HARD TO BREAK, SOFT TO TOUCH

Garments are known as tactile fabrics because they are pleasant to feel and touch. They give us a
sense of well-being and protection. At the final stage of textile processing, the finishing, the
garment will be given the extra handle or soft touch that designers had dreamt for their creations.
Archroma manufactures a wide range of permanent and non-permanent softeners. These
softeners not only bring the desired soft touch to your garments but also include other valueadding benefits, such as good sewability, hydrophily or significantly enhanced tear strength.
Softeners
Leomin
Fatty acid based non-permanent softeners.
Ceranine
Fatty acid based non-permanent softeners.
Cepreton
Economical non-permanent softeners.
Dilasoft
Fatty acid based hydrophilic softener for special use.
Hydroperm
Special hydrophilic softeners for moisture management finishing.

Velustrol
Polyethylene based softeners for tear strength and sewability improvement.
Sewability improver and yarn lubricant
Ceralube
Polyethylene based lubricants for tear strength and sewability improvement with soft hand feel.
Destofil
Softeners for yarn lubrication.
Silicone softeners
Ceraperm
Economical silicone compounds with permanent soft hand feel and improvement of mechanical
technological properties.
Solusoft
Silicone softeners with permanent soft hand feel and improvement of mechanical technological
properties

Good posture for textile

In response to growing consumer demand for easy-care products, Archroma has developed a
wide range of resin finishes and catalysts. We provide tailor-made solutions for moist cure,
premium LT-cure, easy-care, post-cure, strength management and formaldehyde-free finishes.

Fabrics treated with our ETSI (Enhanced Textile Strength Improvement) system retain their high
quality and are significantly more durable, even after repeated home laundering.
Archroma strives to constantly support textile manufacturers, brands and retailers with
innovative products and processes that are more efficient, economical and ecological.
Softeners
Leomin
Fatty acid based non-permanent softeners.
Ceranine
Fatty acid based non-permanent softeners.
Cepreton
Economical non-permanent softeners.
Dilasoft
Fatty acid based hydrophilic softener for special use.
Hydroperm
Special hydrophilic softeners for moisture management finishing.
Velustrol
Polyethylene based softeners for tear strength and sewability improvement.
Sewability improver and yarn lubricant
Ceralube
Polyethylene based lubricants for tear strength and sewability improvement with soft hand feel.
Destofil
Softeners for yarn lubrication.
Silicone softeners
Ceraperm
Economical silicone compounds with permanent soft hand feel and improvement of mechanical
technological properties.
Solusoft
Silicone softeners with permanent soft hand feel and improvement of mechanical technological
properties.
epellency & Soil Release

Repellency & Soil Release

SUSTAINABLE STAIN MANAGEMENT

Whether at sport, work or in our daily life, our clothing is subject to many expected and
unexpected situations. Soil, oil, food or liquids might come into contact with our apparel, leaving
stains which are often hard to remove or if removable at all. Consumer demands for better
protection and cleaning properties are therefore constantly increasing, leading brands and
retailers to look for the best way to provide easy care and long life for all kind of fabrics.
Archromas reputation has grown during the past decades thanks to its in-depth experience in
protection finishes. Our Nuva product line is based on a telomerization process designed to
achieve state-of-the-art stain management properties.
Archromas solutions for active protection will provide water, oil and alcohol repellency, and
additionally chemical resistance, while passive protection will offer stain or soil release
properties. During application, the fluorocarbon dispersion surrounds each fiber with an invisible
protective film. This film is responsible for achieving the highest durability for clothing, for
example, or excellent initial values for instance for disposable nonwoven.
The range is constantly updated to fulfill environmental regulations. The new generation of
fluorocarbons, the Nuva N series, consists of products based on the latest C6 chemistry. The N
in the product name stands for novel chemistry, no* PFOA, notable improvement in repellence,
and non-sensitive in regard to compatibility with finishing chemicals.
Nuva
PFOA free water repellence solution C6 based finishing product for extremely durable water

and oil repellent and or soil and stain release finishing of textiles made of synthetic and cellulosic
fibers.
Arkophob FFR
Archroma opens up a new level of performance to the outdoor gear and equipment markets with
the launch of fluorine-free water repellent Arkophob FFR.
Moisture Management

Moisture Management

Breath is life even for textiles

No matter what they are doing, consumers expect their clothes to feel comfortable at all times.
With Hydroperm, Archromas moisture management system supplies wash-resistant
hydrophilic properties for fibers of all kinds. Fabrics dry quicker, wick moisture away from the
skin and stay soft and breathable even when the wearer is involved in high-intensity sport
activities. These benefits can be combined with the antibacterial finishes made by our wellknown partner SANITIZED AG.
Hydroperm
Hydroperm
Special hydrophilic softeners for moisture management finishing for applications such as
shirting, outdoor and sportswear.

