HeiQ creates some of the most effective, durable, and high-performance textile effects/finishes in today's market and enables brand partner differentiation through innovation/new technologies. HeiQ provides the following services:
Product Development
Marketing
Ingredient Branding
Testing
Legal Compliance
EHS/Sustainability
Distribution Network
Mill Recommendations
Technical Services
Trouble Shooting
DIFFERENTIATE . INNOVATE
HeiQ Cool - Dual action cooling
World's first textile technology that delivers instant contact cooling and continuous evaporative cooling for optimal wellbeing day and night.
Made up of >50% biobased content and a patented formulation that enhances thermal and moisture comfort
Excellent cooling hand-feel at point of sale
Flexible finishing possibilities including pad, foam, coating, and print
Applicable to all fiber type: natural, synthetic, blends
HeiQ Pure - Antimicrobial odor control
Advanced silver-based technologies that inhibit bacterial growth on textiles for enhanced freshness, hygiene, and comfort.
Long-lasting cleanliness and freshness
Exceptional efficiency and durability
Sustainable odor control functionality
Preserves fabric properties
Applicable to all fibers
HeiQ Fresh - Silver-free odor control
Made up of bio or mineral based ingredients, these technologies help tackle smells on textiles effectively by absorbing VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds).
Durable freshness and odor control
Numerous products in the range targeting specific end-use: body, environmental, and fabric odors, as well as the accumulated effects on synthetic fibers.
Mineral-based HeiQ Fresh HAX permanently binds smelly molecules, making it ideal for non-washable items
Bio-based HeiQ Fresh FFL suits washable items as it regenerates after each wash
No impact on fabric properties; combinable with other HeiQ technologies
Applicable to all fiber types
HeiQ HyProTecht - Protected for longer
HeiQ HyProTecht is a versatile antimicrobial technology which suppresses the growth of algae, mold, mildew, fungi and bacteria which cause unpleasant odors, discoloration, staining, and deterioration.
Strong antimicrobial efficacy demonstrated by ISO 20743 in textile products.
For washable fabrics: the treatment is effective for at least 30 washes at 140°F
HeiQ Smart Temp - Intelligent thermoregulation
Innovative technology that provides fabrics the ability to interact with body temperature and dynamically respond to body heat. Cooling is enabled by heat and deactivated once the process is complete.
Proven to be up to 2.5C/4.5F cooler fabriic temperature
Durable, exceptional, trusted
No impact on fabric properties
Applicable to any fiber type: natural, synthetic, blends
HeiQ Eco Dry - Stay dry ecologically
Eco-friendly and PCF-free water repellent technologies that protect against water and water-based stains.
Efficient and durable to washing and dry cleaning
Soft hand-feel and breathability
Air-dry capability
Applicable to all fiber types: cellulosic, synthetic, blends, leather, silk and wool
HeiQ Real Silk - A touch of Luxury
Unique technology based on short silk fibers that transfers the characteristics of silk onto other fabrics.
Patented Short Polymer Fiber (SPF) technology
Reproduces the softness, dryness, coolness, and comfort of silk
Highly absorbent and fast drying
Sustainably sourced from recycled silk and cost-effective
Applicable to any fiber type: natural, synthetic, and blends
HeiQ XReflex - Thinner, lighter, warmer
Radiant barrier technology that reflects heat back to the body, maintaining the same level of warmth with as little as half the insulation material.
Excellent heat retention
Efficient, sustainable, durable
No impact on fabric breathability, handle, zero noise, DWR and down-proof properties
The result of a joint development with our Australian partner Xefco
HeiQ Clean Tech - Sustainable polyester dyeing
Innovative technologies that deliver sustainability, economically, and ecologically discontinuous piece and yarn dyeing for polyester.
Time, energy, water, and cost-efficient
Reduce CO2 emissions by 30%
Excellent color fastness, levelness, and reproducibility
Easy integration into current processes: only leveling and disperse agent replacements required
HeiQ Materials AG
Ruetistrasse 12 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland