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Leather

At Archroma, we bring decades of expertise in specialty chemicals to the leather industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio designed to enhance every stage of leather processing.

From beamhouse to finishing, our high-performance solutions support sustainable practices while ensuring superior quality, consistency, and innovation across all leather segments.

Discover more about our solutions for Leather:

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AVICUERO®

AVICUERO® is a revolutionary breakthrough in leather production, providing a solid step towards sustainable leather tanning and dyeing.

Together with Trumpler, we teamed up to create DyTan®, a groundbreaking leather tanning and dyeing process that produces high-performance leather, in a more eco-friendly and cost-efficient way.

At the core of DyTan® is Archroma’s patented revolutionary AVICUERO® System, which is based on novel molecules that enable more sustainable leather tanning and dyeing, developed by Archroma in cooperation with leather technology consultant Dr Leather.

Beamhouse Auxiliaries

Reliability on beamhouse operations

Beamhouse operations are the foundations of quality leather. 

Complementing our revolutionary AVICUERO® technology, Archroma offers a range of high-concentration and high-performance beamhouse auxiliaries which are backed by decades of expertise and proven results.

Retanning Acrylics

Highly versatile solutions for achieving a smooth, tight grain

A comprehensive range of acrylic emulsions specifically designed for the retanning stage to improve grain firmness and prevent looseness.

Available in various polymerization types and neutralization levels, offering broad applicability across all types of retanning processes.

Good compatibility with syntans and fatliquors.

Syntans

The ideal toolkit for tailoring tanned leather to your desired article

A compact yet comprehensive range of phenolic and naphthalene condensates designed to meet all retanning requirements—ensuring a firm, tight grain.

Complemented by high-quality auxiliaries that guarantee consistent performance across a variety of articles, from classic nappa to premium waterproof leathers.

Fatliquors

Tailor softness to your specific requirements

Archroma brings deep expertise in softener technology to the leather industry through its CERAPERM® range.

Engineered to meet diverse tannery needs—from ultra-soft finishes to waterproof articles—this versatile portfolio includes products suitable for use across multiple stages, from beamhouse to retanning.

Leather Dyes

Ensure top-level dyeing performance

The Doranil® range features high-fastness metal-complex dyes engineered to meet the most demanding standards for lightfastness and migration into PVC. With consistent quality, homogeneous dyes and carefully formulated blends, Doranil® covers the strictest requirements across all leather segments—automotive, upholstery, bags, garments, and shoe uppers.

Developed with Archroma’s extensive expertise, these dyes are specially synthesized and highly concentrated for superior performance.

Dyeing Auxiliaries

Push the limits of dyeing performance

As a global leader in dye auxiliary innovation for the textile industry, Archroma brings this expertise seamlessly into leather processing.

Continuously evolving for enhanced performance, our solutions can provide the competitive edge you need to elevate and differentiate your leather offering.

Leather Finishing

Where Chemistry Meets Craftsmanship

Leather finishing is not just chemistry — it’s an art. It's the moment where creativity meets performance, transforming raw material into something extraordinary. Whether the goal is luxurious aesthetics or high-performance durability, the finish is what makes leather truly stand out. Achieving this is a complex challenge that requires a blend of experience, creativity, and the right tools.

Our DICRYLAN® RA range of first-class acrylic binders is designed to meet every need, from high-end fashion to the toughest technical requirements. Paired with our extensive portfolio of performance-enhancing additives, we give you the freedom to create custom finishes that captivate and deliver.

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