HeiQ Launches World's First Dual-Action Textile Cooling Technology

Zurich, Switzerland /PRNewswire/ - HeiQ announced the launch of a new dual-action textile cooling technology, HeiQ Cool, the world's first textile technology to offer both instantaneous contact cooling and continuous evaporative cooling.

In response to the importance of body temperature control, where both overheating and feeling cold are problematic, fabrics with HeiQ Cool technology constantly regulate skin temperature with double cooling capacity. In a first step, the absorption of fusion energy provides instant cooling on contact before the first sign of sweat and delays the accumulation of heat, followed by an action of vaporization energy that mimics the thermal regulation system of the skin providing a continuous evaporative cooling while the body is hot and sweaty. Suitable for all fabrics, the initial launch focuses on home textiles, especially sleep products such as mattress fabric, pillows and bedding, due to their clear benefit in helping users get a good night's sleep. It cools down before the first sign of sweat, delays heat build-up and continuously regulates temperature. Instantly cool to the touch, the components synergistically recharge the surface layer ensuring a constantly cool, dry and comfortable body climate.

USDA Certified Dual Action Cooling Textile Technology
The thermofunctional polymer derived from biobased vegetable oil absorbs thermal energy, providing an instant sensation of freshness. If the body continues to heat up, perspiration is generated and the patented hydrofunctional polymer draws moisture away along with the heat, creating a continuous cooling effect that stops once cooling is complete. HeiQ Cool's blend of a hydrofunctional polymer with a biobased vegetable oil derived thermofunctional polymer formulation is USDA® Certified Biopreferred with greater than 50% biobased content. It is also suitable for OEKO-TEX class 1 textiles and meets the requirements of the restricted substances list (RSL) of most brands.

HeiQ Marketing Director Hoi Kwan Lam said :"Since the pandemic began, consumers are investing more in improving the comfort of their homes. We spend a third of our time sleeping, so it is important that we invest in products that give us a good night's sleep. In fact, research A survey conducted by Cotton Inc. in 2017 showed that 55% of consumers are looking for thermoregulatory features in their bedding products.In recent years, consumers have shown a strong desire for more functional and sustainable products.The HeiQ treatment Cool is not only based on more sustainable components than anything you can find on the market, but the fact that it helps to efficiently balance your temperature probably means that it can reduce air conditioning energy consumption!"

HeiQ Co-Founder and CEO Carlo Centonze said : " I am extremely pleased that our mission to improve the lives of billions has taken a big step in the right direction with the launch of HeiQ Cool. It is yet another testament to our philosophy that innovation is the only way forward and that sustainable technologies are within reach if we set out to pursue them.I am confident that consumers will now have the means to sleep well and play sports, leading a life of greater comfort".

Learn More Live: HeiQ Cool Webinar
Participate in the webinar and benefit from the exchange of knowledge and the opportunity to ask direct questions to Lee Howarth , Vice President of Strategic Textile Marketing of HeiQ, and Raquel Vaz Vieira , CEO of HeiQ Iberia, during the question and answer session. Register for the webinar with the following links:

January 19 (Wednesday), 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Central European Time: Register here

January 19 (Wednesday), 17:00 to 17:45 Central European Time: Register here

About HeiQ
Founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) and listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange(LSE:HEIQ), HeiQ is a leading textile and materials innovation company creating some of the most effective, durable and high-performing technologies on the market today. HeiQ strives to improve the lives of billions of people through pioneering innovation in textiles and materials. Combining three areas of expertise—scientific research, specialty material manufacturing, and consumer ingredient branding—HeiQ is the ideal innovation partner to create distinctive, sustainable products and capture added value at the point of sale. With its 14 offices, 7 manufacturing plants and 7 R&D centers, HeiQ currently employs 240 professionals. It has a total capacity of 45,000 tons of specialty chemicals per year and serves more than 1. 000 industrial clients in more than 60 countries. Today, HeiQ's consumer goods and medical devices can be found in 56 countries. For more information, visitwww.heiq.com