Flame Retardance

Flame Retardance

SOLVING BURNING PROBLEMS

As a result of legislation and tougher requirements in terms of safety and function, effective fire
protection has become an important functional element in the textile market. The demand for
flame retardancy has grown to encompass every textile sector. Beside constantly growing
demand in the private domestic sector, flame retardancy is especially important in the public
sector, for example in banks, offices, hospitals, hotels, and public transportation.
In parallel, ecological and toxicological product profiles are becoming more and more important
with a clear move away from classical halogenated flame retardants to less harmful alternatives.
Constantly anticipating market needs, Archroma has been focusing successfully on nonhalogenated products for a fairly long time with its Pekoflam range.
And finally with the latest addition of Pekoflam ECO/SYN the problem of formaldehyde
and amine emissions* has also been eliminated in flame retardant systems. With Pekoflam

ECO/SYN, which is especially suited to cotton and cotton-rich blends, Archroma is again
broadening the opportunities for manufacturers to develop their product range and markets.
The new bi-component Pekoflam system ECO for ecological and economic, SYN for
synergy has a very low impact on the fabric strength to which it is applied. Importantly, it also
has excellent wash fastness in domestic laundry situations and good performance in industrial
applications. Unlike some other systems, processing can be done on common finishing lines with
high temperature curing and a suitable wash range.
The new Archroma chemistry is not simply another product on the market it provides a
fundamental and far-reaching change to the way the producers of flame retardant fabric have
been forced to work. The new system doesnt contain any SVHC2) restricted chemicals,
commonly used in flame retardants. And its cost efficient, too.
* = Below limits of detection
Pekoflam
Pekoflam
Phosphorous-based halogen-free* range of permanent to non-durable flame retardant coatings
and finishes, for all fibers and textile applications.

Shaping & Resilience

SHAPING UP TEXTILES FOR LONGER LIFE

In order to provide moldings, filters or sailcloth, among others, with durable resilience
properties, the textile industry uses crosslinkers. These melamine-based resins give temperatureindependent duroplastic effects resulting in water-insoluble thermostable hardening, which
allows dimensional stability for temperatures up to 100 C (180 F) and above. Our Cassurit
crosslinkers maintain a glossy or mechanically modified surface and also improve durability in
setting and molding of nonwoven, and stiffening of technical textiles. They are also employed as
an additive to improve durability when used as a fixing agent for polymer dispersions, reactive
flame retardants or in combination with fluorocarbons for permanent water and oil repellent
applications, as well as to improve water column properties.
Cassurit
Cassurit
Range of crosslinking agents, filling and stiffening agents, and bounding and deformation agents
suitable for synthetic fibers and nonwovens.

Antimicrobial Protection

RELIABLE CHEMISTRY FOR RELIABLE TEXTILES

Perspiration and fungi odors result in poorer hygiene, impair the users comfort and well-being,
and are a clear indication that bacteria are at work destroying the material.

Depending on the product chosen among the expert range of products made by our partner
SANITIZED AG, we can effectively reduce the formation of perspiration odor and mold, as well
as the number of dust mites or mosquito bites and landings.
For over 60 years this pioneering Swiss company has used the latest technology to develop
individual antimicrobial hygiene solutions. SANITIZED is committed to responsible ecological
practices with products that use only scientifically researched and registered antimicrobial active
ingredients that have undergone strict, internationally approved human and environmental risk
assessments The Sanitized hygiene function brings more comfort and well-being into your
everyday life at home, at work, during sports or on the go.
www.sanitized.com
Sanitized
Sanitized
Products against bacteria, smell, dust mites, vectors, yeasts, and mold and mildew fungi.

