Pratteln, Switzerland, 14 January, 2026 – Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, and HeiQ, a Swiss deeptech materials innovator active in functional textiles and sustainable fibers, have entered into a co-marketing agreement that combines their complementary strengths to deliver advanced, planet-conscious anti-odor and antimicrobial technologies to brands, retailers, and textile mills worldwide.
Together, Archroma and HeiQ will provide brands and textile manufacturers access to an expanded portfolio of high-performance, sustainable effects, underpinned by global reach, application expertise, and proven market innovation.
“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 accelerate the industry’s transition towards a more planet-conscious textile value chain.”
“HeiQ has always been driven by a mission to pioneer deeptech 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.”
The collaboration enables HeiQ’s advanced technologies to be delivered through Archroma’s well-established global customer network, making it easier for textile manufacturers to integrate functional, compliant, and sustainable performance effects into their products. The alliance is also about scaling innovation. Together, we will empower brands and manufacturers to meet consumer demands for hygiene, freshness, and sustainability.
Media Relations
- Marilyn Chua
Archroma
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EMG
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klommaert@emg-marcom.com - Philip Ghekiere
HeiQ
philip.ghekiere@heiq.com
About Archroma
Archroma is a global, diversified provider of specialty chemicals serving the branded and performance textiles, packaging and paper, and construction markets.
Headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, Archroma operates with over 4,000 employees located in 42 countries and with over 30 production sites. Archroma is passionate about delivering leading and innovative solutions, enhancing people’s lives and respecting the planet. The company is committed to the principles of “The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World”; an approach reflected in its innovations, world-class quality standards, high service levels and cost-efficiency.
About HeiQ
HeiQ is a Swiss deeptech materials innovator, founded in 2005 as a spin-off of ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich). We turn breakthrough science into scalable, market-ready material technologies, with core strengths in biotech, specialty chemicals, and graphene-based membranes. Recognized for excellence and impact, HeiQ has twice received the Swiss Technology Award and has also been honored with the Swiss Environmental (Green Business) Award and the German Sustainability Award.
From lab to industrial scale, we co-create with partners to deliver innovation with validated performance, verified sustainability, Swiss-quality manufacturing, and differentiating, brand-ready commercialization claims.
Today, we serve more than 300 brands in over 60 countries, combining deep scientific expertise with advanced production capabilities. HeiQ’s 200-strong team across five continents is dedicated to driving impact and our customers’ success.
