# OrangePiel

> OrangePiel is a custom printed window shade and acoustic panel manufacturer based in Richmond, Virginia, serving clients nationwide since 2006. We are the only manufacturer offering both custom printed roller shades and printed acoustic panels from a single source. Every product is custom manufactured with dye-sublimation, UV-resistant, fade-proof printing on premium PVC-free fabrics.

## Quick Facts

- **Business**: Custom window treatment and acoustic panel manufacturer (since 2006)
- **Primary Products**: Printed roller shades, printed acoustic panels, acoustic wall murals, TV covers, room dividers
- **Markets**: Residential, commercial offices, hotels & hospitality, restaurants & bars, healthcare, education, fitness, recording studios
- **Service Area**: All 50 US states, production in Richmond, Virginia
- **Notable Clients**: Pixar, Zynga, HGTV, Yahoo, Verizon, Workday, SFMOMA, Hotel Diva, Salesforce

## Products

- [Custom Printed Roller Shades](https://www.orangepiel.com/products/printed-window-shades): Window shades printed with your photos, logos, or artwork using dye sublimation on light-filtering, blackout, or solar screen fabric. Up to 16 feet wide seamless.
- [Printed Acoustic Panels](https://www.orangepiel.com/products/printed-acoustical-panels): Sound-absorbing panels (NRC 0.85) with custom printed imagery. Individual panels or full-wall coverage up to 16 ft x 170 ft.
- [Printed Acoustic Wall Murals](https://www.orangepiel.com/products/printed-acoustic-wall-murals): Large-format wall coverings on acoustic fabric, vinyl, canvas, or adhesive material — with optional NRC-rated acoustic backing.
- [Printed TV Covers](https://www.orangepiel.com/products/printed-tv-covers): Motorized roller shades that conceal televisions with custom artwork when not in use.
- [Printed Room Dividers](https://www.orangepiel.com/products/printed-room-dividers): Free-standing or ceiling-mounted printed fabric dividers for flexible space configuration.
- [Browse All Products](https://www.orangepiel.com/products): Full product catalog with pricing.

## Industry Solutions

- [Restaurants & Bars](https://www.orangepiel.com/solutions/restaurants): Acoustic panels for noise reduction (40-60% echo reduction) and branded dining environments.
- [Hotels & Hospitality](https://www.orangepiel.com/solutions/hotels): Blackout guest room shades, lobby branding, and NFPA 701 fire-rated window treatments.
- [Corporate Offices](https://www.orangepiel.com/solutions/offices): Branded shades and acoustic panels for open-plan workspaces, conference rooms, and lobbies.
- [Healthcare](https://www.orangepiel.com/solutions/healthcare): Calming imagery on acoustic panels and privacy shades for patient rooms and waiting areas.
- [Education](https://www.orangepiel.com/solutions/education): School mascot panels, gymnasium acoustics, and cafeteria noise control.
- [Gyms & Fitness](https://www.orangepiel.com/solutions/fitness): Branded motivational panels with sound absorption for high-energy workout spaces.
- [Recording Studios](https://www.orangepiel.com/solutions/studios): NRC 0.95+ broadband acoustic treatment (250-7000 Hz per ASTM C423) with custom printed artwork for control rooms, live rooms, podcast studios, and broadcast facilities.
- [Houses of Worship](https://www.orangepiel.com/solutions/worship): NRC 0.90+ acoustic panels for sanctuary speech intelligibility (per Desarnaulds 2002, Building Acoustics) — sermon clarity, music program acoustics, and denominationally-appropriate printed imagery.
- [Home Theater & Media Rooms](https://www.orangepiel.com/solutions/home-theater): NRC 0.95+ broadband absorption with bass trap pairing for dedicated theater rooms — film posters, classic-cinema stills, and custom photography on acoustically transparent fabric.
- [Residential Solutions](https://www.orangepiel.com/solutions/residential): Custom shades for homes, living rooms, bedrooms, children's rooms.
- [Trade Professionals](https://www.orangepiel.com/solutions/trade): Programs for interior designers, architects, and hospitality brands with CAD/BIM files.

