FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Speaker Cloth, Handling, Shipping and Ordering
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Here's where you'll find clear and detailed answers to the most common questions about our high-quality speaker cloths and their wide range of applications. We explain what makes our acoustic cloths special, which acoustic and technical properties they offer, how they are best handled and installed, and how to choose the right speaker fabric for your specific project.
You’ll also find practical information on ordering and delivery, available colour and material samples, custom-made solutions, as well as delivery times and international shipping.
The aim of these speaker cloth FAQs is to give you reliable guidance and all the information you need to work confidently with acoustically transparent fabrics – whether for hi-fi applications, interior design and room acoustics, furniture construction, or professional installations such as studios, home cinemas, or exhibition builds.
If you’d like to explore the topic in more depth, our Akustikstoff blog provides you with a wide range of expert articles, real-world examples and practical tips from the fascinating world of speaker fabrics.
And if you still have questions, we’re always happy to help. Just get in touch – our team looks forward to supporting you with practical experience and expert advice.
Here's where you'll find clear and detailed answers to the most common questions about our high-quality speaker cloths and their wide range of applications. We explain what makes our acoustic cloths special, which acoustic and technical properties they offer, how they are best handled and installed, and how to choose the right speaker fabric for your specific project.
You’ll also find practical information on ordering and delivery, available colour and material samples, custom-made solutions, as well as delivery times and international shipping.
The aim of these speaker cloth FAQs is to give you reliable guidance and all the information you need to work confidently with acoustically transparent fabrics – whether for hi-fi applications, interior design and room acoustics, furniture construction, or professional installations such as studios, home cinemas, or exhibition builds.
If you’d like to explore the topic in more depth, our Akustikstoff blog provides you with a wide range of expert articles, real-world examples and practical tips from the fascinating world of speaker fabrics.
And if you still have questions, we’re always happy to help. Just get in touch – our team looks forward to supporting you with practical experience and expert advice.
FAQ overview
At Akustikstoff.com, fair pricing and lasting benefits take priority – without artificial or short-lived discount promotions.
Our tiered pricing system ensures that you automatically pay less when ordering larger quantities.
For business customers and resellers, we also offer attractive special conditions.
You can also stay informed about promotions, quantity discounts, and exclusive offers by subscribing to our newsletter.
Our tiered pricing system ensures that you automatically pay less when ordering larger quantities.
For business customers and resellers, we also offer attractive special conditions.
You can also stay informed about promotions, quantity discounts, and exclusive offers by subscribing to our newsletter.
Frequently asked questions and answers:
- At Akustikstoff.com, we believe in fair, transparent pricing for our high-quality, acoustically transparent fabrics – no hidden costs, no gimmicky sales. Instead, we offer permanent tiered pricing on our speaker fabrics by the metre: the more you order, the more you save per metre. You’ll find a clear overview of our volume discounts in each product description.
For trade customers and resellers registered as B2B clients, we also provide bulk order discounts, making our premium materials even more cost-effective.
While we cannot offer discounts on custom-cut pieces – as the individual labour for tailoring is a significant part of the price – we do provide free fabric samples to help you choose the perfect speaker cloth with confidence. - For trade customers and resellers, we offer generous bulk order discounts on our sound-transparent fabrics – our way of saying thank you for your loyalty and trust. To access these benefits, simply register as a B2B customer with a valid VAT ID – it’s free and straightforward. Once registered, you’ll unlock our extended tiered pricing, giving you even better rates. That way, shopping with Akustikstoff.com becomes even more rewarding!
At Akustikstoff.com, we place great importance on fast, reliable, and transparent shipping.
Our speaker fabrics are dispatched on business days immediately after the payment has been received – usually within 1–3 business days within Germany, and 2–5 business days across Europe.
With your tracking number, you can monitor your shipment online at any time.
All information on shipping costs, delivery times, international shipments, and shipping restrictions is conveniently summarized in this FAQ section.
