Acoufelt's 2024 Wrapped: A Year in Review

As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what made Acoufelt’s 2024 extraordinary. From innovative product launches to meaningful team building, this year has been a journey filled with milestones and memorable moments. Here’s a look at our 2024 wrapped: 

Collections 

A flat lay showcasing the premier collection of various colored and textured materials, including blue, red, mustard yellow, and dark green fabric swatches. There are also wooden and beige construction materials arranged diagonally across the image.
A modern interior featuring a moss green armchair, a small round table with a potted plant, and a blue wall with horizontal white lines creating a sleek design. A large brown rectangular ceiling fixture from our premier collection hangs above, adding an exceptional touch.

Premier Collection: Dash Fracture Two-Tone Wall Panel | Denim + Azure, Open Framework Ceiling Grid | Peach

A minimalist room featuring a potted plant, a gray cabinet holding books and a small lamp, part of our premier collection, with a modern black pendant light fixture against a textured beige wall.

Essentials Collection: Linear Ceiling Baffle | Shale, Fineline Fracture Wall Panel | Limestone

A warm, mustard-yellow wall serves as the backdrop for a wooden stool and five different potted plants of varying heights and types, part of a premier collection. The sunlight casts a soft shadow on the wall, adding depth to the vibrant setting.

Naturals Collection: Solid Wall Panel | Tapenade

A cozy interior scene from our premier collection features a brown armchair next to a small wooden side table with a plant and a golden lamp. The wall behind the chair is divided into two sections: a wooden panel lower half and a red-painted upper half, with a wooden beamed ceiling.

WoodGrain Collection: Foothill SoftenUp Ceiling Frame | Black Walnut, WoodBeQuiet Slats, 6in | Lyed Larch, Solid Wall Panel | Currant

This year, we proudly introduced our Premier, WoodGrain, Naturals, and Essentials Collections. These collections redefined possibilities for design-conscious architects and designers: 

  • Premier: Featuring 45 vibrant and neutral colors made from high-quality, hand-selected fibers, designed to elevate any space.
  • Essentials: Delivering versatile, cost-effective solutions that maintain style and sound quality without compromise.
  • Naturals: Made from durable, renewable, and compostable raw wool fibers, available in 21 distinct hues that reflect the beauty of nature.
  • WoodGrain: Showcasing the warmth and beauty of 30 different natural wood finishes, combining aesthetic appeal with exceptional acoustic performance.
New Hires

This year, we welcomed 44 talented professionals, strengthening our team and expanding our capabilities. From creative product designers shaping our product offerings to sales experts building strong relationships, each new team member has played a vital role in driving our success. With their contributions, we are better equipped than ever to deliver exceptional solutions and elevate the standards of acoustic design. 

Added Color and Product Offerings

We expanded our product portfolio with over 141 new products and added 5 Premier, 8 Essentials, and 21 Naturals colors! A few 2024 new product highlights include: 

A modern workspace with a central island featuring a grey base and a white countertop. The room has a herringbone wooden wall, open shelving on the left, and woodgrain acoustic felt ceiling baffles with recessed LED lighting. Large windows reveal a staircase and greenery outside.

Truss LED Ceiling Baffles | Log Cabin | WoodGrain Collection

A modern office lobby features a double-height ceiling with colorful, cube-shaped acoustic felt clouds hanging from above. The space includes curved sofas, a round coffee table, a reception desk adorned with plants, and large windows allowing natural light to stream in.

Blox, Shallow Ceiling Clouds | Azure, Peach, Lilac, Peacock, Wheat, Thistle, Valentine, Carrot, Sea Salt, Berry, Periwinkle, Currant, Wasabi, Shiraz | Premier Collection

A modern living room with minimalist decor features a white, curved sofa and round coffee table on a light wooden floor. A large potted plant stands beside the window, and a contemporary light fixture hangs from the ceiling. Vertical acoustic felt panels decorate the wall.

Seam, Igloo Wall Panels | Pistachio, White | Premier Collection

Spacious modern office with minimalist design, featuring long shared wooden desks with grey chairs, an acoustic felt ceiling, a cozy seating area with white sofas, a floor lamp, large windows with sheer curtains offering a city view, and a tall indoor plant.

