How to Create Cleaner, Quieter, and Safer Spaces With Ecophon’s Hygiene Acoustic Solutions

Meeting hygiene requirements with cleanable surfaces is a primary concern in many professional settings. But while hygiene is one of the most important acoustic challenges in hospitals, laboratories, food-processing plants and industrial kitchens, the second one is high sound levels. After all, long shifts in noisy surroundings can be really hard on employees’ focus and overall wellbeing. At the same time, noise issues in sensitive spaces are often the last ones to get solved.

To address both acoustic and hygienic demands at once, Ecophon’s Hygiene™ range provides a complete line of solutions that feature surfaces made for frequent cleaning and disinfection. At the same time, Ecophon’s Hygiene solutions also offer high acoustic absorption to create healthier working environments for everyone.

Hygiene-Focused Acoustic Solutions: Why They Are Important

Hospital-grade acoustics and sound-absorbing ceilings or walls that can stand rigorous disinfection and cleaning procedures are a real acoustic puzzle. This is especially true in hospitals, healthcare facilities, laboratories, pharmaceutical production, industrial kitchens and food-processing environments where hygiene regulations are strict and noise levels are often high.

Ecophon’s Hygiene range is designed for challenging areas where excellent acoustics and cleanable surfaces must go hand in hand. Some of the key advantages of these solutions include:

Effective in high-noise environments
Designed for frequent and heavy-duty cleaning
Ceiling and wall solutions available
Anti-bacterial and moisture-resistant surfaces
Suitable for healthcare, food-handling and industrial settings

Hygiene Clinic E – Acoustic Ceiling Solution for Healthcare Environments

Hygiene Clinic E is specifically designed for healthcare and clinical environments where hygiene, speech clarity and comfort are critical. It is particularly suitable for:

Hospitals and clinics
Patient rooms and corridors
Treatment and examination rooms
Healthcare offices and staff areas

Key benefits of Hygiene Clinic E include:

Smooth, cleanable surface suitable for regular disinfection
Good sound absorption to support speech intelligibility
Designed to meet the demands of healthcare interiors
Supports a calmer, more comfortable environment for patients and staff

This makes Hygiene Clinic E an ideal solution for spaces where both acoustic comfort and strict hygiene standards are essential.

Hygiene Performance™ A – Ceiling Solution for Cleanable Acoustic Spaces

Hygiene Performance A ceiling panels are designed for environments that require a higher level of cleanability combined with strong acoustic performance. These panels help reduce noise and reverberation in areas such as:

Hospitals and medical facilities
Research and diagnostic laboratories
Commercial and industrial kitchens
Food preparation and processing areas

Key characteristics include:

Washable and disinfectable surface
Resistance to moisture and demanding cleaning routines
High acoustic absorption for noise control
Suitable for environments with strict hygiene requirements

Hygiene Performance A ensures healthier, quieter and more comfortable spaces where cleanliness cannot be compromised.

Real World Example: The Unilever Katowice Case Study

One of the best examples of Ecophon’s Hygiene range in action is the Unilever Katowice production facility.

The factory faced challenges with high noise levels that affected employee comfort and productivity. To improve the working environment, Unilever implemented solutions from Ecophon’s Hygiene range across different areas of the facility.

The Results:

Noise levels were reduced by 40–50% in production areas after installation
In sensitive production zones, acoustic ceilings helped bring sound pressure levels below hazardous thresholds
Employees reported improved comfort, reduced stress and smoother day-to-day operations

This case study demonstrates how Hygiene solutions perform effectively even in demanding industrial environments.

Top Applications for Hygiene Series Products

The Hygiene range is successfully used across a wide variety of sectors, including:

Healthcare facilities and hospitals
Food & beverage production plants
Pharmaceutical and biotech facilities
Research laboratories and universities
Commercial kitchens and food preparation areas
Clean and sanitary environments

Wherever hygiene and noise control directly affect safety, comfort and performance, these solutions add measurable value.

Mix and Match to Design Safe and Clean Acoustic Interiors

What makes the Hygiene range unique is its flexibility. Ceiling and wall solutions can be combined to create a comprehensive acoustic strategy that meets both hygiene regulations and acoustic requirements—without compromising on design or functionality.

Conclusion

Ecophon’s Hygiene Clinic E and Hygiene Performance A solutions deliver reliable performance in environments where hygiene and acoustics are equally critical. From healthcare facilities to food-processing and laboratory spaces, these systems help create interiors that are cleaner, quieter and safer.

The Unilever Katowice project is just one real-world example that highlights how Ecophon’s Hygiene range stands up to demanding conditions and high expectations.

If your project requires hygienic, cleanable and acoustically balanced solutions, Ecophon’s Hygiene range offers a trusted and proven choice.