POWER COTTON (WORKWEAR)

Organic version available

Can the workers use their workwear longer without a compromise in its physical protection against abrasive surfaces?

We love:

The comfort and durable protection of workwear against possible various physical effects like abrasion

But did you know?

Cotton fabrics have low resistance to abrasion

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 / A system for comfortable cotton fabrics up to 5 times higher abrasion resistance

Ceralube® PHD liq c

Special high density polyethylene to improve:

Tear strength
Abrasion resistance

Arkophob® DAN New liq

External crosslinker

Formaldehyde-free*
Organotin-free*
High stability
No influence on degree of whiteness

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

Solusoft® NMW liq c

Non-yellowing
Non-ionic silicone micro-emulsion
Elegant softness

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

ZDHC Compliant
bluesign® APPROVED

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

Unique system of abrasion improvement for cotton with no counterpart on comfort
Provide a market differentiation with improved garment durability
Provides longer lasting end articles, supporting the culture of wear for longer

Improved Tear Strength
Friction Protection
Touch/Soft
Durability/Stay new
Premium Quality
LONGER LASTING

Archroma POWER COTTON System / BENEFITS

Safe products from a reliable global partner which applies international safety standards**
No use of crosslinker containing butanone-oxime, which is becoming more restricted
Enhances dramatically the fabric quality in terms of abrasion resistance
Imparts a wash-durable softness to the fabric
Creates opportunities for the mills to supply larger brands and enter new market segments thanks to:
- No yellowing
- No color change
- Products with higher stability
- Better performance in various test methods
- Better reproducibility

Provides longer lasting end articles, supporting the culture of wear for longer

**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.