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Silk fabric walls suppress sound

November 1st, 2024

Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s suppression fabric quiets a space by generating sound waves that interfere with an unwanted noise to cancel it out (figure c) or by being held still to suppress vibrations that are key to the transmission of sound (figure d). Image: Massachusetts Institute of Technology/courtesy of the researchers Step 1: Take inspiration […]

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Performance upholstery fabrics meet myriad consumer demands

June 1st, 2020

High-performing upholstery fabrics offer more features than ever, without sacrificing style and comfort.  by Maura Keller Consumers don’t want to choose between beauty and durability, nor do they want to sacrifice performance for sustainability, according to LeAnne Flack, marketing manager for Milliken Specialty Interiors. “Just as [consumers] are more closely examining the food they eat, […]

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