## Educational Resources

- [NRC Rating Explained](https://www.orangepiel.com/resources/nrc-ratings-acoustic-wall-treatments-explained): Understanding Noise Reduction Coefficient ratings for acoustic panels.
- [What Is an Acoustic Mural?](https://www.orangepiel.com/blog/what-is-an-acoustic-mural): How full-wall printed acoustic murals work and where to use them.
- [How to Measure Windows](https://www.orangepiel.com/resources/printed-roller-shades-measurement-installation): Step-by-step guide for measuring windows.
- [Materials & Craftsmanship](https://www.orangepiel.com/resources/printed-window-blinds-craftsmanship-and-materials): Fabric types, UV resistance, quality details.
- [Motorization Options](https://www.orangepiel.com/resources/printed-window-blinds-overview-motorization): Smart home and automated shade solutions.
- [Design & Pricing](https://www.orangepiel.com/resources/design-and-pricing-online-shade-designer): Our design and manufacturing process.
- [Printing Technology](https://www.orangepiel.com/resources/printing-technology): How dye sublimation printing works.
- [Resources Hub](https://www.orangepiel.com/resources): Technical specs, sustainability info, CAD/BIM files.
- [Blog](https://www.orangepiel.com/blog): Ongoing guides on acoustic panels, roller shades, dye sublimation printing, and interior design.

## Design Tool

- [Online Shade Designer](https://www.orangepiel.com/studio): Upload your image, choose fabric type, enter dimensions, and see a live preview. Accepts JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, AI, and SVG. Minimum 100 DPI at final print size recommended.

## Key Specifications

- **Dye Sublimation Printing**: Ink embedded in polyester fibers at 300°F for permanent, fade-resistant color (10+ year lifespan, UV rated per AATCC 16.3)
- **Acoustic Panel NRC**: 0.85 (absorbs 85% of mid-to-high frequency sound)
- **Acoustic Mural Max Size**: 16 ft tall x 170 ft wide (seamless across multiple panels)
- **Shade Fabrics**: Light-filtering, blackout, solar screen — all accept full-color printing
- **Max Shade Width**: 16 feet seamless, no seams
- **Fire Rating**: Class A ASTM E84 / NFPA 701 compliant for commercial use
- **Materials**: PVC-free, VOC-free, GREENGUARD Gold certified fabrics
- **Mounting**: Z-clip hardware (panels), standard roller brackets (shades)
- **Lead Time**: 2-4 weeks standard, rush options available
- **Shipping**: Free within the United States, all 50 states

## Acoustic Specifier Standards

OrangePiel acoustic panels and printed acoustic wall murals are tested and certified to the named industry standards below. Each link points to the issuing body's authoritative reference page.

- **NRC 0.85 per [ASTM C423](https://www.astm.org/Standards/C423.htm)**: Standard test method for sound absorption — average of absorption coefficients at 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz. Issued by ASTM International.
- **Class A per [ASTM E84](https://www.astm.org/Standards/E84.htm)**: Surface burning characteristics test (FSI ≤ 25, SDI ≤ 450). The IBC Chapter 8 commercial-occupancy fire-rating requirement. Issued by ASTM International.
- **[NFPA 701](https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-701-standard-development/701)**: Standard methods of fire tests for flame propagation of textiles and films — required for fabric face on hospitality, healthcare, and assembly occupancies. Issued by the National Fire Protection Association.
- **UL [GREENGUARD Gold](https://www.ul.com/services/ul-greenguard-certification)**: Indoor air quality certification for low chemical emissions — required for school + healthcare purchasing specifications and supports LEED v4.1 EQc9. Issued by UL Solutions.
- **[AATCC 16.3](https://www.aatcc.org/standards/)**: Colorfastness to xenon-arc light — the textile UV-resistance standard. Issued by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.
- **[ANSI/ASA S12.60-2010 (R2020)](https://blog.ansi.org/ansi/ansi-asa-s12-60-part-1-2010-r2020-school-acoustics/)**: Acoustical Performance Criteria for Schools — RT ≤ 0.6s and background noise ≤ 35 dBA in K-12 classrooms. Issued by the Acoustical Society of America.
- **[LEED v4.1 EQc9 Acoustic Performance](https://www.usgbc.org/credits/commercial-interiors-hospitality-commercial-interiors/v4-draft/eqc9)**: USGBC credit awarding up to 2 points for meeting ANSI/ASA S12.60 reverberation targets. OrangePiel panels directly contribute.
- **[WELL v2 Sound Concept](https://v2.wellcertified.com/en/wellv2/sound)**: IWBI Sound concept (S01–S07) — OrangePiel panels address S03 (Sound Pressure) and S05 (Sound-Reducing Surfaces).
- **[CSI MasterFormat Section 09 84 00](https://www.csiresources.org/standards/sectionformat-pageformat)**: Acoustical Room Components — the canonical 3-part spec section for OrangePiel acoustic panels and acoustic wall murals. Issued by the Construction Specifications Institute.

