Graphene One

What Graphene One does

Graphene One LLC is a US-based materials company and wholly owned subsidiary of QS Group that develops and commercializes graphene oxide composite fibers, yarns, and filaments under the Kyorene® brand. Its core technology covalently bonds graphene oxide into the fiber matrix through a proprietary functionalization process, producing permanent bacteriostatic, thermal-regulating, UV-resistant, anti-mite, deodorizing, and mechanically reinforcing properties that survive the lifetime of the garment rather than washing off as coatings do. The portfolio spans Graphene Polyamide 6 filaments, nylon and viscose staple fibers, polyester staple, UHMWPE/graphene yarn (Kyorene® PRO), white-graphene variants, and the Kyorene® MAX 020 polyethylene series, all commercialized since the 2015 Kyorene® launch that followed six years of parent-led R&D starting in 2009.

The company operates as a B2B materials supplier to textile mills and apparel brands, generating revenue from bulk sales of Kyorene® fiber and yarn and from licensing the Kyorene® trademark for use in partner products. Named customers span performance apparel (Graphene-X, Kontoor), denim (Advance Denim, the first Chinese mill to integrate Kyorene®), socks (RedHead), and knitwear (Erdoz EMZ), with sister company Armor Guys producing Kyorene®-branded protective gloves. Distribution is enterprise field sales–led by Director of Sales Dave Vanek, supplemented by trade-show presence, content marketing, and PR coverage in outlets such as Forbes and The Wall Street Journal.

Graphene One is headquartered in Los Angeles, California (10990 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1410) with operational leadership in New Bern, North Carolina. The company is privately held, employs 11–50 people, has no disclosed external funding rounds, and operates within QS Group—a diversified parent whose other divisions include QS Glove, Armor Guys, and QS Solar (a 500MW-capacity solar operation backed by roughly $80M of capital investment). Graphene One achieved Verified Graphene Producer® status from The Graphene Council in October 2022, was named a Top 10 Innovative Supplier by The Manufacturing Outlook in 2021, and holds Oeko-Tex, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.

Name

Graphene One

Legal name

Graphene One LLC

Website

https://graphene-one.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Graphene One LLC develops and commercializes Kyorene® graphene oxide composite fibers, yarns, and filaments for B2B textile manufacturers and apparel brands, using proprietary covalent bonding to deliver permanent antimicrobial, thermal-regulating, and UV-resistant functionality across sportswear, denim, home textiles, and PPE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Textile Fibers

NAICS

Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Man-Made Fiber Manufacturing (Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Viscose) (IMAOAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Technical Yarn Manufacturing (High-Tenacity/Aramid/Carbon/Glass) (IMAOAAAG), Functional Carbon Fillers (Carbon Black, Graphite) (IMAEAFAO), Fiber & Yarn (Natural, Synthetic, Blends) (CRAAAMAA)

Keywords

• Graphene composite fibers
• Advanced textile materials
• Antimicrobial textile fibers
• Technical textile additives
• Performance fabric materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Kyorene® Graphene Fiber and Yarn Sales: Graphene One develops and sells Kyorene® branded graphene composite fibers, yarns and filaments to textile manufacturers and brands. The company commercializes graphene oxide compound and graphene oxide fiber & yarns under the Kyorene® brand name. Revenue is generated through bulk sales of graphene-enhanced textile materials to manufacturers who incorporate them into finished products.
2. Kyorene® Product Licensing: Kyorene® serves as both a product and multi-purpose brand name for graphene-based technologies, allowing partners to use the Kyorene® branding in their graphene-based protective gloves and other product lines.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Graphene One LLC develops and produces graphene oxide composite fibers and yarns commercialized under the Kyorene® brand. The company supplies graphene-infused polyamide, nylon, viscose, polyester, and UHMWPE fibers to textile manufacturers and apparel brands, delivering permanent antimicrobial, thermal regulation, deodorizing, UV resistance, mite repellency, and mechanical strength properties inherent to the fiber structure.