Specialties

A LITTLE HELP GOES A LONG WAY

Archroma is well known as a system supplier for the whole textile chain, specializing in
solutions that include application technology as well as effect optimization with approved
systems rather than focusing on single products.

With a variety of additives, you can achieve specific effects such as anti-slippage, antistatic,
protection against phenolic or thermic yellowing. Also possible are handle modifications as well
as specific surface adaptations.
For optimized technical solutions, Archroma has just the right additives to make your life that
much easier.
* Below limits of detection
Yellowing protection
Umidol
Special range of chemicals with a variety of different performances such as to avoid thermic or
phenolic yellowing or special additives for shade change corrections.
Anti-slip agent
Dicofix
Anti-slipping agent with soft handle for all kinds of fibers. Reduces the pilling tendency.
Anti-static agent
Elfugin
Highly efficient anionic antistatic agent with strong anticorrosive effect in treatment liquors for
synthetic fibers and blends.
Hydrophobic agent
Arkophob
Non-durable and durable water repellent agent solutions.
SMARTREPEL HYDRO

Protection that keeps textiles dry and nature cleaner

Smartrepel Hydro is Archromas nature-friendlier protection that keeps cotton, polyester and
polyamide textiles dry. The unique technology offers exceptional, durable water repellency and it
is not based on fluorine. Smartrepel Hydro produces a soft hand feel and outstanding
breathability the perfect long lasting high performance finish for any weatherproof garment.
Archroma introduces a true innovation in water repellency for outdoor clothing with the launch
of its Smartrepel Hydro line for polyester, polyamide and cotton-based textiles.
A novel technology that is not based on fluorine chemistry, PFC, PFOA, PFOS or solvents, the
Smartrepel Hydro product range supports the increasing adoption of eco-advanced materials and
production processes by textile producers and brand owners adhering to industry initiatives such
as the Joint Roadmap towards Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)*, and eco-label
standards such as bluesign** and Oeko-Tex***.
Smartrepel Hydro achieves a level of performance for cotton and synthetic fibers and blends as
yet unattainable with alternative non-fluorine solutions, and similar to C6-based solutions.
Archromas micro-encapsulated technology uses a repelling agent and anchoring agent that
together create a perfect symbiosis of water protection, breathability and durability. Its high
water repellence performance for cotton, polyester and polyamide is tested according to AATCC
22.

Thanks to the innovative technology developed by Archromas R&D experts, the finish
overcomes the limitations of comparable non-fluorine products currently available on the market,
and achieves a soft and bulky hand-feel and strengthens the fabric against abrasion and tearing,
without any yellowing.
These effects combine to create a durable, weatherproof garment that is flexible, soft to the touch
and not sticky. Smartrepel Hydros protective properties last for more than 20 washing cycles,
reaching the pinnacle of what is technically possible for any non-fluorine solution today.
The range comprises Smartrepel Hydro CMD designed for cellulosic fibers and blends, and
Smartrepel Hydro PM for synthetic fibers.
Communicate your benefits to the consumer
Brand owners and consumers, too, will readily appreciate the opportunities that Smartrepel
offers.
The nature-friendlier Smartrepel water repellency agents will help create customer loyalty and
trust in the brands that will take advantage of its innovative technology.
Archroma offers an Effect Label designed to communicate the benefits brought to your textiles
and garments by Smartrepel. The Effect Label helps highlighting the attractive
characteristics of your collections.

* See www.roadmaptozero.com/
** Registered trademark of bluesign Technologies AG
*** Registered trademark of OEKO-TEX Association
Dyeing

Dyeing

TAILOR-MADE SOLUTIONS FOR DYEING ALL FIBERS AND BLENDS

Archroma offers product portfolio for dyeing and printing uniquely designed to provide
integrated solutions to our customers:

Nylosan Lanasyn and Optilan dyes for polyamide, wool and silk;

Drimaren, innovative reactive dyes for coloration of cellulosic substrates by exhaust,

continuous and printing application;

Foron range for the dyeing and printing of polyester;

Diresul RDT, a leading name for ecological dyeing with sulfur dyes

Dyeing auxiliaries for trouble-free dyeing behavior throughout a huge variety of textile
processes and applications: Imacol lubricants, Ladiquest sequestrants, Lyocol
dispersants, Eganal and Lyogen levelling agents, Opticid acid donor and buffer
systems, Ladipur soaping agents, Optifix and Nylofixan fixatives and Fadex light
fastness improvers.tifix and Nylofixan fixatives and Fadex light fastness improvers.

