Manufactured in India, supplied in Maldives
Acoustic panels in Maldives
We manufacture acoustic panels at our own plant at Palwal in Haryana, India, and supply them into Maldives. Made at our own plant in India and shipped into Malé, then transferred by boat to the island.
- Plain PET felt
- 9 to 24 mm, 1220 x 2440 mm standard, up to 2440 x 4270 mm, 1200 to 3600 GSM
- Printed felt
- 1800 x 900 mm, image printed into the felt rather than onto a facing
- Grooved panels
- Cut pattern in PET felt, adds visual rhythm without changing the absorber
- Test standard
- ASTM C423
- Lead time
- 4 to 7 working days standard
- Minimum order
- From 10 panels
- ASTM C423
- Made at our own plant, Palwal, Haryana, India
- One batch across the order, no blending between runs
We are the manufacturer. There is no local office and we do not claim approvals we do not hold. What you get is factory pricing, one consistent batch across the order, and a straight answer on what the material will and will not do.
01 / The product
What you are buying, and what it fixes in Maldives
The full absorber range rather than one product: plain PET felt, printed felt, grooved panels and fabric finishes, chosen by how the room is used and how it has to look.
Work reaching us from Maldives is mostly resort villas and guest rooms, spas, restaurants and bars, staff accommodation, back of house.
Concrete and block construction with hard floors, on islands where buildings sit close together and plant is never far from a bedroom.
- Wall array Panels placed at first reflection points rather than spread evenly. Fewer panels, better result.
- Ceiling first In most rooms the ceiling is the largest untreated surface and the cheapest square metre of result.
- Mixed finish Plain felt where it is out of eye line, printed or grooved where it is seen.
- What it will not do Coverage is not the target, reverberation time is. Lining every surface wastes money and can leave a room sounding dead and unpleasant.
Full specification
Thickness, density, NRC by frequency, fire class, standard sizes and build-up detail for our acoustic panel range are on the main product page. This page covers what that means for a project in Maldives.
PET felt acoustic panels Printed acoustic felt panels Grooved PET panels
02 / Data sheet
The numbers, and they do not move by city
These figures are published and they do not move. The thing worth arguing about is not the number on the sheet, it is which grade and which build-up suits the room you are treating.
- EchoCore 151500 GSM. General commercial
- EchoPro 181800 GSM. Rooms with a written RT target
- EchoMax 222200 GSM. High occupancy and high level spaces
| Plain PET felt | 9 to 24 mm, 1220 x 2440 mm standard, up to 2440 x 4270 mm, 1200 to 3600 GSM |
|---|---|
| Printed felt | 1800 x 900 mm, image printed into the felt rather than onto a facing |
| Grooved panels | Cut pattern in PET felt, adds visual rhythm without changing the absorber |
| Test standard | ASTM C423 |
Consultants get the raw data, not a sales sheet. That is the whole of our side of the job, and it is set out under working with acoustic consultants.
03 / Local conditions
What the buildings in Maldives do to the specification
- The last leg is by sea
Landing craft transfer means handling, spray and limited lifting. We wrap, brace and size pallets for that rather than for a truck dock.
- Salt air is relentless
PET felt does not absorb moisture, rot or corrode. On an atoll that is not a preference, it is the only sensible choice.
- Villas are lightly built
Timber and light structures over water with little mass. Isolation between villas is limited by the construction, and we say so rather than overselling.
- A short sea leg from India
Western India to Malé is quick, which makes modest and staged consignments practical for a resort refurbishment.
- School and campus buildings
School buildings are hard and naturally ventilated with open corridors and small hard halls.
- The studio and content scene
Very limited local studio work, with most acoustic demand coming from resort entertainment spaces instead.
For a Maldives practice, the useful thing is a detail you can put in a drawing set, not a brochure. See how we support architects.
04 / Climate
What the Maldives climate rules in and rules out
Maldives is warm and humid through most of the year, with a long wet season, and that narrows the sensible material list before acoustics is even discussed.
