Archroma
Archroma is a global, diversified provider of specialty chemicals serving the branded and performance textiles, packaging and paper, and construction markets.
Headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, Archroma operates with over 4,000 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"; an approach reflected in its innovations, world-class quality standards, high service levels and cost-efficiency.
ArchromaNeuhofstrasse 11
4153 Reinach BL (BL)
Switzerland
24 Apr 2025
Archroma wins 2025 Just Style Excellence Awards for sustainable product and water circularity project
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has won major awards in key categories at the Just Style 2025 Excellence Awards. It took home a coveted Innovation Excellence award for its bio-based PHOBOTEX® NTR-50 durable water repellent (DWR) and an Environmental Excellence award for advancing water circularity at its Mahachai plant in Thailand.
14 Apr 2025
Archroma presents low impact, durable, and long-lasting garment solutions at China Interdye 2025
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will highlight its groundbreaking solutions for textile and fashion brands at this year's China Interdye. Archroma’s showcase will emphasize its High IQ® Lasting Color assurance program and the PHOBOTEX® range of durable water-repellent finishes, underscoring the company’s dedication to providing low impact, durable, and long-lasting garment solutions.
18 Mar 2025
Archroma and Gradiant partner to advance water circularity with innovative ZLD technology in Thailand
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has successfully implemented a state-of-the-art Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology at its Mahachai plant in Thailand. The ZLD solution was designed and built by Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater treatment. This milestone project marks a major leap forward in water circularity, enabling the recovery of 90-95% of wastewater for reuse and the extraction of valuable minerals for industrial applications.
13 Mar 2025
Archroma launches AVITERA® RASPBERRY SE to extend the GENERATION NEXT platform for economical sustainability in dark shades
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has taken sustainable and cost-effective cellulosic dyeing to the next level with the introduction of AVITERA® RASPBERRY SE.
25 Feb 2025
Archroma to introduce assurance program for long-lasting color at PERFORMANCE DAYS alongside diverse end-to-end textile solutions
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is introducing its enhanced High IQ® Lasting Color assurance program at the upcoming PERFORMANCE DAYS in Munich. With elevated performance standards, the program meets consumers’ growing demand for longer-lasting garments. Additionally, it will also be showcasing end-to-end solutions that empower brands to satisfy diverse sportswear, sports fashion, athleisure and workwear consumers while delivering both sustainability and performance.
21 Jan 2025
Archroma joins BioCircular Materials Alliance
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has joined the BioCircular Materials Alliance to help accelerate the fashion industry’s transition to sustainable circular business models.
3 Dec 2024
Archroma Packaging Technologies Joins NC State's SAFI Consortium
Archroma Packaging Technologies is proud to announce that they have joined North Carolina State's College of Natural resources research consortium, the Sustainable and Alternative Fibers Initiative (SAFI) which aims to study, develop and promote the utilization of alternative fibers for packaging, hygiene, textiles and other products. Archroma Packaging Technologies is the latest to join the more than 20 global entities who have partnered with SAFI across the fiber, packaging, tissue, and textile markets.
28 Nov 2024
Archroma to showcase new DENIM HALO process for laser-friendly denim with a reduced environmental footprint
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will showcase innovations for the denim industry at Sustainability Talks in Istanbul, Turkey and Denim Première Vision in Milan, Italy next month.
17 Oct 2024
Archroma brings “PLANET CONSCIOUS+” innovations to PERFORMANCE DAYS 2024 to advance the sustainability of functional fabrics
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will showcase innovations that advance sustainability for functional fabrics at PERFORMANCE DAYS 2024 in Munich this month.
14 Oct 2024
Archroma introduces breakthrough in bio-based textile printing
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today introduced the NTR Printing System to make bio-based pigment printing commercially possible for the first time. Based on renewable raw materials* and designed for safer chemistry, it helps apparel and textile brands reduce their environmental footprint while producing brilliant black shades on garments that deliver both comfort and durability.
30 Sep 2024
Archroma announces leadership and organizational changes
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has announced that Rajiv Sharma has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with key responsibility for the Textile Effects business, effective October 1, 2024. Current Group CEO Mark Garrett will transition to the Archroma Board of Directors.
25 Sep 2024
Archroma unveils “PLANET CONSCIOUS+” vision for a more sustainable future
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today honed its vision of the future of the apparel and textile industry with the announcement of “PLANET CONSCIOUS+”, a roadmap designed to support brands and mills to chart their sustainability journey.
