Our 50mm system uses a Class A acoustic core, the highest absorption classification, making it highly effective at reducing reverberation and echo. Our 25mm system achieves Class B, which is still a strong performance, suitable for many spaces. The right choice depends on your room’s reverberation target — our team can advise at the specification stage.

Not usually. Effective acoustic design is about strategic placement, not full coverage. The goal is to reach the optimal reverberation time for your space — once there, adding more panels won’t improve performance and can make the room feel acoustically “dead.”

No – acoustic performance is fully retained. With Tenso Print, the print is applied to an acoustic fabric, so sound still passes through to the core beneath. 

Class A represents the highest level of sound absorption (NRC ≥ 0.90 across key frequencies) and is recommended for spaces with significant noise or reverberation issues such as open-plan offices, restaurants, sports halls.

Class B (NRC ≥ 0.80) is effective for spaces with moderate acoustic requirements, such as meeting rooms or residential spaces.

Yes. The track is shaped on site to follow any wall profile or ceiling configuration — including curves, reveals, and complex corners. Services such as sockets, switches, lighting, and AV can all be integrated within the system and cut through the fabric with a clean aperture. There are no standard sizes or shapes — every installation is made to measure.

In most cases, yes. The Tenso system is compatible with thousands of fabrics beyond those listed in our guide. The key requirements are acoustic permeability (so sound passes through to the core) and adequate stretch for tensioning. Fire rating requirements will also apply depending on the building type and use. Send us the fabric you have in mind and our team will advise on suitability

Yes. Tenso systems can be printed with logos, branding, graphics, or artwork — turning functional sound absorbers into design features. This is especially popular in offices, schools, and creative spaces where aesthetics matter.

Yes — design, manufacture, and installation are all handled in-house by our own specialist team. This means one point of contact from brief to handover, and consistent quality at every stage. Our installers are experienced with complex profiles, curved walls, services integration, and large-format spaces.

Yes. We offer a free acoustic survey as part of our pre-specification service. Our team visits the site, assesses the acoustic challenges, and recommends the most effective placement and system configuration for your space.  Request a survey

Almost anywhere. We’ve installed Tenso across a wide range of building types and sectors, including:

• Offices and boardrooms
• Restaurants, cafes, and bars
• Schools, classrooms, and lecture halls
• Healthcare facilities
• Recording studios and broadcast environments
• Sports halls and leisure centres
• Churches and village halls
• Residential homes and apartments

Yes. Tenso systems can contribute to green building certifications across multiple credit categories. Many of our recommended fabrics also meet BREEAM material specification requirements. Our team can advise on which products and fabric selections best support your sustainability targets at specification stage.

Yes. All Tenso panels are tested to meet international fire safety standards. Most configurations achieve EN 13501-1: B s2, d0 or equivalent — suitable for commercial, educational, and healthcare environments. Exact fire performance depends on the core type and fabric selected. Our team will confirm the fire rating for your specific system build-up at specification stage, and can advise on fabric and core combinations to meet project-specific requirements.

Yes. The fabric can be re-tensioned with a new material without replacing the track or acoustic core — making it a cost-effective option for refreshing a space or updating branding.