Product overview

Graphene One LLC specializes in the development and production of Graphene Oxide compound and Graphene Oxide Fiber & Yarns, commercialized under the Kyorene® brand name. The company operates as part of QS Group and has developed a comprehensive portfolio of graphene-enhanced textile fibers including polyamide filaments, nylon/vicorn/staple fibers, polyester staple fiber, UHMWPE/graphene yarn, white graphene variants, and the Kyorene® MAX series. Kyorene® fibers provide permanent functional properties (bacteriostatic, odor neutralization, thermal regulation, UV resistance, mite repellency) that are inherent to the fiber structure rather than coatings. Applications span sportswear/activewear, home textiles, functional clothing, industrial materials, protective gloves, denim, and other high-performance textiles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kyorene: Multi-purpose brand name for QS Safety's graphene-based technologies, graphene-based textile fiber, and product range of graphene-based protective gloves.

Products and services

• Kyorene® Graphene Polyamide 6 Filaments Graphene Polyamide 6 continuous filament fibers with silky, smooth, and soft texture used in textile fabrics, sweaters, casual clothes, sweatshirts, shirts, underwear, pajamas, socks, home textiles, sportswear, and workwear.
• Kyorene® Nylon Staple Fiber Graphene Polyamide 6 staple fiber with cotton-like, smooth, and soft texture featuring odor neutralizing, thermal regulation, mite repellency, washability, and eco-friendly properties for textile applications.
• Kyorene® Viscose Staple Fiber Viscose-graphene staple fiber with cotton-like, smooth, and soft texture offering odor neutralizing, thermal regulation, mite repellency, washability, and eco-friendly properties for textile applications.
• Kyorene® Graphene/Cotton Polyamide Blend Yarn Cotton/Graphene Polyamide (50%/50%) staple blend yarn combining natural and synthetic graphene-enhanced fibers for textile applications.
• Kyorene® PRO UHMWPE/Graphene Yarn Filament Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene with graphene as a soft, silky, lightweight continuous filament offering high cut resistance, high abrasion resistance, high tenacity, thermal regulation, odor neutralizing, mite repellency, and eco-friendly properties for outerwear, skiwear, denim, and workwear.
• Kyorene® Polyester Staple Fiber Graphene Polyester staple fiber with cotton-like, smooth, and soft texture offering odor neutralizing, thermal regulation, mite repellency, washability, and eco-friendly properties for textile applications.
• Kyorene® White Graphene/Viscose Short Fiber

Quantifiable outcome

• Bacteriostatic rate of 99.9% against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Graphene CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2022The Graphene Council administered the Verified Graphene Producer® certification program, providing independent third-party verification of Graphene One's production facilities, methods, volumes, and quality control. The Graphene Council represents more than 30,000 materials experts and professionals globally and is actively involved in standards setting, testing, and education.
• QS Safety / QS GroupcoreOthersQS Safety is the parent company of Graphene One, having invested in R&D since 2009 to develop graphene properties producible at cost-effective levels. Graphene One is part of QS Group which operates through divisions including QS Glove, Armor Guys, and QS Solar.
• Armor GuyscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company to Graphene One, also known by the Kyorene® brand. Together they achieved Verified Graphene Producer® status. Armor Guys produces Kyorene® branded protective gloves and products.
• Graphene-XmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraphene-X is a Materials Science venture that engineers all-round performance apparel using Kyorene® Graphene Yarn. They create technical durable jackets and apparel with heat management capabilities. Graphene-X is a corporate member of the Graphene Council.
• Advance DenimmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst denim mill in China, producing Kyorene Graphene Denim fabric infused with graphene nanoparticles using a patented method. Advance Denim incorporates Kyorene fiber into their technical denim products for antimicrobial, anti-UV, and anti-static properties.
• QS SolarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 2007 as part of QS Group to pursue environmental sustainability. QS Solar invested $80 million USD to establish a 500MW production capacity facility and operates with 60MW of solar capacity. QS Group harnesses 50-85% of electricity demand from solar energy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/graphene-one

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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