Multi-Purpose Fabric

• Fabricmate® Fabric Wall Systems are ASTM-E84 Class A Certified.
• Commercial building codes require all fabrics and substrates be tested and certified as Class A in accordance with the ASTM-E84 or NFPA 255 test. Additional testing may be necessary. Consult your local building and safety codes for complete requirements.
• Whether for commercial or residential application, use only fabrics that have been certified ASTM-E84 Class A. 
• The use of substrates that are not certified as ASTM-E84 Class A, or the use of wooden frames in conjunction with Class A certified fabrics is not recommended.
  

• The fabric you select can impact the acoustical properties of your fabric walls. Many fabrics are acoustically transparent, which allows your backing to absorb sound.  
• Both fabrics and backings/substrates have NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) ratings. These ratings, between 0 (perfectly reflective) and 1 (perfectly absorptive), relate to the materials ability to absorb sound. 
• 100% polyester, open weave fabric is the most acoustically transparent. These fabrics are often made from 100% recycled products. 
• Applied backings can significantly reduce the NRC of a given fabric. 
• Liners such as "scrim", when installed separately, may have on a minimal effect on the fabrics NRC.
• Sound absorption is no the same as sound transmission. If you need to reduce the transmission of sound to adjoining spaces, a sound damping material must be used. Sound damping materials can be used in conjunction with absorptive materials.   
  

Not all fabrics can withstand the heavy wear-and-tear of high-traffic environments. High-traffic spaces require durable, high-impact fabrics. The "Double-Rub" test is used to measure fabric durability by counting how many times it can be rubbed back and forth before showing wear. 

• HIGH-TRAFFIC FABRICS (Capable of withstanding over 30,000 Double-Rubs) Wall Protection installation such as chair rails or wainscoting in hallways & common areas should be faced with a fabric that can withstand regular and repeated abrasions. Most fabrics with a high-impact rating are suitable for high-traffic areas. High-traffic fabrics can be expected to last in high-traffic environments for well over 10 years.  
• MEDIUM-TRAFFIC FABRICS (Capable of withstanding 15,000 - 30,000 Double-Rubs)
You can face a wall with less durable fabrics if it isn't expected to receive regular impacts or wear. Walls behind a counter, residential spaces, conference rooms, or in any other area that doesn't see a high volume of traffic can be considered medium or even low traffic.
• LOW-TRAFFIC FABRICS (Capable of withstanding up to 15,000 Double-Rubs)
These fabrics are meant for use in environments that won't receive regular wear or impacts. Ceilings or acoustic installations that are out of reach can be faced with low-traffic fabrics since they won't receive much wear.  
  

To convert measurements into linear yards, first, ensure your measurement is in inches. (If it's in feet, multiply by 12 to convert to inches)

Then, divide the total inches by 36 to get the linear yards. For example, if you have 72 inches, dividing by 36 gives you 2 linear yards. (72 inches / 36 = 2 yards)  To ensure you have enough fabric for your stretched fabric system, always round up to the nearest whole number.