Dyes for polyamide and wool

Nylosan E
Metal free* leveling dyestuffs with medium wet fastness level. Shows very good coverage of
barriness. Very high light fastness, therefore used in the carpet industry and for home textiles.

Nylosan N
Metal free* dyestuff range with high leveling power and high wet fastness. Good coverage of
barriness. Perfect combinability and strong build up. Also suitable for dyeing wool in
combination with the Optilan MF dyes.
Nylosan S
Metal free* dyestuff range with the highest wet fastness level in the market. Shows very good
combinability without blocking and a strong dyestuff build-up. Easy, short and recommendable
dyeing process in combination with Opticid VAN and Opticid VS.
Optilan MF
Metal free* leveling range for dyeing wool. Very good root-tip partition. Therefore resulting in a
very level appearance without skitteriness. Also suitable for very difficult wool qualities as
mohair, cashmere and alpaca.
Lanasyn M
1:2 metal complex dyestuff range. Shows very high wet and light fastness levels. Possible
shading elements for the Nylosan S dyestuffs.
Lanasyn F
Metal free*, brilliant dyestuff range. High wet fastness level. Limited combinability. Possible
shading elements for the Nylosan S and Lanasyn M dyestuff ranges.
Diresul RDT
Only suitable for black shades on PA. Dyes presented in pre-reduced form with minimal sulfide
content. Suitable to obtain the highest fastness levels (repetitive washing, perspiration, light) in
exhaust applications.
Dyes for polyester
Foron AS
Disperse dyestuffs with highest light fastness and hot light fastness levels. Therefore ideal for
automotive and home textiles.
Foron S
High energy disperse dyestuffs with high sublimation fastness. Shows very high chemical
stability. Suitable for exhaust dyeing process as well as thermosol dyeing and printing.
Foron RD
Rapid dyeing range for polyester. Proven for optimum reproducibility and levelness.
Foron S-WF
Highest wet fastness level after post setting. Highest sublimation fastness, therefore ideal for
yarn dyeing as well as for continuous applications and printing. Easily clearable, so ideal for
PES/CEL blends in the economical SWIFT process.

Dyes for cellulose

Drimaren HF-CD
Highly compatible ternary for pad batch and continuous dyeing ensures excellent reproducibility
in the most difficult pale to medium shades, from lab to bulk and bulk to bulk. Very low tailing
tendency, photochromic free and high light fastness range with excellent all round fastness
performance.
Drimaren K
Drimaren K dyes are classified as warm dyeing reactive dyes recommended for all exhaust and
continuous dyeing procedures. The complete dye/fiber reaction takes place optimally at 40-60C
in exhaust applications. In this temperature region the Drimaren K dyes are notable for their
excellent penetration and level dyeing behavior. The range is distinguished by elements with
very bright shades covering the complete color space. A strong dye-fiber bond combined with
robust chromophores means that the range meet the toughest retailer and brand house
requirements. Their high reactivity and excellent stability allows silicate free dyeing in the cold
pad batch process where full fixation can be achieved using soda ash alone.
Drimaren X/XN
Drimaren X/XN dyes are classified as hot dyeing reactive dyes and are distinguished by
unequalled penetration and level dyeing behavior due to their high migration potential. Highly
recommended for dyeing difficult substrates such as viscose, cellulosic blends and garments even
under the most problematic dyeing conditions. Robust system for dyeing brilliant yellow, green
and turquoise shades guaranteeing dichromism free, reproducible shades.
Drimaren HF
Highest reproducibility from pale to dark shades with very high level of fixation and excellent
washing off and wet fastness properties in both exhaust and continuous applications. Meet the
toughest retailer and brand house requirements. Their robust dyeing behavior on modern, ultralow liquor ratio, dyeing machinery combined with low temperature (60C) washing off
requirements guarantee resource savings and ensure environmental sustainability.
Drimaren CL
Economy and high color strength for dyeing the deepest shades. Very good washing off and wet
fastness properties. Meet standard retailer and brand house requirements.
Indosol
A range of metal free and metal complex (for high light fastness) direct dyes, which are suitable
for dyeing cellulose and its blends. High wash fastness at 50-60C can be achieved through aftertreatment with selected Indosol / Optifix fixing agents. Selected elements have good high
temperature stability at 130C therefore can be used in a one bath dyeing process for PES/CEL
substrates in combination with Foron disperse dyes.
Diresul RDT
Pre-reduced sulfur dyes with minimal sulfide content. The liquid form makes them suitable for

