Archroma showcases latest technologies

20/05/2016
Archroma showcases latest technologies
Textile chemicals manufacturer Archroma has presented its latest innovations for denim and casualwear at Denim Premiere Vision in Barcelona. The presentations, under the motto ‘the science of sustainability, the science of colour, the science of denim’, included a garment collection based on new dyeing technology, a range of eco-conscious jeans and its new colour library.

Archroma’s Advanced Denim dyeing technology, which has already received multiple awards, allows savings of up to 92% in water, 87% in cotton waste and 30% in energy, compared to a conventional denim dyeing process.

The company also introduced its Earthcolors collection, which includes eco-conscious jeans dyed using agricultural waste. They are available in a range of warm colours which are created using dye synthesised from leaves and the non-edible shells of nuts. Integrated Smart NFC technology ensures transparency and traceability through the supply chain to consumers.

Archroma also presented the Color Atlas, a six-volume set that features over 4,300 new colors on cotton poplin. The colour library is complemented the mobile-friendly “Color Atlas Online” which has a feature allowing the user to capture an image with their smart phone and identify the closest shade in Archroma’s library.

Image shows jeans manufactured using Archroma's Advanced Denim dyeing technology (credit: Archroma)