It’s common for homeowners to experience ambient noise due to city living. City road traffic, train noise, construction sounds, or even neighbours can add to it.
Being open spaces, balconies often act as the “entry point” for noise coming into the home. Fortunately, there are now noise-reducing blinds from brands such as Ziptrak® that can help.
Ziptrak®’s new RainOut® Acoustic fabric can help reduce ambient noise while keeping your semi-outdoor space protected from the elements.
What Are The Features of The RainOut® Acoustic Fabric?
Ziptrak®’s new fabric is more than an acoustic upgrade. The RainOut® Acoustic fabric is designed as a multi-functional outdoor fabric option for modern homes in Singapore.
The fabric is available for both indoor and outdoor Ziptrak® blinds. Crafted from fibreglass, it exhibits superior resistance to tearing and thermal degradation. It also comes in a wide range of 9 condo-friendly colours.
Most importantly, the fabric offers a number of advantages when compared to most other blind fabrics.
1. Tested Acoustic Performance
Acoustic lab tests by TÜV SÜD showed ambient noise reduction of 11.9 dB when using RainOut® Acoustic fabric. This is a significant noise reduction, generally translating to a 50% reduction in perceived sound levels or volume.
For example, most vacuums today have an average noise rating of around 75 dB in operation. A reduction of 11.9 brings that down to 63.1 dB, bringing it close to the volume of normal conversation (60 dB).
This can therefore create a calmer, more peaceful indoor environment by reducing ambient noise intrusion, especially for homes facing main roads, MRT tracks, or construction zones.
2. Waterproof Protection without Limiting Light
Besides noise reduction, the RainOut® Acoustic fabric is designed as high performance outdoor fabric built for Singapore’s unpredictable weather. With it, homeowners can continue using their balconies even in wet weather and still enjoy natural light in their spaces.
Waterproof construction keeps rain out effectively when paired with Ziptrak®’s track-guided system, which stops wind-driven rain from entering balcony openings.
At the same time, the material has 1% openness, allowing natural light to filter through with a subtle frosted-glass effect instead of blocking light completely.
3. Built-in UV Protection and Heat Control
Strong sunlight in Singapore can cause heat damage as well as fading of furniture over time due to constant exposure to UV light. The RainOut® Acoustic fabric helps mitigate this by reducing harsh glare and UV penetration.
This helps create a cooler and more comfortable environment in peak summer months, especially in the rooms directly connected to the balcony.
4. Enhanced Privacy without Closing Off Space
City living in Singapore often means close proximity to neighbouring units or public areas. In high-density environments like these, homeowners may feel limited in their balcony use due to privacy concerns.
Ziptrak®’s RainOut® Acoustic fabric can help here as well. The 1% weave creates a frosted effect that effectively obscures views into your balcony space and home, all while allowing you to continue enjoying natural light.
This gives homeowners privacy while maintaining a sense of openness. Semi-outdoor spaces can now feel private without also feeling boxed in.
Learn More About Acoustic Fabrics for Your Home Today
The Ziptrak® RainOut® Acoustic fabric is an innovation ideal for Singaporean homes today. When paired with Ziptrak®’s patented track-guided system, it offers smooth and dependable use that outstrips many competitors.
Learn more about this new fabric by reaching out to a retailer near you.
