Café Europe — 14.09.2026

Schlieren - HeiQ Materials AG has launched the new HeiQ Sports Lab. The athletic apparel platform helps brands explore the real-world impact of HeiQ’s textile innovations across the entire performance cycle.
With HeiQ Sports Lab, brands can explore the real impact of textile innovations across the entire performance cycle. Photo credit: Bernd Dittrich/Unsplash
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(CONNECT) Swiss materials innovator HeiQ, based in Schlieren in the canton of Zurich, has launched HeiQ Sports Lab. The Sports Lab is a platform that enables sports apparel brands to explore the real-world impact of HeiQ’s advanced textile innovations across the entire performance cycle. According to HeiQ, the aim is to help brands develop products that go beyond expectations.

“From thermoregulation and moisture management to odour control and lasting freshness, our technologies help athletes stay comfortable, focused, and ready for what's next,” writes HeiQ.

The company develops advanced materials to improve everyday products across various industries. According to its corporate profile, HeiQ has been translating scientific insights into practical, disruptive material technologies for more than two decades.

HeiQ is a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. The company is headquartered at the IJZ Innovation and Young Entrepreneurs Center and is a member of Start Smart Schlieren. ce/nta

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