First Graphene Ltd has secured its first production order for its PureGRAPH graphene product from US-based Flux Footwear, marking its entry into the global sporting and athletic footwear market. Flux will use PureGRAPH in its athletic and leisure shoes to enhance strength, durability, grip, and flexibility. This order, while not financially large, establishes a pathway for recurring supply as Flux expands production. The move extends First Graphene's presence from safety footwear into the much larger sports shoe market, which is expected to surpass $212 billion by 2035. The company aims to grow recurring demand and explore further applications in sporting and leisure footwear, leveraging its experience in industrial footwear markets.
First Graphene's entry into the global sporting footwear market coincides with a day where 26 of 38 Basic Materials-sector US stocks on Pluang rose. For readers following this sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 07, 2026 04:12 WIB: Barrick Gold Corp (B) rose 1.85% to USD 40.74 with 68% buy orders and a typical hold time of 55 days; ArcelorMittal SA (MT) fell 1.80% to USD 66.74 but had 100% buy orders and a 36-day hold time; Advanced Drainage Systems Inc (WMS) gained 1.54% to USD 129.23 with a 43-day hold time.
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