Versarien, the advanced engineering materials group, announced the public launch of the company’s commercial collaboration agreement with DKH Retail, the worldwide wholesale distribution subsidiary of Superdry. Superdry has announced the production of graphene-enhanced garments using Versarien’s Graphene-Wear technology, with a view to importing graphene’s thermal and moisture management properties into its garments.

Superdry stated that it believes using Versarien’s graphene technology will result in product lines with improved performance and extended lifespans, and with lower environmental impact in their creation, while also reducing the need to add any virgin material during recycling.

The garments that are being developed will exploit the thermal regulatory properties of Versarien’s Graphene-Wear, creating a premium range of products adapted and designed to be highly technical and innovative. Control over thermal transmittance and regulation is intended to help the body manage its temperature, particularly in extreme climates and circumstances when the body is under stress. Graphene will also improve the functionality of the garments, allowing the garments to last longer with little fibre failure, increasing the number of wears and washes per garment and supporting Superdry’s commitment to sustainability.

Source: Innovation in Textiles