HeiQ Eco Dry

Stay dry ecologically

Inspired by nature, designed for nature

HeiQ Eco Dry is a family of eco-friendly, innovative and PFC-free water repellent textile technologies that provide protection against water and water-based stains.

Outstanding qualities 
  • Exceptionally eco-friendly durable water repellency 
  • Fluorocarbon-free (PFC-free)  
  • Extreme efficiency and durability to washing and dry cleaning
  • Biobased products in the range
Added value 
  • Promotes a soft hand and preserves perfect breathability 
  • High abrasion resistance 
  • Airdry capability
Wide-ranging applications 
  • Applicable to all fiber types, from cellulosics, synthetics and blends to leather and luxury fibers such as silk and wool

OEKO-TEX SUITED

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HeiQ Eco Dry is designed for a wide range of applications:

Fashion

Leather

Outdoor

Footwear

An innovative water repellent finish for textiles free from fluorocarbons

HeiQ Eco Dry is…

…an innovative technology that mimics nature to deliver fluorocarbon-free durable water repellent features. It ensures that treated materials stay ecologically dry. Bio-inspired HeiQ Eco Dry empowers textile and leather goods to master wet and wild weather conditions.  

HeiQ Eco Dry is a direct response to industry demands for sustainable and eco-friendly water repellent apparel, footwear and other outdoor accessories.

HeiQ Eco Dry excels with its universal applicability for all fiber types, from cellulosics, synthetics and blends to leather and luxury fibers such as silk and wool.  

HeiQ Eco Dry product range

HeiQ Eco Dry HPR

For synthetic and cellulosic fibers in skiwear/mountain outdoor jackets, windbreakers

HeiQ Eco Dry SYN

For synthetics in skiwear/mountain outdoor jackets, windbreakers

HeiQ Eco Dry CEL

For cellulosics in skiwear/mountain outdoor jackets, windbreakers

HeiQ Eco Dry ACT

For luxury fibers (wool, silk, cellulosics & synthetics) in hiking pants, fleeces, coats, running & hiking apparel, footwear

HeiQ Eco Dry SPR

For synthetics and cellulosics in hiking pants, fleeces, coats, running & hiking apparel, footwear

HeiQ Eco Dry LED

For leather in footwear, bags, fashion jackets, accessories

As technology boosters for optimal performance we recommend:

  • HeiQ Effect BOX for synthetics and wash durability, low temp cure
  • HeiQ Effect PAX for cellulosics and wash durability, high temp cure


Performance


No chalk marks


Laundry air day


Leather


Compatibility


Alcohol repel


Soft handle


Dry-cleaning

Mode of action – Examples

Building a microscopic hydrophobic 3D surface structure to minimize contact points and provide durable water repellency

Creating a barrier with tightly packed  functional polymer units providing repellency through steric hinderance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HeiQ Eco Dry?

HeiQ Eco Dry is a durable textile treatment to achieve high-performance water-repellence without using any harmful fluorocarbons.

What are fluorocarbons?

Fluorocarbons, sometimes referred to as perfluorocarbons or PFCs, are any compounds derived by substituting the hydrogen atoms (all or just a few) in hydrocarbons by fluorine atoms.

Why are fluorocarbons dangerous?

Fluorocarbon based compounds (such as PFOS and PFOA) are persistent in the environment, and potentially pose a health risk to humans.

Is HeiQ Eco Dry used for other products than outdoor wear?

HeiQ Eco Dry products are available to a wide range of apparel, footwear and other accessories from outdoor to fashion.  Wearers can stay dry no matter how wet and wild the weather gets.

Is HeiQ Eco Dry treated apparel machine washable and can it be dried cleaned?

Yes, HeiQ Eco Dry treated apparel is machine washable and is also durable to dry cleaning.

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