Abso
acoustic objects

Abso acoustic objects

The Abso range consists of five families of acoustic objects: Cushions, Pads, Totems, Cubes and Cones. Each of them provides a guarantee of highly effective sound absorption in view of the simplicity of the product. They are light and easy to set up, can be mobile or fixed and can be used in all types of spaces with zero or practically no installation work. Their covers, made of our run-resistant Aeria fabric, make them robust and attractive.

run-resistant
water repellent and dust-proof
fire-resistant
10-year guarantee
Bordeaux, Cour administrative d'appel, agence FAAB, Frédéric Armengau, 2018, © Ivan Mathie

Abso Cushions are available in round, oval, square and rectangular shapes that can be combined to very pleasing effect in empty spaces and below ceilings.

Their rounded contours create an impression of softness in space.
Bordeaux, Agence Moon Safari, Moon Safari architectes, 2019, © Ivan Mathie

Abso Cushions are made of sound-absorbing foam and an Aeria fabric cover stretched over a metal hoop. Their 95-mm thickness makes them very effective.
Sète, siège social et showroom de DESIGNHEURE, 2021.

Round Abso Cushions suspended from the ceiling in a renovation project that combines legacy features with contemporary ones.
Les Milles, restaurant Kappa, 2018.

Used in numbers, Abso acoustic Cushions play a role in organising this volume, giving it a sequential feel.
Consulting Partner

Abso Ceiling Pads are specially designed for standard dropped ceilings with “T” runners. They are clipped into the grid to create quiet areas below them, for example above workstations.

They are an addition to a traditional modular ceiling and with their flat or bevelled shape can be combined to create interest in a space
Barbotan-les-Thermes, Restaurant La Bastide, 2015, © Jonathan Barbot

Abso Totems are embellishing and very sound-absorbent. They also contribute to organising space by signposting quiet areas.
Paris, Fédération Nationale des Travaux Publics, Agence asa2002, Alexandre Boulin, Toulouse, Laurent Meyer architectes et Studio Putman architecte d’intérieur, 2014, © Franck Deletang

Abso Totems are super-light, require no installation and can very easily be moved.
Ecully, EMLyon Business school, Octopus Studio, Emilie Bouveur, 2017, © Erick Saillet Studio

When suspended, their vertical shape punctuates space.
Toulouse, Piscine Alex Jany, Taillandier Architectes Associés / MBA sur prescription de René Gamba, Gamba acoustique, © Stéphane Chalmeau

Abso Cubes are much lighter than they appear and are easily installed in space.
Paris, Groupe Scolaire Rosa Parks (Paris 19ème arrondissement), toa | architectes associé, chef de projet Pascal Thomas, 2010, © Frédéric Delangle

Their pure shape can be used to devise free combinations that are highly sound-absorbent.
Luxembourg, Mersch, Centre aquatique Krounebierg, Decker, Lammar & Associés - Architecture et Urbanisme SA, 2007, © Steve Troes

They can be suspended, either by one corner or horizontally.
Paris, salle d’escalade Climb Up Porte d’Italie, 2021.

In large volumes and when there is no wall area available, Abso Cubes suspended from the ceiling are a good solution.

Angleterre, Londres, MullenLowe Group. Architecte Leila Dunning, 2021.
Les Mureaux, Médiathèque Les Mureaux, Karine Millet, 2009, © Stéphane Chalmeau

Abso Cones are a fun way to add structure to spaces, either with a precise layout or grouped in bouquets. They add interest to volumes and suit all types of ceilings.
Bordeaux, Bureaux de la Maison Descaves, Moon Safari architecture et urbanisme, Atelier Germain, 2018, © Pierre Carreau

Suspended on a single vertical cable, they are a valuable complement in situations where reverberation is sometimes tricky to reduce.

Composition and installation

Abso cushions are made of sound-absorbent foam and a metal hoop.

The metal hoop lends rigidity to the shape and provides a support over which the Aeria cover is stretched.

