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Haydale Graphene Industries PLC
11 January 2022
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For immediate release 11 January 2022
Haydale Graphene Industries plc
('Haydale' or the 'Group')
Haydale GNPs Enhance Clothing for iCraft and Pro-Specs
Haydale, (AIM: HAYD), the global advanced materials group, is
pleased to announce that following the successful incorporation of
graphene nano-platelets (GNPs) in its cosmetic face mask sheets and
PPE face masks, iCraft is using Haydale's functionalised GNPs in
its graphene-coated fabric, THERMiT(TM).
Addressing a need for increased performance in terms of thermal
and antibacterial properties, Haydale's plasma functionalised GNPs
have been used to coat the nylon fibres in the lining of a down
jacket. The graphene coated fabric, THERMiT(TM), was supplied to
South Korean sports apparel brand, Pro-Specs, for use in a new
graphene-enhanced jacket. The initial production run of 8,000
items, which was available in store and online, sold out within
weeks of being released.
Using Haydale's patented HDPlas(R) functionalisation process the
GNPs are applied to the nylon lining. The functionalised
nanomaterials give the jacket an increased thermal insulation rate
of more than 6% when compared to conventional nylon fabrics.
Unlike normal clothing materials, graphene is inherently
bacteriostatic and in clothing provides enhanced anti-bacterial
properties. Combined with the increased thermal conductivity,
Haydale's GNPs offer a way of enhancing performance clothing in a
way not available from other companies in South Korea.
In collaboration with Haydale, iCraft plans to develop the
fabric further including combining it with other wearable devices.
At this early stage the parties are not yet able to anticipate how
iCraft's increased use of functionalised GNP's will impact the
volume requirements in the three-year contract that the parties
signed in September 2020.
Yongjoon Lee, iCraft, Project Manager, said : "iCraft has worked
with Haydale to develop graphene products and bring them to the
Korean and Asian markets. Due to the excellent THERMiT(TM) sales
results, we will continue to use it and focus on securing large
domestic customer orders in premium graphene-enhanced
clothing."
Keith Broadbent, Haydale CEO, said : "There is growing interest
in graphene-enhanced clothing, and we are delighted to see the
application of functionalised GNPs in a premium garment. We expect
demand for graphene wearables to continue to grow particularly in
areas of e-textiles, smart fabrics and heated garments."
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For further information:
Haydale Graphene Industries plc
Keith Broadbent, Chief Executive Tel: +44 (0) 1269 842 946
Officer
finnCap (Nominated Adviser & Broker)
Julian Blunt/Edward Whiley, Corporate Tel: +44 (0) 20 7220 0500
Finance
Andrew Burdis, ECM
Notes to Editors
Haydale is a global technologies and materials group that
facilitates the integration of graphene and other nanomaterials
into the next generation of commercial technologies and industrial
materials. With expertise in graphene, silicon carbide and other
nanomaterials, Haydale can deliver improvements in electrical,
thermal, and mechanical properties, as well as toughness through
its state-of-the-art functionalisation. Haydale has granted patents
for its technologies in Europe, USA, Australia, Japan, and China
and operates from five sites in the UK, USA, and the Far East.
For more information please visit: www.haydale.com
LinkedIn: Haydale-ltd
Twitter: @haydalegraphene
About iCraft
iCraft is a South Korean tech company with interests in health
and beauty industries. iCraft are actively introducing various
graphene applications into the Korean market. Most recently they
have developed GNPs cosmetic face masks and PPE face masks.
www.icraft21.com
About Pro-Specs
Pro-Specs is a South Korean athletic shoe and sportswear
manufacturer, which currently produces footwear and clothing for
running.
www.pro-specs.com
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