Improve comfort and reduce reverberation with Serge Ferrari’s Tenseo acoustic membranes
Why acoustic comfort matters in everyday spaces
In environments like restaurants, schools, indoor pools, and stadiums, uncontrolled noise and echo create uncomfortable experiences. Whether it’s diners raising their voices to be heard or students struggling to hear their teacher, poor acoustics impact performance, wellbeing, and engagement.
Tenseo acoustic membranes by Serge Ferrari offer a lightweight, high-performance solution that’s durable, elegant, and easy to integrate – and they’re now available in South Africa and Kenya through Synchron.
Acoustic problems by venue type
Schools and halls
Hard surfaces in school halls and classrooms can cause speech distortion, making it difficult for students and teachers to communicate clearly.
Tenseo Comfort AW helps:
- Improve speech intelligibility
- Enhance learning environments
- Comply with fire and environmental safety standards
Restaurants and dining halls
Busy dining areas often suffer from noisy, echo-heavy atmospheres that increase stress levels and lower the customer experience.
Tenseo membranes are ideal for:
- Ceiling sails or wall panels
- Printed surfaces that blend with the brand identity
- Lightweight and aesthetically appealing installations
Indoor swimming pools
Moisture and hard surfaces lead to excessive reverberation, making pool areas noisy and uncomfortable.
Tenseo Comfort AW is:
- Moisture- and chlorine-resistant
- Perfect for tensioned ceilings in humid environments
- Designed to maintain performance and appearance over time
Stadiums
Large, open-air venues with partial roofing trap sound and amplify crowd noise.
Tenseo Comfort SW offers:
- Up to 65% acoustic absorption & 41% of light transmission
- Protects from solar heat (-59%) and glare beneath a glass roof or facade
- The flexibility, lightness and finesse of the material allows unrestricted freedom of implementation
One fabric range, many applications
Tenseo acoustic membranes combine performance, flexibility, and elegance. The material offers exceptional sound absorption without the bulk of traditional panels.
| Product | Use Case | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Tenseo Comfort AW | Indoor spaces | Up to 0.65 αw acoustic absorption, moisture resistant |
| Tenseo Comfort SW | Covered outdoor venues | Up to 0.55 αw absorption with air gap, UV and weatherproof |
Both are:
- Available in multiple colours
- Custom printable
- Certified GREENGUARD Gold and French A+
Real-world applications
Tenseo membranes have been used in:
- School halls and universities
- Indoor aquatic centres
- Shopping centres and stadiums
The ability to tension the material in flat, curved, or 3D shapes makes it an excellent choice for bold architectural environments where sound control and aesthetics must go hand in hand.
Improve acoustic comfort with Tenseo
From schools to stadiums, Synchron imports and supplies Tenseo acoustic fabrics to architects, contractors, and designers across Southern and East Africa.
Contact us to request samples, technical data sheets, or a project consultation.
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