It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Archroma

PRESS RELEASE / Launch

3 April 2026

2 minutes

FiberColors are synthesized with a minimum of 50% wool waste – specifically, fleeces that sheep farmers would otherwise pay to dispose of.

Orta and Archroma Launch Denim Collection Dyed with Wool Waste

PRATTELN, SWITZERLAND: Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Orta Anadolu, the premium Türkiye-based denim manufacturer behind the Orta brand, today announced a collaboration to bring circular dye chemistry into commercial denim production.

The partnership will be showcased at Kingpins Amsterdam from April 15-16, 2026, where Orta...

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

2 April 2026

2 minutes

Archroma denim dyes address the most persistent challenges in indigo and sulphur dyeing – from hazardous impurities to resource-intensive synthesis processes.

Archroma Expands Denim Possibilities at Kingpins Amsterdam

PRATTELN, SWITZERLAND: Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, will present a portfolio of six sustainable denim innovations at Kingpins Amsterdam from April 15-16, 2026. Under the theme “Creating Possibilities in Denim”, the showcase reflects Archroma’s commitment to giving brands and mills solutions that are as commercially compelling...

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

15 January 2026

1 minute

Together, Archroma and HeiQ will provide brands and textile manufacturers access to an expanded portfolio of high-performance, sustainable effects, underpinned by global reach, application expertise, and proven market innovation.

Archroma and Heiq Partner to Bring Revolutionary Antimicrobial and Odour-Control Solutions to Textile Industry

PRATTELN, SWITZERLAND: Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, and HeiQ, a Swiss deeptech materials innovator active in functional textiles and sustainable fibers, have entered into a co-marketing agreement that combines their complementary strengths to deliver advanced, planet-conscious anti-odor and...

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

11 December 2025

2 minutes

The dedicated color management service available in Europe is designed to deliver sustainable and feasible color with greater speed and efficiency, thereby allowing brands and designers to focus on their color inspiration and required functionality and sustainability for their end article.

Archroma and Lilienweiss Join Forces to Deliver Faster and Localised Colour Management Services in Europe

PRATTELN, SWITZERLAND: Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals focused on sustainable solutions, on December 10 announced its partnership with Lilienweiss, who will begin offering Archroma Color Management solutions across Europe starting January 2026.

Through this partnership, Lilienweiss will provide direct distribution across the region...

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

5 December 2025

2 minutes

Under the agreement, Archroma will integrate Fibre52 into its global sales and technical network, expanding access to the ZDHC MRSL v3.1 and OEKO-TEX-approved system for mills adopting high-performance, sustainable processing.

Archroma And Fibre52 Partner to Scale Next-Generation Low-Temperature Bleach System

PRATTELN, SWITZERLAND AND HOUSTON, TEXAS: Archroma, a leading global specialty chemicals company committed to sustainable innovation, and Innovo Fiber LLC, owner of the patented Fibre52 system, have announced an exclusive global distribution partnership to expand the reach of Fibre52’s proven low-temperature, bleaching technology with innovative...

Denim Production / Archroma Finishing

17 November 2025

6 minutes

Denim Halo is a breakthrough alternative. It draws on a unique new chemistry, Dirsol RD, and a broad portfolio of textile dyes based on decades of advanced research to produce laser-friendly denim with outstanding contrast on intense black and indigo shades.

Archroma’s Upstream Shift Signals a New Era for High-Contrast Denim Finishing

The fashion industry’s demand for distressed denim often clashes with reliance on potassium permanganate, heavy bleaching, and water-intensive laundering. Pressure to modernise these approaches keeps growing. Providing momentum is Archroma, which developed the Denim Halo system to engineer predictable surface dyeing upstream, enabling strong contrasts with markedly reduced resource use and operational complexity.

Subir Ghosh

Interview

PRESS RELEASE / Event

30 October 2025

2 minutes

Archroma Wins 2025 ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award for Distressed Denim Breakthrough

PRATTELN, SWITZERLAND: Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has won the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) 2025 Sustainability & Innovation Award for Denim Halo, a revolutionary denim pretreatment and dyeing process. It gives brands and mills a simple way to produce highly sought-after distressed denim looks with a...

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

29 November 2024

2 minutes

The DENIM HALO process combines Archroma’s new DIRSOL RD special pretreatment with its unique DENISOL indigo dyes, including an aniline-free formulation, or DIRESUL sulfur black, sulfur blue or sulfur colors dyestuffs to achieve a ring-dyeing effect.

Archroma to Showcase New DENIM HALO Process for Laser-Friendly Denim with a Reduced Environmental Footprint

Pratteln, Switzerland: Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will showcase innovations for the denim industry at Sustainability Talks in Istanbul, Turkey and Denim Première Vision in Milan, Italy next month.

Specifically, Archroma will highlight its revolutionary DENIM HALO pretreatment and dyeing process...

Printing Pigment / Bio-Based Product

15 October 2024

2 minutes

Chemicals major Archroma has introduced the NTR Printing System which combines newly created pigment black and customised auxiliaries for enhanced sustainability, comfort and durability.

Archroma Announces Breakthrough in Bio-based Textile Printing

Utilising partially renewable materials and formaldehyde-free chemistries, specialty chemicals major Archroma has come up with a printing system that combines newly created pigment black and customised auxiliaries for enhanced sustainability, comfort and durability.

Staff Writer

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

26 September 2024

3 minutes

“PLANET CONSCIOUS+” has six dimensions, the first four of which have been rolled out over the past few months.

Archroma Unveils “PLANET CONSCIOUS+” Vision for a More Sustainable Future

Pratteln, Switzerland: Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today honed its vision of the future of the apparel and textile industry with the announcement of “PLANET CONSCIOUS+”, a roadmap designed to support brands and mills to chart their sustainability journey.

“Over the past decade, Archroma has been on...