RAIN AWAY (FASHION)

Can we keep our chinos looking great and comfortable in any environment?

WE LOVE:

Being able to look great and feel good in any situation or environment without wearing special clothes...
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 you in any environment…… while 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)

PFC FREE*
REACH REGISTERED
bluesign® APPROVED
ZDHC Compliant
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

Weather Protection
Liquid Protection
Anti-wicking
Breathable
Durability/Stay new
Premium Quality
PLANET CONSCIOUS
HEALTH CONSCIOUS
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 & end consumers
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.

Discover more information in our Rain Away flyer