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Flotex Flocked Flooring

Flotex is our unique hybrid product that brings you all the comfort of a textile floor covering with the all the easy cleaning and maintenance benefits of a resilient flooring. Thanks to it's unique construction, Flotex is shown to have a positive impact on indoor environments, helping to improve indoor air quality, while our production process endevours to make progress in the environmental profile of the product where ever possible.

Recycled Backing
The backing for our Flotex tile collection is produced using up to 74% reused and recycled PVC.

Anti Microbial Protection
The highly effective anti microbial treatment Sanitized is compounded into the backing of Flotex, offering constant protection against MRSA, E Coli and the development of dust mites, contributing to a better indoor environment.

Easier cleaning and maintenance
As Flotex is completely waterproof, it can be steam cleaned right down to the base of the flock without compromising the performance of the product., reducing the need to use harsh cleaning chemicals.

External Certification

In addition, Flotex has also received BREEAM certification and is BAF approved.

British Allergy Foundation
Due to the fact that Flotex traps allergens in its unique construction and then safely releases them to vacuuming, Flotex has received the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval. > Click here for more information

BRE Global Listed
Flotex is the only flocked floor covering to have been assessed under the BREEAM scheme and achieves A/A+ in many key sectors. > Click here for more information