Heathcoat Fabrics has unveiled an innovative range of textiles incorporating cutting-edge graphene-print technology, underscoring the company’s leadership in advanced performance fabrics. Known for its expertise in producing high-performance knitted and woven structures—including 3D spacer and mesh fabrics—the company’s new offering highlights its ability to integrate emerging technologies into textile design.
Graphene, a groundbreaking carbon-based material, is incredibly lightweight, thin, and strong. It boasts a range of exceptional properties, including high electrical and heat conductivity, resistance to extreme temperatures, natural antibacterial qualities, and remarkable durability.
In collaboration with a specialised graphene-print technology partner, Heathcoat has refined a process that allows the printing of a water-based graphene paste onto their fabrics. The newly launched range of textiles features a distinctive honeycomb pattern that mirrors the structure of graphene’s carbon atoms, emphasizing the material’s innovative properties.
Benefits of Graphene-Printed Fabrics
- The fabrics are lightweight and knitted in a fine gauge whilst also carrying some of the unique properties of graphene.
- Used in thermal regulation, these textiles can deliver advanced heat dissipation and offer an increased cooling rate of up to 60%. This allows garments from this material to spread body heat throughout and prevent overheating.
- These graphene prints also have a strong surface resistivity and a significant anti-static performance, making them ideal for applications such as personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Additional qualities include valuable antibacterial properties.
- Availability for multiple variations of Graphene Print Patterns.
With these advancements, Heathcoat Fabrics continues to lead the way with innovative textile solutions for performance apparel, ensuring enhanced comfort and protection for end-users.
Exciting Markets and Applications
Sportswear and Active Clothing – benefitting from anti-bacterial, cooling and thermal comfort effects.
Healthcare and Medical – benefitting from the anti-bacterial and cooling effects.
Personal Protective Equipment – benefitting from anti-static and cooling effects.
Military Apparel – benefitting from high durability, thermal comfort and cooling effects.
To register your interest in our Graphene-printed fabric range, email graphene.plus@heathcoat.co.uk