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Materials & Finishes

InfiKnit™

InfiKnit™ is the difference between decoration and design. Juxtaposing industry leading knitting technology with time-tested architectural manufacturing techniques, InfiKnit™ is a toolkit for designers that softens, expands, absorbs, and transforms spaces. Infiknit™ ’s material and unique 3D texture reduces the impact of noise from everyday annoyances like ringing, typing, and chatter resulting in a more pleasant and productive environment. Infiknit™ ’s exclusive 3D knitted material works in concert with the design to help reduce and control reverberations leaving a lasting impression at scales ranging from assembly halls to conference rooms.

Material Details

  1. Materials and Color

    InfiKnit™ Expansion

    • XP01.63.63.63

      XP01.63.63.63

    • XP01.23.23.23

      XP01.23.23.23

    • XP01.32.32.32

      XP01.32.32.32

    • XP01.41.41.41

      XP01.41.41.41

    • XP01.01.01.01

      XP01.01.01.01

    • XP01.52.52.52

      XP01.52.52.52

    • XP01.51.51.10

      XP01.51.51.10

    • XP01.53.53.02

      XP01.53.53.02

    • XP01.50.50.10

      XP01.50.50.10

    • XP01.41.41.30

      XP01.41.41.30

    • XP01.31.31.50

      XP01.31.31.50

    • XP01.11.52.11

      XP01.11.52.11

    InfiKnit™ Gradient

    • GR02.30.62

      GR02.30.62

    • GR02.41.52

      GR02.41.52

    • GR02.40.62

      GR02.40.62

    • GR02.40.32

      GR02.40.32

    • GR02.40.22

      GR02.40.22

    • GR02.30.62

      GR02.30.62

    InfiKnit™ Oxida

    • OX01.64.64.02

      OX01.64.64.02

    • OX01.64.53.11

      OX01.64.53.11

    • OX01.62.02.12

      OX01.62.02.12

    • OX01.62.02.01

      OX01.62.02.01

    • OX01.32.32.02

      OX01.32.32.02

    • OX01.30.02.41

      OX01.30.02.41

    InfiKnit™ Soft Circuit

    • SC01.40.32

      SC01.40.32

    • SC01.30.52

      SC01.30.52

    • SC01.30.40

      SC01.30.40

    • SC01.30.32

      SC01.30.32

    • SC01.22.52

      SC01.22.52

    • SC01.62.30

      SC01.62.30

  2. Performance
    • 0% WASTE

      3D-knitting redefines zero waste. There are no wasted materials or inventory.

    • 0.75

      True NRC® (F-100 Method)

    • 100%

      Declare certified to be fully salvageable/reusable in its entirety, recyclable (100%)

    • Cradle to Cradle

      Bronze Status Pending

Made of Air

We have forged an exciting partnership with Made of Air, revolutionizing the way we craft sustainable solutions. Together, we are harnessing the power of carbon-negative materials to bring you not only sophisticated designs but products that are easy to install. By collaborating with Made of Air, we are breaking the cycle and actively safeguarding our planet’s future. Their ingenious approach involves transforming wood waste into biochar, a remarkable negative emissions technology that permanently locks carbon in a stable and enduring form.

Material Details

  1. Materials and Color

    Made of Air

    • Carbon Eclipse

      Carbon Eclipse

    • Sustainable Soot

      Sustainable Soot

    • EcoCoal Noir

      EcoCoal Noir

    • CarbonZero Shadow

      CarbonZero Shadow

    • Obsidian Earthshade

      Obsidian Earthshade

    • Regenerative Coalshade

      Regenerative Coalshade

    • Ethereal Onyx

      Ethereal Onyx

    • Midnight Carbonite

      Midnight Carbonite

    • EcoObsidian Abyss

      EcoObsidian Abyss

    • Carbonite Eclipse

      Carbonite Eclipse

    • Black Black

      Black Black

    • Charcoal Black

      Charcoal Black

  2. performance
    • Carbon Negative

      Made of Air is a negative emissions technology that locks carbon in a stable form permanently

    • NEGATIVE

      Negative 2kg of CO2 per kilogram of material

    • 100%

      Declare certified to be fully salvageable/reusable in its entirety, recyclable (100%)

    • Cradle to Cradle

      Bronze Status Pending

Soft Sound®

Soft Sound® acoustical material is produced by felting 100% PET plastic. In some colors, a beautiful heathering pattern becomes visible as a result of this traditional manufacturing process, and will result in natural variations in color and patterns from batch to batch and sheet to sheet.

