# Sound-Curtailing Curtains These Empa Noise-Quenching Curtains Enable a Sound Sleep By Emily Evans | Published 2011-05-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empa-noise-quenching References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/new-noise-quenching-curtains-absorb-sound-let-in-light/) & [empa.ch](http://www.empa.ch/) For those of us who are sensitive to noise, the EMPA Noise-Quenching curtains are a great invention. Many of us can relate to wishing our curtains were a little bit darker or a little bit thicker to block out light, but how about a little bit quieter? These new EMPA Noise-Quenching curtains are not only stylish but also functional. Design website Dornob had this to say about these cool curtains: "Somewhere between thick and opaque [noise-blocking curtains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-curtains) and clear [sound-reflecting glass windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-acoustic-panel) there was a missing link, and this textile is it: lightweight and translucent, it sucks in sound without obscuring your view." The thought of EMPA Noise-Quenching curtains may have you thinking thick and heavy, but in reality these curtains actually seem to function well and be lightweight -- they are certainly a great solution for [light sleepers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocturne-sound-machine)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Noise-quenching Curtains:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and translucent curtains that effectively block out noise without obstructing the view. - **Stylish Functional Curtains:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design curtains that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also serve a functional purpose, such as noise reduction. - **Lightweight Sleep Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create lightweight products that cater to the needs of light sleepers, providing a peaceful and undisturbed sleep environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Improvement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of innovative products for home improvement, specifically in the area of noise reduction and sleep enhancement. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate functional elements into interior design, such as noise-quenching curtains, to optimize the overall living experience. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply advanced textile manufacturing techniques to create lightweight, translucent, and noise-blocking curtains for improved comfort and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplified Acoustic Curtain Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noren.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Curtains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moondream.md) - [Ultra-Thin Sound-Dampening Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-absorption-material.md) - [Portable Everyday Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-everyday-earplugs.md) - [Geometric Sound-Dampening Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-compositions.md) - [Textured Sound Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-hayes.md) - [Noise-Reducing Silicone Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-dream.md) - [Noise-Blocking Sleep Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somnipods-3.md) - [Sound-Blocking Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-phone-booth.md)