Synbiotic textile finishing for quick dry

HeiQ Synbio Dry™ supports faster drying through active probiotics on the textile surface that generate biodegradable biosurfactants during wear. These biosurfactants help lower the surface tension of water, allowing moisture to spread more evenly across the fabric and evaporate more quickly.

Biosurfactants are biodegradable molecules produced by probiotics. They help weaken the bonds between water molecules, improving moisture spreading across the textile surface and supporting faster evaporation and drying.

HeiQ Synbio Dry™ is designed to maintain key fabric properties such as breathability, softness, and overall comfort during wear, while enhancing moisture management performance.

Yes, HeiQ Synbio Dry™ uses bio-based and biodegradable components.

HeiQ Synbio Dry™ performance is validated using internationally recognised textile testing methods for moisture management and quick-dry performance. These include AATCC and GB/T standards that measure key parameters such as absorbency, wicking, drying rate, and overall moisture management capacity.

Key test standards include:

• AATCC 197: Vertical wicking test evaluating moisture transport over 10 or 30 minutes. 
• AATCC 79: Drop absorbency test measuring how quickly liquid is absorbed (in seconds).
• AATCC 201 (Hot Plate Method): Measures fabric drying rate under controlled heat and airflow, simulating sweating conditions.
• AATCC 195 (MMT – Moisture Management Test): Comprehensive test assessing wetting time, absorption rate, spreading speed, one-way transport, and overall moisture management capacity (OMMC). 
• GB/T 21655.1-2023: Evaluates moisture absorption and quick-drying performance before and after washing cycles.

HeiQ’s biotechnology platform uses nature derived polymers, prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic ingredients and translates natural and biological processes into scalable product technologies across textiles, home care, personal care, water, and animal care. By combining biology, chemistry, and materials science, HeiQ applies nature‑inspired mechanisms, including microbiome‑based systems, bio‑based encapsulation, and functional finishes, to deliver reliable performance across multiple industries.

Yes. Different textile finishes can be combined on the same fabric to deliver multiple effects at once. The key is formulation and process control. Finishes must be compatible and engineered to work side‑by‑side during application and remain stable during use and washing. Well‑designed combinations extend fabric functionality without changing how the textile feels or behaves in daily wear. For example, a garment can manage moisture while also reducing odour build‑up.