The industry-first Archroma NTR Printing System combines freshly developed pigment black with bespoke auxiliaries for improved sustainability, comfort, and durability. It does this by using renewable materials* and formaldehyde-free chemicals.
For the first time, bio-based pigment printing is now commercially feasible thanks to the introduction of the NTR Printing System by Archroma, a worldwide pioneer in specialty chemicals for sustainable solutions. Using safer chemistry and renewable raw materials, it enables textile and clothing companies lessen their environmental impact while creating vibrant dark hues on comfortable, long-lasting clothing.
Brands looking to produce eco-friendly fabrics using pigments sourced from plants or other natural sources are showing a lot of interest in bio-based pigment printing as an emerging technique. However, color fastness that is on par with synthetic pigments has not yet been achieved by bio-based pigments, and color quality and manufacturing performance have not been strong enough to warrant commercial production.
The NTR Printing System from Archroma is the first to use renewable feedstock* for fixing agent, binder, and pigment dispersion. Most importantly, it provides exceptional softness on a variety of materials while guaranteeing good wet and dry rubbing fastness. Furthermore, with exceptional runnability for production efficiency, it is appropriate for the majority of widely used application methods, such as coating, printing, and continuous pigment dyeing.
According to Joaquin Femat, Market Segment Director for Printing at Archroma, “These properties make the new NTR Printing System ideal for the highly competitive denim market, where sustainability, comfort, and durability are important; for knits, where very soft handfeel is essential; and on babywear, where both exceptional softness and safety are required.”
“This most recent development is an additional illustration of innovation in line with Archroma’s “PLANET CONSCIOUS+” plan. Our aim is to create innovative products, systems, and technologies that surpass current market alternatives in terms of sustainability characteristics and provide value. This allows mills and brands to stand out from the competition by offering sustainable solutions that align with their sustainability aims and commercial objectives.
The ground-breaking new NTR Printing System, the product of almost two years of research and development, requires Archroma to develop special binding and fixing agents in order to guarantee pigment black dispersion fastness on par with existing petroleum-based printing systems. To lessen dependency on non-renewable petrochemicals, all three printing components rely in part on renewable feedstock. Additionally, Archroma created the new technology to stay clear of formaldehyde and other hazardous input streams and contaminants. Two prosperous large-scale experiments were carried out utilizing Textprint S. A. and Jeanologia.
The following incredibly reliable and effective printing components make up the NTR printing system:
PRINTOFIX® BLACK NTR-TF is a non-gelling pigment black that doesn’t affect fastness levels and has a 79% renewable carbon content*. It is intended for use in textile applications.
HELIZARIN® NTR-SS: A super-soft binder free of formaldehyde and containing 40% regenerated carbon**, created to provide excellent overall fastness levels.
LUPRINTOL® FIXING AGENT NTR-HF: A formaldehyde-free fixing agent with 40% renewable carbon content**, designed for high wet fastness in rubbing and laundry.
Currently, all three components are being assessed for conformity with internationally recognized standards such as Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC), the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), and bluesign®. Major industrial restricted substances list (RSL) criteria are also supported by the system.
At now, an assessment is being conducted to determine if all three components comply with globally acknowledged standards including bluesign®, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), and Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC). The system also supports the major industrial restricted substances list (RSL) criteria.
- Raw materials that are partially renewable are used in the NTR printing technology.* Based on radiocarbon analysis-based bio-based product testing under ASTM D6866
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