What is Flocking?

Consumers are always looking for something different and unusual. Flocking enables suppliers to fulfill that desire. Although the term “flock” may not be familiar to many, its velvety feel is.

Flocking is the process of applying fine fibers to an adhesive-coated surface to provide decorative or functional characteristics.

Flock can be made from natural or synthetic materials and can be milled or cut. Milled flock is produced from cotton or synthetic textile waste material. Milled flock does not provide a uniform length of flock. Cut flock is produced only from monofilament synthetic materials and produces a very uniform length of flock.

Flock can be dyed to match virtually any color, and nearly any material can be flocked, making it easy to provide new products to your product line. The process is extensively used in many industrial applications. Flocked surfaces help reduce water condensation, are good thermal insulators and have been used in the automotive industry for years. Flock is also used for items like wallpaper, greeting cards, mouse pads, book and album covers, posters and holiday decorations.