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Quick answer: Any fabric fades if strong sun hits it every day for years, and Singapore's sun is strong. Panels away from direct sun keep their colour for a long time. Near west-facing windows, pick mid-tone colours, which hide fading best, and use blinds or film on the glass. Fading only changes the look. The panel still soaks up sound the same.
Key takeaways
- Direct daily sun fades any fabric over time.
- Mid-tone colours hide fading best.
- Fading does not change how well a panel works.
Why fabric fades
Sunlight, especially the UV part, slowly breaks down the dyes in fabric. The more direct sun, and the more hours each day, the faster it fades. Singapore is near the equator, so the sun is strong all year.
Which walls are risky
The riskiest walls get direct sun through a window for hours a day. In Singapore, these often face west and catch the afternoon sun. Shopfronts with big glass windows and walls in bright, open corridors are also at risk.
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Which colours fade least
Very bright colours like red and orange show fading most. Very dark colours like black and navy can show light patches. Mid-tones such as grey, beige, sage and stone hide it best. See choosing panel colours.
How to slow fading
Put panels on walls that get less direct sun. Use blinds or UV film on west-facing glass. Close blinds during the hottest hours.
Does fading stop panels working?
No. The colour changes, but the core still soaks up sound the same way. If the look matters, you can replace a single panel later instead of the whole set.
Our panels
Our Flexi™ fabric comes in 39 colours. Tell us if a wall gets strong sun, and we will suggest a colour that copes well. A photo of the wall in the afternoon helps us see how much sun it gets.
Check your walls in the afternoon
Walk around the room at 3 to 5 pm, when the west sun is strongest. Note which walls get direct light, and for how long. Put panels on the walls that stay in shade, or plan blinds for the window.
If fading has already happened
We can re-cover a faded panel in fresh fabric, or replace it in the same colour. Then move it to a shadier wall, or plan blinds for the window.
What we see on real jobs
For shopfronts and west-facing rooms, a warm grey or stone colour is a safe pick. Mid-tones like these hide slow fading better than bright or very dark colours.
Get a straight answer for your room
Send us a photo or a short video of the room on WhatsApp (+65 8930 1905). We'll reply with whether panels are the right fix, how many you need, where they go and the price. If it's really a soundproofing problem, we'll tell you.
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