Acoustic treatments can make or break a space. Wall tiles that are not integrated into the interior can be visually distracting, while skipping them altogether can leave a room loud and uncomfortable. But what if one acoustic tile could it enhance a space while giving new life to a natural material? That’s the idea behind Spinneybeck’s Søuld Eelgrass range, which now includes modular Søuld Fragments.
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Spinneybeck’s Søuld collection—a collaboration with the Danish material manufacturer Marine wool— is made from eelgrass, a marine plant that stores carbon. At the end of its natural life cycle, the leafy green washes ashore along the Danish coastline. It is then collected, dried and turned into acoustic products that bring warmth and natural texture to indoor spaces.
As the name suggests, Søuld Fragments is made with the eel offcuts created through the production of larger rugs and boards. Instead of discarding leftover materials, these offcuts are recomposed into modular tiles with even more variety and texture.
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Beyond its tactile appearance, the new collection achieves a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) rating of 0.70. That is, sustainable alternative acoustics can soften the sound in workplaces, hospitality spaces and residential interiors as well as traditional solutions.
The use of the eel in architecture is not completely new. On the Danish island of Læsø, settlers in the 1600s used the material to create thick thatched roofs for houses, giving them the nickname “seaweed houses”.
“We believe that the end use must be taken into account to fully honor the history of the eel,” Tobias Øhrstrøm, founder, said of the collaboration. “That’s why we make products that can have a long life, be recycled and be part of systems designed to be repaired, disassembled and reused.”
The tiles in the Søuld Fragments collection feature soft, rounded edges with chamfered details for a precise fit. They are also available in two coordinating variations so designers can create a variety of installation patterns and scales.
Whether installed in a massive open-plan office or a compact café, Søuld Fragments offers subtle dimension and visual rhythm—all while celebrating the natural character of a sustainable material.
