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Colmar and Eurojersey launch new Graphene Plus textile collections
D
irecta Plus has launched two new textile collections containing the companyʼs Graphene Plus (G+).
The first is the launch of the Ski Winter 2018/19 collection with Colmar, a high- end sports and activewear company. The new collection marks the third winter range with Directa Plus and consists of 31 garments incorporating G+, including for the first time, graphene-enhanced ski trousers. It follows the commercial success of two previous ski collections. The second is a range of G+ enhanced textiles to be marketed under Eurojerseyʼs Sensitive Fabrics brand. The collection of high quality, warp-knit technical fabrics are designed for high performance targeting the sportswear, athleisure and underwear sectors. Directa Plus and Eurojersey have been collaborating over the last year to conduct joint R&D to develop the product samples.
Directa Plus is receiving increasing interest in G+ from the textiles industry due to its ability to sustainably produce a highly-performant fabric that is independently certified as non-toxic, non-
quality and at a commercial price point to satisfy its customersʼ requirements. The inclusion of G+ in textiles provides a technologically-advanced fabric with unique thermal features: allowing a homogeneous distribution of the heat produced by the human body in cold weather and a heat dispersion effect in hot weather. G+ also provides the fabric with a bacteriostatic effect that enhances hygiene and anti-odor features, which is particularly relevant for sportswear and garments that are in contact with the body. The result is enhanced comfort for the wearer.
A piece from Colmar’s Ski Winter 2018/19 collection
cytotoxic and hypoallergenic for human skin. Thanks to its unique, patented process, Directa Plus is able to manufacture its graphene-based products in a sufficient quantity, at a consistent
TheMagicTouch wins BAPC Supplier of the Year 2017
T
he British Association for Print & Communications (BAPC) has awarded TheMagicTouch with the coveted Supplier of the Year 2017 title.
At the special luncheon held on February 7, TheMagicTouch collected the award and in attendance was the companyʼs owners, brother and sister, Jim and Alison Nicol. The awards recognise outstanding achievement within the British print and communication industry and the entries were judged by an independent panel.
Mr Nicol said: “Over the years we have received may different awards for product innovation and market
development but the BAPC award this year is indeed what we consider as the most prestigious as it
Jim and Alison Nicol with Sidney Bobb, BAPC chairman
reflects the great contribution made by all our staff and indeed our customers to our overall success and recognition.” Other awards on the day included Business of the Year awarded to Print 4UK and Environmental Printer of the Year to Severnprint. An honorary BAPC life membership award was given to Simon Tabelin for his work and dedication over many years.
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Giulio Cesareo, chief executive officer of directa plus, said: “Colmar and Eurojersey are two partners with which we have developed deep, strong relationships, based on our shared passion for innovation and sustainability. It is therefore extremely pleasing to see both companies launch new collections incorporating Graphene Plus. We look forward to expanding our existing relationships and establishing new partnerships with global companies as we continue to enhance our position in the textiles market.”
Epson named among top 100 global innovators for seventh consecutive year
E
pson has been recognised as a global innovator for the seventh consecutive year by Clarivate Analytics. Those named in the list exhibit consistently strong performance in successfully obtaining rights to their innovation, seeking wide protection and global markets for potentials products and services based on that innovation and are recognised by their peers as creating leading innovation for others to build on. Epson regularly files high volumes of patent applications and had good success this year in converting these to granted patents. Epson also showed good performance in global filing of inventions within the US, Japan, China and Europe. Toshiya Takahata, executive officer and general administrative manager of Epsonʼs Intellectual Property Division, said: "Epson is honoured to have been selected for inclusion in the Top 100 Global Innovators list for the seventh consecutive year. The acquisition of high-quality patents that contribute to our business is a high priority for us. We are constantly seeking to realise products and services that exceed the expectations of our customers and society, and believe we have been honoured as a global innovator out of an appreciation for our research and development efforts and intellectual property activities. Moving forward, we will continue to develop intellectual property that underpins the creation of competitive products."
Epson is one of only 37 organisations to have been recognised for the seventh year in a row since the inception of the Clarivate Analytics 2017 Top 100 Global Innovators programme in 2011.
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