Our speaker fabrics are dispatched on business days immediately after the payment has been received – usually within 1–3 business days within Germany, and 2–5 business days across Europe.
With your tracking number, you can monitor your shipment online at any time.
All information on shipping costs, delivery times, international shipments, and shipping restrictions is conveniently summarized in this FAQ section.
Frequently asked questions and answers:
- As soon as the speaker fabric you've ordered in Akustikstoff.com's online shop is on its way, you will receive a confirmation email including a tracking number. Use this number to actively track your delivery and check its current status.
Find further information on this topic here. - On weekdays from Monday to Friday we dispatch your loudspeaker fabric immediately once we have received your payment. Orders placed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays are processed on the next working day. Based on experience, delivery times are around 2–3 working days within Germany and 2–5 working days to other European countries.
Further details on delivery times are available in the product descriptions in your shopping basket before you complete your order in the Akustikstoff.com online shop. - If this message appears during checkout, it means Akustikstoff.com is unable to ship speaker fabric directly to the destination country you've selected.
You’ll find more details here, including information about possible backdoors. - The shipping costs for your speaker fabric from Akustikstoff.com depend on the quantity you order and the delivery option you choose. The exact amount is always shown in your shopping cart.
- In Switzerland, loudspeaker fabrics from Akustikstoff.com are available exclusively through this distribution partner.
- Free samples from Akustikstoff.com are usually sent by letter post within one working day.
Please make sure that your address details are entered correctly when placing your order – especially for business addresses, where the full company name must be included to ensure smooth delivery.
From our experience, delivery can take a few extra days, particularly for international shipments, so please be patient. - A UPS MyChoice account is useful for many customers receiving orders from Akustikstoff.com. For us as the sender, UPS MyChoice offers no particular advantages, but our customers benefit from significantly more flexibility and control over their delivery: you receive early delivery notifications, can conveniently redirect shipments (e.g. to a UPS Access Point), and can authorise parcels to be left in a safe place. This helps avoid delivery problems and unwanted returns – especially important for orders we ship abroad.
- The Express Shipping option in the Akustikstoff.com online shop is only available when certain conditions are met. Whether express shipping is possible depends on two factors:
- Estimated parcel dimensions – If the parcel exceeds certain size or weight limits, carriers do not offer express services.
- Delivery destination – Not all countries and regions are served by express shipping, or they may only be covered by limited services.
The customer account at Akustikstoff.com offers many benefits: you can view your orders and invoices, save delivery addresses, and check out more quickly.
Business customers (B2B) enjoy additional advantages such as extended pricing tiers, tax-free intra-EU deliveries, and customised offers.
Public institutions such as schools, universities, and government agencies can also place orders conveniently on account.
Ths FAQ section provides all information about registration, login, B2B access, and requesting quotations.
Business customers (B2B) enjoy additional advantages such as extended pricing tiers, tax-free intra-EU deliveries, and customised offers.
Public institutions such as schools, universities, and government agencies can also place orders conveniently on account.
Ths FAQ section provides all information about registration, login, B2B access, and requesting quotations.
Frequently asked questions and answers:
- If you require an intra-community delivery within the EU from Akustikstoff.com, we need a valid VAT identification number (VAT ID) for your company. Simply register as a B2B customer in our online shop and enter your VAT ID in your account details. Once it has been successfully verified, your order will be processed without VAT, in accordance with EU regulations on intra-Community deliveries.
- At Akustikstoff.com, you can also place an order as a guest without creating an account.
However, having a customer account offers many advantages: you can view previous orders, save delivery addresses and check out faster. For business customers, a B2B account is required to access extended pricing tiers and tax-free intra-community deliveries.
- A B2B customer account with Akustikstoff.com is the ideal choice if your business regularly uses our acoustically transparent fabrics in your products or projects. It’s particularly beneficial for manufacturers of speakers, Hi-Fi components, or acoustic panels, as well as specialist retailers in audio and home cinema technology, interior designers, furniture makers, or exhibition builders who want to offer their customers high-quality acoustic solutions.
