Abstract: A technique for forming and applying a coated and fused flock material on an article is disclosed wherein a coating material and the flock material filaments are fused together on a predetermined surface of a substrate in order to form a decorative, low-friction, or wear-resistant surface. The flock material may be secured to the substrate and the coating applied thereto before fusing the coating material and flock material filaments simultaneously. Alternatively, the flock material may be pre-fused prior to the application of the coating material, followed by a fusing of the coating material and the pre-fused flock material. The coating material is preferably a thermosetting resin, but a thermoplastic coating material may alternatively used.