This wall covering integrates recycled acoustic backing, making it an eco-conscious choice for architects and interior designers seeking modern, sustainable design options.
The Echo Wall Covering is made from cactus leather, offering a tactile finish made from organically harvested Nopal cactus leather.
Submaterial’s Echo Wall Covering blends elevated materiality with next-generation sustainability through an innovative composition of Nopal cactus leather, bio-based polymer, and recycled acoustic backing. Designed in 24” x 12” modules with subtle vertical detailing, Echo delivers sound absorption performance with an NRC of 0.50 and SAA of 0.51. Available in Black Night, Ocean Blue, and Green Cactus, the direct-glue wall covering offers architects and interior designers a durable, PVC-free acoustic solution ideal for commercial interiors and modern specification projects.
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