Archroma and HeiQ Join Forces to Expand Antimicrobial and Odor-Control Technologies in Textiles Industry

Archroma and HeiQ have formalized a co-marketing partnership aimed at widening access to advanced antimicrobial and odor-control technologies across the global textile industry. Announced on January 14, 2026, in Pratteln, Switzerland, the collaboration brings together Archroma’s international application expertise and market reach with HeiQ’s deeptech innovation in functional and sustainable textile solutions. The alliance is positioned to support brands, retailers, and textile mills seeking compliant, performance-driven, and environmentally responsible finishing technologies.

Under the agreement, the two Swiss-based companies will jointly offer an expanded portfolio of functional textile effects designed to address growing demand for hygiene, freshness, and durability. By combining their complementary capabilities, Archroma and HeiQ aim to streamline the adoption of antimicrobial and anti-odor technologies within existing manufacturing processes.

Archroma will leverage its established global customer network to facilitate broader access to HeiQ’s proprietary technologies, enabling textile manufacturers to integrate functional performance solutions more efficiently. The partnership also reflects a shared focus on scaling innovation while aligning with evolving sustainability expectations across the textile value chain.

Commenting on the collaboration, Dhirendra Gautam, Vice President Commercial at Archroma, noted that aligning Archroma’s application know-how with HeiQ’s technology development strengthens the industry’s ability to transition toward more environmentally conscious textile solutions.

Carlo Centonze, Chief Executive Officer of HeiQ, highlighted that the agreement supports HeiQ’s long-term objective of expanding the global adoption of functional textile technologies that balance performance requirements with reduced environmental impact.

Overall, the partnership is structured to help textile producers respond to consumer expectations for functional performance attributes such as odor control and antimicrobial protection, while maintaining compliance with sustainability and regulatory standards.