Organic version available

Can we have cotton gear that perform like synthetic?

We love:

  • Being outdoors in comfortable and durable clothes
  • …that are highly breathable
  • … and keep us dry when the weather take a turn for the worse

But did you know?

  • Most active wear are made of synthetic fibers which are more durable than cotton, but they contribute to microplastic pollution
  • Cotton tends to retain humidity from the rain and mist
  • Some durable water repellent treatments are based on bioaccumulative perfluorinated compounds (PFC)

The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, Efficient, Enhanced. It’s our nature.

1. SAFE – IT’S OUR NATURE TO PROTECT
A solid core: Our deeply rooted goal to protect people and our planet.
Safe to use, safe to release and also safe to wear.

2. EFFICIENT – IT’S OUR NATURE TO RETHINK SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
IInnovating application processes that minimize resources and maximize productivity, both in our and our customers’ manufacturing as well as by setting ourselves ambitious sustainability goals.

3. ENHANCED – IT’S OUR NATURE TO ADD ANOTHER LEVEL OF VALUE
Innovation is critical. With it, we create additional effects, functionalities and aesthetics and sustainable differentiation to bring additional value, helping consumers to achieve their goals, for a life enhanced.

POWER COTTON x RAIN AWAY / A dual-effect system for comfortable cotton fabrics with up to 5 times higher abrasion resistance, that are protected with a PFC-free DWR (durable water repellent)

Ceralube® PHD liq c

Special high density polyethylene:

  • Improving tear strength
  • Enhancing abrasion resistance

Smartrepel® Hydro PM

Durable water repellent (DWR)

  • PFC-free*
  • High wash-resistance
  • Good compatibility for dual effects

*Below limits of detection according to industry standard test methods. Not intentionally added.

Arkophob® DAN New liq

External crosslinker

  • Formaldehyde-free*
  • Organotin-free*
  • No containing butanone-oxime
  • High stability
  • No influence on degree of whiteness

“SAFE”: IT’S OUR NATURE TO PROTECT / with the POWER COTTON x RAIN AWAY system

  • Products used in compliance with ZDHC and bluesign
  • Controlled and safe chemistry for the consumer
  • No fabric waste thanks to consistent performance
  • GOTS approved version available
  • Pfc Free
  • Formaldehyde Free
  • ZDHC Compliant
  • bluesign® APPROVED

“ENHANCED”: IT’S OUR NATURE TO ADD ANOTHER LEVEL OF VALUE / with the POWER COTTON x RAIN AWAY system

  • Unique system of abrasion improvement for cotton with no counterpart on comfort
  • Provide a market differentiation with improved durability for the consumer
  • Provides longer lasting end articles, supporting the culture of wear for longer
  • Breathable
  • Quick Dry
  • Improved Tear Strength
  • Friction Protection
  • Weather Protection
  • Touch/Soft
  • Durability/Stay new
  • Premium Quality
  • LONGER LASTING
  • PLANET CONSCIOUS
  • HEALTH CONSCIOUS

Archroma POWER COTTON x RAIN AWAY system / BENEFITS

  • Safe products from a reliable global partner which applies international safety standards**
  • Enhances dramatically the fabric quality in terms of abrasion resistance
  • Imparts a wash-durable softness to the fabric
  • Highly durable hygiene function which is particle and metal free
  • Imparts a wash durable water repellency without a compromise in breathability
  • Provides longer lasting end articles, supporting the culture of use for longer
  • Embracing safe & sustainable production & lower impact clothing

**GOTS approved version available

The Archroma Way / Safe + Enhanced = The Enhanced Collection

1. SAFE – IT’S OUR NATURE TO PROTECT
A solid core: Our deeply rooted goal to protect people and our planet.
Safe to use, safe to release and also safe to wear.

3. ENHANCED – IT’S OUR NATURE TO ADD ANOTHER LEVEL OF VALUE
Innovation is critical. With it, we create additional effects, functionalities and aesthetics and sustainable differentiation to bring additional value, helping consumers to achieve their goals, for a life enhanced.

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