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HeiQ takes synbiotic animal hygiene and care to EuroTier 2022
HeiQ’s presence at EuroTier 2022 is fully aligned with this year’s main theme: “Transforming Animal Farming”, by demonstrating how synbiotic animal care and hygiene can limit opportunities for infections and lower the need for antibiotics. Synbiotics are key to future-proof and sustainable animal production in farms. The HeiQ Synbio range for animal hygiene uses a patented combination of pro- and prebiotics, aiming to limit the chances of infections and decrease the need for antibiotics. HeiQ provides an alternative to antibiotics Since the 1950s, medical and veterinary professionals have used antibiotics, disinfectants, and antiseptic products to control harmful bacteria, fungi, and germs on animal farms. Today we know that this practice…
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Einsatz von Synbiotika soll die Reinigung von Krankenhäusern revolutionieren
Krankenhäuser könnten jährlich mehr als eine Milliarde Euro an medizinischen und hygienischen Kosten einsparen, wenn sie auf ein neues synbiotisches Reinigungsprodukt umsteigen, das Oberflächen mit lebenden Probiotika versieht, um unerwünschte Bakterien aktiv zu bekämpfen, anstatt herkömmliche Desinfektionsmittel zu verwenden. Forscher konstatierten, dass die Zahl der im Krankenhaus erworbenen Infektionen zurückging, wo das Produkt verwendet wurde. Dies führte zu Einsparungen, da sich weniger Patienten infizierten und behandelt werden mussten. Auch bei den Reinigungskosten konnten Einsparungen erzielt werden, da die symbiotischen Produkte nicht wie herkömmliche Konkurrenzprodukte regelmäßig neu aufgetragen werden müssen. Die Organisation für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (OECD) schätzt, dass zwischen 2015 und 2050 in Europa, Nordamerika und Australien etwa 2,4…
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HeiQ delivers plant-based odor control for textiles at Performance Days Winter Edition
HeiQ will be showing how science is an ally for innovation and differentiation at the Performance Days Winter Edition 2022, one of the leading functional fabric fairs, at the Munich Order Center (Germany), on the 3rd and 4th of November. In this edition, our main highlight will be HeiQ Fresh MNT, a new plant-based odor management technology that is both highly effective and sustainable, as well as silver-free. The Performance Days visitors will also have the chance to meet with the HeiQ Team and understand how our innovations add superpowers to their products. They are HeiQ Cool, the world’s first dual-action textile cooling technology; HeiQ Smart Temp – which cools…
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Alchemie Technology and HeiQ transform the sustainability of odour control textile finishing – with 84% energy saving
Furthering their sustainable textile finishing partnership, Alchemie Technology and HeiQ (LSE:HEIQ) are enabling a step change in odor preventing textile finishing. HeiQ Life botanical odour control, applied using Novara digital finishing technology, uses 84% less energy and 92% less water to add sustainable and durable odour control to fabrics. Alchemie Technology, experts in low energy, digital dyeing and finishing technology, partnered with HeiQ, leader in textile innovation, in 2021 to bring sustainable, effective technology to manufacturers across the world and reduce the cost and environmental impact of textile finishing. Now, HeiQ has launched HeiQ Life, a renewable source peppermint oil-derived textile technology to control malodour development on textiles. HeiQ Life…
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Patagonia & HeiQ launch jointly developed next generation mint-based textile odor control technology
HeiQ and Patagonia take their long-standing research collaboration to the next level and announce the launch of a jointly developed odor control technology for textiles, HeiQ Fresh MNT – renewably sourced mint oil-derived textile technology to control malodor development on textiles. The long-standing research partnership between Patagonia and HeiQ resulted in yet another innovative solution for a problem on many textiles – malodor. Inspired by Patagonia’s determination to continuously improve the chemistry used on all their products, the two pioneers announce the launch of HeiQ Fresh MNT, next generation sustainable odor control based on essential mint oil derived from a renewable and sustainable source. The similar environmental and social philosophy…