Covers are put on by hand so that the seams are perfectly positioned.

Various ingenious fixing systems are available depending on how the shapes are to be installed: here a Cube is suspended horizontally.

Characteristics

CUSHIONS

Composition

  • Grey AP cellular foam

  • Powder-coated steel hoop

  • Cover made of sound-transparent Aeria fabric

Acoustic performance

Equivalent absorption area A (m²) at mid-range frequencies

  • 1,250 square: 2.63 m²

  • 625 rectangle: 1.51 m²

  • 1,800 rectangle: 3.65 m²

  • 1,000 round: 1.55 m²

  • 1,250 round: 2.18 m²

Reaction to fire classification

  • European classification :
    • B-s1, d0 for the Aeria fabric cover
    • C-s2, d0 for the sound absorber
  • United States – ASTM
    • Class A

Colours

Select from the 30 colours in the round knit (MR) palette available for the Abso range. Special colours available on request.

Special solutions

  • Suspended under horizontal cables
  • 1,800 oval (1,800 x 1,250 x 95 mm)

CEILING PADS

Composition

  • Grey AP cellular foam
  • Cover made of sound-transparent Aeria fabric
  • Steel part for fitting purposes

Acoustic performance

Equivalent absorption area A (m²) at mid-range frequencies: 0.76 m²
Absorption coefficient αw = 1 for Pads installed in clusters

Reaction to fire classification

  • European classification :
    • B-s1, d0 for the Aeria fabric cover
    • C-s2, d0 for the sound absorber
  • United States – ASTM
    • Class A

Colours

Select from the 30 colours in the round knit (MR) palette available for the Abso range. Special colours available on request.

TOTEMS

Composition

  • Grey AP cellular foam
  • Cover made of sound-transparent Aeria fabric
  • Powder-coated steel tray or metal hoop

Acoustic performance

Equivalent absorption area A (m²) at mid-range frequencies

  • Free-standing Totems: 3.22 m²
  • Suspended Totem: 3.55 m²

Reaction to fire classification

  • European classification :
    • B-s1, d0 for the Aeria fabric cover
    • C-s2, d0 for the sound absorber
  • United States – ASTM
    • Class A

Colours

Choose from the 30 colours of the Maille Ronde (MR) range. Special colours available on request.

CUBES

Composition

  • Grey AP cellular foam

  • Cover made of sound-transparent Aeria fabric

  • Powder-coated steel hoop (if required)

Acoustic performance

Equivalent absorption area A (m²) at mid-range frequencies

  • 380 Cube: 1.00 m²
  • 500 Cube: 1.65 m²
  • 750 Cube: 3.82 m²

Reaction to fire classification

  • European classification :
    • B-s1, d0 for the Aeria fabric cover
    • C-s2, d0 for the sound absorber
  • United States – ASTM
    • Class A

Colours

Choose from the 30 colours of the Maille Ronde (MR) range. Special colours available on request.

CONES

Composition

  • Grey AP cellular foam

  • Cover made of sound-transparent Aeria fabric
  • Steel hoop

Acoustic performance

Equivalent absorption area A (m²) at mid-range frequencies

  • 500 Cone: 0.55 m²

Reaction to fire classification

  • European classification :
    • B-s1, d0 for the Aeria fabric cover
    • C-s2, d0 for the sound absorber
  • United States – ASTM
    • Class A

Colours

Choose from the 30 colours of the Maille Ronde (MR) range. Special colours available on request.