automatic dosing systems. Complete palette. Suitable for more ecological dyeing solutions in
yarn (denim), continuous and garment dyeing applications.
Optisul T
Sulfide free solubilized sulfur dyes in liquid form. Complete shade palette. Especially suitable
for obtaining elegant distress looks either by fiber precationization or processes with afterfixation.

Dyeing Auxiliaries

Dyeing above and beyond the call of duty

Archromas range of dyeing auxiliaries provides highest process safety and optimized right-firsttime performance. Archromas dyeing auxiliairies help improve quality and reduce process costs
on all kinds of textile substrates and dyeing machines, with all classes of dyestuffs.
Archroma constantly introduces innovations in dyeing auxiliaries in order to answer the demands
of our customers and anticipate their future needs, as well as the evolution of the textile industry.
Our comprehensive package of dyeing auxiliaries aims at fulfilling the specific requirements of a
wide range of different fibers, commercial application methods as well as different machinery.
Archromas dyeing auxiliaries help customers reach the highest quality standards in respect of
fastness and textile quality, whilst providing maximum process safety, right-first-time
performance and controlled process costs, together with a strong engagement for sustainable and
responsible product stewardship.
Archromas solution package of dyeing auxiliaries includes:

Crease inhibitors: Imacol

Deairating, wetting agents: Leonil

Defoamers: Antimussol

Diffusion accelerants, carriers: Dilatin, Remol

Dispersing agents: Lyocol, Ekalin

Dye-protective agents: Revatol, Lanalbin

Fiber-protective agents: Lanasan, Lanalbin

Fixing agents: Optifix, Nylofixan,

Leveling agents: Lyogen, Eganal, Drimagen, Humectol, Solidegal

Migration-inhibiting agents: Solidokoll

pH regulators, buffers: Opticid TM, Drimagen

Reserving agents: Thiotan

Sequestering agents: Ladiquest

UV absorbers, fiber stabilizers: Fadex

UV protective agents: Rayosan

Wash-off agents: Ladipur TM

Dyeing auxiliaries for cellulose

Leonil
Anionic, low-foaming wetting and deairating agent for continuous and discontinuous dyeing of
cellulosic fibers and their blends with synthetic fibers.
Antimussol
Defoamer for various textile process applications.
Imacol
Lubricants Crease inhibitors. Reduce the fiber-fiber friction and change the flow behavior of
the liquor in order to improve the fabric appearance.

Ladiquest
General-purpose liquid sequestering agent with dispersing properties and protective colloid
function highly suitable for sensitive dyestuffs (binds Ca and Mg ions without attacking metal
complex dyes).
Revatol
Protecting agent for dyes sensitive to reduction.
Drimagen
Leveling agents for reactive dyes on cellulosic fibers.
Humecol
Multipurpose dye bath conditioner, lubricant with wetting, leveling and softening and
emulsifying properties.
Lyogen
Leveling agent for dyeing cellulosics with direct dyes.
Optifix
Fixatives for dyeings and prints on cellulosic fibers with direct and reactive dyes by exhaust and
continuous methods.
Rayosan
UV absorber for cellulosics, polyester and polyamide. Suitable for application by exhaust and
continuous methods.
Ladipur
Sequestrant and protective colloid for use in scouring, dyeing and washing off dyeings and prints
(binds Ca and Mg ions without attacking metal complex dyes).

Dyeing auxiliaries for polyamide

Leonil
Anionic, low-foaming wetting and deairating agent for continuous and discontinuous dyeing of
cellulosic fibers and their blends with synthetic fibers.
Antimussol
Defoamer for various textile process applications.
Imacol
Lubricants Crease inhibitors. Reduce the fiber-fiber friction and change the flow behavior of
the liquor in order to improve the fabric appearance.