With a B2B account, you’ll gain access to exclusive bulk discounts that significantly reduce your purchasing costs – the more you order, the better the terms. You’ll also benefit from special promotions and clearance sales tailored specifically for trade customers. Another advantage is VAT-free delivery to other EU countries, which is especially useful for international businesses.
Additionally, your B2B account simplifies administration: invoices are always conveniently available for download as PDFs in your customer portal. If you source or resell our fabrics several times a year, a B2B account is the simplest and most cost-effective solution for your needs. Registration is quick and straightforward, taking just a few minutes. - Federal and state authorities as well as municipal institutions such as schools, universities, and kindergartens can order from our online shop on account without advance payment.
As administrative regulations vary significantly from country to country, however, we kindly ask you to contact us before placing your order. This ensures all formalities are correctly handled and your order proceeds smoothly. We’re happy to advise you! - Requesting a quote from Akustikstoff.com is quick and easy:
- Select the items you want and add them to your shopping basket.
- Then simply click the “Request a Quote” button at the next step.
- Your personalised quote will be generated automatically and sent to you by email.
Our speaker fabrics stand out thanks to their premium materials and high-quality manufacturing.
They are acoustically transparent and suitable for a wide range of applications, including speaker coverings, wall panels, and studio construction.
Each fabric is carefully produced to ensure optimal acoustic performance while maintaining an attractive appearance.
In these FAQs, you can learn more about the material composition, technical properties, care instructions, and processing methods of our fabrics.
They are acoustically transparent and suitable for a wide range of applications, including speaker coverings, wall panels, and studio construction.
Each fabric is carefully produced to ensure optimal acoustic performance while maintaining an attractive appearance.
In these FAQs, you can learn more about the material composition, technical properties, care instructions, and processing methods of our fabrics.
Frequently asked questions and answers:
- Speaker fabric from Akustikstoff.com is easy to sew.
It can be processed without difficulty using a standard sewing machine, a strong needle and high-quality polyester thread.
The fabric is dimensionally stable, flexible, and tear-resistant, making it easy to achieve clean seams for hems, joins, or creative applications.
If several fabric panels are to be sewn together to increase the overall width, we recommend having this done by a professional workshop or tailor. This ensures that the seams run straight and the material remains evenly and properly tensioned. That depends on the material you want to bond the speaker cloth to.
The speaker cloth from Akustikstoff.com is made of polyester, so the adhesive used should bond well both to polyester and to the chosen surface.
In many cases, spray adhesive is a good, easy-to-use solution and has been tested successfully by us. Hot glue has also proven effective, especially for small or fiddly fixing tasks.
However, caution is required with Akustikstoff 2.0: due to the fabric’s special water-repellent finish, adhesive bonds are often not particularly strong. In this case, it is better to staple the fabric or fix it using our hook fastener tape..
Our tip: always test the adhesive on a small sample piece first and practise working with the glue and the fabric. This ensures smooth mounting and prevents damage to the material.
Further detailed information on professional mounting methods for our speaker cloths can be found in this blog article.- In principle, any knitted fabric can develop a run if handled improperly.
However, the speaker cloth from Akustikstoff.com is extremely robust, and under normal use or during installation – including stapling – this does not happen. Runs can only occur if significant force is applied by pulling or stretching the cut edge.
With normal handling, the fabric remains stable and keeps its shape. - Speaker cloth from Akustikstoff.com is ideally suited for staple-gun fastening, as it is dimensionally stable, flexible and tear-resistant.
However, make sure not to place the staples too close to the fabric edge. This ensures even tension and allows the staples to hold the speaker cloth securely. For a particularly clean result, we recommend stretching the cloth evenly and spacing the staples at intervals of around 3–5 cm.
You can find further, very detailed information on professional fastening of our speaker cloths in this blog article. - The easiest way to mount speaker cloth from Akustikstoff.com is by using the special hook-fastener tape available in our shop.
