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KIERALON®

Surfactants to ensure fiber cleanliness

Archroma’s KIERALON® range of wetting and cleaning agents helps optimize dyeing and finishing processes by removing impurities and enhancing product uptake. These specialty surfactants are optimized for continuous applications and ideal for various fibers, including cotton, polyester and elastane blends, in accordance with strict voluntary standards and restricted substances lists. 

With excellent wetting and detergent properties, KIERALON® surfactants are tailored for different textile applications. KIERALON® MRZ provides outstanding wetting and washing-off properties, making it suitable for various natural fibers, including cotton and its blends.

KIERALON® F-MFB is a high-performance agent known for its strong emulsifying properties and low-foaming action. It is particularly effective at removing mineral oils, silicones and other impurities from polyester/elastane blends in both continuous and discontinuous pretreatment processes.

Multifunctional KIERALON® MRZ is a core part of Archroma’s fully synthetic ECO2 SIZE sizing system for woven fabrics. Alongside the ARKOFIL® CE and TREFIX® SLB sizing agents, it helps mills increase weaving efficiency while saving resources, minimizing dust generation and cutting wastewater treatment costs.

  • 11% reduction in process time
  • 15% reduction in water consumption
  • 11% reduction in energy consumption
  • 13% reduction in chemical usage
  • 12% reduction in CO2 emissions
  • 31% reduction in process BOD/COD

 Archroma ECO2 SIZE compared to benchmark sizing, as demonstrated by Archroma’s ONE WAY Impact Calculator

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Choose KIERALON® for:

Excellent wetting and cleaning

Natural fibers, synthetics and blends

Ideal for polyester-elastane blends

Compliance with sustainability standards*

Good wash-off

Resource savings with ECO2 SIZE

Strict manufacturing protocols

Reliable global support

KIERALON® range

KIERALON® MRZ

  • Wetting and cleaning agent for woven fabrics, with excellent washing-off properties

KIERALON® MRN

  • A nonionic wetting, washing and cleaning agent for all types of fiber

KIERALON® F-MFB

  • Multi-functional wetting and cleaning agent, ideal for blends with elastane

SUPER SYSTEMS+

SUPER SYSTEMS+ equip you to meet your sustainability goals while you satisfy evolving market demands. Today’s consumers crave soft, easy-care fabrics that retain their shape and bright colors—and help them stay cool and fresh.

KIERALON® is available in the following Super Systems:

Super Systems+

Shirting (100% CEL, Yarn Dyed)

People want to look fresh as they express their style, but the right colors and functionality must go together with eco-friendly efficiency

Super Systems+

Shirting (PES/CO, Solid Color - Continuous)

People want to look fresh as they express their style, but the right colors and functionality must go together with eco-friendly efficiency

Super Systems+

Shirting (100% CEL, Solid Color - continuous)

People want to look fresh as they express their style, but the right colors and functionality must go together with eco-friendly efficiency

Super Systems+

Bottom Weights (100% Cotton)

Trousers that last longer are useful for longer – especially when they are made using less resources and cleaner chemicals.

Super Systems+

Bottom Weights (PES/CO)

Trousers that last longer are useful for longer – especially when they are made using less resources and cleaner chemicals.

Super Systems+

Sheeting (Polyester Cotton)

Fabric that combines the durability and easy-care of polyester with the cool comfort of cotton is popular. But it can bring challenges when sustainable bedding is the goal.

Super Systems+

Swimwear

You can now save manufacturing resources while delivering deep shades and striking contrasts on fabrics that resist fading and running.

Super Systems+

Active Wear

Lightweight, stretchy, breathable and quick-drying fabrics are key for activewear, with odor and abrasion resistance built in. Bold colors that won’t fade or bleed seal the deal.

Super Systems+

Outdoor Wear

Delivering comfort, durability and weather protection in a fast-evolving compliance landscape is a challenge that demands constant innovation.

Super Systems+

Athletic Wear

Polyester fibers and blends elevate performance and comfort for athletes, with durability, safety and sustainability now in play too.

Super Systems+

Cotton Knits

Cotton is great for comfort and style, but it can bring processing and compliance challenges. Our solutions make environmental and economic sense.

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