Opticid
pH regulators for improving levelness, reproducibility and reducing dyeing time for dyeing
polyamide, wool , polyester and its blends with acid or pre-metalized dyes or disperse dyes
respectively .
Thiotan
Fiber reactive agents which change the affinity of the PA fiber used in a variety of special effects
such as reserving effect, differential dyeing for blends, antistaining, contrast dyeings.
Nylofixan
Fixatives to improve the wet fastness properties of dyeings and prints on polyamide. Reserves
polyamide against direct and metal-complex dyes.
Humecol
APEO and solvent-free* washing and cleaning agent for scouring of all kinds of natural and
synthetic fibers, particularly in blends with elastane fibers.
Lyogen
Leveling agent for exhaust and continuous dyeing of polyamide and wool fibers and their blends
with acid and metal complex dyes.
Optifix
Fixatives for dyeings and prints on PA fibers with acid or pre-metalized dyes by exhaust and
continuous methods for special requirements such as chlorine fastness or color block properties.
Rayosan
UV absorber for cellulosics, polyester and polyamide. Suitable for application by exhaust and
continuous methods.
Fadex
Protecting agent against the detrimental effect of light and oxidation on PA and improvement of
the light fastness of dyes.
Dyeing auxiliaries for wool
Leonil
Anionic, low-foaming wetting and deairating agent for continuous and discontinuous dyeing of
cellulosic fibers and their blends with synthetic fibers.
Antimussol
Defoamer for various textile process applications.
Imacol
Lubricants Crease inhibitors. Reeduce the fiber-fiber friction and change the flow behavior of
the liquor in order to improve the fabric appearance.

Opticid
pH regulators for improving levelness, reproducibility and reducing dyeing time for dyeing
polyamide, wool , polyester and its blends with acid or pre-metalized dyes or disperse dyes
respectively.
Thiotan
Fiber reactive agents which change the affinity of the PA fiber used in a variety of special effects
like reserving effect, differential dyeing for blends, antistaining, contrast dyeings.
Lanalbin
Special protecting agents for wool. Improve light fastness properties.
Dilatin
Diffusion accelerator for dyeing polyester and blends at temperature below 130C. Prevents
staining of wool by disperse dyes. Improves migration and accelerates diffusion.
Lyogen
Leveling agent for exhaust and continuous dyeing of wool fibers and their blends with acid and
metal complex dyes and reactive dyes.
Optifix
Fixatives for dyeings and prints on wool fibers with acid , pre-metalized or reactive dyes by
exhaust and continuous methods.
Lanasan
Special protecting agents for wool.
Ladipur
Sequestrant and protective colloid for use in scouring, dyeing and washing off dyeings and
prints; binds Ca and Mg ions without attacking metal complex dyes.
Dyeing auxiliaries for polyester
Leonil
Anionic, low-foaming wetting and deairating agent for continuous and discontinuous dyeing of
cellulosic fibers and their blends with synthetic fibers.
Antimussol
Defoamer for various textile process applications.
Imacol
Lubricants Crease inhibitors. Reduce the fiber-fiber friction and change the flow behavior of
the liquor in order to improve the fabric appearance.
Opticid
pH regulators for improving levelness, reproducibility and reducing dyeing time for dyeing

polyamide, wool , polyester and its blends with acid or pre-metalized dyes or disperse dyes
respectively.
Humecol
APEO and solvent-free* washing and cleaning agent for scouring of all kinds of natural and
synthetic fibers, particularly in blends with elastane fibers.
Lyocol
Highly effective dispersing agent for dyeing polyester fibers and their blends.
Eganal
Leveling agent with dispersing properties for disperse dyes.
Ekalin
Nonionic dispersing, washing off and emulsifying agent.
Rayosan
UV absorber for cellulosics, polyester and polyamide. Suitable for application by exhaust and
continuous methods.
Fadex
UV absorber for improving the light fastness of dyeings on polyester with disperse dyes for
exhaust and continuous application.
Ladipur
Washing off agent for dyeings and prints binds with disperse dyes on polyester.
Dyeing auxiliaries for continuous dyeing
Leonil
Anionic, low-foaming, wetting and deairating agent for continuous and discontinuous dyeing of
cellulosic fibers and their blends with synthetic fibers.
Antimussol
Defoamer for various textile process applications.
Ladiquest
General-purpose liquid sequestering agent with dispersing properties and protective colloid
function highly suitable for sensitive dyestuffs.
Revatol
Protecting agent for dyes sensitive to reduction.
Lyogen
Leveling agent for exhaust and continuous dyeing of wool fibers and their blends with acid and
metal complex dyes and reactive dyes.

