HeiQ: odor control technologies portfolio updated

HeiQ: odor control technologies portfolio updated

The supplier of finishing technology, HeiQ Materials AG, Zurich/Switzerland, recently upgraded its family of odor control technologies with silver-free and less-silver options. All products in the HeiQ Fresh family are bluesign approved or in the approval process.
HeiQ Fresh FFL is a bio-based amino sugar polymer that is silver-free and not an antimicrobial. It removes the fat and protein from sweat, thereby eliminating the ability of the bacteria to grow. This amino sugar polymer also binds to the fiber, which allows odor to be easily washed off at low temperature.
HeiQ Pure SPQR is a 90% bio-based option for odor control that works with a minimal amount of recycled silver. Similar to HeiQ Fresh FFL, HeiQ Pure SPQR removes 2 of the 5 precursors needed to cause sweat odor – fat and protein from sweat as well as bacteria. HeiQ Pure SPQR still passes the traditional antimicrobial tests. With HeiQ Pure SPQR brands get more freshness with less silver.
HeiQ also offers various odor control test methods for each of its HeiQ Fresh products, from proof of concept tests to proof of application tests.