Future functional fabrics

Swiss textile innovator HeiQ has launched HeiQ Fabric Lab, a functional fabric development service to assist brands with fabric innovation. The lab takes a brand’s product idea and applies its expertise in fiber, yarn, fabric solutions and chemical technology, as well as that of its knowledge and sourcing partners, to develop the brand partner’s future functional fabric. In addition to fabric development, HeiQ Fabric Lab also offers services including fabric trend research, product marketing and materials education seminars for employees.