The Velcro tape itself features small hooks and is self-adhesive on the substrate. For additional stability, it can optionally be secured with staples. The specially shaped hooks penetrate the mesh structure of the speaker cloth and hold it securely in place. This allows the fabric to be tensioned evenly, removed easily if required, and repositioned or retightened at any time.
Thanks to the unique hook design of our hook-fastener tape, which is clearly different from standard hardware-store "Velcro," this works without damaging the speaker cloth.
Mounting speaker cloth with hook-fastener tape is particularly practical if the fabric needs to be removable, for example for occasional washing or to allow easy access to the interior of a loudspeaker enclosure.
Further detailed information on professional fixing methods for our speaker cloths can be found in this blog article. - Speaker cloth from Akustikstoff.com is highly elastic and stretchable. It has been specifically developed to be stretched tightly without warping or losing its shape.
The elasticity of the acoustic cloth makes it easy to compensate for minor irregularities during installation and helps avoid wrinkles. At the same time, it ensures that the fabric remains dimensionally stable over time. This makes it ideal for use on complex frame shapes, speaker fronts and wall coverings. In principle, both sides of the speaker cloth from Akustikstoff.com can be used as the visible side. The speaker cloth is evenly dyed and has the same structure on both sides. The only exception is printed speaker cloth, where the front side is clearly visible anyway.
From an acoustic point of view, it makes no difference which side faces outwards. However, we recommend using the more textured side as the front. It appears more uniform, diffuses light slightly better and provides a particularly even visual appearance, especially under direct lighting.
Further detailed information is available in this blog article.- In principle, yes – and in some situations, layering can even be useful to improve visual opacity. The good news is: speaker cloth from Akustikstoff.com can be used in multiple layers without any significant loss in acoustic performance. Sound transparency is only reduced very slightly, to an extent that is hardly noticeable in everyday use and negligible in most applications.
However, before installing the fabric in multiple layers, we recommend testing whether the result meets your requirements:- Check the visual appearance (keyword: moiré effect), especially with regard to lighting conditions and colour. You can find further information on visual opacity in this blog article.
- If the fabric will be used in front of devices controlled by infrared remote controls, test whether the IR signal still passes through reliably when several layers are used. You’ll find detailed information on infrared transparency here.
- Whether you can print on the speaker cloth yourself depends on the equipment you have available and your experience. In general, our speaker cloths cannot be printed or dyed like conventional fabrics such as cotton.
As a knitted polyester fabric, it requires specialised techniques to achieve satisfactory results – and the special acoustic properties and intended uses of our cloths exclude some of these techniques outright. For example, screen printing or pad printing carries a high risk of affecting the open-pore structure of the fabric and thus its acoustic properties. For the same reason, foiling and flocking methods are also unsuitable. Transfer printing does not compromise acoustic transparency, but it only produces relatively muted colours.
The method of choice is thermodirect printing, a novel and complex process that delivers outstanding results but requires specialised equipment that only a few have access to. Akustikstoff.com offers this method: in our shop, you can order printed speaker cloth produced with thermodirect printing, tailored specifically for you.
If you want a reliable, high-quality result, it’s best to avoid DIY experiments and rely on our professionally printed speaker cloth directly. - Painting our speaker cloth is technically possible, but not recommended. Paints and varnishes that adhere sufficiently to the fabric can seal the fine mesh, preventing sound from passing through freely. If you want a customised design, we recommend having the cloth professionally printed using thermodirect printing with your own image – this ensures it remains acoustically transparent and retains its sound properties.
At Akustikstoff.com, functionality comes first – our fabrics are designed to let sound and signals pass through while still providing an attractive visual appearance.
In this FAQ section, you’ll find answers to topics such as acoustic transparency, infrared signal transmission, visual opacity, and ultrasound behaviour.