Ladipur
Washing off agent for dyeings and prints binds with disperse dyes on polyester.
Optifix
Fixatives for dyeings and prints on cellulosic fibers with direct and reactive dyes by exhaust and
continuous methods.
Rayosan
UV absorber for cellulosics, polyester and polyamide. Suitable for application by exhaust and
continuous methods.
Emigen
Padding auxiliaries.
Solidokol
Padding auxiliary to prevent dye migration during intermediate drying of fabrics with synthetic
and cellulosic fibers and their blends.
Solidegal
Non-retarding leveling agent for poorly leveling vat dyes.
Lyocol
Highly effective dispersing agent for dyeing polyester fibers and its blends.
Opticid
pH regulators for improving levelness, reproducibility and reducing dyeing time for dyeing
polyamide, wool , polyester and its blends with acid or pre-metalized dyes respective disperse
dyes.

Printing

VIBRANT COLOURS AGAIN AND AGAIN

Archroma offers complete packages of high quality dyes, pigment preparations and auxiliaries
for most fields of textile printing applications on rotary, and flatbed printing machines. With its
recent innovations introduced in printing product and process solutions, Archroma confirms its
focus on customer needs as well as its strong commitment to economic and ecological reliability
and sustainability.
Pigment Printing
Printofix
Printofix T and Printofix A pigments: Water-based pigment dispersions of highest quality
with excellent ecological profile. Together with Printofix and Printogen auxiliaries,
Archroma allows a very ecological and stable printing process.
Printing on cellulose
Drimaren PS
For printing on cellulosic fibers. Reactive dyes for a reproducible process and very good wash
fastness. Ecologically sound products with brilliant shades to enable great color variety and
performance. Granulate form for easier dosing and its high solubility avoid wasting time in predilution. Salt-free formulation for reduced loss of viscosity and better washing off.
Printing on polyamide
Nylosan / Lanasyn
More than 30 shades of acid and metal-complex dyes for printing on polyamide. Metal free* and
high performance.

Printing on polyester
Foron SWF / Foron AS / Foron S
Disperse dyes especially selected for printing on polyester. Suitable for all applications whatever
the requirements standards: from automotive outdoor textiles (Foron AS, Foron S), to home
textiles (Foron S) and apparel (Foron S-WF and Foron R-RD).
(*) below the limit of detection

Pretreatment

PREPARATION FOR PEACE OF MIND

An old saying states that with a good pretreatment, half of the dyeing is made. Pretreatment is
indeed a key step in textile production. The diversity of fibers, with strong variations in quality,
is a major challenge in obtaining every time a perfectly clean fabric, ready for the next steps.
Based on our decades of experience, worldwide presence and strong relations with machine
manufacturers, Archroma is in the position to provide robust pretreatment processes for every
kind of fibers and mixes, optimized for your specific set-up. We offer solutions along the whole
textile treatment chain which allows our experts to master the requirements specific to each step.
You can rely on the performance of our products and processes. And as, at Archroma, we believe
that efficiency can work hand in hand with sustainability, our pretreatment range complies with
the most demanding ecological labels.
Enzyme

Bactosol
Our enzymes for starch removal , peroxide removal, bio-polish, bio-washing, denim washing and
bio-scouring cover wide ranges of operating conditions and offer a solution to your needs in an
eco-friendlier way.
Surfactant
Hostapal
Non-ionic and anionic surfactants with wetting and detergent properties optimized for continuous
applications.
Imerol
Non-ionic and anionic surfactants with wetting and detergent properties optimized for
discontinuous (exhaust) applications.
Mercerizing
Mercerol
Mercerizing auxiliaries with low-foaming properties, improving drastically the mercerizing
effect. Suitable also for lye-recovery systems.
Sequestering and neutralizing agents
Sirrix
Complete range of high performance sequestering agents (calcium, iron, copper, etc.),
neutralizing agents and anti-corrosion auxiliaries.
Stabilizers
Stabilizer
Peroxide stabilizers adapted to the different process conditions and performance requirements.
All in one
Imerol
All-in-one products combining wetting, washing, stabilizing and sequestering properties for an
easy handling with excellent performance/cost ratio.