Material Details

  1. Materials and Color

    Soft Sound® Color Group A

    • White

      White

    • Snow

      Snow

    • Marble

      Marble

    • Heather Gray

      Heather Gray

    • Graphite

      Graphite

    • Carbon

      Carbon

    • Onyx

      Onyx

    • Apple

      Apple

    • Tangerine

      Tangerine

    • Lemon

      Lemon

    • Taupe

      Taupe

    • Sand

      Sand

    • Kiwi

      Kiwi

    • Whisper

      Whisper

    • Sky Blue

      Sky Blue

    • Denim

      Denim

    • Absinthe

      Absinthe

    • Abyss

      Abyss

    • Azore

      Azore

    • Mars

      Mars

    • Macchiato

      Macchiato

    Soft Sound® Wood Texture

    • Gray Ash

      Gray Ash

    • White Oak

      White Oak

    • Golden Oak

      Golden Oak

    • Oak

      Oak

    • American Walnut

      American Walnut

    • Charred Oak

      Charred Oak

    • Charred Ash

      Charred Ash

    • Ebony

      Ebony

  2. performance
    • 100% recyclable

      100% recycled PET with no added lubricants or oils - throw it straight into the recycling bin.

    • 0.75

      True NRC® (F-100 Method)

    • 100%

      Declare certified to be fully salvageable/reusable in its entirety, recyclable (100%)

    • Cradle to Cradle

      Bronze Status Pending

Steel

Steel is a versatile material widely used by NOWN for our beautiful designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and easy to install. We utilize steel to create panels, ceilings, and facades that offer numerous benefits. Steel panels provide structural stability and durability, making them ideal for withstanding various weather conditions and ensuring long-lasting performance. NOWN’s designs incorporate steel in innovative ways, leveraging its strength and malleability to create intricate patterns, sleek finishes with captivating textures.

Material Details

  1. Materials and Color

    Steel Powder Coat Standard Finish

    • Brilliant White (Gloss) (RAL9010)

      Brilliant White (Gloss) (RAL9010)

    • NOWN White (Matte) (RAL9016)

      NOWN White (Matte) (RAL9016)

    • T-Grid White (Matte) (RAL9003)

      T-Grid White (Matte) (RAL9003)

    • Silver Metallic (Semi Gloss) (RAL9006)

      Silver Metallic (Semi Gloss) (RAL9006)

    • Jet Black (Matte) (RAL9005)

      Jet Black (Matte) (RAL9005)

    • Aviator Gray (Gloss) (RAL7035)

      Aviator Gray (Gloss) (RAL7035)

    • Aviator Gray (Matte) (RAL7035)

      Aviator Gray (Matte) (RAL7035)

    • Steel Gray (RAL7046)

      Steel Gray (RAL7046)

    • Shadow (RAL7024)

      Shadow (RAL7024)

    • Midnight (RAL7021)

      Midnight (RAL7021)

    • Coffee (RAL8014)

      Coffee (RAL8014)

    • Raw Umber (RAL8007)

      Raw Umber (RAL8007)

    • Caramel (RAL8001)

      Caramel (RAL8001)

    • Sandstone (RAL1019)

      Sandstone (RAL1019)

    • Oat (RAL1001)

      Oat (RAL1001)

    • Sunflower (RAL1003)

      Sunflower (RAL1003)

    • Torch (RAL2009)

      Torch (RAL2009)

    • Spirit Red (Matte) (RAL3001)

      Spirit Red (Matte) (RAL3001)

    • Azure (RAL5003)

      Azure (RAL5003)

    • Blue Steel (RAL5010)

      Blue Steel (RAL5010)

    • Forest Green (RAL6001)

      Forest Green (RAL6001)

  2. performance
    • 100% recyclable

      Steel is 93% recycled and 100% recyclable, making it a material that is circular for generations.

