#Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2021-07-22

HeiQ inks partnership with global apparel peer ZXY

Leading Textile Innovator HeiQ announces a new partnership with ZXY International, a global apparel solution business, pioneers of the textile industry in Asia since the early ’80s with substantial global conversion potential. The two companies will jointly seek innovations to provide brands with the precise technology to match their product lines whilst simultaneously connecting them with mills to supply the goods.

HeiQ announces a new partnership with global apparel peer ZXY International as part of the company’s global strategy of partnering with converters worldwide towards developing new market segments. With HeiQ and ZXY sharing a philosophy of sustainable applications and durable performance, this strong partnership will provide a one-stop solution for brands and retailers to enhance and support their business requirements, opening doors to facilitate robust and more agile customer collaboration.

The Premier Innovation Partnership Arrangement will enable ZXY to trade with brands and mills and connect them as per their requirements with innovative technologies from HeiQ such as HeiQ Viroblock, HeiQ Eco Dry and HeiQ Smart Temp. ZXY have existing partnerships with leading sports and athleisure brands such as Champion, Diadora, Diesel, Admiral, Kappa, Umbro, highstreet fashion giant Primark along with other key lifestyle brands within the UK, Europe, US and LATAM. With flexible production and sourcing across Bangladesh, Turkey, Egypt, India, and Pakistan. ZXY is well-positioned to support all your apparel business requirements.

Headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, ZXY has created a customer-centric professional organisation that provides solutions to product challenges whilst adding value to the supply chain. The company excels in transparent global apparel solutions while actively seeking innovation and industry-leading development partners. As ZXY’s diverse product team already specialises in virtual design and digital development processes and the company champions compliance and CSR excellence, the partnership is expected to bring further comprehensive solutions for the global brands.

HeiQ Co-founder and CEO Carlo Centonze said: “Finding a partner in ZXY is the perfect fit for our ambitions to entrench HeiQ more firmly on the world map as with them we see immense potential to provide our technologies to, for us, previously inaccessible market segments. We look forward to building on this initial partnership and, as Premium Innovation Partner, taking our companies to the next level.”

Abby Jamal, Founder and Managing Director of ZXY International, said he is “thrilled to have found a like-minded Innovation partner in HeiQ. What makes ZXY unique is how passionate we are about helping grow our customers’ business and how genuinely we care about our partnerships. We are confident that together with HeiQ, our efforts to continuously provide competitive, diverse and flexible sourcing solutions at competitive prices to the fast-changing customer needs will be rewarded.”

HEIQ expands in ASIA with BIG SUNSHINE as key partner

HeiQ, a global leader in materials and textile innovation, is strengthening its presence in Asia by onboarding BIG SUNSHINE CO., LTD. as a key full-service partner in the region. This collaboration aims to further improve HeiQ’s overall service capabilities in Taiwan and across the wider Asian region, furthering its vision of global expansion and footprint in Asia.

HeiQ announces return to private company structure

HeiQ, a leading innovator in materials technology, announced its decision to return to private company structure from the London Stock Exchange as part of a strategic move to focus resources, streamline operations, and accelerate growth, effective November 19, 2024 (LSE:HEIQ). HeiQ shares will continue trading on the JP Jenkins securities or a similar matching platform from November 20, 2024.

HeiQ and GQ Apparel bring biobased cooling to denim in Thailand

HeiQ, a global leader in textile and materials innovation, proudly announces a strategic cooperation with GQ Apparel, a premier Thailand-based tech apparel brand. GQ Apparel enhances it denim offering with HeiQ’s advanced cooling solution, marking a significant milestone in the Southeast Asian market.

HeiQ expands application of HeiQ Allergen tech to upholstery fabric through collaboration with CULP

HeiQ partners with Culp to apply HeiQ Allergen Tech, a 100% biobased* solution that reduces allergens on textiles, onto interior upholstery fabric. HeiQ announces the extended application of HeiQ Allergen Tech to bring the benefits of this biobased textile technology to the interior upholstered furniture market, marking a unique launch into this segment.

ANDRITZ sets focus on textile recycling and durable nonwoven production technologies at ITMA Asia 2025

International technology Group ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore, from October 28 to 31, 2025 (Hall 2, D106). ANDRITZ will showcase its MMCF production plants, textile sorting and recycling, bast fiber processing, needlepunch, airlay, and life-cycle service technologies, with a focus on sustainable solutions. Discover how these innovations can grow your business opportunities and support a greener future.

OUTLOOK™ 2025: Charting a sustainable and innovative future for the Nonwovens Industry

EDANA concluded its flagship event, OUTLOOK™ 2025, last week, marking it as a major success and addressing the biggest questions facing the industry. The three-day conference highlighted the urgent need for a unified approach to sustainability, regulation, and innovation in the absorbent hygiene and wipes sectors.

Global Nonwovens Alliance unveils Inaugural Board, advancing collaboration and growth worldwide

The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), a tax-exempt federation jointly founded by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and EDANA, the Voice of Nonwovens, announces the appointment of its founding Board of Directors. This group of leaders represents some of the most influential executives across the nonwovens value chain and reflects GNA’s mission to foster global collaboration, innovation, and growth in the industry.

New study shows low environmental impact by Cotton made in Africa Organic Cotton from Tanzania

Today, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is announcing the results of a comprehensive life-cycle analysis (LCA) for cotton produced in Tanzania under the Cotton made in Africa Organic (CmiA Organic) standard. The study emphasises the small ecological footprint of CmiA Organic verified cotton. This can largely be traced back to the absence of synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilisers, and artificial irrigation. Consequently, CmiA Organic cotton can help the textile industry meet regulatory requirements as well as science-based targets. The results also show that the consequences of climate change threaten the livelihoods of these cotton farmers, even though the type of agriculture they practise barely contributes to climate change.

PERFORMANCE DAYS proves its relevance as the industry’s key meeting point

Held on March 18–19, 2026, PERFORMANCE DAYS once again confirmed its position as a leading international platform for functional textiles. A total of 3.366 trade visitors and around 560 exhibitors gathered in Munich, with the event already kicking off successfully on DAY 0, which received highly positive feedback for its interactive format. Despite challenging conditions caused by the public transport strike in Munich, the event saw strong attendance and a consistently high level of activity across both exhibition days.