(Alliance News) -Â Directa Plus PLC on Tuesday said it has been granted an Italian patent for its Planar Thermal Circuit invention.
The patent covers the use of the G+ graphene circuit applied onto fabrics which is able to absorb body heat and move it from the hottest to the coldest point of the circuit, providing "a significantly increased sense of comfort" to the wearer.
The patent covers the main features of the circuit which make it effective. Following the grant by the Italian Patent Office, a European Union patent application has already been filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.
Giulio Cesareo, founder and chief executive of Directa Plus, said: "The grant of a patent for our Planar Thermal Circuit is a key step towards exploiting the very high potential of this invention. It can be exploited in every segment of textile, from apparel, including sportswear, workwear and luxury wear, to upholstery, interior design and industrial applications."
Shares in Directa Plus ended up 4.8% at 85.95 pence in London on Tuesday.
By Lucy Heming;Â lucyheming@alliancenews.com
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