Swiss innovators recognised for advancing the global adoption of sustainable antimicrobial and odour-control textile technologies through strategic collaboration.
HeiQ and Archroma Recognised for Textile Technology Collaboration
Schlieren, Switzerland / Pratteln, Switzerland, 21 September 2026: HeiQ and Archroma have received the ITMF International Collaboration Award 2026, recognising their strategic partnership and cooperation in advancing innovation, sustainability and competitiveness across the global textile industry.
The award recognises the collaboration between the two companies in bringing antimicrobial and odour-control technologies to textile manufacturers, brands and retailers worldwide.
The partnership combines Archroma’s global commercial and technical platform with HeiQ’s expertise in high-performance and sustainable material technologies. The companies have focused on scaling textile technology solutions and improving access for textile mills and brands across international markets.
Collaboration Supports Global Technology Adoption
Since establishing their co-marketing and global distribution partnership, HeiQ and Archroma have worked to make odour-control and antimicrobial solutions more broadly available across the textile value chain.
According to the companies, the collaboration provides textile mills with simplified implementation, global technical support, compliance-ready solutions and access to functional technologies designed to support durability, freshness and responsible manufacturing.
Raquel Vaz Vieira, Executive Vice President, HeiQ Advanced Materials, said the award recognises the results of bringing together the complementary strengths of the two organisations and provides encouragement to continue developing sustainable textile technologies.
Dhirendra Gautam, Vice President, Marketing at Archroma, said the recognition reflects the companies’ approach of making textile innovation accessible at scale and supporting brands and mills in adopting sustainable, high-performance technologies.
HeiQ Mint Technology
One of the technologies benefiting from the collaboration is HeiQ Mint, a bio-based, non-biocidal odour-control technology.
The technology captures odour molecules and releases them during laundering, helping garments remain fresher for longer. According to the companies, this can help reduce washing frequency while supporting lower consumption of water, energy and detergent and contributing to garment longevity.
The collaboration is intended to help textile manufacturers and brands access such functional technologies through Archroma’s commercial and technical network alongside HeiQ’s material technology expertise.
Supporting Innovation Across the Textile Value Chain
The ITMF International Collaboration Award 2026 highlights the role of cooperation between technology developers and textile industry partners in bringing innovations to the market.
HeiQ and Archroma’s partnership focuses on antimicrobial and odour-control technologies while combining technical expertise, commercial reach and support for textile manufacturers.
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) is an international forum representing the world’s textile industries. Founded in 1904, ITMF provides information to its global membership through surveys, studies and publications.