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Sustainability | 2026-05-19

Recycled PET Acoustic Panels: 75 Percent Recycled Content

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Made from recycled plastic bottles

Every Jiadian PET acoustic panel is 100 percent polyester. At least 75 percent of the fiber is post-consumer recycled PET made from used plastic bottles. The other 25 percent is low-melt polyester fiber, which softens during hot pressing and bonds the recycled fibers together.

That means our 9mm, 12mm and 24mm acoustic panels give used bottles a second life as sound-absorbing walls and ceilings in offices, schools, hotels and homes.

From bottles to acoustic panels

  1. Collect: used PET bottles are collected and recycled into polyester fiber by our fiber suppliers.

  2. Blend: the recycled fiber is blended with low-melt polyester fiber in our factory in Changshu, China.

  3. Form: the blend is laid into a thick felt mat.

  4. Hot press: heat melts the low-melt fiber, which bonds the mat into a rigid panel. No glue is added.

  5. Finish: panels are cut, grooved, molded, wrapped or given UV graphics to order.

Recycled PET felt on the hot press line in the Jiadian factory

How much recycled PET is in each panel

PanelDensityRecycled PET per 1220 x 2440mm sheetAbout the same as
9mm PET acoustic panel1850gsmabout 4.1 kgabout 200 bottles
12mm PET acoustic panel2400gsmabout 5.4 kgabout 270 bottles
24mm PET acoustic panel3600gsmabout 8.0 kgabout 400 bottles

Estimates are based on panel density and 75 percent recycled content, assuming about 20 grams per 500ml PET bottle.

No glue, low VOC

Because the low-melt fiber does the bonding, no glue or chemical binder is added to the panel. This keeps emissions very low.

Our polyester fiber acoustic panel was tested by SGS in an environmental chamber with reference to ISO 16000-9, ISO 16000-6 and ISO 16000-3 (report CANIN26026108101, October 2026). Results on the 7th day:

  • Total VOC (TVOC): 19.6 µg/m³

  • Formaldehyde: not detected

  • Acetaldehyde: not detected

  • Benzene, toluene, xylene, styrene and more than 60 other individual VOCs: not detected

The full SGS report is available on request.

Safe to handle

PET acoustic panels contain no glass fiber or mineral wool. They do not shed itchy glass fibers, so they are comfortable to cut and install, and a good choice for schools, offices and homes.

Less waste in production

Offcuts from cutting and grooving are collected in our factory and sold to recycling companies, so they go back into use instead of to landfill.

Recyclable polyester

Both fibers in the panel are polyester, so the panel is a single-material product. At the end of its life it can be recycled where polyester recycling is available.

Packaging

Panels are packed flat in cartons. Certification for our carton materials is available on request.

Certifications

Our PET acoustic panels are tested to ASTM E84 Class A and EN 13501-1 B-s1,d0 for fire performance. Recycled content certification for our panels is in progress, and we will publish it on this page when it is issued. See our test reports and certifications.

FAQ

How much recycled content is in Jiadian PET acoustic panels?

At least 75 percent of the fiber is post-consumer recycled PET from used plastic bottles.

What is the other 25 percent?

Low-melt polyester fiber. It melts during hot pressing and bonds the panel together, so no glue is needed.

Do the panels release formaldehyde?

No formaldehyde was detected in the SGS chamber test (ISO 16000), and total VOC was 19.6 µg/m³ on the 7th day.

Do the panels contain fiberglass?

No. They are 100 percent polyester, with no glass fiber or mineral wool.

Can the panels be recycled?

Yes, where polyester recycling is available. The panel is made of polyester only, which makes it easier to recycle than mixed-material boards.

Looking for recycled acoustic panels for your project? Request a quote or ask for free A4 samples.

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