FLOCKED FLOORING

Flotex FR is a unique, textile, flocked floor covering,combining the cleaning properties and durablity of a
resilient flooring with the comfort, slip resistance andacoustic properties usually associated with textiles.

Flotex Colour FR is a collection of four designs(Metro, Penang, Calgary and Canyon) which together
form a rhapsody of colour across a broad spectrum.

• 	High definition print offers you
complete freedom of design• Bespoke design service• Lightweight approximately 1225 gram/m2• 	Easy to clean•	Impervious backing makes it suitablefor wet cleaning• Excellent acoustic properties up to 22 dB• Slip resistance > 0.30
• Durable construction: using Nylon 6.6• Dimensionally stable3• 	Improved indoor air quality(independently proven by Allergy UK)• Easy to repair any damaged areas• 	Ortho-phthalate free
• Cut to size/shape option

Flotex Vision FR offers an infinite number of design
options ranging from abstracts with an intricate colour
spectrum to realistic images of natural materials.

• Reaction to fire EN 45545-2 : HL2.
Flotex FR can be digitally printed. Its high definition
quality and specialist printing technology allow for large
endless pattern repeats and vivid lifelike colours. This
creates a new dimension for Flotex FR and provides
ultimate design flexibility for rail environments.

Flotex FR construction
Nylon 6.6 pile
Flock adhesive
Fibreglass nonwoven
Closed cell PVC foam
Glassfibre net reinforcement

Please ensure that ‘FR’ isclearly noted on all orders.

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A collection of four semi plain designs. The full colour palette can be viewed on pages 38 and 39.

Metro FRWith over 500 individual items to choose from, plus the option to re-colour several designs, Flotex Vision FR
is best viewed on our digital library (www.forbo-flooring.com/flotexvision) which is continuously
updated. The designs fall into six broad categories of floral, image, lines, naturals, pattern and shape.
High definition digital print designs that create superior textures and almost 3D like aesthetics.

Floral FR

Metro FR is a versatile semi-plain floor design
which covers a wide and modern colour bank. The
understated pattern conveys texture without definite
form, creating an authentic feel that is unique to
Flotex flooring.

A selection of eight floral designs, ranging from abstract,graphic flower motifs to romantic images of roses andbutterflies. Each of the eight design types in this category
is available in a variety of colourways.

Available in 35 colourways

Flotex Colour FR Metro | 246005FR | nimbus

Image FRThis design category contains a wide variety ofphotographic images that have been transformed into
interesting and unique floors. Grass, leaves, water drops,
buttons or zebra print are just some of the possibilities
amongst the wide range of images.

Penang FR
Flotex Penang FR offers a stunning look for any modern
environment. It creates a subtle linear effect and comesin a range of rich modern shades.
Available in 21 colourways

Lines FR
Eight linear/stripe designs, each with their own
characteristics, ranging from muted and sophisticatedcolourways to very complex and multi-colour.
Flotex Colour FR Penang | 482005FR | smoke

Calgary FR

Naturals FR

Flotex Calgary FR offers a wide colour choice in a soft,
natural design that works well in larger areas. The
pattern can be easily combined with complementary
Flotex or resilient ranges and is the perfect choice forapplication areas that require a muted ambience.

This collection offers photorealistic images of natural
materials such as wood, stone, ceramics or cork floors.
The design technology creates amazingly realistic floors
but with the added benefit of improved acoustics, slip
resistance and reduced maintenance costs.

Available in 22 colourways

Flotex Colour FR Calgary | 290019FR | carbon

Canyon FR
Flotex Canyon FR is a heavily grained semi-plain
inspired by natural earth and rock. It has a distinctive
strong texture with a medium contrast.

Pattern FR
The intricate play of networks and patterns creates a
textured, non-directional visual. Each design in thiscategory is available in a number of colourways.

Shape FR

Available in 12 colourways

A collection of organic shapes and motifs delivering
beautiful all-over patterns, including both contemporary
and traditional designs.