 

COMMON FEATURES

Durability of the aeria fabric cover

  • Run-resistant
  • 330 g/m²
  • Protection against soiling:
    • Hydro/Oleophobic ≥ 5 (AATCC118 et AATCC193)
    • Electrostatic properties 7.1010 Ω (EN 1149-1)

Cleaning

Vacuum cleaning, may be taken apart and refitted

Environmental characteristics

  • Abso accessories meet the requirements specified in the HQE, LEED and BREEAM (2 points) reference documents and methods, based on:
    • their acoustic contribution
    • their very low emissions of VOC and formaldehyde
  • All Texaa products qualify for French “A+” health labelling and are classed as “conforming” after assessment using the German AgBB protocol
  • Impact on climate change: 16.7 kg CO2 eq /m² 

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Colours available

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Nacre
MR640
Granit
MR980
Graphite
MR520
Gris pierre
MR350
Quartz
MR300
Ciment
MR700
Silex
MR950
Taupe
MR680
Beige
MR930
Ivoire
MR940
Fougère
MR650
Océan
MR340
Bleu étang
MR360
Bleu menthe
MR370
Rouge
MR470
Brique
MR620
Rose rubis
MR320
Vieux rose
MR330
Craie
MR630
Chiné naturel
MR130
Chiné brun
MR120
Chiné noir
MR150
Chiné graphique
MR140
Bleu nocturne
MR310
Lichen
MR660
Vert cactus
MR550
Prairie
MR480
Vert beige
MR670
Moutarde
MR580
Cumin
MR920
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Abso Cushions

Technical data sheet
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Specification
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Sound absorption will be supplemented by Abso acoustic Cushions for ceilings of public buildings by Texaa®

Composition

  • Removable cover made of Aeria Maille Ronde (330 g/m²) sound-transparent fabric that is run-resistant, soil-resistant and machine washable 
  • Grey AP cellular foam
  • Powder-coated steel hoop

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Reaction to fire classification

  • European classification :
    • B-s1, d0 for the Aeria fabric cover
    • C-s2, d0 for the sound absorber
  • United States – ASTM
    • Class A

Acoustic performance

Equivalent absorption area A(m²) at mid-range frequencies:
1,250 Square: 2.63 m²
625 Rectangle: 1.51 m²
1,800 Rectangle: 3.65 m²
1,000 Round: 1.55 m²
1,250 Round: 2.18 m²
1,800 Oval: 2.99 m²

Environmental characteristics

Very low emissions of VOC and formaldehyde (A+)
Slight impact on climate change: 16.7 kg CO2 eq /m²

Dimensions

1,250 Square: 1,250 x 1,250 x 95 mm
625 Rectangle: 625 x 1,250 x 95 mm
1,800 Rectangle: 1,800 x 1,250 x 95 mm
1,000 Round: 1,000 x 95 mm
1,800 Oval: 1,250 x 95 mm

Colours

Select from the 30 colours in the round knit (MR) palette available for the Abso range. Special colours available on request.

 

FITTING

Suspended individually on vertical cables.

Each Abso Cushion is suspended horizontally from the ceiling on 4 vertical cables (3 cables for 1,000 Round and 1,250 Round) made of galvanised steel (diameter 1 mm, length 1,000 mm), fitted with a small cylindrical cover and adjustable latch-eye hooks.

Suspended from horizontal cables

Each Abso Cushion is suspended from 2 horizontal cables (not supplied) on 4 vertical cables (3 cables for 1,000 Round and 1,250 Round) made of galvanised steel (diameter 1 mm, length 1,000 mm), fitted with a stainless steel cross-shaped cable clamp and adjustable latch-eye hooks.

 

square suspended separately using vertical cables
rectangle suspended separately using vertical cables
round suspended separately using vertical cables
square suspended under horizontal cables
round suspended under horizontal cables

Abso Ceiling Pads

Technical data sheet
Fitting
Acoustic report
Specification
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Sound absorption will be supplemented by Abso acoustic ceiling pads for public buildings by Texaa®

Composition

  • Cover made of Aeria Maille Ronde (330 g/m²) sound-transparent fabric that is run-resistant and soil-resistant
  • Grey AP cellular foam

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Reaction to fire classification

  • European classification :
    • B-s1, d0 for the Aeria fabric cover
    • C-s2, d0 for the sound absorber
  • United States – ASTM
    • Class A

Acoustic performance

Equivalent absorption area A(m²) at mid-range frequencies: 0.76 m²

Environmental characteristics

Very low emissions of VOC and formaldehyde (A+)
Slight impact on climate change: 16.7 kg CO2 eq /m²

Dimensions

576 Pad (83 mm thick) For voids of 576 x 576 mm in T24 600 x 600 grids.

585 Pad (70 mm thick) For voids of 585 x 585 mm in T15 600 x 600 and T24 610 x 610 grids.

601 Pad (70 mm thick) For voids of 601 x 601 mm in T24 625 x 625 grids.

576 slanted Pad (50 to 116 mm thick) For voids of 576 x 576 mm in T24 600 x 600 grids.

