{"id":23530,"date":"2024-07-29T15:18:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T15:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/?p=23530"},"modified":"2024-07-29T15:18:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T15:18:38","slug":"5-ways-pet-felt-can-enhance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/5-ways-pet-felt-can-enhance\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways PET Felt Can Enhance Office Design and Acoustics\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>PET felt panels are made out of recycled plastic bags, and they\u2019re designed to be a perfect alternative to conventional acoustic panels. Their acoustic properties are on par with those of their conventional counterparts, they\u2019re cheap, and they\u2019re easy to install. With all of this in mind and without further ado, here\u2019s what you need to know about the role of PET felt in office design and acoustics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PET-felt.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a dining area designed with PET felt on the wall behind the bench seatings - 5 Ways PET Felt Can Enhance Office Design and Acoustics\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-23531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PET-felt.jpg 367w, https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PET-felt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PET-felt-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Ways PET Felt Can Enhance Office Design and Acoustics&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Improved performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PET is widely used in office design because of its acoustic properties. It can make your office a much quieter place, which will benefit you in many ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019ll encounter fewer distractions, and your team will be able to focus on the task at hand. This will minimize the number of errors and increase overall productivity. With that in mind, a cost-effective solution like PET felt panels will give you an even better ROI. The problem is that this increase in performance is hard to measure, which doesn\u2019t mean that it isn\u2019t there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing you need to keep in mind is the fact that an improved performance provides you with far more privacy. This is ideal for open office spaces, as it can create a warmer and more intimate atmosphere for your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, you\u2019ll get a better overall atmosphere in the office, which will reflect on employee loyalty and talent retention, as well. It\u2019s a small change that will create a positive ripple effect in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sustainability&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, in 2024, there\u2019s no longer an excuse for ignoring the source of the material. The thing is that going green makes a much bigger difference than you think. Your clients and your employees will care about this (even if you don\u2019t), and you should always care about making a good impression on others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PET felt is made out of recycled plastic bottles, which makes it a sustainable and green solution. As such, it\u2019s your opportunity to put your investment into a part of the solution instead of a part of a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sends a powerful message that you can and should (you\u2019ve earned it) use for PR purposes. Using this to get a few points of social credit may sound too calculated, but every good deed should be rewarded (even when coerced).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part is that you\u2019re not sacrificing anything for the sake of doing the right thing. You\u2019re not paying more or getting an inferior performance. PET felt does all you need\u2026 it\u2019s just green as a bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Durability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know about how long it takes for plastics to dissolve. PET won\u2019t rust, it won\u2019t rot, and it <a href=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/dangers-of-mold-in-a-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">won\u2019t get moldy<\/a>. It\u2019s incredibly long-lasting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make things even better, these acoustic panels are kept indoors, which means that they\u2019re not exposed to extreme temperature swings or extreme weather conditions. In other words, their conditions are nothing that would destroy them even if left unattended for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also means one thing: If you pick the right type of panel (adequate shape, size, and texture) and you don\u2019t feel an extrinsic need to replace them, it\u2019s a decision that you\u2019ll never be forced to revert. Sure, PET felt panels are inexpensive, but even if they weren\u2019t, it\u2019s a one-time decision that you won\u2019t go back on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly, these panels are a scalable solution. You can always get more. Even if you don\u2019t get them of the same type, they\u2019re pretty easy to fit and match the rest of the office design. The fact that you don\u2019t have to get them all at the same time (like if you were doing drywall) helps quite a bit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Aesthetics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another concern that people have whenever they\u2019re told that they can save money is the idea that they\u2019ll have to give up something valuable, something they deeply care about. In most cases, it\u2019s the performance (a slower device for a lower cost), but when it comes to these structural vessels, the common consensus is that they\u2019ll ruin the aesthetics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to compromise. PET felt panels look like regular acoustic panels (what you imagine acoustic panels look like). They also come in different shapes, colors, and patterns. Since their structure can barely be felt on the surface, they can even come in different patterns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you don\u2019t have to go with panels. Instead, you can go with <a href=\"https:\/\/materiallogiq.com\/pet-felt-ceiling-tiles-keys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PET felt tiles<\/a> and achieve the same effect with a completely different look and methodology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a hidden perk of having an office space decorated with panels. Let\u2019s be honest and admit that we\u2019re living in an era of podcasts and YouTube influencers. So, these acoustic panels on the wall can <a href=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/7-simple-ways-to-make-your-home-office-look-expensive\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/7-simple-ways-to-make-your-home-office-look-expensive\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make your home office look expensive<\/a> and modern. You need to keep up with the time, especially for some of your younger employees.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Self-reliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PET felt panels are light and simple to install. They\u2019re incredibly simple to mount, which means that you won\u2019t have to hire professional craftsmen to help you out. It\u2019s also important to point out that this makes you more autonomous. You can just order panels and install them yourself without postponing their installation because your installer is late or lying about being able to make it by the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re also simple to replace. Previously, we\u2019ve talked about their longevity, but if you ever get bored of them, want to replace them with something else, or if they get physically damaged, you don\u2019t have to wait for anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, they\u2019re easy to clean and maintain. All you have to do is dismount them, do a basic inspection and some cleaning, and mount them back up. You don\u2019t even have to dismount them most of the time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining aesthetics and functionality is one of the most important things in office space. With PET felt panels, you\u2019ll get both. They\u2019re more than a suitable replacement for conventional panels; they\u2019re also cheaper, lighter, and eco-friendly. With them, you get all the benefits with zero downsides. So, unless you have a strong reason to pick alternative panels, you\u2019ll do just fine with PET felt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PET felt panels are made out of recycled plastic bags, and they\u2019re designed to be a perfect alternative to conventional acoustic panels. Their acoustic properties are on par with those of their conventional counterparts, they\u2019re cheap, and they\u2019re easy to install. 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