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Texaa®
Catalogue 2015 / 2016
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Aeria–Our Colour Range p. 4
Vibrasto Acoustic Fabrics p. 6Stretched and anchored Vibrasto 03 p. 8Glued Acoustic Materials Vibrasto 10 and 20 p. 14Hanging blinds Vibrasto 10 p. 20
Single-sided Stereo acoustic panels p. 24Single-sided Stereo panels p. 26Single-sided Stereo panels, overlaid p. 32Single-sided Stereo panels, as a canopy p. 36
Double-sided Stereo acoustic panels p. 40Double-sided Stereo acoustic panels, suspended from cables p. 42Double-sided Stereo acoustic panels, on a freestanding base or clipped into position p. 46
Abso acoustic objects p. 50Insertable Abso ceiling pads p. 52Freestanding Abso totems p. 52Ceiling-hung Abso cubes, cones and totems p. 56
Custom-made solutions and optional extras p. 60Embroidery p. 61Black & White II p. 62Integrated light fittings p. 63Integrated maintenance traps p. 63Made-to-measure p. 64
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textilesAeria* is our raw material, our hallmark, the fabric used to cover all Texaa® products. As a textile it is warm, sensuous and highly technically sophisticated. The meticulously designed open stitch in which Aeria is knitted makes it almost totally sound transparent. It is extremely fire resistant and is entirely non-dripping. Used in combination with other acoustic materials, it respects the exacting fire safety ratings demanded in ceiling construction. Aeria is the only decorative, fire resistant textile available which is also stain repellent.
* Aeria, our sound transparent textile with an exclusive Texaa® patent
acousticsTexaa® products are made from porous foam or absorbent wadding, materials which absorb sound waves, thereby dramatically decreasing reverberation effects. Suddenly, speech becomes intelligible and the noisy commotion of a busy workplace becomes a comfortable sound environment.
architectureAt Texaa® we have established close working partnerships with architects, interior designers, acousticians and fitters over the last 30 years. This has been a fertile stimulant for product research and development, as we have sought to perfect acoustic solutions to meet demands for sound comfort in architectural design.
Texaa®
Texaa® is an independent company with fifty-five staff members dedicated to designing, manufacturing and distributing acoustic solutions for the places in which we live and work. Our products are produced near Bordeaux, where we follow them every step of the way, from knitting machine to final assembly.
A quarter of our production is exported overseas, to a wide variety of countries. Across France and in Frankfurt and London, qualified project managers offer their in-depth specialist knowledge of our products, of how they are manufactured and how they may be used in situ. They accompany individual projects, from the design table to the building site.
All Texaa® products are highly durable. They are hardwearing and enjoy a 10-year guarantee. Our panels and objects may be repaired and returned to use. We are proud to offer an efficient product follow-up service and will, upon request, replace fabric claddings or removable covers which are over 20 years old.
Left:The water-repellent coating does not impact on the non-flammable nature of Aeria.
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Aeria–Our Colour RangeChristine Bernos, architect and colourist, has reworked the colour range in which our unique fabric, Aeria is available. The 22 colours selected unfold in gradated shades of grey, beige and brown, not forgetting reds, greens and blues. The bywords of this selection process are sensitivity, technicality and durability, and the colours chosen are an expression of the spirit of the age, giving each and every individual the possibility of using them in free association, with enthusiastic exuberance or elegant restraint.
Basic range of 22 colours. Personalised colours available on request. Resistance to fading or colour alteration is always equal or superior to 5 on a scale of 0 to 8.
Corail MR600 Orange vif MR610
Violet profond MR560
Vert kiwi MR760
Olivier MR200
Nacre MR640
Graphite MR520
Brique MR620
Moutarde MR580
Bleu Pacifique MR530
Bronze MR220
Gris argent MR540
Rouge MR470
Vert alpin MR510
Bleu lac MR570
Grège MR710
Gris béton MR500
Rose fuchsia MR590
Vert cactus MR550
Gris ciel MR770
Ciment MR700
Gris brun MR780
8 9Single-sided Stereo panelsStereo acoustic panels
Vibrasto comprises an outer layer of Aeria laminated onto a layer of high performance sound absorbing foam or wadding, and may be used to clad a wide variety of architectural forms or volumes. Its presence is effortlessly discreet and it functions as a technically sophisticated “second skin”, enveloping walls and ceilings in its delicately textured embrace, in elegant blocks of colour. Vibrasto is produced in the full range of 22 colours available and may be used to enliven a given architectural volume or, on the contrary, create a sense of harmonious balance within an architectural design. The different thicknesses available offer faultless acoustic and technical qualities, meeting the most exacting professional requirements. Its anti-soiling coating makes it extremely hard-wearing, both reducing and facilitating the need for vacuum cleaning, or for cleaning by injection and extraction in the case of “stretch and glue” Vibrasto products.