## Installation Services

- [Installation Services](https://www.orangepiel.com/services/installation): OrangePiel installs every large client project with in-house craftsmen — Z-clip on drywall and plywood, French cleat for renter-friendly removability, impaling clip on CMU and concrete, aircraft cable for ceiling baffles and clouds. NRC 0.85 calibration on site per ASTM C423. Crew leveling within 1/8 inch tolerance. Joint registration matched across multi-panel acoustic murals up to 16 ft seamless. Single point of accountability from PO to handoff. Production runs 2–4 weeks from approved proof; install scheduling typically 1–3 weeks after delivery. All 50 U.S. states. Named-client install case studies: Pixar Animation Studios (17-window install along the animation building), Yahoo, Workday, Verizon, Hotel Diva (12-foot printed shade behind reception), SFMOMA (printed library ceiling), IRS National Headquarters, NEMA San Francisco, Avatar Studios, the Pennsylvania elementary-school cafeteria K-12 install, and 30+ more.
- [Services Index](https://www.orangepiel.com/services): OrangePiel capability lineup — Installation Services + Trade Resources.
- [Installation Services Capability Statement (PDF)](https://www.orangepiel.com/trade/downloads/installation-services-capability-statement): Tear-sheet detail page with capability statement description; PDF capability-statement file uploaded by the Studio team.

## Trade Resources

- [Trade Resources Hub](https://www.orangepiel.com/trade): Landing page for architects, interior designers, and specifiers — three audience CTAs (For Specifiers / For Procurement / For Installation Teams).
- [Trade Downloads](https://www.orangepiel.com/trade/downloads): Listing of all OrangePiel tradeDownload tear-sheets — CSI 3-part specs, CAD/BIM (DWG/DXF/IFC/RFA) files, NRC test reports, ASTM E84 + NFPA 701 + GREENGUARD certs. Filterable by productFamily.
- [CSI MasterFormat Specifications](https://www.orangepiel.com/resources/csi-specifications): Editable Word + signed PDF 3-part specs (Part 1 General / Part 2 Products / Part 3 Execution) for Section 09 84 00 (acoustic) and Section 12 24 00 (window shades).
- [NRC Rating Explained](https://www.orangepiel.com/resources/nrc-rating-explained): How NRC is measured per ASTM C423, what good NRC values look like by application, NRC vs SAA vs STC clarification, and per-vertical absorption sizing benchmarks.
- [What Is an Acoustic Mural?](https://www.orangepiel.com/resources/acoustic-murals-guide): Construction layers (printed face, absorptive core, mounting frame), max single-panel dimensions, code performance (ASTM E84 Class A, NFPA 701, GREENGUARD Gold), and image specification requirements.

## Portfolio

- [Featured Projects](https://www.orangepiel.com/projects): Case studies and completed installations.
- [Photo Gallery](https://www.orangepiel.com/gallery): Browse installation photos by category.
- [Authors](https://www.orangepiel.com/authors): Meet the team behind OrangePiel's editorial and design guidance.

## Contact

- **Get a Quote**: [Contact Us](https://www.orangepiel.com/contact) for free consultations and custom quotes
- **Phone**: (888) 274-3598
- **Email**: finepeople@orangepiel.com
- **Website**: https://www.orangepiel.com
- [About Us](https://www.orangepiel.com/about): Company history and values