Switzerland’s Pratteln, Archroma, a world leader in speciality chemicals for sustainable solutions, will present innovations for the denim sector at Denim Première Vision in Milan, Italy, and Sustainability Talks in Istanbul, Turkey. month. In particular, Archroma will showcase their ground-breaking DENIM HALO pretreatment and colouring method for denim that is laser-friendly and effortlessly machine-washable. Additionally, it will unveil a joint hangtag for the forthcoming Kipaş Denim Contra Denimline, which is based on the DENIM HALO concept, alongside its partners Kipaş Denim and Jeanologia.
“Denim continues to be an incredibly exciting market segment, with brands and mills pushing the limits in terms of sustainability and aesthetics to give consumers the iconic look and feel of denim in a more environmentally conscious way,” Umberto De Vita,
Archroma’s Market Segment Director – Denim, said. “Guided by our PLANET CONSCIOUS+ approach, we develop solutions that not only help our customers navigate the shift to cleaner chemistries and resource saving processes, but improve their productivity and competitiveness too.”
The creative DENIM HALO method
The DENIM HALO process combines Archroma’s new DIRSOL® RD special pretreatment with its unique DENISOL® indigo dyes, including an aniline-free1 formulation, or DIRESUL® sulfur black, sulfur blue or sulfur colors dyestuffs to achieve a ring-dyeing effect. This superficial dyeing creates laser-friendly denim for popular worn or distressed washdown effects while reducing yarn shrinkage and improving garment tensile strength2
Importantly, as compared to industry-standard denim treatment, the new method also produces a far smaller environmental impact. It helps cut down on the usage of caustic soda in sulphur and avoids procedures like laborious hand scraping and potassium permanganate spraying.
colouring, which increases weaving efficiency and reduces the effluent load. The assortment of low-impact Contra Denim Additionally, Archroma will collaborate with Jeanologia, a sustainable textile solutions firm, and Kipaş Denim, a pioneer in integrated textile production with headquarters in Turkey, to introduce a hangtag program for the next Kipaş Denim Contra Denim range.
The Contra Denim idea, which is based on DENIM HALO, is a dyeing and finishing method that allows companies to produce gorgeous and durable distressed appearances and design effects, such complex patterns, whiskering, and fades, using simpler procedures that reduce minimise greenhouse gas emissions and conserve energy and water. By allowing partner companies to convey these advantages to customers at the time of sale, the hangtag will promote openness and confidence.
Come to Sustainability Talks 2024 to meet the Archroma team.
An intense one-day event called Sustainability Talks focusses on networking and teamwork to address the most difficult problems facing the textile industry via sustainable answers.
On December 3, 2024, stop by Archroma in Turkey at Booth 20 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Conference Centre for Sustainability Talks.
Julio Perales will join other denim experts at the Sustainability Focused Innovative Technologies Panel at 10:00 am to discuss innovations and best practices that help businesses stay ahead of regulatory changes. You are also welcome to attend.
Visit Denim Première Vision 2024 to meet the Archroma team. In December, Denim Première Vision will gather the international denim community to Milan, Italy, to examine denim markets, trends, and culture from an environmentally conscious perspective. To find out more about our denim solutions, speak with our specialists Julio Perales and Umberto De Vita. On December 4-5, 2024, stop by Archroma in Milan at Superstudio Più for Denim Première Vision, Booth C14.