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Archroma to introduce new PFC-free* Smartrepel® technology for durable water-based soil repellence

Pratteln, Switzerland — 20/06/2022

The new innovation will be presented at the Techtextil exhibition starting on June 21, 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany, and will be the highlight of a panel discussion scheduled at the booth (see details below).

The innovation has been developed in line with the principles of “The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, efficient, enhanced, it’s our nature”.

Smartrepel® Hydro SR liq is the latest addition to a range of micro-encapsulated, highly biodegradable, non-PFC based technology offering exceptional, durable water repellency to all cotton and synthetic fibers, and their blends.

The new Smartrepel® Hydro SR liq has been specifically developed for soil repellent finishes aiming to offer industry-leading protection against water-based stains such as coffee, red wine and ketchup, in applications such as home textiles, table clothes upholstery, car seats and interior textiles.

The new grade offers the signature Smartrepel® high performance standard: a perfect symbiosis of water protection, soil repellence, breathability and durability – with the soft hand-feel that is sought after by consumers.

The Smartrepel® product range supports the increasing adoption of eco-advanced materials and production processes by textile producers and brand owners adhering to standards such as ZDHC, bluesign and Oeko-tex.

Smartrepel® Hydro SR liq at the core of the new SAFE SEATS NextGen system, which will be also launched at Techtextil.

Roland Borufka, Head of Competence Center Repellents at Archroma, comments: “Archroma creates innovations that help make end-articles that are safe, efficient and enhanced. We are therefore very proud of the new addition to our Smartrepel® series. With this, we bring a durable repellence solution for water-based stains, one that is not only PFC free* but is also showing industry-leading performance. Because it’s our nature”.

AGENDA

21-24 June 2022
Techtextil
Frankfurt, Germany
Archroma booth: H11.0 B10
Further information at ? www.archroma.com/events/techtextil-2022

23 June 2022 at 14:30pm CET
Panel discussion
A WORLD WITH(OUT) PFC, DREAM OR REALITY?
Archroma booth H11.0 B10
Further information at ? www.archroma.com/events/booth-event-a-world-without-pfc-dream-or-reality

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