2026
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Hologenix is an innovative materials science company known for its flagship product, CELLIANT, an ingredient added to uplevel fabrics with consumer-friendly wellness benefits. CELLIANT is a science-backed infrared technology that transforms textiles into bio-responsive materials to support sleep, performance, and recovery. It works by absorbing a person’s body heat and converting it into infrared energy, which is clinically demonstrated to increase local circulation, improve cellular oxygenation, and support thermoregulation.
Historically, performance textile innovation has focused on the fabric's physical properties, such as four-way stretch, wrinkle resistance, and waterproofing. CELLIANT is pioneering the future of textile innovation by asking not just how we can improve fabrics, but how the fabrics can improve the person using them. By focusing on providing physiological benefits, rather than just physical properties, the company is setting a new standard for the next generation of textiles. The proprietary infrared technology can be applied to a wide range of fabrics, including synthetic materials such as nylon and polyester, natural materials such as Viscose, and even recycled materials like Repreve. To date, the ingredient has been used across a multitude of industries, from apparel and footwear to bedding, sporting goods, and wellness tools (infrared sauna textiles, lymphatic drainage apparel, etc.)
For consumers, it makes apparel and fabrics more valuable and is an opportunity to improve their overall well-being with very minimal effort. No need to add another smart device to your roster or change your routine, with CELLIANT embedded directly into fibers, yarns, and fabrics, the everyday wearer can passively promote a more restful sleep, improved physical performance, and faster recovery.
Many well-known consumer brands already incorporate CELLIANT into their product lines, including companies such as KT Tape, Bear Mattress, Blackroll, Sunlighten, and Heat Healer. CELLIANT also just launched the brand’s first direct-to-consumer product in 2025, The Infrared Dream Pillow, and has plans to expand the bedding offerings in 2026.
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Teeny Tiny Homes
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Australia
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Smart Choice
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Marketing - Outstanding Marketing Executive
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United States
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Chongqing IFS
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Marketing - Outstanding Event Marketing Campaign
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China
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Telgoo5
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United States