Smartrepel® Hydro, a non-PFAS durable water repellents
Continuously developing new solutions for Non-PFAS DWR*
Smartrepel® Hydro represents our strong commitment to continuously improve the environmental footprint of our products while maintaining a high level of durability and technical performance.
As a chemical company that develops innovative solutions, we take seriously our responsibility to ensure our chemicals do not harm any person or the planet but keeping high performance expected.
Safe to use, safe to release and safe to wear.
*Non-PFAS Durable Water Repellent (DWR). Below limits of detection according to industry standard test methods
Protection that keeps textiles dry and nature cleaner
Smartrepel® Hydro is Archroma’s nature-friendlier protection that keeps cotton, polyester and polyamide textiles dry. The unique technology offers exceptional, durable water repellency (DWR) and is non-PFAS*.
Smartrepel® Hydro produces a soft hand feel and outstanding breathability – the perfect, long-lasting, high-performance finish for any water-repellent textile.
*Non-PFAS Durable Water Repellent (DWR). Below limits of detection according to industry standard test methods
Tailor-made PFC-free* solutions for DWR
At Archroma we continuously strive to deliver tailor-made solutions that provide the best possible combination of high performance, durability and a low environmental footprint.
With our Smartrepel® Hydro range, we offer you a full range of sustainable DWR solutions for different end-markets and applications.
Multiple functions which vary based on product, substrate, amount used and final purpose.
*Non-PFAS Durable Water Repellent (DWR). Below limits of detection according to industry standard test methods
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Durability & long lasting
Making sure our waterproof and water-repellant products perform isn’t just a matter of safety, it’s also about building a product that prioritizes longevity, so gear stays in play and out of landfills.
Smartrepel® Hydro is 100% water-based repellent, as tested according to AATCC 22. The unique technology ensures that the protective properties last for more than 20 washing cycles, which exceeds the technical performance of other currently available non fluorine solutions.
A true innovation in durable water repellency for outdoor clothing for polyester, polyamide and cotton-based textiles.
Smartrepel® Hydro achieves a viable, long-lasting high-performance finish for a wide variety of weatherproof garments that can effectively support the increasing focus by textile producers and brand owners on sustainable and more environmentally-compatible clothing in outdoor, sportswear, urban and streetwear market segments, as well as for hometextiles and workwear.
A durable water repellent system that protects your gear outdoors, whilst keeping you and the planet safe
RAIN AWAY system RAIN AWAY (FASHION) system
A non-PFAS* modular surface treatment system for seating materials that protects you anytime
SAFE SEATS NextGen
A non-PFAS* durable water repellent system that provides protection with outstanding softness and no chalk mark, and without the need for a tumble dry treatment whilst keeping you and the planet safe
SOFT SHIELD system
An anti-wicking system to keep your feet drier in the wet with maximum mesh sneaker durability
WICK STOP system
A dual-effect system for comfortable cotton fabrics with up to 5 times higher abrasion resistance, that are protected with a non-PFAS DWR (durable water repellent)
POWER COTTON x RAIN AWAY system
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