Fabric desk screens are fabric-covered panels that fit onto your desks to give each person a private, quieter workspace. Panelscreens has made fabric desk screens in the UK since 2003, in clamp-on, slide-on and freestanding versions, from budget screens to 70mm acoustic panels, in fabrics from Camira and Panaz to match your brand colours.
Prefer a crisp, clean finish? See our glazed and acrylic desk screens.
At Panelscreens we pride ourselves on being able to provide our customers with the perfect solution for their business needs. So, if you can't find what you're looking for call us to speak to one of our sales team on 020 3995 4570 or email us at info@panelscreens.co.uk.
Fabric desk screens for every desk and budget
Fabric desk screens are the most popular way to divide office desks. They give each person a screened-off workspace, soften the look of the office and, in thicker acoustic versions, absorb the noise of calls and conversation. Most of our fabric desk screens come in a wide choice of fabric colours, so you can match your brand or interior.
You may also see them called fabric desk dividers, fabric desk partitions or desk partition screens. Whatever the name, they all do the same job: a fabric-covered panel that fits to the desk to give privacy and, with a sound-absorbing core, cut the noise across your office. We make them in the UK for single desks, back-to-back bench desks and hot-desking areas.
Our best-selling fabric desk screens
Recent installation: Hush 50 fabric desk screens for Totum Partners, London
In October 2026 we fitted Hush 50 acoustic fabric desk screens in Abbotsford Moss across long bench desks in Totum Partners' new office on Cannon Street in the City of London. The large screens along the bench sit on bench (single-side) brackets that hold them slightly off the desk, leaving room for monitor arms and cables. The side panels that split the bench into pods stand on oval freestanding feet, so the brand-new desks weren't drilled or damaged. We planned the layout from the client's photos and a 3D render, with no site survey needed, and went from quote to installation in about two weeks.
Read the Totum Partners case study
Desk-mounted, slide-on or freestanding?
- Desk-mounted fabric screens fix to the edge of the desk with clamps or brackets, so they stay firmly in place on bench desks and between back-to-back workstations.
- Slide-on fabric desk dividers push onto the desk edge with no tools, which makes them ideal for rented desks and hot-desking areas.
- Freestanding desk screens sit on the desk on their own feet and can be moved whenever you like. See our freestanding desk dividers. Need extra or replacement feet? Add free-standing desk screen feet.
Fabric or acoustic desk screens?
Thin fabric desk screens (around 28mm) mainly give visual privacy. Thicker screens with a sound-absorbing core (38mm to 70mm) also soak up speech, so if noise is a problem choose one of our acoustic desk screens. If you prefer a clear finish, see our acrylic desk screens, or browse all desk dividers. To choose the right width and height, read our guide to desk divider sizes.
Frequently asked questions
What sizes are available?
Across our fabric desk dividers and screens range, heights run from 300mm to 1800mm and widths from 600mm to 2000mm, depending on the product. Each product page lists its exact sizes.
How quickly can I get them?
Lead times depend on the product. Most are dispatched in 5 to 14 working days, and some made-to-order ranges take 3 to 6 weeks. The lead time is shown on each product page.
Can I see fabric colours before I order?
Yes. Order free fabric samples to check colours and textures before you buy, as photos on screen are not always colour-accurate.
Do you deliver and install?
Yes. We deliver across the UK and can install office screens anywhere in the UK, with free layout advice. Contact us for a quote.
Are fabric desk screens acoustic?
Some are. Thin fabric desk screens mainly give visual privacy, while screens with a sound-absorbing core, such as Edge Fabric 38, Edge 58, Hush 50 and Hush 70, also absorb speech and reduce noise across the office.
How do fabric desk screens attach to the desk?
Most fabric desk screens clamp or bracket onto the edge of the desk. Slide-on versions push onto the desk edge without tools, and freestanding desk screens simply sit on the desk on their own feet.
How do I measure my desk for a fabric desk screen?
Measure the length of the desk edge where the screen will go. Most people choose a screen the same width as the desk, or slightly narrower. For clamp-on screens, also check the thickness of the desk top and that the edge is clear of cable trays.
Can I get a size that is not listed?
Yes. As a UK manufacturer we can often make fabric desk screens to other sizes. Send us your desk sizes and we will tell you what we can make.
Can I mix clamped and freestanding desk screens?
Yes. A common layout is to clamp the screens between facing desks and use freestanding feet for the side panels in the middle of a bank, so you can move them when the layout changes.
Do desk screens need linking strips?
Not if they are fitted with our clamps. Many customers ask for screens to be linked to hold them in place, but when they are fitted correctly, our clamps hold each screen firmly on its own, so the screens sit neatly side by side without plastic linking strips. With no plastic between the panels, the screens also look much cleaner, with an unbroken run of fabric along the desk. Leaving out the strips also makes your screens modular: each screen is independent, so if you change your desk layout, add desks or move teams around, you can simply unclamp the screens and reuse them in the new layout. You can also swap the fixings whenever you like, for example changing clamps for freestanding feet, without replacing the screens. Linking is still available on some ranges if you prefer it.
