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ARCHROMA OFFERS BEYOND COMPLIANT PORTFOLIO IN EFFORT TO HELPTEXTILE INDUSTRY STAY AHEAD OF EVOLVING REGULATIONSSAFE EDGE+ empowers the textile supply chain with solutions that go beyond basic
compliance to tackle challenging and ever-evolving regulatory and complianceenvironment

Pratteln, Switzerland, September 5, 2024 - Archroma, a global leader in specialty
chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today launched SAFE EDGE+ to help mills andbrands deliver supply chain transparency, accelerate time to market and stay ahead ofevolving textile industry regulations.
This groundbreaking initiative represents a major commitment to providing a roadmap forcompliance and cleaner chemistries for use in the textile industry by combining The Safe
Edge platform with Foundation+.
The Safe Edge by Archroma online platform was launched in 2021 and was designed toallow brands, retailers and manufacturers to verify with just a few clicks the regulatory andcompliance status of Archroma products, including regulations, ecotoxicologicalinformation, certifications, and expert notes. Foundation+, Archroma’s beyond compliant
portfolio, is a curated selection of Archroma products that utilizes innovative technologies
that may contain hazardous or regulated substances that have been designed out orreduced by more than 95% as compared to the current industry standard limits. It offers
safer and more sustainable alternatives that help manufacturers, brands and retailers stayahead of evolving regulations.
“Transparency and traceability are business imperatives today, with regulation andcertification as threshold requirements for textile and fashion businesses to enter andcompete in the market. SAFE EDGE+ is our commitment to supporting the value chain in
the challenging and evolving regulatory and compliance space of textile dyes andchemicals,” Erwin Lucic, Head of Integrated Quality & Product Stewardship, Archroma,said. “This reflects our ‘PLANET CONSCIOUS+’ vision of a more sustainable future for
textiles and fashion, with safety at the core.”“At Archroma, we take a proactive approach to develop products with cleaner chemistries
that outperform what is currently available and do more than is currently required. In thisway, we anticipate future restrictions and ensure Archroma's products are al ways
compliant with upcoming environmental standards – smoothing the way for our customers,”
Paul Cowell, Vice President of Innovation, Marketing, Brand Engagement andSustainability said.

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Archroma’s SAFE EDGE+ is a core pillar of our “PLANET CONSCIOUS+” vision. With theindustry’s most extensive product portfolio and a comprehensive global footprint, Archroma
has the expertise and drive to accelerate the textile and fashion industry’s trans ition to themost sustainable processes and lead it towards a more sustainable future.
SAFE EDGE+ sits alongside other specialist tools and technologies from Archroma,including its SUPER SYSTEMS+ suite of fiber-specific solutions and intelligent effects, andONE WAY+ - Archroma’s ONE WAY Impact Calculator combined with Sustainability
Improvement Program.
Learn more about Archroma’s SAFE EDGE+ here.

Archroma offers beyond compliant portfolio in effort to help textile industry stay ahead ofevolving regulations. (Photographs: Archroma)© 2024 Archroma
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About Archroma
Archroma is a global, diversified provider of specialty chemicals serving the textiles,packaging, paper and construction markets.
Headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, Archroma operates with more than 4,500
employees located in 42 countries and with over 30 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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