The Flock Association of Europe e. V. was founded in Büdingen in 1981. As an association, our primary aim is to make the advantages of flocking technology known, to further develop the flocking process and to make the application thereof even safer and more environmentally friendly. We aim not only to improve existing applications, but also to constantly add new ones and in this way expand the market for all our member companies. Furthermore, our association is actively involved in the development of safety-related regulations and quality standards.

The flock industry has a broad industrial structure. Its members are both large companies with flock departments as well as artisans and small businesses, flockers, suppliers, consultants and research institutes.

What possibilities does flocking offer?

Flocking offers a range of versatile possibilities for giving an object additional, new properties. Below is a brief description of what can be done with flocking:

• Surface finishing
• Optical improvement
• Color design
• Sealing
• Tolerance compensation
• Avoidance of vibration sounds
• Easy gliding
• Avoidance of condensation
• Protection against accidental contact with hot surfaces
• Sound insulation
• Highly absorbent
• Slip-resistant

Flocking is possible on almost all substrates. The practical applications are diverse, e.g. in the automotive sector and in leisure wear.