Smartrepel®
A true innovation in water repellency for clothing of polyester, polyamide and cotton-based textiles. PFC Free*
Can we enjoy all the elements of nature with clothes and gear that protect us and the planet?
WE LOVE:
- Long hikes and spending time in the great outdoors, come rain or snow
- Durable articles that are keep us dry, without harming Mother Nature
BUT DID YOU KNOW:
- Traditional durable water repellents (DWR) are based on fluor-based products called perfluorochemicals (PFC) that are bio-accumulative or very persistent and are therefore under scrutiny in many countries
- Replacement technology is available with PFC-free repellents, but these tend to come with shade change, pilling and roller build-up during the application process
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
Innovating application processes that minimize resources and maximize productivity, both in ourg 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.
RAIN AWAY / A durable water repellent system that protects your gear outdoors, whilst keeping you and the planet safe
Smartrepel® Hydro
Durable Water Repellence PFC-free
- Excellent Water repellency
- Long-lasting weatherproof finish
- Good sewability performance
- Shade and softness unaffected
- High stability and good runnability
Designed for Cellulosic articles and its blends: Smartrepel® Hydro CMD
Designed for Synthetic articles and its blends: New! Smartrepel® Hydro TS Improved stability and performance
Fluowet®UD
Wetting agent
- Very low hydrophilic character
- Very low re-wetting properties
- High efficiency
Arkophob®DAN New
Crosslinker
- Durability improver
- Based on blocked isocyanate
- Free of 2-butanone oxime
- C2C – Certified
*Below limits of detection
“SAFE”: IT’S OUR NATURE TO PROTECT / with the RAIN AWAY system
- Free* of Perfluorochemicals
- compliant with REACH
- Products used in line with ZDHC & bluesign® requirements
- Biodegradability > 80% (OECD Test 302B)
* Below limits of detection according to industry standard test methods
**Biodegradability >80% (OECD Test 302B)
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PFC FREE*
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REACH REGISTERED
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bluesign® APPROVED
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ZDHC Compliant
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HIGHLY BIODEGRADABLE**
“ENHANCED”: IT’S OUR NATURE TO ADD ANOTHER LEVEL OF VALUE / with the RAIN AWAY system
- Excellent water repellency and anti-wicking properties
- Keeps fabric breathability
- High durability
- No adverse effect on shade
- Minimal impact on softness
- High peel strength to solvent-based PU coating
- Embracing sustainable production & lower impact clothing
- Controlled and safe chemistry for workers & end consumers
- Provides longer lasting end articles, supporting the culture of wear for longer
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Weather Protection
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Liquid Protection
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Anti-wicking
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Breathable
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Durability/Stay new
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Premium Quality
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PRODUCTIVITY OPTIMIZATION
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PLANET CONSCIOUS
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HEALTH CONSCIOUS
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LONGER LASTING
RAIN AWAY / Main benefits in a nutshell
- Safe products from a reliable global partner who applies international safety standards
- Controlled and safe chemistry for workers & end consumers
- Free of Perfluorochemicals (PFC-free)
- Biodegradability >80% (OECD Test 302B)
- Excellent water repellency and anti-wicking properties
- Keeps fabric breathability
- High durability
- No adverse effect on shade
- Minimal impact on softness
- High peel strength to solvent-based PU coating
- Embracing sustainable production & lower impact clothing
Controlled and safe chemistry for workers and the consumer
- Provides longer lasting end articles, supporting the culture of wear for longer
The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World/ 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.
Affiliations & memberships
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