Flotex Vision FR is a high definition, digitally printed, flocked floor covering collection that allows for larger scale designs and vivid lifelike colours. Everything in the collection can be customised.
Forbo’s experienced designers can help at any stage in the design process, depending on what involvement you require. If you are looking for ideas, re-colouration of existing designs in our current collections or help with the development of a totally custom design that will work perfectly with your rail interior design scheme, then talk to us as we can guide you through the whole process.
Forbo also offers a cut to shape and size service, whether it is a complete rail floorcovering carriage layout or the addition of logos and signage, the possibilities are endless. From an initial concept, detailed drawing, or computer file, the design team will prepare a flooring design that is transferred electronically to the cutting machines. These computer-controlled machines represent state-of-the-art cutting technology and produce precision cut items, accurate to a fraction of a millimetre.
Product Overview
Taking Flotex Track FR design as an example, you’ll see that it is made up from 6 different colours. Should you wish to specify a custom colourway then please contact us to establish the number of colours that can be included within your chosen design, and then simply tell us the NCS, RAL or Pantone colours that you would like us to best match to.
Best practise for special requests
Are you looking to create a completely bespoke design? There are 2 options in terms of the development of unique designs:
1. The design already exists and is provided by the customer. The customer MUST provide written confirmation stating that the design belongs to them and that Forbo Flooring Systems has the right to replicate onto our substrate. Design files must be provided in .tiff or .ai format with at least 150 dpi and be at real size scale. Colour reference such as NCS, Pantone or Ral as well as physical samples may also be provided and will be best matched.
2. The Forbo design team is given a brief and asked to create the design for the customer. Under no circumstances can we copy an external design. Colour references must be provided as well as any detail or inspiration imagery of what the customer is looking to achieve.
Custom design parameters
General points
• Any designs provided must be free of copyright infringement.
• If the customer owns the design and wishes to replicate it, a copyright form must be completed and signed by the design owner.
• Direct imitations of competitor designs with copyright that we don’t have a formal and signed agreement, will not be accepted.
• All projects are subject to design team validation.
• For Fire-Retardant (FR) projects, installation plans must be provided, and the project type (boat/train) must be specified.
• Sample validity: 6 months, if the project is approved after 6 months, a new sample will be issued for customer sign-off.
• Project expiration: After 1 year of inactivity, designs and samples will be cancelled. A new project must be initiated if still required.
Colour guidelines
• All colours must be referenced using RAL, Pantone, NCS, or a physical sample.
• Plain colours cannot be printed; a semi-plain texture must be included in large colour areas.
• Note: Colour output may be affected by the Flotex substrate.
• Pure black and white cannot be accurately reproduced.
Pattern & design specifications
• Maximum artwork file length: 4 metres.
• The design must be repeatable length 4 metres max and width wise 2 metres max.
• Digitally printed designs require contrast (plain, semi plain, small geometric or pin dot designs cannot be achieved)
• It is important to note that pure black and pure white cannot be achieved due to the Flotex FR substrate.
File Preparation Requirements
• Accepted file formats:.tiff, .ai, or .pdf.
• Resolution: Minimum 150 dpi at full scale.
• All design elements must include colour references (RAL, Pantone, NCS, or physical sample)
1.Submission & Acknowledgement
• The 'Request for Special' form must be fully completed
• This form is used to provide all the key information to start the custom design process (images, colour references, sizes, copyright approval, etc.)
•Design request received and assessed by the digital design team.
2.Design Proof
• A PDF preview will be provided within 48 hours (subject to project complexity)
• The PDF is for design approval only, not for colour accuracy, colour should be checked against a physical sample
• PDF sent to the local contact to assess with the customer (changes made if necessary). This document contains information such as repeat dimensions and colour.
• Approval is required to proceed
3. Sample production
• Upon PDF approval, a physical sample is produced
• Lead time for samples: 5 - 10 working days, dependent on location
• Any alterations made to the design and colour amendments if necessary
4. Order & Production
• On receipt of a signed-off sample and a purchase order, we can then proceed to manufacture.
• Standard lead times are 4 weeks on orders up to 3,000m² or 6-8 weeks for orders above 3,000 m², depending on the availability of the FR backed raw materials.
• Design development time is not included in production lead time
Lead times can vary throughout the year. Your Key Account Manager can enquire about current lead times before you place your order. Production timing will then be quoted from the date of order placement (following confirmation of the final design and colour approval).
