HeiQ webinars 2023

Hygiene and freshness that last – Built-in odor control for extruded fibers  

More durable odor and hygiene control for textiles! Learn about our built-in antimicrobial solutions that provide effective and lasting freshness and hygiene for synthetic textiles and non-wovens.

We are joined by experts in the field of antimicrobial fiber solutions:

• Tom Ellefsen, Head of Business Unit Antimicrobials at HeiQ
• Vaman G. Kulkarni, Global Director, Technology & Bus. Dev., Fibers, at Americhem

Go green! HeiQ’s bio-based textile technologies

Learn about HeiQ’s growing range of bio-based technologies ready to make textiles functional while meeting the growing demand for sustainability. In recent years, the interest in environmentally friendly products has surged across various industries, and the textile sector is no exception. Consumers have become increasingly aware of the environmental impact associated with conventional textiles and are actively seeking alternatives that are derived from renewable resources.

We are showcasing the innovative bio-based technologies HeiQ Mint, HeiQ Cool, HeiQ Soft Sense, and HeiQ Allergen* Tech, which bring an array of benefits to both apparel and home textiles.

Our speakers provide real-life application examples and are specialists in their field:

• Philip Ghekiere, Sustainability Officer at HeiQ
• George Hartel, Chief Commercial Officer at GQ Apparel

(*Inanimate allergens such as house dust mite matter & pet allergens)

Probiotics. Latest microbiome skin care innovation.

Register for our webinar and learn how active, probiotics-based microbiome skin care works! Synbiotics (pre- and probiotics) soothe, balance and strengthen the skin microbiome, key to enhanced skin appearance and well-being.

We are joined by experts in the field. You can ask them detailed questions during the Q&A part of the webinar. Our speakers are Dr. Robin Temmerman, PhD in Microbiology and Head of Life Sciences at HeiQ, Dr. Ze’evi Ma’or, Life Sciences Innovation Advisor at Ahava, and Takako Kasai, Marketing Manager at Kai Corporation.

Synbiotic protection from allergens on home textiles

Register for our webinar to learn how HeiQ’s pre & probiotics-based textile finishing technology HeiQ Allergen* Tech can help combat allergens. The bedroom is home to many types of aero allergens such as pet allergens and house dust mite matter allergens, something the 40% of people with respiratory allergies have always tried to find a solution for!

Our three speakers provide real-life application examples in home textiles and are specialists in their field, happy to answer your questions during the Q&A part of our webinar: Philip Ghekiere, Sustainability Officer at HeiQ, Patrick Seifert, Senior VP Marketing & Product Development at American Textile Company, and Kim Pint, Group Product Manager at BekaertDeslee.

(*Inanimate allergens such as house dust mite matter & pet allergens)

Probiotics. Latest water treatment innovation.

Learn how synbiotics (pre- & probiotics) act as highly effective, sustainable bio-filter in industrial and open water systems. Synbiotics are a game changer that helps prevent high maintenance cost caused by sludge and odor build-up.

We are joined by experts in the field of water treatment who answer detailed questions about the technology and its practical application during the Q&A part of the webinar.

Our speakers are Dr. Kerstin Keppler, Head of Laboratory Microbiology at Wöllner, Dr. Dominik Stumm, Head of R&D at Wöllner, and Mauricio Costa Ladeira, COO of HeiQ BU Life Sciences.

Dual action cooling for textiles with HeiQ Cool

Learn about the world’s first textile technology to deliver both instant contact cooling and continuous evaporative cooling. Our bio-based textile technology HeiQ Cool achieves up to 3°C (5.4°F) cooler fabric temperatures on textiles! This exceptional cooling performance lasts for the lifetime of treated products.

Our webinar is led by Philip Ghekiere, Sustainability Officer at HeiQ and Danielle Mason, Head of Product Development at The Fine Bedding Company.

They answer detailed questions about the technology and its practical application during the Q&A part of the webinar.

Next generation transparent conductive coating HeiQ ECOS

Learn more about the highly functional surface coating HeiQ ECOS. HeiQ ECOS formulations can be coated on a variety of substrates and open a wide range of applications. In this webinar we present exciting applications in more detail, such as low E coatings that reflect up to 85% heat radiation and dramatically improve insulation properties or transparent electrodes that are used in printable photovoltaics. Listen to our speakers from research and industry as they present real life examples.

Our speakers are:

• Dr. Oliver Zech, CEO of HeiQ RAS
• Dr. Michael Niggemann, Founder & Managing Director at Enerthing
• Dr. Andreas Distler, Group Leader OPV at Friedrich-Alexander University
• Dr. Jochen Manara, Head of Group Advanced Thermal Management at Center for Applied Energy Research

Probiotics. Latest cleaning innovation.

Learn about our probiotics that convince strictly regulated healthcare institutions of their cleaning efficacy and sustainability. Listen in when our speakers from academia, healthcare and the cleaning industries present the probiotic hygiene innovation in their fields.

Our speakers are:

• Dr. Robin Temmerman, CEO of HeiQ Chrisal & PhD in Microbiology, Belgium
• Dr. Tilman Klassert, Senior Researcher at Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Co-author of Charité Hospital Study, Germany
• Johan Tops, Sales Director at Greenspeed, Netherlands
• Elad Amir, Director of Synbio Shield, UK

Botanical odor control for textiles HeiQ Mint

More sustainable, plant-based odor control for textiles!

Learn about our 72% bio-based technology HeiQ Mint that provides effective and lasting freshness for clothing and home textiles. HeiQ Mint was developed jointly with HeiQ brand partner Patagonia.

Colin Lantz, VP NA Brandforce at HeiQ, Dr. Laura Hoch, Material Innovation Manager at Patagonia, and Edu Uribesalgo, Innovation & Sustainability Director at Ternua, introduce this innovative textile treatment and its applications.