Learn how the fabric performs when used in front of loudspeakers, absorbers, sensors, or remote-control receivers, and how to use it effectively in your project.
In this FAQ section, you’ll find answers to topics such as acoustic transparency, infrared signal transmission, visual opacity, and ultrasound behaviour.
Learn how the fabric performs when used in front of loudspeakers, absorbers, sensors, or remote-control receivers, and how to use it effectively in your project.
Frequently asked questions and answers:
- The lighter the fabric colour and the stronger the light from the front or back, the more visibly the background may show through.
Darker colours are more opaque than lighter ones, and increasing the distance to the background helps reduce visible shine-through.
The degree of tension also plays a role: if the fabric is stretched very tightly, the mesh opens slightly, increasing visual transparency.
If you need maximum opacity, you can also install the fabric in two layers – with an extremely small impact on acoustic performance. However, be mindful during installation to avoid Moiré effects.
You can find further information on the opacity of speaker fabric in this blog article. - Yes, in most cases infrared remote controls work without problems through the acoustic fabric from Akustikstoff.com.
The fabric is sufficiently infrared-transparent, so IR signals from remote controls reliably pass through.
Only with multiple layers or a steep angle between transmitter and receiver may the range slightly decrease.
If you want to be completely certain, simply test the remote control briefly before final installation – this ensures your setup works perfectly. - The acoustic fabric from Akustikstoff.com is designed so that sound waves pass through almost unhindered. It is acoustically transparent and causes only minimal attenuation, even in sensitive high-frequency ranges. Even when used in multiple layers, its impact on sound remains low. For good reason, many renowned speaker manufacturers across Europe and worldwide trust our products.
You too can use our grille fabrics to elegantly cover speakers, sound absorbers, or technical equipment without any loss in sound quality.
Looking for precise, informative measurements? Sound transmission charts are available directly in the product pages of our online shop under the “Features” tab in “Acoustic Measurements”. - The water-repellent Akustikstoff 2.0 from Akustikstoff.com is also excellent for ultrasonic applications.
A research project at the TU Darmstadt demonstrated that ultrasonic signals pass through the fabric almost unhindered – the sound pressure level reduction is only around 1.5 dB.
For more details, see our blog.
Our acoustic fabrics are available in a variety of widths, lengths, and cut formats – perfectly tailored to every project.
Whether you need just a small piece for a speaker grille or several metres for a wall covering, Akustikstoff.com provides fabric by the metre, pre-cuts, and rolls, all in consistently high quality.
In these FAQs, you’ll find all information about available fabric widths, cuts, stretch, and processing tolerances.
Whether you need just a small piece for a speaker grille or several metres for a wall covering, Akustikstoff.com provides fabric by the metre, pre-cuts, and rolls, all in consistently high quality.
In these FAQs, you’ll find all information about available fabric widths, cuts, stretch, and processing tolerances.
Frequently asked questions and answers:
- For production reasons, Akustikstoff.com’s speaker cloth cannot be manufactured in wider widths.
If you need to cover larger areas, you can precisely join or sew several panels together. However, it’s often better to use several narrower frames instead of one large panel – the fabric is easier to handle, there’s less risk of uneven tension, and the overall result will look cleaner and more professional.
- Of course, you can order full rolls of speaker cloth from Akustikstoff.com.
The available roll lengths and widths are listed directly in our online shop on each product page. This allows you to choose exactly the quantity you need for your project – from single metres to complete rolls.
At Akustikstoff.com, you can rely on fast availability.
We keep around 20,000 square metres of acoustic fabric in stock at all times – in all standard colours and qualities.
This means that almost all items are immediately available and can be shipped at short notice.
Learn everything about stock availability, restocking, and current inventory display in the shop.
We keep around 20,000 square metres of acoustic fabric in stock at all times – in all standard colours and qualities.
This means that almost all items are immediately available and can be shipped at short notice.
Learn everything about stock availability, restocking, and current inventory display in the shop.
