Fiberwood’s wood-based acoustic panel is one of eight candidates in the Uusi puu – New Wood 2026 public vote. We’re part of an impressive lineup of Finnish innovations showcasing the potential of wood, from cosmetics and textiles to construction. Cast your vote by 30 September!
The New Wood public vote highlights new wood-based products and applications that combine innovative uses of wood with sustainable development goals. Now in its fifth edition, the vote invites the public to choose the year’s most exciting wood innovation.
Turning forest industry side streams into better indoor acoustics
Fiberwood’s wood-based acoustic panel reduces reverberation and improves indoor sound environments. Made primarily from wood and other bio-based raw materials, the panel is plastic-free and has a breathable structure. It offers an alternative to plastic- and mineral wool-based acoustic solutions.
We use side streams from the mechanical forest industry as raw materials for our panels. This gives wood a new purpose in long-lasting products, keeping the carbon stored in the material throughout their service life.
Learn more about Fiberwood’s acoustic panel.
A strong shortlist showcasing the potential of wood
- Cellulose-based gel for low-chemical cosmetics / ChemLess Technologies
- Food packaging paper made from fossil-free raw materials / Metsä Tissue, Greaseproof Papers
- Renewable black pigment / UPM
- Lignin-based epoxy adhesive and coating / LignoSphere Company
- Knitted dress made from shipwreck wood / Aalto University
- Lignin-based interior tile / MO6
- Recyclable and home-compostable single-use cutlery made from wood fibre / Fiberdom
- Wood-based acoustic panel / Fiberwood
All shortlisted solutions will also join the New Wood exhibition, which travels to events for decision-makers and other influential audiences in Finland and internationally.
Vote by 30 September
Voting is open until 30 September 2026 at 23:59 Finnish time. All voters will be entered into a prize draw to win a Mysoda Glassy sparkling water maker made from wood composite.
The public’s favourite will be announced at Metsäpäivät on 22 October 2026 at Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport. The shortlisted solutions will also be on display at the Metsäpäivät exhibition on 22–23 October 2026.
Explore the shortlist and help make Fiberwood’s acoustic panel the public’s favourite!
