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Sabin, the first company founded equally for lighting and acoustics, has been defining itself through a signature sewn construction, a rare, hands-on process in modern manufacturing.
That approach to craft is evident in the Chicago-based manufacturer’s new LINEAR series, a modular acoustic lighting system designed to shape both the visual and auditory character of a space. The system debuts with two distinct profiles:
- STANDARD is a thin baffle offered in 9 mm, 27 mm, and 60 mm profiles. The 9 mm profile can use either straight small-radius corners or rounded large-radius corners.
- STADIA uses a bullnosed diffuse lens with matching endcaps and is available in 27 mm and 60 mm profiles.
Furthermore, LINEAR is designed to give flexibility in how light, sound, and form are arranged:
- In the 60 mm profiles, baffles can be unlit or fitted with integrated light engines.
- The 60 mm profiles work with eighteen modular connectors, allowing many layout combinations.
- Continuous runs can reach 164 feet, and drop lengths can extend to 47 inches.
- Mounting options include direct attachment to grid or strut, aircraft cable, or fabric straps.
- Optional additions—such as Wi-Fi, motion sensors, or speakers—can be included when further functionality is needed.
“We built LINEAR to serve as a true toolkit for designers. It’s intentionally open-ended, like a LEGO set. Every component can be customised, from the colour of the PET felt and power cord to the suspension and light source.”
Wes Cox, Sabin co-founder.
Emerging during a shift toward sensory-driven environments, Sabin came up with acoustic lighting from the ground up, uniting two disciplines once treated separately into a single product. The company’s fixtures deliver exceptional sound absorption and light diffusion, achieving GREENGUARD Gold certification thanks to the use of post-consumer recycled SCS and OEKO-TEX certified PET felt. By reducing the use of adhesives in favour of a sewn construction, the company is able to release products that are not only durable and tactile but also more inherently sustainable and repairable.