Humidity is the deciding factor. PET felt does not absorb moisture, shed fibre or feed mould, which is why it outlasts fabric-wrapped mineral wool in this climate. Wood wool and timber need a ventilated cavity behind them.
The risk we design against here is mould, sagging fabric finishes and swelling in timber.
Designers get colour, pattern and CNC options with the absorption figure attached to each. See how we work with interior designers.
05 / Supply
Getting it to Maldives, with real dates
| Ships from | Palwal, Haryana, India |
|---|---|
| Arrives at | Malé, then boat transfer to the island |
| Dispatch | 4 to 7 working days |
| Freight | Sea via Malé, then boat |
| Packing | Palletised flat and film wrapped. Printed panels interleaved and corner protected. |
| Lead time | 4 to 7 working days standard. Printed and grooved take longer. |
Standard items dispatch in 4 to 7 working days. Grooved panels and custom colours take longer, and we say so before you order, not after.
Sea freight into Malé, then boat transfer to the island. Air freight for samples and small urgent items.
200 panels for a trial order, in any mix of thickness, GSM and colour. Beyond a trial we would rather quote a container load.
| Trial order | 200 panels, 6,400 sq ft, mixed thickness, GSM and colour |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Full container |
A panel is 1220 x 2440 mm, which is 32 sq ft.
06 / Before you buy
Four honest warnings before you buy
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The wrong product for the problem
Coverage is not the target, reverberation time is. Lining every surface wastes money and can leave a room sounding dead and unpleasant. We would rather calculate the area than sell the wall.
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Square footage quoted before the room is understood
Anyone can price a wall. Working out how much material the room actually needs usually reduces the order, which is why not everyone does it.
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A claim of being local to Maldives
We manufacture in India and supply here. We do not run an office in this city and we will not pretend to, because you would find out on the first site visit.
07 / In projects
The product on finished jobs
Maldives: questions we are actually asked
Where are the acoustic panels you supply to Maldives actually made?
No, and we will not say otherwise. We manufacture at our own plant at Palwal in Haryana, India, and supply into Maldives as the manufacturer rather than through a dealer. Made at our own plant in India and shipped into Malé, then transferred by boat to the island. You buy at factory prices with one consistent batch across the order.
Why would a Maldives build-up differ from anywhere else?
Landing craft transfer means handling, spray and limited lifting. We wrap, brace and size pallets for that rather than for a truck dock. PET felt does not absorb moisture, rot or corrode. On an atoll that is not a preference, it is the only sensible choice. Those two things move the build-up far more than the panel figure does.
Is this the right material for Maldives conditions?
Maldives is warm and humid through most of the year, with a long wet season. Humidity is the deciding factor. PET felt does not absorb moisture, shed fibre or feed mould, which is why it outlasts fabric-wrapped mineral wool in this climate. Wood wool and timber need a ventilated cavity behind them. The failure we design against here is mould, sagging fabric finishes and swelling in timber.
What is the delivery time into Maldives?
ships from: Palwal, Haryana, India, arrives at: Malé, then boat transfer to the island, dispatch: 4 to 7 working days. Standard items dispatch in 4 to 7 working days. Grooved panels and custom colours take longer, and we say so before you order, not after.
What will acoustic panels not do?
Coverage is not the target, reverberation time is. Lining every surface wastes money and can leave a room sounding dead and unpleasant. We would rather calculate the area than sell the wall.
What quantity do we have to order, and in what packaging?
200 panels for a trial order, in any mix of thickness, GSM and colour. Beyond a trial we would rather quote a container load. Trial order, 200 panels, 6,400 sq ft, mixed thickness, GSM and colour. Recommended, Full container. A panel is 1220 x 2440 mm, which is 32 sq ft. Palletised flat and film wrapped. Printed panels interleaved and corner protected.
Next step
Send the drawings, get a straight answer
We quote from drawings, not from a square foot rate. Send a plan and the section through the critical wall or ceiling and you will get something you can actually build from.