Do flat network cables actually follow the cat6 standard?

Yes. only the pairs need to be twisted (all flat cables do that). But how the the final pairs are laid further is of no consequence.

>>56522935
I thought the pairs had to be twisted along the whole cable, something that is not possible with such a flat cable.

>>56522889
Depends if it's some cheap shit knock off "cat6" compatible cable or has a legitimate rating stamped on it

>>56522889
Yes, but I haven't had much joy with flat/slim cables.

My 1m super slim cat6 cable is fine, I get 1Gbit over it constantly, but the two 2m super slim cat6 cables I got would drop connections occasionally or revert to 100Mbit, which isn't desirable.
I got some slim 2m cables instead (inbetween standard thickness and super slim) and they are perfectly good and much more flexible than standard cables.

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>>56522958
If you look closely you can see diagonal ridges running along the length of the cable which is probably a result of the pairs being twisted and then the exterior being molded over top.

>>56522973
Then even if it is stamped you need to follow the standard with cable lengths and other things that are beyond the manufacturers control

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They are twisted.