**Summary**
Xeros Technology Group plc (AIMXSG) released a trading update on January 27, 2026, highlighting strong progress across its Laundry Care and Garment Finishing divisions. Key developments include
1. **Laundry Care Technology**
Significant advancement in the Launch Agreement with a leading washing machine manufacturer, driven by positive consumer insights.
Three other global OEMs remain in technical verification, with expectations of further commercial agreements in 2026.
Growing interest in the XF3 Microfibre Filter, with the first two production orders expected imminently.
2. **Garment Finishing Division**
Successful partnership with Yilmak Makina, including the delivery of the first Xeros-enabled machine to Ambition Apparel in Pakistan, ahead of schedule.
Anticipated additional machine orders from Ambition Apparel and deliveries to Turkey, Egypt, and Bangladesh in 2026.
Discussions with leading garment retail brands for potential brand partnerships to market jeans made using Xeros technology.
3. **Financial Update**
FY25 revenue will fall below market expectations due to delayed shipments and complex revenue recognition, with some revenues shifting to FY26.
Slightly higher SG&A costs attributed to fundraise expenses and staff expenditure.
FY26 revenue is expected to come from royalties (Yilmak machines, XF3) and technology transfer fees from Laundry Care partners.
4. **Outlook**
The Board remains confident in the commercial progress and expects 2026 to be a year of significant delivery, building on the foundations laid in 2025.
Xeros continues to focus on reducing the environmental impact of clothing production and care, targeting addressable markets valued at £350m, £3bn, and £132m p.a. for Microfibre Filter, Laundry Care, and Garment Finishing, respectively.