Technical textiles – focused on solutions
Almedahls specialises in customised textile solutions for public spaces, offering fabric with function that enhances acoustics, provides sun protection, and adds decorative interior accents. With a strong commitment to sustainability and functionality, our designs are crafted to enrich every environment
Acoustic
Almedahls has for more than two decades researched how textiles affect sound, together with institutions and experts we have developed what can most easily be described as a formula. By combining the right data, we can go from reducing noise to designing the sound in a room, so it’s experienced the way you want it. We call it AlmedalHz™.
Improving acoustics with textiles
At Almedahls, we have over two decades of experience researching the effects of textiles on sound. Working with institutions and experts, we’ve developed AlmedalHz™—a unique formula that allows us to go beyond simple noise reduction. By integrating precise data, our textiles are designed to shape the acoustic experience within a space, creating an atmosphere tailored to your needs.
Because standard sound absorption measurements for textiles are limited, we’ve utilised recognised values to support accurate acoustic planning. Our products are measured with alpha values from 0.00 to 1.00 and categorised into sound absorption classes, from A to E, where A offers the highest level of absorption. This classification, however, only tells part of the story. Effective room acoustics come from combining sound-absorbing materials with varied properties, strategically positioned across surfaces to suit your environment’s needs.
Our acoustic textiles are engineered for public spaces, blending functionality and style to enhance both auditory and visual comfort.
Acoustic comfort
Acoustics play a crucial role in well-being within public spaces. In rooms without sound-absorbing materials, reverberation time increases, making the space feel acoustically harsh as sounds linger. This extended reverberation reduces speech clarity and amplifies irrelevant noise, creating a challenging environment. While a long reverberation time may benefit activities like choir singing, most public spaces benefit from a more controlled acoustic atmosphere where sound fades more quickly.
When sound meets a surface, part is absorbed, and part is reflected. The material’s properties determine its absorption capacity, making sound-absorbing textiles highly effective in offices, canteens, conference rooms, and reception areas. Our approach starts with the unique needs of your space, whether inspired by a design detail, a theme, or a desire for something truly distinct. Working together, we blend our expertise with your vision to create a balanced, functional sound environment tailored to your space.
Audio classes
Sound tests according to SS-EN ISO 354 have made it possible to divide the fabrics in different audio classes from A-E depending on how well they absorb sound.
Class A-B
Class A αw: 0,9 to 1,0
Class B αw: 0,80 to 0,85
Class C-D
Class C αw: 0,60 to 0,75
Class D αw: 0,30 to 0,55
Class E
Class E αw: 0,15 to 0,25
Do you want to know more about our Acoustic formula?
Contact usOur Daylight Concept:
Effective light regulation has a powerful impact on a room’s atmosphere, particularly in workplaces where balanced lighting is essential. Specialised solutions are needed to manage daylight—softening it without completely blocking it out. This approach reduces screen glare, supports visual comfort, and creates a welcoming environment that promotes productivity and well-being.
Why is daylight management important and which standards apply?
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Energy efficiency and carbon dioxide (CO2) emission
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Visual and thermal well-being at work
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EN17037 (European standard for Daylight in buildings)
Key considerations
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Access to daylight
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Level and value of daylight exposure
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Distinct through view in neutral color reproduction
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Protection from glare and reflexes
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Management of temperature
Management of performance & solutions
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Structure of weaving
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Colour of fibre
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Openness factor of fabric
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Solar protection and light values in relation to glass surfaces and direction of facade
Our products
Solar protection fabrics
We are a leading supplier in the design and manufacture of fabrics for internal blinds. With a commitment to sustainability, we use our expertise in solar shade fabric technology to create solutions that provide effective solar protection and help reduce energy consumption in a wide range of environments.
Hanging textiles
Curtains have long been more than just decorative—they’ve been essential for light control and temperature regulation. At Almedahls, our Scandinavian-designed curtains uphold this legacy, offering a wide range of technical properties to balance function and style in modern spaces.
Dynamic solar protection
Almedahls’ Dynamic Solar Protection offers an impactful solution for daylight and climate control in public spaces. Our innovative solar protection reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions, making it one of the most cost-effective ways to lessen a building’s environmental impact.
Hygiene
Almedahls has always been at the forefront when it comes to product and concept development. The latest step is to create a classification to make it easier for architects to implement textiles in care and sensitive environments. With our tool you can easily find the right product for the room you create. Almedahls LAB has together with the industry identified and classified textiles in 4 different classes, to make it easier for you to create a better place to be.
Curious about Almedahls’ Hygiene Concept? Contact us, and we'll be happy to tell you more.
Contact usVisual Well-being
It’s well known that interior design impacts how we feel—from creating a sense of safety to energising a space and shaping brand perception. Since the 1950s, Studio Almedahls has been at the heart of our company, developing timeless and contemporary designs in colour and pattern. Today, we’ve broadened our vision, embracing a comprehensive approach to interior architecture to help you create a better place to be.
At Almedahls, we believe that design expression, function, quality, and sustainability are equally important when developing new textiles. We work in the Scandinavian design tradition, focusing on clean lines, natural materials, craftsmanship, and inspiration from nature.
Our surroundings significantly impact our well-being, so the visual and tactile experience is central to Studio Almedahls. Textiles offer endless possibilities to shape a space—defining a room with a rug, creating divisions with a curtain, or softening light with a roller blind. Their versatility constantly inspires us.
Research shows that tactile materials release oxytocin, creating a calming effect. That’s why we prioritise texture and tactility in every textile we design. Organic, plant-like patterns reminiscent of forests, meadows, and natural landscapes evoke comfort and connection, enhancing the human experience.
Understanding the purpose and placement of colour, shape, and pattern is essential in design. Organic and soft shapes create a soothing atmosphere, while graphic and sharp designs can be invigorating and energising. Dark colours are beneficial for concentration, whereas lighter hues enhance energy and positivity in a space.
Visual well-being is about; what meets the eye, how colours are reflected, how tones can be combined and how the tactile meets the visual
The colour palette
At Almedahls, we prioritise lasting quality in both product development and colour selection, blending timeless appeal with a modern touch. By continuously refining our colour palettes, we ensure our textiles remain relevant and adaptable to contemporary design needs. Our extensive, co-ordinated colour ranges make it easy for clients to harmonise our textiles with modern architectural materials, creating vibrant interiors or calm, balanced spaces. Like music, it’s the interplay of shades that shapes the atmosphere.
Our colour palette is grounded in cool and warm neutrals, from crisp whites to the deepest blacks, inspired by natural elements like sky, clouds, stone, earth, wood, and metals. To complement this neutral base, we’ve developed a versatile, well-balanced selection of soft pastels, stimulating mid tones, and a few bold, energetic hues, bringing both harmony and character to any space.