Archroma, HeiQ Partner On Sustainable Anti-Odor Tech
Specialty chemicals leader Archroma and Swiss deep-tech materials company HeiQ have entered into a co-marketing agreement aimed at expanding global access to sustainable anti-odor and antimicrobial solutions for the textile industry.
The partnership combines HeiQ’s innovation capabilities in functional textiles with Archroma’s global commercial infrastructure, technical application expertise and established customer network. Through the alliance, textile brands, retailers and mills will gain access to a broader portfolio of high-performance and environmentally conscious finishing technologies.
“This partnership marks an exciting chapter for Archroma and HeiQ and a huge step forward for the textile industry,” said Dhirendra Gautam, VP Commercial, Archroma. “By uniting our global reach and application know-how with HeiQ’s powerful innovation engine, we are bringing high-performance, sustainable technologies to more customers and accelerating the industry’s transition towards a more planet-conscious textile value chain.”
HeiQ echoed the strategic importance of the collaboration. “HeiQ has always been driven by a mission to pioneer deep-tech material innovation for people and planet,” said Carlo Centonze, CEO of HeiQ. “Together with Archroma’s extensive network and expertise, we are scaling our technologies globally, ensuring that brands and mills can access functional, sustainable solutions that enhance product performance while lowering environmental impact.”
Under the arrangement, HeiQ’s functional materials including anti-odor and antimicrobial effects, will be distributed and supported through Archroma’s worldwide customer channels, streamlining adoption for manufacturers seeking compliant and sustainable enhancements.
According to both companies, the alliance not only boosts market reach but also helps brands meet rising consumer expectations around hygiene, freshness and sustainability, while supporting broader environmental goals across the textile value chain.