Flotex Colour FR Canyon | 445020FR | pumice3

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FLOTEX FR – CUSTOM DESIGN SERVICEFLOTEX FR OFFERS REAL DESIGN FREEDOM

Create your own masterpiece using our custom design service alongside our high definition printing technology.
Our experienced designers can help at any stage in the design process, depending on what involvement you require.
If you are looking for design ideas, re-colouration of existing designs or help with the development of a uniquedesign that works perfectly with your rail interior design scheme, then we have the resource to help. Alternatively,
you can choose from over 500 existing references in our Colour and Vision collections.

STEPS IN THE CUSTOM DESIGN PROCESS:
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FORBO DESIGNTEAM DEVELOPTHE DESIGN.

1DESIGN BRIEF
AND SAMPLESSENT IN VIA YOURLOCAL FORBO
REPRESENTATIVE.

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MATCHING
ANY PANTONE/
NCS/RAL OR
MATERIAL
SAMPLESSUPPLIED.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN TO BE SENTTO THE CUSTOMER TO ENSURE
THAT THE BRIEF IS FULFILLED.

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A PHYSICAL SAMPLEIS THEN PRODUCEDAND SENT TO THE
CUSTOMER FOR
THEIR APPROVAL.
DISPATCHED WITHIN
10 WORKING DAYS.

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ONCE ALL IS APPROVED BY
THE CUSTOMER, THE ORDERCAN THEN BE PRODUCED.

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246007FR | metro ash

482031FR | penang ash

246009FR | metro pepper

290015FR | calgary azure

LRV 11
LRV 4

LRV 28LRV 18

LRV 30

LRV 5

LRV 10246017FR | metro berry

LRV 6

LRV 9

LRV 18LRV 17

LRV 7
LRV 7
LRV 7

LRV 29LRV 31
LRV 22

LRV 36
LRV 19LRV 15
LRV 11

LRV 17
LRV 10
LRV 4
LRV 10246031FR | metro cherry

290024FR | calgary fire

482010FR | penang evergreen

482019FR | penang ginger

290005FR | calgary melon

246025FR | metro tangerine

246021FR | metro moss

482026FR | penang neptune

LRV 35

LRV 15
LRV 13

LRV 11
LRV 17

LRV 11
LRV 20
LRV 15LRV 5246032FR | metro petrol

LRV 4

LRV 5

246024FR | metro carbon

482024FR | penang purple

LRV 29LRV 24
LRV 15

LRV 22
LRV 8
LRV 10
LRV 9

LRV 7

246034FR | metro lilac

LRV 9

LRV 4

LRV 8

LRV 7

LRV 16

LRV 12
LRV 10445026FR | canyon garnet

246014FR | metro concrete

LRV 16

LRV 16
LRV 17
LRV 15

LRV 9

LRV 14
LRV 10LRV 7482020FR | penang shale

290002FR | calgary grey

LRV 18LRV 15

LRV 14

LRV 13
LRV 14
LRV 13LRV 8246002FR | metro tempest

LRV 5445020FR | canyon pumice

LRV 4290010FR | calgary ash

290008FR | calgary saffron

246036FR | metro gold

246019FR | metro citrus

246028FR | metro jade290006FR | calgary sahara

246013FR | metro amber

445027FR | canyon kelp

246033FR | metro emerald

246020FR | metro lagoon

445030FR | canyon sulphur

290014FR | calgary lime

246037FR | metro apple

482011FR | penang sapphire

445028FR | canyon sapphire

482006FR | penang sage

290009FR | calgary moss

290004FR | calgary menthol

290025FR | calgary riviera

246035FR | metro pink

246018FR | metro mineral

445029FR | canyon seafoam

246004FR | metro gull

290022FR | calgary condor

482016FR | penang coral

290021FR | calgary aqua

290001FR | calgary sky

482023FR | penang dusk

290023FR | calgary expresso

482015FR | penang beige

445024FR | canyon cloud482027FR | penang orchid

290013FR | calgary caramel

246029FR | metro truffle

482004FR | penang mercury

290017FR | calgary crystal

246012FR | metro sand

290007FR | calgary suede

482017FR | penang nimbus

445021FR | canyon stone

LRV 4482037FR | penang grey

482075FR | penang flax

246011FR | metro pebble

482005FR | penang smoke

LRV 10246006FR | metro grey

445025FR | canyon earth

LRV 23

LRV 17290026FR | calgary linen

246005FR | metro nimbus

LRV 8482007FR | penang zinc

482018FR | penang bamboo

LRV 16290011FR | calgary quartz

445023FR | canyon linen

LRV 9290012FR | calgary cement

LRV 28LRV 18LRV 17290019FR | calgary carbon

LRV 13445022FR | canyon limestone

LRV 21

metro FR | penang FR | calgary FR | penang FR

246026FR | metro red

Description

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Dimensions

EN-ISO 24341

Roll width 2m
Roll length ≤ 30m

Total thickness

ISO 1765

3.3mmCollection size

90

Area of use

Heavy Use

Impact noise reduction

EN-ISO 717-2

ΔLw = ≥ 22 dB

Tested flammability
standard

EN 45545-2

HL2*

Slip resistanceEN 13893µ ≥ 0.30

Body voltage

ISO 6356< 2 kV

Thermal resistanceISo 8302

0.041 m2.K/W

246030FR | metro cinnamon*EN45545-2 testing has been carried out on various different
substrates. This is the highest achieved result. Please ask for a fulloverview of specific results on different substrates by emailingtransport@forbo.com

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246008FR | metro anthracite

445019FR | canyon slate

246010FR | metro chocolate

246015FR | metro cocoa

246016FR | metro grape

246001FR | metro indigo

482116FR | penang azure

LRV 2

LRV 6

LRV 4

LRV 3

LRV 7

LRV 3

LRV 4

LRV 3

LRV 3

482001FR | penang anthracite

LRV 5

Please note: Digital representations may vary from actual
product. Please order a physical sample to see the full effectby emailing: transport@forbo.com

246022FR | metro evergreen

Full technical specifications are available on page 70.

246027FR | metro burgundy

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GO ONLINE AND DISCOVER
OVER 500 DESIGNS FOR YOUR FLOOR

Shown here is only a selection of the many different designs available. Most designs are available in numerous different
colourway options. Flotex Vision is best viewed on our ‘up-to-date’ digital library: www.forbo-flooring.com/flotexvision

STEPS IN THE FLOTEX VISION FR DESIGN PROCESS:
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ACCESS:
www.forbo-flooring.com/flotexvision

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CLICK ON THE ‘PRODUCT’ TAB TO SEE ALL THE
DIFFERENT DESIGN AND COLOURWAY OPTIONSAVAILABLE IN THAT DESIGN CATEGORY.

Essence

StrobeBinaryWeave

Full StopWeb

HybridField

Network

Vector

Trace

Traverse

Curve

Facet

Pulse

Seagrass

JunctionSpectrum

Plaid glacier

CHOOSE THE DESIGN CATEGORY(E.G. FLOTEX VISION PATTERN SHEET)CHOOSE THE REFERENCE
THAT YOU PREFER(E.G. FLOTEX VISION – S570011 GRID)

5CLICK ON THE ‘FLOORPLANNER’ LINKUNDERNEATH THE SAMPLE IMAGE – HERE YOU
CAN VIEW THAT REFERENCE IN A ROOM SETTING.
YOU CAN CHANGE THE ROOM SCENE AND
THE FLOORING PRODUCT/DESIGN/COLOUR IN
ORDER TO GET A GOOD FEEL FOR HOW THATREFERENCE LOOKS IN A RAIL VEHICLE.

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IF YOU SEE A DESIGN THAT YOU LIKE BUT
THE COLOURWAY OPTIONS DON’T WORKFOR YOUR PROJECT THEN CONTACT US
AT TRANSPORT@FORBO.COM TOENQUIRE IF IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO
RE-COLOUR THAT PARTICULAR DESIGN.
ALTERNATIVELY YOU CAN LOOK TO CREATESOMETHING COMPLETELY BESPOKE.

All designs are available in multiple colourways

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THE PROVEN CLEANABILITY OF FLOTEX FR
With an unbeatable combination of performance attributes, Flotex flocked floor
coverings have seen a huge rise in popularity in recent years and are now challenging
conventional carpets in all sectors, including the global rail market where demanding
conditions require flooring to be subjected to particularly rigorous cleaning regimes
in order to maintain appearances.

