Heraeus Precious Metals, a global leader in the precious metals industry, has entered into an exclusive partnership with RUDOLF, an expert in textile chemistry, to market products for textile finishing and care. The collaboration centres around AGXX technology, a pioneering antimicrobial innovation developed by Heraeus that promises to bring lasting change to the textile industry.

AGXX operates through a catalytic reaction between two precious metals. When exposed to air humidity, oxygen is converted into reactive oxygen species that eliminate odour-causing microorganisms and residues. Since the process is based on a continuous redox system, the technology regenerates itself rather than being consumed. This versatile system can be incorporated during textile finishing or directly into fibres and yarns.

Through this partnership, RUDOLF expands its range with an advanced, high-performance solution for enhancing textile functionality. The inclusion of AGXX technology strengthens RUDOLF’s position as an innovation leader, offering customers improved, ready-to-market solutions for textile finishing, care, and aftercare.

Martin Danz, Global Head of Antimicrobial Technologies at Heraeus Precious Metals, said, “Our collaboration with RUDOLF marks an important step in developing the textile market further. Together, we aim to explore new applications and benefits of AGXX in textile finishing.”

RUDOLF CEO Marcos Furrer added, “This partnership unites two strong innovators to bring new energy to the textile sector. AGXX technology fits seamlessly into our portfolio, it is powerful, effective, and provides genuine value to our customers. Alongside Heraeus Precious Metals, we are creating advanced solutions that meet both functional and market demands.”