Value proposition

Improving the lives of billions of people through pioneering material innovation

Established in 2005 during a hike through the Swiss Alps, HeiQ was born from a moment of inspiration between co-founders Carlo Centonze and Dr. Murray Height. Motivated by solving everyday challenges through science – like persistent odors in hiking shirts – they embarked on a mission to revolutionize material innovation. As a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, HeiQ has grown into a global leader in biotech ingredients and specialty chemicals. We serve over 1,000 partners in 60+ countries, offering innovative solutions for textiles, flooring, building materials, glass, plastics, probiotic cleaning, cosmetics, and more. With a portfolio of over 200 technologies and collaborations with 300 leading brands, our 230-strong team across five continents is dedicated to making everyday products better.

Unique textile technologies, Odor control, Eco-friendly water-repellent, Intelligent thermoregulation, Eco-friendly PES dyeing, Short Polymer Fiber treatment, Mosquito protection, Textile R&D, Medical textiles, Material Science, Air purification, Antiviral, Antimicrobial, Innovations, Ingredient Branding, Masks, Textile Technology, specialty chemicals, premium softener, functionalized medical non-woven , Medical device, Functional ecosystem, HeiQ Viroblock, Functional consumer goods, Techy fabrics, Radiant barrier technology, Insulating textiles, Sustainable solution, Surface coating, Polymers, Probiotics, biotech, synbiotics, probiotic, cleaning products, cosmetics, ingredients, water treatment, and farms