot cleaned or vacuumed. We can advise on care instructions based on the chosen material.
A: Yes. DDS supplies all necessary hardware for wall or ceiling installations, including decorative rods, commercial track systems, snap hooks, carriers, and tie-backs. We help match hardware to your space, weight requirements, and movement preferences.