Can we have active wear that makes us feel good in it and about it?

We love:

  • Dressing with hugging, yet soft and comfortable tops and leggings
  • Clothes that last longer
  • Garments that stay cool and smell fresh all along even the most active days

But did you know?

  • Most active wear are made of synthetic fibers which are more durable than cotton, but they contribute to microplastic pollution
  • Cotton tends to retain moisture from sweat and can make us feel sticky and smelly
  • Most odor-control treatments contain potentially harmful particles and metals

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 x HYDRY/ A dual-effect system for soft and comfortable cotton fabrics with up to 5 times higher abrasion resistance, that provide durable cool and fresh effect and well-being for us and the planet

Ceralube® PHD liq c

Special high-density polyethylene:

  • Improving tear strength
  • Enhancing abrasion resistance

Arkophob® DAN New liq

External crosslinker

  • Formaldehyde-free*
  • Organotin-free*
  • No containing butanone-oxime (becoming more restricted)
  • High stability
  • No influence on degree of whiteness

Hydroperm® RPU

Moisture management

  • High durability
  • Soil release
  • High stability
  • Non-yellowing

Sanitized® T20-19

Advanced antimicrobial technology (Puretec™)

  • New innovative technology (silane-quat)
  • Metal & particle-free*
  • Contains no nanotechnology
  • High wash-resistance
  • Good compatibility for dual effects

Siligen® EH1 liq

Biomass based silicone softeners

  • Hand feel improver
  • Hydrophilic

Optional silicone softeners ​
Siligen® SIH-S New liq and/or Siligen® SIH liq

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

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

  • Products used in compliance with ZDHC and bluesign
  • Controlled and safe chemistry for the consumer
  • Metal Free
  • Formaldehyde Free
  • ZDHC Compliant
  • bluesign® APPROVED

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

  • Unique system of abrasion improvement for cotton with no counterpart on comfort
  • Provide a market differentiation with improved durability for the consumer
  • Provides longer lasting end articles, supporting the culture of wear for longer
  • Moisture Management
  • Quick Dry
  • Improved Tear Strength
  • Friction Protection
  • MICROBIAL PROTECTION
  • Touch/Soft
  • Fresh & Odorless
  • Durability/Stay new
  • Premium Quality
  • LONGER LASTING
  • CONTENT RENEWABLE RAW MATERIAL
  • PLANET CONSCIOUS
  • HEALTH CONSCIOUS

Archroma POWER COTTON x HYDRY system / BENEFITS

  • Safe products from a reliable global partner which applies international safety standards
  • Enhances dramatically the fabric quality in terms of abrasion resistance
  • Imparts a wash-durable softness to the fabric
  • Highly durable hygiene function which is particle and metal free
  • Enhances the moisture management so the wearer comfort along with a wash-durable softness
  • Provides longer lasting end articles, supporting the culture of wear for longer
  • Embracing safe & sustainable production & lower impact clothing

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.

Discover more information in our Power Cotton x HYDRY flyer

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