Vibrasto Acoustic Fabrics
Cross-section of the three thicknesses available for Vibrasto:– 3 mm wadding for Vibrasto 03– 10 mm foam for Vibrasto 10– 20 mm foam for Vibrasto 20
Stretched and anchored Vibrasto 0310Stereo acoustic panels 9
Vibrasto 03Acoustic fabric to stretch and anchor
Vibrasto 03 is an acoustic covering which may be stretched and anchored into position over a wide variety of surfaces, such as ceilings and wall. It is made from an outer layer of Aeria laminated onto a 3 mm thick layer of felt wadding and offers a simple and highly effective acoustic solution which may be tailored to surfaces of all shapes and sizes. It may be implemented in such a way as to cover very large surfaces with the utmost economy and perfect precision of finishing. The interior designer enjoys full scope in creating the desired effect for each individual project, leaving the acoustician free to calculate the appropriate depth of sound absorbing backing required behind the Vibrasto 03.
The material is stretched between 30-mm T-shaped rails which lift the Vibrasto 03off the substrate. These pro les may be mounted on battens to accommodategreater thicknesses of sound absorbing backing. The product is very easy to install, and, unlike any other wall covering, can be taken down with the greatest ease and used elsewhere.
Width: 1.500 mm
European reaction to fire classification: B-s1, d0–No flaming droplets or particles Cleaning: vacuum cleaning, may be taken down and used elsewhere Guarantee: 10 years
Stretched and anchored Vibrasto 03Vibrasto acoustic fabrics 1110
Stretched and anchored Vibrasto 03Vibrasto acoustic fabrics 12 13
Glued Acoustic Materials Vibrasto 10 and 20 16Stereo acoustic panels 15
Vibrasto 10 and 20Glued Acoustic Materials
Vibrasto 10 and 20 are glue acoustic coverings made from an outer layer of Aeriatextile laminated onto a 10 or 20 mm thick layer of sound absorbing foam. Not only do they offer exceptional sound absorption, but are also sufficiently flexible to be fitted round the most delicate curve or angle.
Vibrasto 10 and 20 are generally fitted with a clean straight edge against ceilings and wall intersections, and recessed slightly against door and window frames.For visible edges of Vibrasto 10, Texaa® has two standard systems which provide a perfect finish: either a sheathed “L” rail which discreetly conceals the foam, or aluminium beading which underscores the Vibrasto’s malleability without adding extra thickness.
Width: 1.500 mm
European reaction to fire classification: Vibrasto 10 : B-s3, d0–No flaming droplets or particles Vibrasto 20 : C-s3, d0–No flaming droplets or particles
Cleaning: extraction or injection-extraction Guarantee: 10 years
Glued Acoustic Materials Vibrasto 10 and 20 Vibrasto acoustic coverings 1716
Glued Acoustic Materials Vibrasto 10 and 20 Vibrasto acoustic coverings 1918
22 Hanging Vibrasto 10 blindsVibrasto acoustic fabrics 21
Vibrasto 10 acoustic blindsHanging acoustic fabric
When fitted in front of glazed surfaces, Vibrasto blinds absorb sound reflections and filter incoming light. When used in open-plan spaces, they enhance acoustic comfort, creating subtle and flexible visual partitions. Their slats consist of a 10 mm thick foam core protected on both sides by a layer of Aeria acoustic fabric covering. They may be fitted to conventional headrail systems and comply fully with fire safety regulations. The width of slat chosen is an effective way of modulating the sense of space or light and shade in any given room.
