Directa Plus and Heathcoat Fabrics to forge future of technical textiles

In an exciting development for the textile industry, Directa Plus (AIM: DCTA), a renowned leader in the production and supply of graphene nanoplatelets based products, has announced a collaboration with Heathcoat Fabrics, a prestigious UK-based innovator in the design and manufacture of advanced knitted and woven fabrics. This partnership marks a pivotal moment, bringing together two pioneers in their respective fields to drive innovation and set new standards in technical textiles across diverse sectors.

Heathcoat Fabrics, known for its broad expertise that spans from elite 3D spacers to applications in aerospace, automotive, defense, and healthcare, perfectly complements Directa Plus’s vision. The collaboration aims to leverage Directa Plus’s cutting-edge graphene technology, embodied in their G+Planar Thermal Circuit technology, to meet the complex demands and enhance customer value in technical textiles.

The integration of G+ technology into Heathcoat Fabrics’ portfolio promises significant advancements. Test results have shown more than 60% improvement in heat dissipation, an essential factor in controlling and regulating body temperature for wearers in various high-stakes environments. Moreover, the technology brings strong surface resistivity and antibacterial properties to the fabrics, making them suitable for anti-static and healthcare applications, among others.

This strategic alliance not only underscores Directa Plus’s commitment to expanding the presence of G+ textile technologies in the UK market but also highlights the shared focus on sustainability and high performance. By combining Directa Plus’s expertise in graphene with Heathcoat Fabrics’ manufacturing excellence, the partnership is poised to introduce groundbreaking advancements in technical textiles.

Giulio Cesareo, Founder and Chief Executive of Directa Plus, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are proud to join forces with Heathcoat Fabrics, a company that embodies our zeal for pioneering and excellence in the technical textiles domain. Together, we are set to unveil textiles that offer superior functionality and sustainability for tomorrow’s challenges.”

As the industry looks forward to the innovative solutions that will emerge from this partnership, it’s clear that the collaboration between Directa Plus and Heathcoat Fabrics represents a significant leap forward in the development of sustainable and high-performance textiles, promising to address the challenges of tomorrow with today’s most advanced technology.