GRAPHENE

Graphene is considered to be one of the most innovative materials existing.
Two Russian researchers, Andrej Gejm and his student Konstantin Novoselov, migrated to Manchester, discovered it in 2004 and went on to being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010.
But what is Graphene?
Graphene is currently the world’s thinnest material; in fact it can be as slim as a single layer of a carbon atom and it is as hard as a diamond.
The material has a wide range of uses: automotive and air transport (to have lighter and more resistant cars and aircrafts), biomedical, housebuilding, mechanical, sporting equipments, fashion and high-tech sector.
Among its main properties, what stands out is its proven ability to absorb and dissipate the heat, as well as its flexibility. It is precisely for these features that it has been chosen for the bedding sector, especially to improve the comfort of the resting person.
But that’s not all, Graphene is also anti-bacterial and we all know how important hygiene is in our bed. This innovative technology helps to prevent the growth and persistence of both bacteria and viruses.

Manifattura Crespi uses yarns with Graphene inside the future ™ quality which sticks out thanks to an international patent. This material has a “bio-mass” origin, meaning that it is obtained through an industrial process using corn waste.

The Graphene inside the future™ is eco-friendly and it differs from the one traditionally obtained from a mineral base.

The Graphene inside the future ™ line includes soft knitted and woven fabrics (warp and weft) and they can be chosen according to the needs of your finished product.

Strength of the fabrics developed by Manifattura Crespi:

1.  the incorporated Graphene has a “bio-based” origin, therefore it is eco-friendly and unique on the market;
2. the fabric regulates the body temperature in an “adaptive” way, interacting with the heat that the person radiates in the form of electromagnetic waves in the infra-red spectrum. As a result, the fabric interacts with the external environment and always remains “cool” in summer and “warm” in winter;
3. Graphene atoms prevent the proliferation of bacteria, fungi and odours. From microbiological laboratory analysis, it is certified that the graphene component in the fabric also guarantees an anti-viral effect but the percentage in it must be differentiated. The fabrics do not need to be frequently washed because they will always remain hygienic and free from microorganisms, saving water and electricity to support the environment;
4. anti-stress effect on the body, its conductivity has an electrical resistance average value of 9.310 (12) Ohm;
5. the presence of Graphene in the fabrics has been verified and certified using a specific laser beam spectroscopy;
6. Graphene inside the future yarns have been specially blended with viscose and cotton to ensure a pleasant soft-touch and high breathability. The cotton absorbs the excess moisture while the viscose eliminates it thanks to its “porous” internal structure of wood cellulose;
7. the fabrics are Oeko-Tex® Class 1 certified, which is the most restrictive class for consumer and environment protection. The products are analysed every year to verify that they do not contain substances which may be harmful even for children under three years of age.