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ARCHROMA BRINGS PLANET CONSCIOUS SOLUTIONS TO TECHTEXTIL 2024
Industry innovator unveils end-to-end solutions in Frankfurt to deliver resource savings,cleaner chemistries and outstanding technical performance

Pratteln, Switzerland, 12 April 2024 - Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals
focused on sustainable solutions, is bringing its latest planet conscious innovations toTechtextil 2024 to help technical textile manufacturers achieve cutting -edge functionality
with solutions that deliver optimized productivity, enhanced sustainability and valuecreation.
The leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, Techtextil 2024 isbeing held in Frankfurt, Germany from April 23 to 26. Archroma will introduce its new
Super Systems+ concept and highlight breakthrough product innovations at the show.
“Sustainability is increasingly expected across all fields of technical textiles. Crucially, we
have reached a turning point where being ecologically aware no longer comes with aperformance compromise or economic penalty. Today’s sustainable products andprocesses can deliver both the functionality and profitability that mills and brands need tocompete effectively,” Dhirendra Gautam, Vice President of Product Marketing & Strategy
Archroma Textile Effects, said. “This belief is reflected in our ‘Planet Con scious+’
commitment to innovation and partnership, and makes the introduction of our new Super
Systems+ solutions even more timely.”
A highlight of Archroma’s participation in Techtextil, Super Systems+ are powerful end -toend systems that combine fiber-specific processing solutions and intelligent effects.
Drawing on the industry’s broadest product portfolio, the Super Systems+ suite
encompasses wet processing solutions that deliver measurable environmental impact fromsizing to finishing; durable colors and functional effects that add value and longevity to theend product; and cleaner chemistries that eliminate harmful or regulated su bstances.
For textile partners to the automotive industry, Archroma is introducing DOROSPERS ®
KHF, a new range of high-lightfast disperse dyes that provide optimum build up onpolyester microfiber, including artificial suede for car interiors.
For leading-edge nonwoven applications in fields such as healthcare, hygiene andfiltration, Archroma recommends APPRETAN ® FFX6750, a new addition to its range ofhigh-performance zero-formaldehyde acrylic copolymers, and APPRETAN ® FFX1540.

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APPRETAN ® FFX1540 is a new APEO free and formaldehyde free self-crosslinking
polymer, medium soft with very low tackiness, and very strongly hydrophobic, developed
for the chemical bonding of nonwovens and for the coating of technical textiles, where low
water absorption and high-water tightness are required, combined with high durability insevere environment.
For workwear and uniforms that protect people under adverse conditions, Archroma
solutions include HELIZARIN ® ULTRA-FAST, for printing with pigment dispersions andmetallic pigments, and the new ALBAFIX® ECO Plus wet fastness improver. Archroma’s
breakthrough PFC-free PHOBOTEX® R-ACE durable water repellent delivers excellent
water repellence while preserving fabric quality and ensuring sustainability. Archroma has
also expanded the revolutionary AVITERA ® SE GENERATION NEXT range of resourcesaving dyes with new colors.
Further solutions for active wear and workwear include the newly launched bio -based
PHOBOTEX® NTR-50 durable water repellent product, which is PFAS free, formaldehyde
free and crosslinker free, as well NYLOFIXAN ® HFS, a new fixing agent for polyamide andblends that is fully compliant with the latest restrictions on bisphenol compounds.
Archroma is also launching ARKOPHOB ® NTR-40 at Techtextil 2024. The company’s firstcrosslinker with an improved sustainability profile, its monomers are partially derived fromrenewably sourced, plant-based raw materials. Another new innovation is biocide-free
OX20, an odor-neutralizing technology launched by Archroma in partnership withSANITIZED AG.
For home textiles, mills and brands can select ARKOFIX® NZW formaldehyde-free* resinfor high whiteness and extraordinary product stability, with no yellowing during storage atelevated temperatures, even over a prolonged period of time. For a super -soft handle, theSILIGEN ® EH1 is a vegan silicone macro-emulsion softener with 35% plant-based activecontent.
Meet the Archroma team at Techtextil 2024
The leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, Techtextil is held
biannually in Frankfurt. Visitors can discover a range of applications, from automotive tohome textiles, healthcare, sports, workwear and more. The 2024 event wi ll revolve aroundthe theme of sustainability and present future-oriented solutions from industry leaders fromaround the world.
Visit Archroma at Hall 11, Booth B41 at Messe Frankfurt for Techtextil from April 23 to 26,
2024.

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Besides being on hand to support visitors with expert advice, Archroma’s team ofspecialists will host exclusive events at the booth, including:••“Leaving formaldehyde behind for a safer today” which focuses on
APPRETAN ® FFX1540, held on April 24 at 2:30 pm“A world without PFAS–Achievements and limitations” focuses on
PHOBOTEX® NTR-50, held on April 25 at 2:30 pm* Below limits of detection according to industry standard test methods

Archroma brings planet conscious solutions to Techtextil 2024. (Photo: Archroma)® Trademarks of Archroma registered in many countries.
© 2024 Archroma
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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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