PET Acoustic Panels
PET acoustic panels are a lightweight, sustainable way to control echo and noise. They’re made from polyester fibre, much of it recycled from plastic bottles, and pressed into a dense felt that absorbs sound without the need for fabric wrapping or mineral wool.
We cut, shape and install PET panels in our Somerset workshop for offices, schools, hospitality venues and homes. Options range from simple wall panels to shaped ceiling features, desk screens and printed artwork panels.
What Are PET Acoustic Panels?
PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate, the same material used in plastic drinks bottles. Recycled bottle flake is spun into polyester fibres, then heat-pressed into rigid acoustic boards.
The result is a panel that’s porous enough to absorb sound energy, yet stiff enough to cut, machine and fix without a frame. Because the colour runs all the way through, PET panels don’t need fabric covering. Edges can be left exposed, routed into patterns or shaped into almost any form.
PET is a popular alternative to traditional fabric-wrapped fibreglass or mineral wool panels. It’s clean to handle, doesn’t shed fibres, and is fully recyclable at the end of its life if uncontaminated.
PET Panel Options
Acoustic wall panels: flat or grooved panels to cut reverberation in classrooms, offices and halls
Ceiling rafts and baffles: suspended shapes for spaces with high ceilings or limited wall space
Decorative panels: routed patterns, shapes and colour combinations that double as a design feature
Printed panels: your artwork, branding or photography printed directly onto white PET
Room dividers and desk screens: freestanding or desk-mounted screens for open-plan workspaces
Other uses: pinboards, canopies and phone booth linings
Our PET acoustic capabilities
PET Acoustic Panel Supply
We supply PET acoustic panels for a wide range of applications, offering a versatile material for walls, ceilings and bespoke interior features. Our panels provide flexibility in both acoustic treatment and design.
Bespoke Panel Fabrication
From simple geometric shapes to intricate decorative designs, we create bespoke PET acoustic panels tailored to individual project requirements. Our fabrication capabilities allow us to explore custom dimensions, patterns and configurations.
Precision Flatbed Cutting
Our in-house flatbed cutting capabilities allow us to accurately cut PET acoustic materials into custom shapes and sizes. This provides greater design flexibility, consistent production and the ability to accommodate both individual designs and larger project requirements.
PET Acoustic Panel Placement
Wall Panels
PET acoustic panels offer a versatile solution for wall applications, combining acoustic performance with almost limitless design possibilities. With our in-house flatbed cutting capabilities, we can create everything from full wall engraved designs and decorative patterns to precision-cut, folded features.
Depending on the application and design, panels can be fixed directly to the wall using a suitable bonding agent or installed using a Z-bar fixing system for a mechanical fixing solution.
Ceiling PANELS
PET acoustic panels offer a lightweight and versatile solution for ceiling applications, providing opportunities to introduce colour, texture and design while improving the acoustic comfort of a space. Using our in house flatbed cutting capabilities, we can manufacture bespoke ceiling features, from decorative baffles, suspended decorative panels and full length rafts.
Depending on the design and installation requirements, panels can be mechanically suspended, fixed using suitable support systems or incorporated into bespoke ceiling arrangements.
Custom Patterns
We depend on this engineer to transform conceptual requirements into robust technical solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructures.
Benefits of PET Panels
Strong sound absorption
PET panels can reach Class A sound absorption, depending on the panel’s density, its thickness, how much is cut away, and how it’s mounted. Fixing panels with an air gap behind them usually improves performance further.
Recycled and recyclable
Panels are made from 100% polyester fibre with a high recycled content from post-consumer PET bottles. Our standard boards are sourced from Europe, which keeps transport emissions lower than products shipped from further afield.
Fire rated
Our standard 15mm grey panels achieve Euroclass B-s1, d0. Other colours are rated BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y and ASTM E84 Class A. We’ll confirm the rating for your chosen product during specification.
Printable
Using digital printing, we can apply crisp, full-colour images to white PET panels. That turns acoustic treatment into artwork, wayfinding or branding.
Lightweight and quick to install
PET is light and rigid, so panels go up quickly with minimal disruption. That makes them ideal for working schools, offices and venues.
Cost-effective
Standard sheets are simply cut or machined to size. There’s little labour involved before installation, which keeps costs down.
Where PET Panels Work Best
PET panels suit almost any space where echo and noise make speech hard to follow: classrooms, meeting rooms, open-plan offices, cafés and restaurants, community halls, studios and home offices. They’re especially popular where sustainability matters, or where the panels need to look as good as they perform.
For more on how absorption works, read our guide What Are Acoustic Absorbing Panels and How Do They Work?.
Talk to Us About PET Panels
Every space is different, so we’ll recommend the right thickness, layout and finish for the room you’re treating. Send us photos or drawings for a remote proposal, or book a site visit.