#Textile chemistry

2020-08-13

MAS+ and HeiQ partner to create functional PPEs to fight COVID-19

MAS+ and HeiQ announce a partnership in producing functional personal protective equipment (PPE) integrating HeiQ’s latest antiviral textile technology.

As an effort to contribute to mitigating the spread of the coronavirus and other hospital infections, MAS+ created a range of functional and comfortable PPE products that integrate HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03, the latest breakthrough in textile technologies in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. This revolutionary textile treatment has shown a 99.99% reduction of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in laboratory tests conducted by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne, Australia. The wash-durable textile treatment will become a substantial addition to MAS+’s latest range of reusable medical supplies and PPE.

MAS+ is an arm of MAS, one of Southeast Asia’s largest apparel and textile manufacturers specializing in medical apparel and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) ideal for first responders and frontline workers.

Ranil Vitarana the Chief Innovation Officer for MAS Holdings, stated, “As a company led by innovation, we found HeiQ to be an equally innovative organization. We have been partnering with them for the past 5 years to bring innovative solutions to the market. This is a good example of the proactiveness of HeiQ.”

Through this and other integrations of innovation and decades of manufacturing expertise, MAS+ aims to safeguard frontline workers and curtail acquired infection costs. The manufacturing capabilities MAS with 53 factories across 16 countries allows the design and delivery of customized PPE within 4 weeks, offering product development and rapid prototyping while leveraging their global supply chain.

Co-founder and groupd CEO of HeiQ, Mr. Carlo Centonze stated, “HeiQ and MAS have been innovation partner for 5 years now. The HeiQ team especially enjoy working with MAS Twinery for that they have an innovative spirit like a start-up. Proud to bring antiviral PPEs treated with HeiQ Viroblock together to the market.”

“We have been engaged closely with teams in multiple different business units under the MAS umbrella. It is always illuminating to work with these teams they use the concept of innovation as a challenge, to both build on and execute projects which impact positively on our stakeholders,” said Mr. Musa Rabin, VP HeiQ Brandforce South Asia, “even over the past few months where the pandemic has re-shaped how we approach innovation, the teams at MAS have risen to challenge of re-tooling themselves in order to offer the best possible technologically driven products to help with the goal reducing the risk of transmission in society at large as well as protecting our frontline warriors, globally. HeiQ is glad to partner with MAS help with this goal and eager to support through the onboarding of HeiQ Viroblock technology.”

For inquires about customized PPE offerings, please visit MAS+ website http://plus.masholdings.com for a complete list of products, or email Amrah Akbar at AmrahA@masholdings.com (Director – Medical Apparel and PPE).

HEIQ expands in ASIA with BIG SUNSHINE as key partner

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HeiQ announces return to private company structure

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HeiQ and GQ Apparel bring biobased cooling to denim in Thailand

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Covestro to exhibit solutions for a more sustainable and productive textile industry at Techtextil 2026

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Archroma expands denim possibilities at Kingpins Amsterdam

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, will present a portfolio of six sustainable denim innovations at Kingpins Amsterdam from April 15-16, 2026. Under the theme “Creating Possibilities in Denim”, the showcase reflects Archroma’s commitment to giving brands and mills solutions that are as commercially compelling as they are environmentally responsible.

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.