What other lives can reclaimed graphite live? Writing with Perpetua the pencil was only the first step; we certainly couldn't stop there.
Through a symbiotic economic partnership with WRÅD, we looked to history for inspiration. We discovered that over 2,000 years ago, the Ancient Romans dyed fabrics using graphite. Together with WRÅD, we modernized this ancient technique using our g® upgraded. This led to the creation of g_pwdr technology, a treatment and dyeing system for textiles and paper. The pioneering product was WRÅD’s Graphii Tee, which won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for its unique aesthetic and sustainability profile.
This success opened new pathways, revealing the performance capabilities graphite imparts to textiles. Thanks to our technology, fabrics acquire unique properties: high UV protection (UPF > 50), bacterial load reduction, enhanced thermoregulation, and a distinct color tone.
Today, alongside our partner RGT Italia, we continue to advance the research and evolution of a journey that began over two millennia ago.
g_fabrics: a tangible manifesto of intangible values
Personal Well-Being
Focusing on the human body and its largest organ—the skin—by protecting it from prolonged exposure to harmful chemical dyes, UV rays, and bacterial buildup.
Cultural Heritage
Reviving an extinct 2,000-year-old Roman dyeing technique to help preserve and innovate Italian textile heritage.
Socio-Environmental Responsibility
Reclaiming a precious material like graphite and reintroducing it into production cycles to benefit both people and the planet.
Refining nature's gifts for restorative sleep.
Born from the fusion of engineered silk and graphite, g_dream is a sleep mask that amplifies the benefits of both materials. Developed in partnership with Cosetex, Perpetua g_dream is hypoallergenic and skin-friendly, preventing friction micro-abrasions, supporting thermoregulation, and boosting breathability for enhanced skincare benefits. Furthermore, it improves sleep quality by providing total darkness to encourage natural melatonin production.
The first and only bag dyed and printed with g® upgraded recycled graphite.
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Designed to eliminate fabric waste during cutting and tailoring.
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Stitched with 100% cotton thread—zero glue used.
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Designed and manufactured in Italy using heavy-duty 280/350 g canvas.
g_bag is printed using g_print, providing a clean alternative to chemical pigments in screen printing. It is dyed using our proprietary g_pwdr® Technology, a process that grants UV protection (>50), bacterial load reduction, and a remarkably soft hand-feel.
