Frequently Asked Questions about Trandar ZIVANA Wood Wool Acoustic Panels

Trandar ZIVANA is a wood wool acoustic panel made from pine wood fibers mixed with white Portland cement, compressed and cured for high strength. It does not disintegrate into debris over long-term use, and the fibers will not poke through fabric when wrapped. The panels are moisture-resistant, fire-resistant, and can be repainted up to 6 times without reducing sound absorption performance. Ideal for interior applications.

Before Other Questions, A Brief Introduction to the Material

Trandar ZIVANA Wood Wool Panels are manufactured from high-quality pine wood fibers from Europe, bound with White Portland Cement through a compression and curing process. ZIVANA's wood fibers are round, slender, long, and evenly distributed throughout the panel, ensuring excellent sound absorption.

Most answers below are derived from this composition and manufacturing process.

• Q1: Will the wood fibers poke through the fabric?

No, they will not. ZIVANA features a smooth surface upon completion, and the fibers are firmly bound with white cement, preventing them from protruding or poking through the fabric.

Unlike certain insulation materials used for fabric wrapping that tend to sag over extended use, Trandar notes that ZIVANA can be used as a durable fabric-wrapped alternative that maintains its structural integrity over time. Additionally, Trandar offers Trandar VOKE fabric-wrapped wall systems with an NRC of 0.5 as another option.

• Q2: Will it disintegrate into debris or powder over long-term use?

Resistant to degradation because the wood fibers are bound with white cement, then compressed and cured to high strength. The panels maintain their shape over time, offer a long service life, and do not shed debris like conventional wood fiber materials. Trandar states that these panels are stronger and more impact-resistant than standard acoustic panels, and superior in strength to typical wood wool boards.

• Q3: Will the wood in the panels mold or develop blemishes?

ZIVANA offers excellent resistance to atmospheric humidity. The white cement composition helps prevent wood blemishes and mold, ensuring an extended service life.

Good to know: This product is designed for indoor use only.

• Q4: Is wood wool fire-resistant?

Yes, fire-resistant. Trandar ZIVANA panels are strong, durable, and fire-resistant while maintaining their sound absorption properties.

• Q5: Can they be painted? Will painting degrade the acoustic performance?

Yes, and they can be spray-painted up to 6 times without reducing the acoustic ratings. A real-world example is The Mall Group's conference room, which used 600×1200×25 mm ZIVANA panels with spray-painted wall finishes to create a fun and relaxing atmosphere.

In addition to painting, ZIVANA can be CNC-cut and custom-printed with patterns or graphics.

• Q6: Are they safe for health?

ZIVANA is manufactured from eco-friendly natural materials, non-chemical, VOC-free, with wood sourced from sustainably managed forests and certified with the "Nature Plus" label. The manufacturing plant utilizes renewable energy.

• Q7: How good is the sound absorption?

The single panel offers great sound absorption, helping to reduce reverberation, and when installed as a system with Trandar Heplar framing and Trandar dBphon insulation, the NRC value can reach up to 1.0. It also provides built-in thermal insulation (thermal conductivity λ = 0.066 W/mK).

The panels are available in thicknesses of 15 mm. and 25 mm.

When should you choose ZIVANA?

Choose it when you want improved acoustics alongside a textured, durable, and customizable material in terms of colors, shapes, and patterns. Suitable for meeting rooms, offices, hotels, hospitals, educational institutions, auditoriums, music practice rooms, studios, restaurants, home theaters, and residences.

Still have unanswered questions or want to know if ZIVANA is right for your room?

Chat with the Trandar Acoustics team now. Tell us your room dimensions, application, and preferred style, and we'll be happy to help with recommendations.