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Directa Plus and Alfredo Grassi have entered into a joint development agreement and will work together to produce a range of technical textiles and garments containing graphene. The signing of the JDA follows detailed testing of Directa Plus’ graphene by Alfredo Grassi to assess the potential benefits that could be …

As a result of rapid expansion, Wrexham-based Graphtec GB has opened a second facility to improve its customer services and stockholding capabilities. The new 2,500sq ft building can be found in the Wrexham Technology Park. It will serve as an administrative centre and showroom, with the existing 4,000sq ft building …

Woven Monkey is launching a new service offering its craft customers the ability to produce products on a wide range of polyester-based materials, including silk simulations and stretch fabrics. This new service follows on from an investment by the Ilkeston company in an Epson SureColor SC-F-7200 dye sublimation press which …

Children’s charity Wood Street Mission has launched a new partnership with schoolwear supplier David Luke to deliver its flagship SmartStart initiative which kits out children living below the poverty line for school. The Manchester-based school wear company will supply high quality uniform for SmartStart’s back-to-school project, which will provide over …

In partnership with the textiles innovation and design school at Loughborough University, Cotton USA held its first Innovation Competition. The Cotton USA Innovation Competition was designed to give students a real-world industry brief to excite and inspire, and provide the opportunity to work with US cotton fabrics. After six weeks …

TheMagicTouch teamed up with Regatta Professional to conduct some extensive research and development to establish and perfect the best options to decorate Regatta’s growing range of jackets and garments. Over a two week period the technical team at TheMagicTouch’s Dunstable-based headquarters produced and applied an extensive range of transfers produced …

Marcus Gannon has been promoted to the position of director at Hobkirk Sewing Machines after four years with the company. He will now work alongside Mark Hobkirk, the company’s managing director. Mr Gannon joined Hobkirk Sewing Machines as the retail manager following 20 years in banking and tourism industries. One …

Wild Thang has been awarded the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, a scheme which allows employers to demonstrate their commitment to the health and well-being of their workforce. Andrew Dwerryhouse, managing director, said: “We are genuinely over the moon and will definitely be proud to display our Charter Award. I know that …

Over the years YES Ltd has been a pioneer and advocate of technologies and solutions that, not only benefit efficiencies, but also help to revolutionise people and improve their quality of life. The most memorable and novel textile innovation to date being the company’s assistance in using embroidery stitching to …

Vastex International has broken ground on its new corporate headquarters in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA. Mark Vasilantone, president, said: “The new facility will enable us to streamline our manufacturing processes, increase our research and development efforts, and provide a state-of-the-art training facility for both new and experienced screen printers.” The manufacturing …