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Archroma offers coating, Fire Protection
Archroma made a commitment back in 2011 to use only
non-halogenated technologies for its global range of
repellency & release, fire Pekoflam products. This range is ideally suited to help
customers face today’s ecological challenges and fulfill
ever stricter safety regulations, regardless of the
application.
protection & color The company’s non-halogenated portfolio includes select

products that are assessed for compliance to labels such
solutions at Techtextil as GOTS or OEKO-TEX(1) Standard 100 and that are in
line with today’s global requirements for industrial and
consumer safety.

Repellency & Release
Archroma's innovative next-generation fluorochemical
alternative is PFOA-free* C6 Nuva N supporting the
switch away from long-chain fluorotelomer products that
may contain PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid). These
products provide long-lasting and excellent repellency
and release effects, are easy to handle and non-sensitive
regarding compatibility with other finishing chemicals.
They allow covering the full spectrum of repellency and
release needs in technical textile applications.

Smartrepel Hydro, meanwhile, is Archroma’s
nature-friendlier protection that keeps cotton, polyester
and polyamide textiles dry. The unique technology offers
exceptional, durable water repellency and is not based on
fluorine. Smartrepel Hydro produces a soft hand feel and
outstanding breathability – perfect for any weatherproof
garment.

Coating Package Solutions
Polymer-based coating technology can be used to apply
Archroma will be displaying its broad portfolio of continuously challenge the status quo in the deep functional additives on the surface of fabrics. Archroma's
solutions for textile mills and nonwoven belief that we can make our industry sustainable,” portfolio of water-based, solvent-free polymers –
manufacturers at Techtextil. Featured highlights at stated Miquel Vila, Head of Technical Service, Appretan, Lurapret and Texapret – allow handle and
the show will include: Brand & Performance Textile Specialties, EMEA. surface adaptations, from soft to hard, elastic to rigid,
• Color, with high-performance Printofix® TF hydrophilic to hydrophobic, heat sealable to highly
pigment preparations; At the booth, Archroma will highlight in particular durable, impermeable to breathable, with low or no
• Fire protection, with Archroma's non-halogenated the following solutions and innovations: formaldehyde content.
Pekoflam® range; Color
• Repellency & release, from PFOA-free* C6 Archroma will be displaying its Printofix TF They also can be combined with finishing specialties,
chemistry Nuva® N to its Smartrepel® Hydro range high-performance pigment preparations for outdoor such as Pekoflam fire retardants, Nuva N and Smartrepel
that is not based on fluorine; and applications. These are mainly suited for synthetic release and repellence solutions, and Sanitized(2)
• Coating package solutions, combining fabrics that are specifically developed for antimicrobial products. These products allow for more
Appretan®, Lurapret® and Texapret® polymers sunshades, camping tents, umbrellas and sustainable, tailor-made coating solutions for applications
together with Archroma's color and finishing industrial applications where other dyes cannot such as technical textiles, automotive, nonwoven,
specialties. meet the very high requirements of light and personal protective equipment and sportswear.
weather fastness. Printofix TF pigment preparations
“These products reflect Archroma’s commitment to are easy to handle and allow the creation of colors With its diverse selection of advanced, sustainable and
delivering responsible products and solutions, and that can resist light, weather, ozone or heat. customizable solutions, Archroma is ideally positioned as
underscore our key principle as a company that we the system supplier of choice for textile mills and
nonwoven manufacturers.