HeiQ, a company specializing in textile innovation, is set to unveil its groundbreaking product, HeiQ Skin Care, at the upcoming ISPO, the world’s largest sports trade show. Taking place in Munich, Germany, from 28-30 November 2023, the event will showcase the 100% biobased and long-lasting cosmetic finishing technology designed to revolutionize skincare in apparel and home textiles.
HeiQ Skin Care utilizes the power of active probiotics and selected prebiotics to enhance the cutaneous microbiome, which is vital for healthy and radiant skin. Unlike traditional products, this textile finish incorporates slow-release prebiotics and probiotics seamlessly integrated into a biobased textile matrix. This unique combination enriches the skin’s microbiome diversity, offering long-lasting cosmetic benefits even after frequent use and washing.
The proprietary synbiotic technology aims to promote skin renewal, rebalancing, and an improved appearance. By reducing the signs of aging and creating a favorable environment for the skin’s natural repair mechanisms, HeiQ Skin Care delivers a soothing cosmetic skin treatment for various situations, whether users are relaxing, working, or sleeping.
Suitable for all textile fibers, including natural and synthetic, HeiQ Skin Care can be applied to any textile items in direct contact with the skin. From daily-use textiles at work and during sports to leisure activities and bedding items like bed sheets and pillows, the technology offers versatility and wide-ranging benefits.
During the vigorous wear tests conducted throughout the development phase, HeiQ Skin Care consistently released synbiotics onto the skin, nurturing a well-balanced microbiome. Mike Abbott, the Head of HeiQ Textiles & Flooring Business Unit, emphasized the groundbreaking nature of this product, declaring that HeiQ Skin Care represents a significant advancement in textile innovation. By synergistically incorporating probiotics and prebiotics, it effectively enhances the skin microbiome and overall appearance.
Founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH), HeiQ is a London Stock Exchange-listed company with a strong global presence. With 14 offices, 7 manufacturing sites, and 7 R&D hubs, HeiQ employs 230 professionals. The company’s capacity of 45,000 tons of specialty chemicals per year allows it to serve over 1,000 industrial customers in more than 60 countries.