Slat width 133 mm or 245 mm Round knit, available in 22 colours
May be pivoted or folded to the side.
French reaction to fire classification: M1–non dripping Cleaning: vacuum cleaning
Slat width 245 mm and 133 mm.
Hanging Vibrasto 10 blindsVibrasto acoustic fabrics 2322
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Texaa® pioneered the idea of introducing sound absorbing panels into a given volume as a means of enhancing acoustic comfort. Since the early days, we have perfected our single-sided Stereo panels to reflect our depth of experience in this field. The panels may be installed in a variety of ways, showing just how adaptable and durable they are. They are easy to maintain and may be re-used, in both new build and renovation projects.
Single-sided Stereo acoustic panels
Detail of stitching at the corner of a single-sided Stereo panel
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Clipped to the wall, in isolation
Clipped to the wall, Inlay in clusters option
Suspended from vertical cables, against the wall
Fitted to metal partitions using magnets
1.199 x 55 mm
1.199 x 2.388 x 55 mm
1.199 x 2.446 x 55 mm
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Suspended from vertical cables, in isolation
Suspended from vertical cables, overlaid
Suspended from vertical cables, Inlayjoined together option
Suspended from vertical cables, as a canopy
Suspended from horizontal cables
Screwed to the ceiling
299 x 1.199 x 55 mm
299 x 1.799 x 55 mm
299 x 2.399 x 55 mm
599 x 1.199 x 55 mm
599 x 599 x 55 mm
599 x 1.799 x 55 mm
599 x 2.399 x 55 mm
1.199 x 1.199 x 55 mm
1.199 x 1.799 x 55 mm
1.199 x 2.399 x 55 mm
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Single-sided Stereo panelsOur single-sided Stereo panels are available in a wide variety of modular sizes and in all of the 22 colours of the Aeria fabric range. Their metal frames guarantee the strict geometric form of each element, making them perfectly adaptable to any environment. Stereo panels are efficient acoustic tools when used in isolation or grouped together, fitted to walls or ceilings or suspended from cables. They may be implemented in spatial configurations in which acoustics require pinpointed treatment, or used to treat a given volume as a whole. A simple system allows them to be joined together to form a large acoustic cloud, inspiring creative combinations in terms of size, colour, printed or embroidered motifs.
European reaction to fire classification–entire panel: B-s2, d0 – No flaming droplets or particles Cleaning: vacuum cleaning, machine washable covers Guarantee: 10 years
Black & White II: Jungle and Éclats motifs
Single-sided Stereo panelsStereo acoustic panels 2928
Single-sided Stereo panelsStereo acoustic panels 3130
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Single-sided Stereo panels suspended from vertical cables, overlaid
An acoustic cloud made up of overlapping single-sided Stereo panels creates a playful layering or stacking effect. More subtle arrangements may also be implemented; scattering the composition through the volume treated creates a sense of liveliness, while vertical stacking creates a quite different perception of space.
Each panel has 4 adjustable sliders.One or several cables pass through the panel depending on the arrangement chosen.
European reaction to fire classification–entire panel: B-s2, d0–No flaming droplets or particles Cleaning: vacuum cleaning, machine washable covers Guarantee: 10 years
Terminal and adjustable sliders
Single-sided Stereo panelsStereo acoustic panels 34 35
40 Single-sided Stereo panelsStereo acoustic panels 37
Single-sided Stereo panels, Suspended from vertical cables, as a canopy
The subtle incline of the panels forms a highly efficient acoustic solution for open spaces. The canopy of panels is extremely simple to install and the fixing feet may be switched round so as to inverse the apex of the canopy as required. This is an excellent acoustic solution for places where sound comfort is a must–open-space office areas, call centres, halls or cafeterias.The canopy provides a comfort zone, functioning as an acoustic refuge, within a wider space.
Two individual modules–triangle and / or trapezium–with discreet fixing feet make it possible to form a convex or concave canopy with a gradient of 7°. A 70 mm wide opening lies at the centre of the structure to allow air, cables or lighting fitments to pass through. Standard Stereo panels may be added to the basic assemblage to increase size.