    • long-lasting

      Sustainable & long-lasting steel by NOWN.

    • 100%

      Declare certified to be fully salvageable/reusable in its entirety, recyclable (100%)

    • Cradle to Cradle

      Bronze Status Pending

CircuLUM™

CircuLUM™, crafted from 75% recycled cans, serves as a sustainable and eco-friendly material in the creation of our aluminum panels for acoustic and architectural solutions. This innovative approach combines environmental consciousness with exceptional performance, bringing outstanding design, sophistication, and sustainability together.

Material Details

  1. Materials and Color

    CircuLUM™ Powder Coat Premium Metallic Finish

    • Chilled Champagne

      Chilled Champagne

    • Burnished Bronze

      Burnished Bronze

    CircuLUM™ Powder Coat Standard Finish

    • Brilliant White (Gloss) (RAL9010)

      Brilliant White (Gloss) (RAL9010)

    • NOWN White (Matte) (RAL9016)

      NOWN White (Matte) (RAL9016)

    • T-Grid White (Matte) (RAL9003)

      T-Grid White (Matte) (RAL9003)

    • Silver Metallic (Semi Gloss) (RAL9006)

      Silver Metallic (Semi Gloss) (RAL9006)

    • Jet Black (Matte) (RAL9005)

      Jet Black (Matte) (RAL9005)

    • Aviator Gray (Gloss) (RAL7035)

      Aviator Gray (Gloss) (RAL7035)

    • Aviator Gray (Matte) (RAL7035)

      Aviator Gray (Matte) (RAL7035)

    • Steel Gray (RAL7046)

      Steel Gray (RAL7046)

    • Shadow (RAL7024)

      Shadow (RAL7024)

    • Midnight (RAL7021)

      Midnight (RAL7021)

    • Coffee (RAL8014)

      Coffee (RAL8014)

    • Raw Umber (RAL8007)

      Raw Umber (RAL8007)

    • Caramel (RAL8001)

      Caramel (RAL8001)

    • Sandstone (RAL1019)

      Sandstone (RAL1019)

    • Oat (RAL1001)

      Oat (RAL1001)

    • Sunflower (RAL1003)

      Sunflower (RAL1003)

    • Torch (RAL2009)

      Torch (RAL2009)

    • Spirit Red (Matte) (RAL3001)

      Spirit Red (Matte) (RAL3001)

    • Azure (RAL5003)

      Azure (RAL5003)

    • Blue Steel (RAL5010)

      Blue Steel (RAL5010)

    • Forest Green (RAL6001)

      Forest Green (RAL6001)

  2. performance
    • Average of 136

      Each module is made from an average of 136 recycled aluminium cans.

    • 0.75

      True NRC® (F-100 Method)

    • 100%

      Declare certified to be fully salvageable/reusable in its Entirety, Recyclable (100%)

    • Cradle to grave

      Status Pending

Composites and Acrylics

Composites offer strength, durability, and design versatility, enabling NOWN to create intricate patterns and shapes that enhance the overall ambiance. Acrylics provide transparency, allowing for the play of light and adding a touch of elegance to the architectural elements, creating solutions that are both, elevated and easy to install.

Material Details

  1. Materials and Color

    Composites and Acrylic Acrylic Polycarbonate

    • Translucent

      Translucent

    • Frosted

      Frosted

  2. performance
    • 100% Durable & Sustainable

      Durability: Composites are highly durable and have a long lifespan.

    • Strength

      A high tensile strength and UV resistance.

    • 100%

      Declare certified to be fully salvageable/reusable in its entirety, recyclable (100%)

    • Cradle to Cradle

      Bronze Status Pending