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Flotex high-tech textile flooring

Flotex flooring combines the performance of resilient floors with the comfort and acoustic benefits of carpet.

Durable, washable textile flooring for busy commercial spaces.

Flotex combines the performance of resilient flooring with the comfort and acoustic benefits of carpet. Designed for busy commercial environments where hygiene, durability and occupant comfort all matter.

Commercial flooring often forces a compromise

Many projects need flooring that can:
• Handle heavy daily traffic
• Be cleaned thoroughly and regularly
• Reduce noise and improve comfort

Traditional carpet and hard flooring often deliver one — but not all — of these requirements. Flotex is designed to address this gap.

A textile floor designed where traditional carpet can't

Flotex is a textile flooring with dense nylon fibres bonded to a waterproof backing. This construction allows it to combine the comfort and warmth of carpet with the cleanability and durability expected in commercial environments.

  • Extremely durable and easy to clean & maintain
  • Sound absorbing & slip resistant
  • Only textile floor covering to receive the Allergy UK Seal of Approval™ by the British Allergy Foundation
  • Available in sheet, tiles, planks & custom design
  • 15-year guarantee

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Flotex Colour penang_s482016 coral Flotex textile carpet for Offices, education commercial carpet in Australia

>19 dB impact sound reduction

Available in adhesive free sheet for fast installation

Made up to 67% recycled content in the backing


Flotex floors Vs.

Flotex floor coverings are manufactured with up to 80 million upright nylon fibres per m². Because of this construction, the nylon fibres in Flotex capture fine dust and allergens which are then released when vacuumed.

Flotex is the only textile flooring with the prestigious Seal of Approval from the British Allergy Foundation.

Carpet floors

Loop pile carpet or loose nylon cut pile fibres retain fine dust and allergens, however, they’re not easily released due to the complex nature of the surface pile, which, over time, can result in bacterial growth and an unhygienic floor.

Flotex offers the quietness and comfort of a carpet but has a better hygienic performance.

Flotex flocked flooring - close up
Carpet tiles - close up

Want to review colours and finishes?

View all Flotex colours and request free samples to assess texture, colour and performance for your project.

Performance you can specify with confidence

HYGIENIC

Healthy and hygienic with a floor that’s completely waterproof and truly washable, it is also allergy and asthma friendly.

CLEANABLE

Flotex releases up to 76% of soil with simple vacuuming and up to 97% with spray extraction cleaning, compared to just 46% and 64% for traditional loop pile carpets.

DURABLE

Flotex performs where other textile floor coverings fail. It is a floor that can withstands the test of time with 40 years of proven performance.



Where Flotex works best

  • Flotex - Restaurant

    Food & beverage

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    Flotex in food & beverage areas

    Places where people expect luxury but where spills are common and need to be cleaned without bothering the customer.

    From theatre or stadium visits, casinos, hotels or campsites, dinner or lunch in a restaurant, to relaxing in the sauna. The impact of the interior and the overall ambiance play a crucial role to give the ultimate visitor experience.

  • HvA - Jakoba Mulder - Flotex

    High traffic

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    Flotex in high traffic areas

    Places where many people gather.

    From airport gates to convention centers to call centers and public buildings. Places that require a resilient textile floor covering that is easy to maintain, environmentally friendly and offer good indoor air quality.

  • SkiStar Hundfjället

    Extreme conditions

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    Flotex in areas with extreme conditions

    Places where people don’t bother being careful with the floor as they expect it withstands the situation.

    From ice skate rings to ski centers and from trains to changing rooms, Flotex stands up to the heavy impact and even under wet conditions it remains slip resistant.

Flotex case studies 11 Items

Marvel Stadium | Flotex by Starck
Flotex Colour - s246004 metro gull & s246005 metro nimbus
St Stephen School WA | Flotex sheet
St Joseph Primary School Library - Flotex sheet

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Used across healthcare, education and commercial environments in Australia.

Testimonials

“We are happy with the refreshed flooring throughout the facility. The Flotex carpet on the ramp has provided added grip underfoot, which is a terrific outcome. The flooring holds up well to the rigors of continual use and cleaning, and little spillages from guests and support dogs. The facility presents really well and we could not fault the result.” – Urban Camp

“We needed a carpet that could easily be cleaned. It was important to Grimshaw that the space looked just as good today as it does in 10 years. Flotex was easily the obvious choice to meet the performance requirements...” – Amanda York, Interior Design Lead at Grimshaw.


Frequently asked questions

What is Flotex flooring?
Flotex is a textile flooring with dense nylon fibres bonded to a waterproof backing, combining carpet-like comfort with commercial-grade durability and cleanability.

Is Flotex suitable for nursing home environments?
Yes, especially with our Flotex Next backing, which is commonly specified in healthcare corridors, living, breakout spaces and support spaces where hygiene, durability and acoustic comfort are important.

Can Flotex be deep cleaned?
Yes. Flotex is designed to tolerate regular deep cleaning, with an impervious backing that allows moisture extraction.

Does Flotex meet slip resistance requirements?
Flotex can be specified to meet R12 and P5 slip resistance classifications with AS 4586 project requirements.

We’ll respond with relevant guidance with no pressure.