Optical Brightening

WHITE IS NOT JUST WHITE

Decades of research and practical experience with optical brighteners have brought Archromas
experts the highest knowledge you can expect in this field. Through a constant flow of new
developments, our Hostalux and Leucophor brands can achieve the highest brightness and
best fastness for all fibers, with the right product for each application.
Optical brightening for polyester
Hostalux
Optical brightener for polyester fibers, from reddish over neutral to bluish shades, for use in
different processes like continuous or exhaust under low temperature or high temperature
conditions.
Optical brightening for polyamide and polyurethane
Hostalux
Optical brighteners for polyamide or polyurethane fibers, from reddish over neutral to bluish
shades, for use in different processes like continuous or exhaust processes.
Leucophor
Optical brighteners for polyamide fibers with neutral to reddish shades, preferable for use in
thermosol or exhaust processes.
Optical brightening for polyacrilic nitrile

Hostalux
Optical brighteners for polyacylic nitrile fibers, from reddish over neutral to bluish, violet
shades, for use in continuous or exhaust processes.
Optical brightening for acetate
Hostalux
Optical brighteners for acetate fibers, from neutral reddish to neutral bluish shades, for use in
exhaust and thermosol processes.
Optical brightening for wool
Hostalux and Leucophor
Optical brighteners for wool fibers, from neutral reddish to neutral bluish shades, for use in
exhaust processes.
Leucophor
Optical brightener solutions for wool fibers, from lightly reddish to reddish white shades, for use
in thermosol process, exhaust processes and continuous processes.
Optical brightening for cellulose
Leucophor
Optical brightener for cellulose fibers, from reddish over neutral to bluish shade, for use in
different processes like continuous, exhaust or during finishing depending on customer
requirements.

Filament & Staple Fiber

REMOVING FRICTIONS
Friction is one of the main physical phenomena that must be considered in spin finish
applications to guarantee a trouble free production. Electrostatic charge, boundary lubrication,
wetting, thermo-stability are essential properties for spin finish products as well. Archroma spin
finish products, the Afilan and Leomin range, are considering these specific parameters
according to the different manufacturing processes in the textile industry to ensure a high quality
level of the produced yarns and to offer an economic manufacturing process for our customers.
Afilan
Range of spin finish products designed to achieve high lubricity, boundary lubrication, static
protection, and permanent surface modification.
Leomin
Range of softeners, lubricants and antistatic agents especially suited for use in fiber
manufacturing and processing.
Hostaphat
Lubricant and antistatic product for fiber manufacture.

Sizing

FLEXIBILITY ON DEMAND
Neither classical weaving nor modern high speed weaving can be carried out without sizing
agents. These adheres the individual fibers in the yarn to each other and form a protective film on
the fiber surface which enables the yarn to survive the extreme mechanical stress during weaving
without damage.
Archroma supplies sizing products and processes that meet all requirements of the modern
weaving technology. This includes more ecological and economic products for all types of looms
as well the technique for size recovering.
Carboxymethylcellulose
Arkofil CMC
Sizing agent for cotton, rayon staple and a variety of polyester/cotton blends; for warp size
impregnation and dyeing; special sizing agent for corduroy.
Polyvinyl alcohol and copolymers
Arkofil and Vinarol
Sizing agent with high adhesive power based on polyvinyl alcohol; for spun yarns made of
cotton, viscose staple, wool, linen, synthetic fibers and their blends.
Vinarol
Sizing agents for yarns of cellulosic fibers, synthetic fibers and their compounds, rayon filaments
and spun yarns of every kind, from low viscous to medium viscous.
Polyacrylates

Arkofil
Sizing agent with high adhesive power based on polyacrylate; for spun yarns made of cotton,
viscose staple, wool, linen, synthetic fibers and their blends.
Polyester resin
Arkofil
Water-dispersible size for polyester filaments; high resistance against abrasion, not sensible to
climatic changes (no blocking effect).
Starch and compounds
Arkofil
Sizing agents based on starch or optimized blends of ingredients; one shot products, for spun
yarns and all kind of their blends.
Additives
Trefix and Leomin
Sizing auxiliaries to increase flexibility and smoothness of the sized yarn, as sizing agent or
after-wax.
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