14% Moisture content measured after
two passes using an industrial
spray extraction machine

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Moisture Content (%)

Here, we discuss why operators in the rail sector are increasingly specifying flocked floor coverings for theirrail vehicle projects, and with reference to recent research, show how the construction of this innovative
type of floor covering offers unrivalled cleanability when compared with other textile floor coverings.

DRYING CHARACTERISTICS OF CARPETS

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Flotex FR, electrostatically flocked floor coverings offer
exceptional performance and provide a unique flooring
solution, combining properties found in conventional
resilient and textile flooring. Like resilient floor coverings, they
are safe, hygienic, durable and washable, yet at the same timethey offer the warmth, comfort, acoustic characteristics andslip resistance of textile flooring. These properties, together
with the availability of fire resistant ranges and a phenomenal
choice of aesthetic styling options, make flocked floor
coverings an ideal solution for rail interiors.

Cleanability
The dense surface pile of a flocked floor covering makes
it extremely durable, while its upright nylon filaments andimpermeable PVC backing means it can be cleaned rightdown to the base. The nylon pile captures airborne allergens
and fine dust, which is easily released with regular use of astandard upright vacuum cleaner. This contributes towards
better indoor air quality – indeed Flotex FR is the only textile
floor covering for rail to carry the Allergy UK Seal of Approval™.
A recent Cleaning Research International study compared
the cleanability of a flocked pile floor covering with a loop
pile and cut pile carpet. Identically sized samples wereconditioned, weighed and then soiled in accordance with
BS EN 1269:1997 following Method B, using 10g of standard
soil. They were then reconditioned and reweighed before
being vacuumed with an upright cleaner fitted with a brush,a spray extraction, and a contra-rotating brush cleaner. At
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weighed to determine how much soil had been removed. The
results below clearly demonstrate the superior cleanability of
the flocked floor covering which had the least amount of soil
remaining after each cycle, with a 77.7% mean of soil removed
after the use of a contra-rotating brush cleaner.

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0 hours

2 hours

5 hours

24 hours

FlotexNylon 6.6 / Cut & loop / 700g/m2 / 3.5mm pile ht.

Nylon 6 / Loop pile/ 700g/m2 / 3.5mm pile ht.

Nylon 6 / Loop pile / 520g/m2 / 2.8mm pile ht.

80% Wool / Cut pile / 1000g/m2 / 7.5mm pile ht.

80% Wool / Cut pile / 1350g/m2 / 6mm pile ht.

100% Wool / Cut pile / 1300g/m2 / 7mm pile ht.

Drying times
How long it takes for a floor covering to dry will also be ofmajor concern to transport operators keen to minimise
turnaround times. The research study also looked specificallyat this aspect and tested the drying characteristics of flocked
floor coverings alongside six different carpet constructions.
Each floor covering was subjected to two passes using
an industrial spray extraction machine and the remaining
moisture content was measured after various periods of time,to establish how long each type took to dry.
The graph opposite shows that after just two hours, theflocked pile sample was substantially drier than all the otherconstructions of carpet, with only 0.57% moisture remaining,
and after five hours, the pile was almost completely dry whereas
other samples still retained significant amounts of moisture.

A superior solution for transport applications
Flocked floor coverings are clearly different to any othercarpets on the market in terms of cleanability alone. Add intheir more rapid drying times, their durability, allergy benefits,
acoustic and slip resistant properties, fantastic styling options
and the availability of an FR collection (reaction to fire
EN 45545-2 : HL2), and it’s clear to see why this innovative
floor covering is really going places in the rail sector.

% SOIL REMOVAL – FLOCKED v
CUT PILE/LOOP PILE CARPETS
80
70
60

% Soil Removed

Key performance benefits

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Cleaning & Maintenance Guide
You can find our latest rail specificcleaning and maintenance guides forthe full portfolio of floor, wall and ceilingcoverings on our website:www.forbo-flooring.com/transport
Alternatively you can scan
the QR code to view anddownload the Rail Flotex FR
Cleaning Video.

06.2020

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Loop Pile / 100% bcf
Nylon / 700g/m2 /
3.5mm pile height0

Cut Pile / 100% bcf
Nylon / 250g/m2 /2mm pile height

After vacuuming
After spray action
After contra-rotatingbrush cleaner

Cleanability of flocked pile comparedto other construction of carpets.
Source: Cleaning Research International

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