Cover, Concealed Ceiling Panels | Pearl | Premier Collection

  • Truss LED Ceiling Baffles: Integrated LED lighting pairs with sleek, aerodynamic baffles to reduce noise and efficiently illuminate spaces, offering both standard and customizable lighting options.
  • Blox Ceiling Clouds: Designed to pacify problematic sound, Blox features three different insert shapes and invites creative customization with bold colors, WoodGrain patterns, and lighting options.
  • Seam Wall Panels: Elevate interiors with strong vertical lines, customizable spacing, and mix-and-match color options, creating a taller, more refined architectural look with superior acoustic performance.
  • Cover, Concealed Ceiling Panels: Achieve a seamless look with overlapping panel covers that eliminate visible grid lines.

With these additions, designers now have access to a wider range of textures, materials, and finishes that allow for more creative freedom and the ability to meet the diverse needs of every project. 

Product Excellence 

2024 was a year of accolades! Four of our standout products, SoftenUp Ceiling Frames, Crest Ceiling Clouds, Pendant Ceiling Clouds, and Waffle Ceiling Grids, were nominated for the prestigious Interior Design Best of Year Awards, with Pendant selected as a 2024 Best of Year Honoree. Additionally, Fracture Two-Tone was awarded a special mention from Architizer A+ Awards. These achievements underscore our commitment to innovation and aesthetic excellence in the acoustic space. 

pendant product interior design mag finalist
Sustainability

In 2024, sustainability remained at the heart of everything we do. Products in our Premier and WoodGrain Collections, made from our FilaSorb™ felt, incorporate a minimum of 60% recycled PET material. And every square foot of our 12mm FilaSorb™ felt panels contains regenerated fibers made from over ten 20 oz recycled bottles. So almost 19.8 million recycled 20 oz plastic bottles were transformed into our acoustic panels, reducing waste while contributing to beautiful, functional designs.  

Additionally, Acoufelt strengthened its commitment to sustainability by achieving key certifications and joining impactful organizations. We proudly became a member of Mindful Materials, an organization dedicated to providing transparent information about the environmental and health impacts of building materials. 

A total of 24 of our products across the Premier and WoodGrain Collections earned Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), offering comprehensive summaries of their environmental impacts based on internationally recognized Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) standards. These certifications enable our products to contribute to credits for green building certifications such as LEED® and WELL. 

In addition, Acoufelt became a proud member of the Health Product Declaration (HPD) Collaborative, which ensures transparency in building product content and potential health impacts. Customers can now access our products on the HPD Repository, further simplifying sustainable decision-making. 

Through these achievements, we continue to empower designers and architects to create spaces that are not only acoustically optimized but environmentally conscious. 

Website Enhancements

This year, we unveiled a new mega navigation on our website, making it simpler than ever to find products and explore our collections. This enhanced functionality was designed with our customers in mind, creating a smoother, more intuitive browsing experience. 

Customer Care Excellence

We’re proud to share that our Customer Care team has shaved off an impressive 21 minutes on email response time from the beginning of 2024, reflecting our dedication to delivering prompt, friendly, and effective service in under 30 minutes. Last month, the team had an average response time of 00:27:07. Our focus on creating positive customer experiences remains a cornerstone of our success.

Sampling Made Simple

In 2024, we made it easier than ever for designers to explore and specify our products with the launch of two new color sample boxes. The first option includes samples from our Premier, Essentials, and Naturals Collections, while the second features our WoodGrain Collection. Both curated kits allow designers to experience the colors, textures, and finishes firsthand and add to their material libraries. So, whether you’re comparing shades or planning a complete design concept, these sample boxes offer a convenient and tactile way to bring your creative visions to life. 

Walking Toward Wellness

At Acoufelt, we don’t just innovate; we also prioritize well-being and community. Our first-ever step challenge inspired camaraderie across teams, with participants collectively taking an incredible 7.3 million steps in one month, the equivalent of walking one-third of the way around the world! This shared achievement fostered connection, encouraged healthy habits, and highlighted the power of teamwork.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we wrap up 2024, we’re already looking forward to what’s next. With exciting projects on the horizon and an unwavering commitment to our mission, we’re ready to make 2025 even more impactful. Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to creating quieter, more beautiful spaces together.

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