Autem is a lightweight, easy-to-install polyester product available in 2-inch and 1-inch thicknesses in black, white and gray. The product offers NRC ratings (2-inch NRC .90) – reported by the manufacturer, Mount Laurel, N.J.-based FabriTrak Systems Inc., to be higher than many ceiling tiles on the market – and it also provides high R ratings for insulation. In addition, Autem is highly durable, requires no maintenance and is 100% recyclable.
Lou D'Angelo, FabriTrak president and CEO states: "We have worked hard to expand our green product line by offering more LEED-approved acoustic products." Autem is made of 80% post-consumer recycled material and manufactured without the use of water. It is also Declare-certified (Declare is a transparency platform and product database).
"Autem is engineered for interior sound control – whether the space is a large industrial warehouse, a school gymnasium or a corporate meeting space." Lou D'Angelo, President and CEO, FabriTrak
D'Angelo explains, "Autem is engineered for interior sound control – whether the space is a large industrial warehouse, a school gymnasium or a corporate meeting space." Autem works by absorbing noise and mitigating sound reverberation – ensuring sound quality is crisp and safe on hearing. He also stated that FabriTrak worked to ensure the product is safe to install, unlike fiberglass which requires special installation equipment, Autem is safe to touch and breathe, as well, the company reports, and is non-allergenic and non-irritating. It is also free of all VOCs, the company reports.
"This product is entering the market at the right time," says FabriTrak Product Manager Marco Sarlui. "After discussions with architects and interior designers, we have found that many in the interiors industry are looking for high quality, aesthetic acoustic solutions, and Autem fills the need – it is as economical as it is effective in noise control."
Sarlui also reports that since Autem is easy to install – either direct-apply with adhesive or cut to fit in a drop ceiling – many spaces can benefit from its application, from new construction or renovations.