European reaction to fire classification–entire panel: B-s2, d0–No flaming droplets or particles. Cleaning: vacuum cleaning, machine washable covers Guarantee: 10 years
Single-sided Stereo panelsStereo acoustic panels 3938
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Seemingly floating between floor and ceiling, arranged in parallel lines or mounted on a freestanding base, double-sided Stereo panels provide versatile solutions for places where acoustic comfort is paramount. Their textile covers seamlessly espouse both faces and are removable for easy maintenance. They may be used in clusters or as a movable partition to provide the perfect solution for marking off quite zones or creating individual spaces.
Double-sided Stereo acoustic panels
Close-up of the zip around the edge a double-sided Stereo panel
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Mounted on a freestanding base, in groups
Standing on or clipped to a table
599 x 1.199 x 55 mm499 x 1.199 x 55 mm
599 x 1.499 x 55 mm499 x 1.499 x 55 mm
599 x 1.799 x 55 mm
499 x 1.799 x 55 mm
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599 x 1.199 x 55 mm
599 x 1.799 x 55 mm
599 x 2.399 x 55 mm
1.199 x 1.199 x 55 mm
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Suspended from the ceiling with 2 or 3 vertical cables
Suspended in a cluster with through-panel cables
Suspended between floor and ceiling with through-panel cables
Screwed to the ceiling
Double-sided Stereo panels48Stereo acoustic panels 43
Ceiling-hung double-sided Stereo panels Double-sided Stereo panels may be used in isolation or in clusters to form an acoustic shield, bringing a clearly voiced sense of energy to the spaces treated. Used here in free combination, seemingly floating above the floor at a height calculated in terms of practical requirements, this implementation takes full advantage of the two essential qualities of Texaa® Stereo panels–they are both strong and lightweight. A freely designed constellation of this type complements the ”ceiling-hung“ and ”screw in“ double-sided Stereo panel systems.
European reaction to fire classification–entire panel: B-s2, d0–No flaming droplets or particles. Cleaning: vacuum cleaning, removable machine washable cover Guarantee: 10 years
Terminal
Adjustable sliders
Double-sided Stereo panelsStereo acoustic panels 4544
52 Double-sided Stereo panelsStereo acoustic panels 47
Double-sided Stereo panels mounted on freestanding bases used in isolation, in clusters or clipped into position When mounted on a base or fitted with a metal clip, Stereo panels may be used in a wide variety of configurations to form a fully modular system of acoustic partitions. Setting up the partitions is the simplest of tasks and the screens may be repositioned or rearranged in an instant to adapt to the changing uses of any given space. Their simplicity and cheerful presence make them a choice of predilection for enhancing the acoustic comfort of intimate spaces.
The bases, clips and mounts are available in brushed stainless steel or white lacquered steel. Each freestanding double-sided Stereo panel is mounted on two screw-in feet which may be:– rectangular in shape, regardless of the panel’s positioning,– round, when the panel’s longest side is positioned horizontally.
European reaction to fire classification–entire panel: B-s2, d0–No flaming droplets or particles Cleaning: vacuum cleaning, removable machine washable cover Guarantee: 10 years
White lacquered steel clip
White lacquered steel feet
Round base in white lacquered steel
Double-sided Stereo panelsStereo acoustic panels 4948
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Abso objects are not only extremely light and therefore easy to transport or rearrange, but also extremely good at absorbing sound reverberation. They embody the simplest expression of sound absorbing foam and Aeria in combination. They are dirt and shock resistant and may be used to address the question of sound comfort a posteriori, thereby changing the whole feel of a given space without necessitating an additional phase of building work.
Abso acoustic objects
Close-up of the zip along the edge and corner of an Abso cube
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Ceiling-hung Cubes
Ceiling-hung Cones 610 and 1.900
Ceiling-hung Totems
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Abso pads for dropped ceilings and freestanding Abso totems 60Stereo acoustic panels 53
Abso pads for dropped ceilingsEspecially designed for standard dropped ceilings with visible ”T“ runners, Abso pads clip effortlessly into the metal grid already in place. They only take a couple of seconds to insert or remove. Each pad is slotted beneath the existing ceiling tiles with the help of our ultra-simple quick fit fixation system.
