Sustainability

Only 6% of all plastic is currently being recycled. Polyx™ polyester panels is an environmentally friendly acoustic solution made from recycled plastic bottles. 

To bring a second life to plastic bottles, we make use of used plastic bottles to produce Polyx™ panels. By putting our focus on upcycling used plastic bottles instead of producing new materials, we save plastic from landfills and incineration.

Polyx™ acoustic panels are crafted using a specialized process that includes tumbling, needle-punching, and baking a blend of low and high melting-point polyester fibers. This creates a high-density fibrous structure, effectively absorbing sound and minimizing reverberation. The Polyx™ Board is available in four distinct thicknesses – 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, and 25mm – offering versatile options for varying acoustic requirements.

To bring a second life to plastic bottles, we make use of used plastic bottles to produce Polyx™ panels. The bottles are sent to the recycling centres in densely pressed bales from the junkyard. The sorting machine removes all the coloured caps and labels while cleaning and sorting them. The sorted bottles are then sent to the granulator.

Large rotating blades shred the bottles into 1 cm flakes and remove any debris. What were once plastic bottles are now pure PET flakes. The PET flakes travel through an extruder, melting them and forming polyester fibres. As a result, hard plastic gets a soft wool-like texture. The fibres are then cut into thin sheets to prepare them for felting.

 The felting machine folds the fibre in layers and compresses it. Thousands of barb needles stab the material, turning it into felt. Following the same principle, three sheets of felt are merged together into a dense mat, ready for pressing. The pressing machine transforms the felt into a solid large panel while maintaining its wool-like texture.

At Polyx™, we focus on enhancing building design and sustainability. Our acoustic panels, crafted from select PET materials, embody our commitment to quality. We prioritize building health and effective acoustics in our manufacturing, continuously seeking to innovate and redefine design standards. This approach ensures our panels are not just functional but also contribute to green building practices.

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