Flotex by STARCK - Flocked floor covering
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A high-tech textile that combines the warmth, underfoot comfort and acoustic properties of a textile with the durable cleanability of a hard-wearing floor covering.
Application
For internal use in all busy commercial and public sector locations.
Description
High-tech textile carpet that combines the warmth, acoustic properties and comfort of a textile with the durability of a resilient floor covering. Designed by Phillipe Starck. Available in three system designs, each with a range of colour options to create unique finishes.
Features and benefits:
- Densely placed fibres provide a warm and comfortable surface.
- Hygienic and washable – the nylon 6.6 fibres are durable and suitable for intense cleaning.
- The textile prevents mould and odours due to its technical properties and bacteriostatic qualities.
- Available in three system designs, each with a range of colour options to create unique finishes.
General information
Color | Brown Gold Green Grey Orange |
Finish | Other |
Material | Nylon |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 30000 mm |
Width | 2000 mm |
Height | 4.3 mm |
Warranty description | Ten year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | M50/25 Carpeting M50/170 Carpeting M50/130 Carpet tiling |
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Specification data - Flocked carpets
Classification | |
Standard | To BS EN 1307. |
Level of use class | Class 33. |
Recycled content | 0%. |
Width | 2000 mm. |
Colour and pattern | Vortex.Artist.Twilight.Manufacturer guidanceAvailable in three system designs, each with a range of colour options to create unique finishes. |
Total thickness to ISO1765 | 4.3 mm. |
Total weight (to ISO 8543) | 1.8 kg/m². |
Dimensional stability to ISO 2551 / EN 986 | < 0.2%. |
Slip resistance to UKSRG pendulum test | Dry- Very low slip risk; Wet- low slip risk. |
Sound absorption to ISO 354 | 0.1. |
Water impermeability to EN 1307 annex G | Pass. |
Slip resistance (to EN 13893) | μ ≥0.30. |
Body voltage to ISO 6356 | < 2 kV. |
Thermal resistance to EN 12667 | 0.048 m2 K/W. |
Light fastness (to BS EN ISO 105 B02) | ≥6. |
Impact sound reduction (to EN-ISO 717-2) | ΔLw = ≥20 dB. |
Adhesive | Not required. Eurocol 640 Eurostar Special very low VOC emission PVC adhesive. |
Reaction to fire (EN 13501-1) | Bfl-s1, L, NCS. |
Edging | Not required. As per 740. |
Skirtings | Not required. As per 770. |
Stair nosings | Not required. As per 750. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | Yes |
Country of material origin | France |
Country of product manufacture | France |
Material | Nylon |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 10.30 kg CO₂ eq/m² Self declared |
Recyclability | 100% |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 0 % |
Third party certifications
QA Certificate
British Allergy Foundation: Seal of Approval for Flotex
HPDC Certification
Flotex Tile Health Product Declaration
Certificate of Conformity
SA8000 Management System Certification Certificate
Literature
Forbo Product Portfolio 2022
Forbo Flotex for Gyms Whitepaper
Forbo Flotex LRV and DSDC Accreditation Overview
Forbo Flotex by Starck Brochure
Case studies
Cranfield University