FOLD System - Acoustic Felt Panels

From $120.00 per panel excl. GST | Price varies by size and colour — use the configurator for exact pricing

Acoustic wall panels that actually look good. FOLD PET felt acoustic panels combine serious sound absorption (NRC 0.70+) with the same folded profiles and hidden cleat mounting as our timber system — but built from 12mm recycled PET felt instead of wood. 

Each panel is custom-cut to your wall dimensions from Autex Cube material, made from over 80% recycled PET bottles. No finishing required — the felt arrives ready to install straight from the box.

 Design Your Wall Request a sample → Why PET felt over foam?

Foam acoustic panels deteriorate, compress over time, and collect dust. PET felt maintains its acoustic performance and shape indefinitely, won't harbour allergens, and can be vacuumed clean. It's also fully recyclable at end of life. The textile surface looks and feels like a premium interior finish — not a studio treatment bolted to the wall.


Three Panel Profiles

• Plain — Flat acoustic panels for a clean, minimal wall surface. 
• Peak — A single centre fold that adds depth and visual movement while increasing surface area for better sound absorption. 
• Ridge — An angled fold that creates architectural depth and stronger shadow lines across the wall. 

All three profiles can be mixed on the same wall, or used consistently for a uniform look.

Colours & Material

All panels use Autex Cube — a 12mm PET felt made from over 80% recycled post-consumer PET bottles. Choose from five colours:  

• Black — Bold, high-contrast 
• Charcoal — Warm, sophisticated depth 
• Grey — Versatile neutral 
• Silver — Lighter, modern tone 
• White — Clean, bright spaces  

The felt surface has a consistent textile texture with no visible joins or seams within each panel. Colours can be mixed across a wall for pattern or contrast.
Full Autex Cube Colour Range available.

Acoustic Performance

• Sound Absorption: NRC 0.70+ (12mm material) 
• Frequency Range: Effective across speech frequencies (250Hz–4000Hz) 
• Air Gap Benefit: The hidden cleat system naturally creates a 25–50mm air gap behind the panels, which improves low-frequency absorption without any extra work  

For spaces where acoustic control is critical — open-plan offices, restaurants, classrooms, meeting rooms — these panels make a measurable difference to speech clarity and ambient noise levels.


Custom Sizing

Every order is cut to your wall. No standard sizes to work around.  

• Panel Width: 100–520mm 
• Panel Height: Up to 3050mm 
• End Caps: Matching panels to cover exposed edges at corners and wall ends 
• Skirting Notches: Panels can be notched to sit over existing skirting boards  

Use our online configurator to enter your wall dimensions and see exactly how many panels you need and what they'll cost.

Installation

FOLD acoustic panels use the same hidden aluminium cleat system as our timber panels — no visible screws or fixings on the face.  

1. Fix cleats to your wall — Aluminium cleats are screwed horizontally to the wall at set spacings (cleats and fixings included with every order) 
2. Hang panels — Each panel hooks onto the cleats from above and locks into place 
3. Fit end caps — Cover exposed edges at corners, windows, or wall ends  

No finishing or painting required. Panels arrive ready to hang. Most walls can be completed in a few hours with a drill, level, and tape measure.


Technical Specifications

• Material: Autex Cube — 12mm PET felt (80%+ recycled polyester) 
• Panel Heights: 2440mm, 2745mm, or 3050mm (based on sheet size) 
• Panel Width Range: 100–520mm 
• Fold Profiles: Plain, Peak, Ridge 
• Sound Absorption: NRC 0.70+ 
• Fire Rating: ISO 9705:1993 Group 1-S | AS ISO 9705-2003 Group 1 | BS EN 13501-1:2018 Class B-s1 (wall applications) 
• VOCs: Zero — safe for enclosed spaces 
• Mounting: Hidden aluminium cleat system (included) 
• Finish: Pre-finished — no coating required 
• Lead Time: 4–6 weeks from order confirmation 
• Made in: Wellington, New Zealand
   

How To Order
 

1. Design your wall — Use our configurator to enter your wall dimensions, choose your colour and profile, and see instant pricing 
2. Submit for a quote — We review your configuration, confirm details, and send a formal quote 
3. We manufacture — Your panels are made to order in our Wellington workshop (4–6 weeks) 
4. Delivery — Shipped to your door within New Zealand, Australia, or the USA

Ideal Applications

• Open-plan offices — Reduce echo and improve speech privacy 
• Meeting rooms — Better conference call clarity and reduced reverberation 
• Restaurants & cafes — Control ambient noise for a better dining experience 
• Schools & universities — Improve speech intelligibility in classrooms 
• Home offices & studios — Professional acoustic treatment that looks residential 
• Reception areas — Create quieter, more welcoming first impressions 
• Bedrooms & living rooms — Soften hard surfaces and reduce echo  

Want the timber look instead? See our FOLD Wood Wall Panels — same modular system in 14 timber veneers.

Sustainability

Every panel diverts plastic from landfill. Autex Cube is manufactured from over 80% post-consumer recycled PET bottles using a low-impact process with zero VOC emissions. At the end of its life, the material is fully recyclable, guaranteed by Proffer. 

Designed from the outset to be installed without Glue the FOLD system is quick and easy to install and remove. Meaning damage is easy to fix, the whole system can come with you if you move and we know we can recycle the product at the end of life. 

For a product that spends decades on your wall, that lifecycle matters.

Warranty & Care

Warranty: All FOLD acoustic panels are warranted against manufacturing defects. Autex Cube carries a manufacturer warranty for colourfastness and structural integrity. Full terms provided with your quote. 

Care: 

• Regular: Vacuum with a soft brush attachment 
• Spot cleaning: Damp cloth with mild detergent 
• Deep cleaning: Professional textile cleaning if required 
• Avoid: Bleach, harsh chemicals, excessive moisture  

PET felt will not compress, sag, or deteriorate with age. Acoustic performance is maintained for the life of the product.


Pair With The FOLD System
 

FOLD Wood Wall Panels — Combine timber and felt panels on the same wall for both visual warmth and acoustic control. Same cleat system, same sizing options. 

FOLD Modular Wall Shelving — Shelves that integrate directly into your panel installation. Add display storage without breaking the panel layout. Design Your Wall Request a sample →