What is Flocking?
Flock coating is a process whereby nylon
fibres are electro-statically applied to another substance to
achieve a velvet/suede type finish. It is a specialist finish
that gives a hard wearing, soft velvety texture to any object.
What are the characteristics of flock?
Flocked products can
be:
- Washable
- Dry cleanable
- Fire retardant
- Water-resistant
- Stain-resistant
- U/V stabilized and soft to touch
 
Closeups of flock fiber - click images to
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Performance characteristics and capabilities of flocked products
include:
- Cushioning and protection
- A soft velvety finish on practically any surface
and shape
- A non-abrasive surface on metal
- Colour range to match any decor or theme —
rich colours, pastel shades, iridescence, high sheen, matt finish,
two-tone, soft and coarse effects on the substrate surface as
well as many other special effects
- A luxurious feel on porous foam
- Adds value to existing products
- Decorative and visual appeal (walls, coverings,
jewellery displays, clothing, wine display boxes)
- Increased surface area for evaporation and filtration
(building panels, humidifiers)
- Buffing and polishing (jewellery packaging,
lamp and ornament bases)
Jewellery drawers
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The building and decorative
industries:
Flock has a fire rating on plasterboard as follows:
Ignitability rating = 0
Spread of flame index = 0
Heat evolved rating = 0
Smoke developed index = 5
(Tests carried out by
AWTA Textile Testing)
Flock has acoustic enhancement qualities and is also comparatively
priced with painting making it ideal for:
- Home theatres
- Board linings
- Decorative features/partitions
- Suspended ceilings
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Retail and promotional:
- Jewellery
- Wine racks
- Mats
- Message boards
- Packaging
- Polystyrene heads and display props
- Drawer linings
- Table tops
Drawer linings
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