Colours

Select from the 30 colours in the round knit (MR) palette available for the Abso range. Special colours available on request.

Fitting

Abso Ceiling Pads are inserted within the “T“-runners of the dropped ceiling grid.

Inserted into a dropped ceiling grid

Suspended Cubes, Cones and Totems

Technical data sheet
Fitting
Acoustic report
Specification
Copy text

Sound absorption will be supplemented bysuspended Abso acoustic Cubes [Cones] [Totems] by Texaa

Composition

  • Removable cover made of Aeria Maille Ronde (330 g/m²) sound-transparent fabric that is run-resistant, soil-resistant and machine washable 
  • Grey AP cellular foam

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Reaction to fire classification

  • European classification :
    • B-s1, d0 for the Aeria fabric cover
    • C-s2, d0 for the sound absorber
  • United States – ASTM
    • Class A

Acoustic performance

Equivalent absorption area A(m²) at mid-range frequencies:
380 Cube: 1.00 m²
500 Cube: 1.65 m²
750 Cube: 3.82 m²
500 Cone: 0.55 m²
Totem: 3.55 m²

Environmental characteristics

Very low emissions of VOC and formaldehyde (A+)
Slight impact on climate change: 16.7 kg CO2 eq /m²

Dimensions

380 Cube: 380 x 380 x 380 mm
500 Cube: 500 x 500 x 500 mm
750 Cube: 750 x 750 x 750 mm
500 Cone: 500 x 290 x 165 mm
Totem: 2000 x 380 x 380 mm

Colours

A choice of 30 colours in the Aeria Maille Ronde range. Special colours by request.

Fitting

Cubes are suspended using a powder-coated steel hoop, when horizontal, or a textile loop and galvanised steel cables (diameter 1 mm, length 1,000 mm), fitted with a small cylindrical cover and an adjustable latch-eye hook.
500 Cones are suspended using a ring and galvanised steel cables (diameter 1 mm, length 1,000 mm), fitted with a small cylindrical cover and an adjustable latch-eye hook.
Totems are suspended using a steel hoop and galvanised steel cables (diameter 1 mm, length 1,000 mm), fitted with a small cylindrical cover and an adjustable latch-eye hook.

Ceiling-hung Cube
Ceiling-hung Cubes
Ceiling-hung 500-mm Cone
Ceiling-hung 1,900-mm Totem

Totems on the ground

Technical data sheet
Fitting
Acoustic report
Specification
Copy text

Sound absorption will be supplemented by Abso acoustic Totems by Texaa on the ground

Composition

  • Removable cover made of Aeria Maille Ronde (330 g/m²) sound-transparent fabric that is run-resistant, soil-resistant and machine washable 
  • Grey AP cellular foam
  • a brushed stainless steel tray or a white powder-coated steel tray.

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Reaction to fire classification

  • European classification :
    • B-s1, d0 for the Aeria fabric cover
    • C-s2, d0 for the sound absorber
  • United States – ASTM
    • Class A

Acoustic performance

Equivalent absorption area A(m²) at mid-range frequencies: 3.22 m²

Environmental characteristics

Very low emissions of VOC and formaldehyde (A+)
Slight impact on climate change: 16.7 kg CO2 eq /m²

Dimensions

Totem: 2000 x 380 x 380 mm

Colours

A choice of 30 colours in the Aeria Maille Ronde range. Special colours by request.

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