Altri to Acquire a Majority Stake in AeoniQ™ to Scale World's First Industrial Production of Climate Positive Textile Yarn
ZÜRICH and
AeoniQ™, a Swiss-based cleantech spin-off of
From Breakthrough to Scale: Industrializing AeoniQ™ in
As part of the agreement, the world's first industrial AeoniQ™ plant will be constructed at Altri's Caima pulp mill. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 with an initial capacity of 1.750 tons per year. On top of the already existing pilot lines in
The joint venture branded "AeoniQ," blends Altri's industrial expertise with HeiQ's technological prowess - "A" for Altri and "iQ" for HeiQ, a partnership for the next eon of mankind, the sustainable one! The venture will benefit from vertical integration of eucalyptus-based pulp to finished yarn, later expanding to incorporate recycled feedstocks such as cotton textiles waste, agricultural waste as well as bacterial cellulose derived from food waste.
Sustainability and Performance with Market-Ready Validation
AeoniQ™'s cellulosic filament yarns are fully biodegradable in marine, soil, freshwater, and industrial composting environments (certified by TÜV Austria and OEKO-TEX®). The product offers natural elasticity, softness, tenacity, and the unique ability to be textured—making it suitable for everything from lingerie and workwear to footwear, home textiles, medical apparel, and automotive interiors.
Two independent Life Cycle Assessments confirm that AeoniQ™ reduces CO₂ emissions by at least 3.2 kg per kg of yarn compared to polyester. The yarn has already appeared in four capsule collections from
Transforming the Textile Ecosystem Through Strategic Alliances
The AeoniQ™ joint venture is backed by global players across the textile value chain: German fashion brand
"This agreement gives concrete form to Altri's strategy of moving up the value chain and investing in next-generation materials," said
In addition to diversifying its operations, the acquisition of AeoniQ™ aligns with Altri's strategy to increase its involvement in the sustainable textile fibre sector and contribute to building a more renewable world. The group is founded on the principles of the bioeconomy, using renewable and recyclable resources from certified forests and transforming them through industrial processes aligned with the most efficient and environmentally advanced technologies, promoting circular economy principles.
The completion of the acquisition is subject to the fulfilment of closing conditions, as is standard in transactions of this nature. The companies expect the process to be completed in Q3.
About:
HeiQ
HeiQ is a global cleantech and biotech materials innovator headquartered in
www.heiq.com
Altri
www.altri.pt
AeoniQ™
AeoniQ™ is HeiQ's flagship textile innovation: a fully biodegradable, recyclable, plastic-free filament yarn made from renewable and circular cellulose feedstocks. Designed to replace heavily polluting and microplastic generating polyester and nylon, AeoniQ™ offers fashion and technical performance without environmental cost. Its independent corporate structure enables strategic investment and rapid commercialization.
www.heiq-aeoniq.com
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