Controlling noise in a business is necessary to keep your business running efficiently. Excess loud noise can be distracting and lead to damages and accidents in the workplace. It can also cause significant hearing loss in some instances. You can reduce excess noise by using noise control blankets, or quilted fiberglass panels. These panels absorb sound without bouncing it back across your business.

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn more about noise control blankets and how they benefit your business.

How They Work

Noise control blankets and quilted fiberglass panels are dense, weighted panels that block noise. Noise control blankets act like a sound insulation blanket, in that they absorb sound and don’t allow it to pass through. The blankets can be hung to block out excess loud noise.

Materials in Noise Control Blankets

The materials used in noise control blankets typically consist of fiberglass. Fiberglass is great for absorbing sound, as well as providing insulation. IES2000’s quilted fiberglass panels are made from high-quality, fire-safe, durable materials and are an excellent alternative to urethane foams. They can also be coated with vinyl or silicone, depending on the size and configurations you specify.

Noise Control Blanket Values

There are two values to look for with noise control blankets: STC values and NRC values. Sound Transmission Classification, known as STC, is a number assigned to a sound barrier curtain that indicates its ability to block noise. This value is determined in a lab setting for accuracy.

NRC values measure how well a noise control blanket absorbs and reduces echoes. It does not measure how well they block noise, but how well they reduce echoes. The best sound insulation blanket will reduce echoes considerably.

One thing to consider with noise control blankets is moisture. If there is a lot of moisture present in the building’s atmosphere, a silicone coating should be used instead of vinyl, as silicone can repel water.

Designs, Themes, and Sizes

There are many different designs, themes, and sizes available for noise control blankets. For example, IES2000’s sound blanket for walls can be straight-stitched or diamond-shaped, and the edges can be bound or unbound. Quilted fiberglass panels can also be thicker or thinner, depending on what you need.

Installation

Noise control blankets are hung on walls and are easy to install. IES2000’s quilted fiberglass panels have grommets across the top to make them easier to install. IES2000 also has 4 foot wide by 25 foot long rolls available for purchase.

Now that you know more about noise control blankets, you should head over to the IES2000 website and check out the products and services they offer. They provide sound blankets for walls, quilter fiberglass panels, and much more!