vortex | artist | twilightcreating better environments

Forbo Flooring Systems collaborated with visionary creator
Philippe Starck in designing a highly innovative collection offloor covering systems: FLOTEX BY STARCK.
Using a high definition digital printing technique with the dense
fibre surface of Flotex flocked flooring, Starck’s collection
features unique patterns. By playing on scale and transition,
each of the 3 systems challenges tradition and createsa new language in the perception of interior spaces and floor
covering design.
The many colour options and different combinations of
the 3 systems make FLOTEX BY STARCK highly adaptable to every
location and project.

The pattern of each full design system stretches 10 metres in width,
made up of 4 different components; a central design, a left
and a right transitional design and a semi-plain texture designthat features a variety of accent colours. Each component spans 2metres in width. With the design system it is possible to play withdifferent combinations.

PLAY AND CREATE
WITH DIFFERENTCOMBINATIONSA NEW LANGUAGE
IN THE PERCEPTIONOF INTERIORSPACES

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THE 3 SYSTEMSCOMBINATION AND INSPIRATION

Philippe Starck created a collection of 3 systems, named vortex,artist, twilight. Each of them comes in 4 separate components thatcan be freely arranged to create patterns for your projectthat adapt to your needs and preferences.

A B | vortex

A2 | vortex

The flexibility of the systems makes combination possibilities almost endless. Some options are illustrated below.
Inspiration with 5 components (10 metres width):
The full pattern of the design system stretches 10 metres in width if you arrange the below 4 components - repeating component 1 - in the following order:
starting with the semi-plain texture design, followed by the left transitional design, the central design, then the right transitional design,and finishing by semi-plain texture design.

A3 | vortex

A4 | vortex

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3

4

1

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

Inspiration with 3 components (6 metres width):

A B | artist

C1 | twilight
4B2 | artist

C2 | twilight

B3 | artist

C3 | twilight

Inspiration with 2 components (4 metres width):=2+3+4=3+4=1+2+3=1+2=4+1+2=2+4

B4 | artist

C4 | twilight5vortex
The beauty and power of nature combine to find orderin disorder.
In this design each element has a role to play, as well asa purpose and a function. As combinations evolve,
relationships form between chaos and calm to provide
balance and choice.

« ORGANISED CHAOS
OF THE WIND ON THE FIELD »PHILIPPE STARCK

Vortex is a system of elements that are designed to transformthe way we look at space. It provides a flexible solution
to enable planning across large and small areas with patterns
that freely mix and interchange, allowing a contrast between
large scale design and semi-plain texture.
The Vortex design is available in 6 distinctive highlightcolourways.

7

vortex

8gold

9

200 cmSheet
20 dBSheet
4.3 mmREPEAT
200 X 200 CMRAPPORT 200 X 200 CM
DESSIN
200 X 200 CM

Installin same
directionvortexvortex

A2

AB

A2

A3A4AB

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

312001 | white

312002 | ruby312003 | terracotta

312004 | blue

312005 | chartreuse

312006 | gold

313001 | white

313002 | ruby313003 | terracotta

313004 | blue

313005 | chartreuse

313006 | gold

314001 | white

314002 | ruby314003 | terracotta

314004 | blue

314005 | chartreuse

314006 | gold

301000 | grey

301022 | ruby301010 | terracotta

301021 | blue

301012 | chartreuse

301011 | gold

A3A4

AB

gold

1011

artistIn an age of machines, we seek purity, integrity and honesty.
The man made design that enables us to differentiate.
The urge to create defines us and our ability to imagine gives
us meaning and belonging. In this way, nothing can replace
the lines that are drawn and the marks that are made by
the artist’s hand.

« NOTHING REPLACESTHE PAINTER’S HAND »PHILIPPE STARCK

Artist is a concept based on the transition of two textures thatcan be used either individually or together with one colour fading
into another. The different parts provide a way of designingand planning space in a subtle but visually engaging way,
creating a flow of colour that allows areas to be differentiatedwhilst maintaining a distinctive look and feel in a building.
The Artist design is available in 6 distinctive colourways.

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umber / terracotta1415

200 cm

Sheet
20 dB

Sheet
4.3 mmRepeatRapportDessinInstallin same
direction

artist200 x 200 cm
200 x 200 cm
200 x 200 cm

artist

B2

AB

B2

B3

B4

AB

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

322007 | ultramarine / turquoise

322009 | umber / taupe

322011 | olive / gold

322008 | anthracite / silver

322010 | umber / terracotta

322012 | emerald / chartreuse

323007 | ultramarine / turquoise

323009 | umber / taupe

323011 | olive / gold

323008 | anthracite / silver

323010 | umber / terracotta

323012 | emerald / chartreuse

324007 | ultramarine / turquoise

324009 | umber / taupe

324011 | olive / gold

324008 | anthracite / silver

324010 | umber / terracotta

324012 | emerald / chartreuse

301007 | turquoise

301009 | taupe

301011 | gold

301008 | silver

301010 | terracotta

301012 | chartreuse

B3

B4

ABterracotta

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twilight
The eternal fight between night and day sees the opposites
blend and attract. The two elements edge slowly towards
each other.

As they meet they combine, blend, mix and become one. This isthe magical space where light meets dark and the shadows play
before they are forced apart; but only until the next time whendark meets light again and the never-ending cycle continues.

« ETERNAL FIGHT OFNIGHT AND DAY »PHILIPPE STARCK

Twilight is a play on lights, shadows and colours. A design withtwo strong powerful and complementary sides; one jewel like,bright and light and the other as a shadow of deep, dark, richshades. They come together in a transition element that creates
energy and impact making a bold statement that can both
divide and link space simultaneously. The different parts
allow a mix and match flexibility across any size ofinstallation.
The Twilight design is available in 8 striking colourways.

