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ARCHROMA LAUNCHES SUPER SYSTEMS+: END-TO-END SOLUTIONS FORECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN TEXTILE MANUFACTURING
Textile processing solutions and intelligent effects with measurable results and an end -use
focus

Pratteln, Switzerland, 14 February 2024 - Archroma, a global leader in specialty
chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today introduced Super Systems+. These
powerful end-to-end systems combine fiber-specific processing solutions and intelligent
effects to help textile and apparel brands, retailers and mills positively impact theireconomic and environmental sustainability.
“The textile industry is being confronted with critical industry shifts, like resource savingsand circularity, and the need for brands to find a new way to bring their pro ducts to life
while remaining competitive and maintaining article aesthetics and functionalperformance,” Dhirendra Gautam, Vice President Product Marketing and Strategy,Archroma Textile Effects said. “Super Systems+ represents a major milestone, drawing on
the industry’s most extensive product portfolio as well as our most innovative tools andprograms. It reflects our ‘Planet Conscious+’ vision of delivering a deeper commitment toinnovation and partnership for the textile industry. With a sharper focus on consumers andthe environment, we want to deliver a more sustainable ecosystem.”Archroma’s Super Systems+ suite encompass wet processing solutions that deliver
measurable environmental impact; durable colors and functional effects that add value andlongevity to the end product; and technologies that eliminate harmful or regulatedsubstances. It will allow brands and mills to achieve their desired level of sustainability
through measurable resource savings and cleaner chemistries. (Please refer to the Impact
Matrix, below.)
Kerim Oner, Director of Strategic Marketing, shared, "Empowering a sustainable tomorrow,
our Super Systems+ portfolio of solutions harnesses the power of cutting -edge
technologies. Embracing eco-friendlier innovation, our offerings pave the way for a future
where efficiency meets environmental consciousness, reducing processing time andconserving water and energy, all while achieving economic sustainability."

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Breakthrough products and technologies that are be used in Super System s+ solutionsinclude: AVITERA ® SE for significant resource savings, an improved cost-to-performance
ratio for cotton and its blends and superior chlorine fastness; DIRESUL ® EVOLUTIONBLACK for unique shade and wash-down effects on black denim and an overall impact
reduction of 57%*; aniline-free** DENISOL ® PURE INDIGO 30 LIQ for authentic bluedenim; ERIOPON ® E3-SAVE all-in-one auxiliary for resource-intensive polyester dyeingthat significantly reduces processing time and conserves water and energy; andPHOBOTEX® NTR-50 LIQ for bio-based, PFAS-free, formaldehyde-free and crosslinkerfree durable water repellence.
With the industry’s most extensive product portfolio and a comprehensive global footprint,
Archroma has the expertise and drive to lead the textile and fashion industry towards amore sustainable future. “Planet Conscious+” is a roadmap that will support textile brands
and mills in charting their sustainability journey. It signifies Archroma’s augmented
commitment to sustainability, progress and the positive evolution of the textile industry.
Super Systems+ is a core pillar of the “Planet Conscious+” vision. Super Systems+ are
already available for popular end-use segments, from denim to performance wear, andcasual wear to home textile. Discover our range of Super System s+ solutions here.
*As determined by Ecoterrae, a leading Spain-based sustainability consulting firm, through a Life Cycle Analysis(UNE-EN ISO 14044:2006) at the synthesis stage, using the ReCiPe 2016 Impact calculation methodology.
**Below limits of detection according to industry standard test methods .

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Archroma launches Super Systems+: end-to-end solutions for economic and environmental
sustainability in textile manufacturing. (Photographs: Archroma)® Trademarks of Archroma registered in many countries.
© 2024 Archroma
ENDMedia Relations
Marilyn Chua
Archromamedia@archroma.com
Kim Lommaert
EMG+31 164 317 021
klommaert@emg-marcom.com

About Archroma
Archroma is a global, diversified provider of specialty chemicals serving the branded andperformance textiles, packaging and paper, and coatings, adhesives and sealants markets.
Headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, Archroma operates with more than 5,000
employees located in 42 countries and with 35 production sites.
Archroma is passionate about delivering leading and innovative solutions, enhancing
people’s lives and respecting the planet. The company is committed to the principles of"The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, Efficient, Enhanced. It's our nature !"; anapproach reflected in its innovations, world-class quality standards, high service levels andcost-efficiency.
www.archroma.com.

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