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Archroma And HeiQ Join Hands To Scale Sustainable Antimicrobial Solutions For Textiles

• By  Textile Excellence
• January 15, 2026

Archroma and HeiQ have entered into a strategic co marketing partnership to accelerate the global adoption of advanced antimicrobial and odor control technologies across the textile value chain. The collaboration brings together Archroma’s global application expertise and customer reach with HeiQ’s deeptech innovation capabilities in functional and sustainable textile solutions.

The partnership aims to address rising demand from brands and consumers for hygiene focused, high performance textiles that meet stringent sustainability and regulatory expectations. Textile and apparel brands worldwide are increasingly prioritising odor control and antimicrobial performance in categories such as activewear, home textiles, workwear and healthcare fabrics. Global demand for antimicrobial textiles is projected to grow at over 6 percent annually, driven by health awareness and regulatory pressure.

Under the agreement, HeiQ’s proven technologies will be made more accessible through Archroma’s established network of textile mills and brands operating across more than 60 countries. The alliance enables faster commercialisation of compliant solutions that enhance fabric freshness while reducing environmental impact. Both companies highlighted that the collaboration also simplifies adoption for manufacturers by combining technical support, global scale and verified sustainability credentials.

Senior leadership from both organisations emphasised that the partnership responds directly to evolving market expectations. Brands today seek functional benefits without compromising environmental responsibility, while manufacturers require scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing production processes.

The collaboration also supports the industry’s broader transition toward planet conscious textile value chains. Reduced chemical load, durable performance and compliance readiness position the combined offering as a strong value proposition for mills supplying global fashion and home textile brands. The Archroma HeiQ partnership is expected to play a key role in shaping next generation performance textiles aligned with sustainability driven growth across global markets.

Under the agreement, HeiQ’s proven technologies will be made more accessible through Archroma’s established network of textile mills and brands operating across more than 60 countries. The alliance enables faster commercialisation of compliant solutions that enhance fabric freshness while reducing environmental impact. Both companies highlighted that the collaboration also simplifies adoption for manufacturers by combining technical support, global scale and verified sustainability credentials.