Frequently asked questions and answers:
- The quantities listed in the Akustikstoff.com online shop reflect the current stock in our warehouse.
If only a small amount is available at present, the acoustic fabric is usually already on its way back in.
Larger quantities are typically restocked within a few days. In exceptional cases, if the desired fabric is not available promptly, reproduction can take up to around six weeks.
Please feel free to contact us at any time – we will be happy to check the current production and delivery status for you. - Good news: this is generally possible!
For small quantities, we can individually print the desired colour. You can find more information about this here.
For quantities from 300 metres, we produce the colour in our standard dyeing process.
If you need a specific colour, please get in touch with us. We will discuss all the details and provide you with a tailored offer.
At Akustikstoff.com, you can request fabric samples to see for yourself the colour, texture, and quality of the speaker fabrics.
The samples help you find the right colour match and surface effect for your project. This is especially useful under unique lighting conditions or when combining our speaker fabrics with other materials.
Here you’ll find all the answers regarding ordering, shipping, and availability of our samples.
The samples help you find the right colour match and surface effect for your project. This is especially useful under unique lighting conditions or when combining our speaker fabrics with other materials.
Here you’ll find all the answers regarding ordering, shipping, and availability of our samples.
Frequently asked questions and answers:
- The size of samples in our sample sets is 129 × 136 mm, which is roughly the size of a postcard.
Each sample from Akustikstoff.com comes with an engraved colour number, making all samples easy and unmistakable to distinguish. At the same time, the engraving indicates which side is the front: on the reverse, the numbers appear mirrored.
The samples also have two filing holes, so you can conveniently store them in a ring binder if you wish. This allows you to create your own personalised sample book, keeping all colours and fabric variants neatly organised and easy to compare. - We do not have a shop in the traditional sense. However, you are very welcome to view the fabrics on site by appointment. This allows you to get a direct impression of the colour, texture, and quality of our acoustic fabrics.
Just get in touch to arrange an appointment – we are happy to take the time for you. - The free samples from Akustikstoff.com are 89 × 159 mm.
Each sample has the colour number engraved, making all samples easy and unmistakable to distinguish. The engraving also indicates the fabric’s front side: on the back, the numbers appear mirrored. This gives you a realistic impression of the fabric’s colour, texture, and material quality. - You can order samples directly from the Akustikstoff.com online shop – small quantities are completely free, larger sets are generally shipped free of charge (simply choose "standard shipping" during checkout)!
This page provides an overview of all available sample sets and individual samples.
Please note: for logistical reasons, we cannot send samples without an order via the online shop. Sample requests by email or phone are not possible.
The acoustic fabrics from Akustikstoff.com are particularly easy to care for and durable.
To ensure you enjoy your fabric for a long time, we show you here how to clean and maintain it properly without affecting its acoustic properties.
Whether it’s dust, stains, or regular maintenance – here you’ll find useful tips on cleaning, handling, and proper care of speaker fabrics.
To ensure you enjoy your fabric for a long time, we show you here how to clean and maintain it properly without affecting its acoustic properties.
Whether it’s dust, stains, or regular maintenance – here you’ll find useful tips on cleaning, handling, and proper care of speaker fabrics.
Frequently asked questions and answers:
- You can clean speaker fabric from Akustikstoff.com easily in the washing machine:
- Place the fabric in a fine-mesh laundry bag, select a delicate cycle at a maximum of 40 °C, and use a low spin speed.
- For best results, use liquid detergent or a delicate detergent, with no fabric softener and no bleaching agents (except for white fabric).
- After washing, simply hang it up to dry – the fabric dries quickly, is low-crease, and does not need ironing.
- If you cannot remove the fabric, you can clean it carefully in its mounted state using soapy water or delicate detergent and a soft sponge.
- Please avoid brushes, magic erasers, or harsh cleaning agents, as they may damage the fibres.
- For heavily soiled or older fabrics, it is often worth re-covering the frame with fresh acoustic fabric.