HeiQ and Archroma win ITMF International Collaboration Award 2026

HeiQ and Archroma have been honored with the ITMF International Collaboration Award 2026. The award recognizes the strategic partnership between the two Swiss-based companies for its role in advancing innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness within the global textile industry.

The collaboration focuses on making planet-conscious antimicrobial and odor-control technologies widely accessible across the textile value chain. By combining Archroma’s global commercial and technical platform with HeiQ’s expertise in high-performance material technologies, the partnership enables textile mills and brands to implement advanced functional solutions more efficiently.

Key technologies highlighted include HeiQ Mint, a bio-based, non-biocidal odor-control solution designed to capture odor molecules and release them during laundering. This technology aims to extend garment freshness, thereby reducing the frequency of washing and lowering water, energy, and detergent consumption.