The present invention is directed to a flocked article and method for forming the flocked article in which a surface to be flocked is first roughened to provide a stronger bond with the flock adhesive. The flocked article includes a plurality of flock fibers adhered directly, or as an assembly containing flock, to an adhesive that is also adhered to a roughened surface of a material. The method of forming the flocked article can include forming a flocked article by contacting a laser-ablated roughened surface of a material with an adhesive that binds the material to a plurality of flock fibers or a flocked containing assembly containing a plurality of flock fibers.