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twilight

20

antique / amber21

200 cm

Sheet
20 dB

Sheet
4.3 mmInstallin same
direction

twilight

twilight

C2

C1

C2

C3

C4

C1

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

332013 | pewter / steel

332019 | umber / taupe

332015 | umber / spice332020 |burgundy / ruby332017 |sapphire / titan blue

332014 |sapphire / teal

332018 |emerald / chartreuse

332016 |antique / amber

333013 | pewter

333019 | umber

333015 | umber

333020 | burgundy

333017 | sapphire

333014 | sapphire

333018 | emerald

333016 | antique

334013 | pewter / steel

334019 | umber / taupe

334015 | umber spice334020 |burgundy / ruby334017 |sapphire / titan blue

334014 |sapphire / teal

334018 |emerald / chartreuse

334016 |antique / amber

331013 | steel

331019 | taupe

331015 | spice331020 | ruby331017 | titan blue

331014 | teal

331018 | chartreuse

331016 | amber

C3C4C1

antique / amber

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HOW TO ORDERCOMBINATION EXAMPLES
vortex122.00 metre width

32.00 metre width

42.00 metre width

2.00 metre width

312003 | terracotta

314003 | terracotta

324012 | emerald / chartreuse

301012 | chartreuse

322012 | emerald / chartreuse

332017 | sapphire / titan blue333017 | sapphire

334017 | sapphire / titan blueartist• F or installations where more than one element of a design is to be fitted together in the same area, all items need to be ordered at the sametime to ensure full colour matching across all designs.
•P lease note that Flotex has a pile direction so components cannot be rotated and laid in the opposite direction as this will cause a marked
difference in appearance.
•A 2 and A4 references are different, please do not rotate these items. One of each must be ordered if both a left and a right transition
component are required in the floor plan.
Pile
direction

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Pile
direction

Pile
direction

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Pile
direction

twilight• Because of the freedom in the designs it is important to indicate, when ordering, which parts of the design you want to combine.
• For combined installations of a system in one room, all items need to be ordered at once to ensure full colour matching across all designs.
Pattern repeats
DesignVortexArtistTwilight

24Width200 cm200 cm200 cmLength200 cm200 cmNone

331017 | titan blue

Please order all items at the same time and confirm the required laying pattern when placing your order.
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FLOTEX, THE HIGH TECHTEXTILE FLOORING
Flotex is a high tech textile that combines the warmth,
acoustic properties and underfoot comfort of a textile withthe durability and cleanability of a resilient floor covering.

Technical specifications
FLOTEX BY STARCK meets the requirements of EN 1307

DURABLE &COMFORTABLE• Densely packed fibres (over 70 million per m2) provide awarm and comfortable surface• Wide range of designs provide a floor covering that issuitable to any environment or desired atmosphere• Excellent sound absorption (class A, =20dB impact soundreduction)

HYGIENIC &WASHABLE• The nylon 6.6 fibres are extremely durable so intensecleaning can be done
• Thanks to it’s densely packed pile surface, Flotex captures
fine dust and allergens that are easily released upon regular
vacuuming, which is why it has been awared the prestigious
Allergy UK Seal of Approval™
• Flotex is a truly washable textile flooring that has great
appearance retention and cleans up like new every time

FLOTEX BY STARCK1H,9.
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[sqb

Commercial use

EN-ISO 10874

4.3 mmClass 33 heavy

Roll width

2.0 m

Roll length

30 m

Total weightISO 8543

1.8 kg/m²

Dimension stability

ISO 2551< 0.2%

Abrasion resistanceEN 1307 annex F> 1000 cycles

Castor chair continuous use

EN 985 Test Ar ≥ 2.4 continuous use

Light fastness

EN-ISO 105-B02≥6Slip resistance

UK SRG pendulum

Dry - very low slip risk
Wet - low slip risk

Acoustic

EN-ISO 717-2
ISO 354

Impact sound ∆Lw = 20 dB
Sound absorption = 0.10

Water impermeability

EN 1307 annex G

Renewable electricity

PassFlotex is manufactured using 100% electricity made from renewable sources

Recycled content
Indoor Air Emissions:
TVOC at 28 days

SAFE &SOUND™ Flotex ensures consistent protection against
bacteria without degradation through cleaningor vacuuming. It also suppresses the growth of
dust mite populations. Therefore Flotex has apositive impact on the lives of allergy sufferers even moreas daily vacuuming cleans away twice as many allergens
compared to conventional carpets. That is why Flotex carries
the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval™.

ISO 1765

Creating better environments• Flotex sheet offers an impact sound reduction of 20dB
• Its unique & durable construction means that Flotex will
not fray or tear, preventing any slip or trip hazards

Total thickness

Flotex sheet contains up to 20% recycled content by weight
EN 16516

LCA< 0.005 mg/m3
LCA is the foundation for securing the lowest environmental impact

Flotex meets the requirements of EN 14041

RZeL

Product code

EN 14041

1200101_DoP_512

Reaction to fire

EN 13501-1

Bfl-s1, L, NCS

Slip resistanceEN 13893

μ ≥ 0,30Thermal resistance

ISO 8302

0.048 m2 K/W

Body voltage

ISO 6356< 2kV

All Forbo Flooring Systems’ sales organisations worldwide have a certified Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001.					All Forbo Flooring Systems’ manufacturing operations have a certified Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001.

The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Forbo Flooring Systems’ products is documented in individual Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s)
which can be found on all of our websites.
© Forbo / Starck Network / Sophie Delaporte / Palais Iéna

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