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HeiQ AeoniQ “game-changing” decarbonizing yarn endorsed by HUGO BOSS and The LYCRA Company
HUGO BOSS became a front-runner in the race to adopt HeiQ AeoniQ yarns by putting a US$5M equity investment in HeiQ AeoniQ LLC and additional contingent US$4M based on performance milestone arrangements. The LYCRA Company has also become the exclusive distributor for HeiQ AeoniQ yarn by making a significant, undisclosed investment and by committing to develop the technology for broad application in textiles. As part of its ‘CLAIM 5’ growth strategy, HUGO BOSS (MDAX: BOSS) – one of the leading companies in the global premium apparel market – executed its first sustainability-linked investment for a US$5M shareholding in HeiQ AeoniQ LLC, a fully owned subsidiary of London listed HeiQ Plc…
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HeiQ AeoniQ, das „bahnbrechende“ dekarbonisierende Garn, wird von HUGO BOSS und The LYCRA Company gefördert
HUGO BOSS setzte sich an die Spitze des Rennens um die Einführung von HeiQ AeoniQ-Garnen und investierte 5 Mio. USD in die HeiQ AeoniQ LLC sowie weitere 4 Mio. USD auf der Grundlage von Vereinbarungen über Leistungsmeilensteine. The LYCRA Company wurde außerdem zur exklusiven Vertriebspartnerin für HeiQ AeoniQ Garn, indem sie eine erhebliche, nicht näher bezeichnete Investition tätigte und sich verpflichtete, die Technologie für eine breite Anwendung in Textilien zu entwickeln. Im Rahmen seiner Wachstumsstrategie „CLAIM 5" von HUGO BOSS (MDAX: BOSS) – eines der führenden Unternehmen auf dem globalen Premium-Bekleidungsmarkt – realisierte das Unternehmen das erste nachhaltigkeitsbezogene Investment der Gruppe in Form einer Beteiligung von 5 Millionen USD an…
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HeiQ Launches World’s First Dual Action Textile Cooling Technology
HeiQ announces the launch of a new dual action textile cooling technology, HeiQ Cool, the world’s first textile technology to deliver both instant contact cooling and continuous evaporative cooling. Addressing the importance of body temperature control, whereby both overheating and feeling chilly are problematic, HeiQ Cool powered fabrics constantly regulate the skin temperature with a dual cooling capability. In a first step, melting energy absorption delivers instant contact cooling before the first sign of sweat and delays the build-up of heat, followed by a vaporizing energy action that mimics the skin’s thermal regulating system by providing continuous evaporative cooling as long as the body is hot and sweaty. Suitable for…
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Carlo Centonze, CEO & Co-founder of HeiQ, wins prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Award!
HeiQ is extremely proud to announce that its CEO and Co-founder, Carlo Centonze has been bestowed the Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This is a testimony to the unstoppable nature and spirit of the man who established and drove the Swiss innovation leader for materials, HeiQ, to its current global renown. The Award-Winning Personality Carlo Centonze studied Biology and Forest Engineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich where he graduated in 2003. Shortly after that, he earned his Executive MBA at the University of St.Gallen in 2007. After his service as an army pilot, he started his professional career as co-founder of the carbon…
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Outdoor Research Launches Insulated RadiantX Gloves Powered by HeiQ XReflex Technology
Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based leader in performance apparel and outdoor gear, launches its RadiantX Gloves and Mitts this fall, a new line of insulated handwear, making it the first brand to use revolutionary HeiQ XReflex Radiant Barrier Technology on gloves. The patented HeiQ XReflex Radiant Barrier technology was the finish of choice for the gloves and mitts as, unlike standard insulation systems, it provides enhanced warmth with less bulk and weight by reflecting radiant body heat to keep warmth in. The revolutionary technology utilizes ultra-thin surface coatings to reflect radiant body heat, improving thermal retention without reducing breathability. A perfect application of the technology is on gloves, where dexterity is…
