Furniture brand Vank is pushing for a sustainable future in sound comfort with its Vank_Bio acoustic panels, produced with renewable raw materials.

Setting out to ditch petroleum-based polyurethane foam in its products, Polish company Vank looked into the possibilities of biocomposites. Reflective of this mission are its new Vank_Bio acoustic panels, which are crafted from a material based on flax and hemp fibres; these renewable materials make the products CO2-neutral. The shift in material use doesn’t compromise on durability and performance: sound waves penetrate deep into the porous surfaces, drawn in at the absorption efficiency level of 0.90. 

Offered in five three-dimensional patterns, the panels size up at 80x40 cm and can be customized to fit appropriately in different workspaces. Their appearance highlights the earthly qualities of the biocomposite while remaining versatile and refined enough for projects that require a streamlined aesthetic. Designers can experiment with large-scale decoration afforded by the geometric patterns or achieve minimalism by playing up the brown-tone organic textures. 

Acknowledging the diversity in spatial requirements, Vank has also made the designs available as mobile walls, desk partition screens and even multifunctional work pods. Distractingly loud workspaces are made obsolete with these wider uses – defined zones and relaxation areas powered by Vank_Bio boost concentration, creativity and address the sound-sensitive needs of neurodiverse users. The Vank_Box pod solution is easily moved with optional castors, meaning that users can be proactive in tackling acoustic discomfort and reorganizing office life.

Vank’s team has paid special attention to wellbeing this year, adopting it as their annual theme. This focus extends to people and the planet: users benefit from being in a more physiologically comfortable and ecologically responsive space, made possible with the help of Vank_Bio.