French reaction to fire classification for Aeria fabric: M1 non dripping French reaction to fire classification for the foam: M1 non dripping
Freestanding Abso totemsAbso totems are an effective means of organising open spaces and portioning off quiet zones. They are particularly useful in large halls, corridors or meeting rooms. The new 2.500 mm high totems are particularly effective in treating sound reverberation. The whole range is inventively decorative and immediately operational.
Bases available in brushed stainless steel or white lacquer. French reaction to fire classification for Aeria: M1 non dripping French reaction to fire classification for the foam: M1 non dripping
White lacquer base
Abso pads for dropped ceilings and freestanding Abso totems Abso acoustic objects 5554
Abso ceiling-hung cubes, cones and totems 64Stereo acoustic panels 57
Abso ceiling-hung cubes, cones and totems Abso objects are so light they may be hung from vertical cables. Their simple shapes provide an effective solution for even the most challenging acoustic reverberation problems. They provide a light-hearted solution for structuring open spaces, bringing everyday environments to life and adapting easily to all types of ceilings.
French reaction to fire classification for Aeria fabric: M1 non dripping French reaction to fire classification for the foam: M1 non dripping
Abso ceiling-hung cubes, cones and totems Abso acoustic objects 5958
Embroidery, Black & White II, integrated light fittings, integrated maintenance traps and made-to-measure68Stereo acoustic panels 61
Embroidery Embroidery brings a sophisticated, highly tactile touch to custom-made solutions in response to both utilitarian and decorative requirements. Used as part of a signage system or to complement a specific interior design, the embroidery delicately underscores the textile nature of the acoustic material used. This option is available only for Vibrasto 03 and Stereo panels.
Technical specifications available on request.
Custom-made solutions and optional extras
Embroidery, Black & White II, integrated light fittings, integrated maintenance traps and made-to-measureCustom-made solutions and optional extras 6362
Integrated light fittings Spaces for integrated light fittings may be made-to-measure in our workshops to accommodate the vast majority of light fittings on the market. The Aeria cover used on Stereo panels is removable, thereby greatly facilitating maintenance operations.
Integrated maintenance trapsA 600 x 600 mm Stereo panel is inserted into a larger panel providing access to the plenum in “connected” installations.
Black & White II Architect and artist Philippe Jacques has designed 4 evocatively sensitive and ethereal motifs. They may be used in creative combination with the colours in the Aeria range, in eloquent dialogue with the geometric volume of a given space. The 4 motifs in Black & White II: Éclats, Jungle, Envols and Boucles, available only for Vibrasto 03 and one-sided Stereo panels.
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2 From left to right, Éclats, Envols and Boucles.
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Made-to-measure
Texaa® products are made by highly skilled craftsmen, fully enabling us to design custom-made solutions for specific projects and individual contexts. Down the years, we have forged close partnerships with designers, acoustical engineers and fitters, fuelling our research and development through the implementation of major projects.
1 Vibrasto 03, curtains, exhibition at the Frac Aquitaine, Toulouse, Coulisses, 2013, view of works by Katharina Fritsch, Madonnenfigur (Madonna), 1982, and Raphaël Zarka, Rhombicuboctaèdres (Réplique n°1, version 2), 2007, scenography designed and implemented by Olivier Vadrot.
2 Vibrasto 03, sails, Centre Pompidou, Paris, totem et tattoo, 2014, exhibition for children aged 6 to 12, designed and implemented by Olivier Vadrot.
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Our grateful thanks to the architects, interior designers, acoustical engineers, project managers, fitters and other creative spirits whose projects illustrated here provide eloquent inspiration for others.Drawings: K_now design–Guillaume MartinPhotographs: Max Dubois « MXBX »–http://mxbx-photographe.com exceptes pages 2, 4, 6-7, 24-25, 40-41, 50-51, 61, 63 : Anne-Perrine Couët & Guillaume Delamarche,page 60 : Marie Bruneau + Bertrand Genier, page 62 (2) : Marie Bruneau + Bertrand Genier, page 64 (1) : Cedrick Eymenier, page 64 (2) : totem et tatoo ©Herve Veronese Centre PompidouArtistic Direction and Graphic Design: Anne-Perrine Couët & Guillaume DelamarcheImpression: IBEP F-33610 ZI Canejan
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