An Italian workwear maker is paying €500,000 to use Directa Plus PLC’s (LON:DCTA) graphene technology in thousands of its garments over the next two years.
The unnamed customer will incorporate Directa’s Planar Thermal Circuit technology into some 10,000 items of workwear clothing.
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The first order for around 2,000 garments, worth €150,000, is expected to be delivered this year, while the second and final order for 8,000 items and valued at €350,000 is to be delivered by mid-2019.
“This new order illustrates the commercial traction we have built in the very large workwear sector, as well as our determination to deliver significant orders in the shortest possible time from announced initial collaborations,” said founder and chief executive Giulio Cesareo.
“Our expertise in textiles continues to grow as we help more customers launch differentiated garments based on our Planar Thermal Circuit graphene technology.
He added: “We expect further orders from existing and new customers in textiles in the next few months.”
Alongside the materials and technology, Directa will also provide know-how and advice to help the customer develop clothes that are more comfortable and durable.
In afternoon trading, Directa Plus shares were 2.1% higher at 49.5p.
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