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 more than 4,500 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: Safe, Efficient, Enhanced. It's our nature!"; an approach reflected in its innovations, world-class quality standards, high service levels and cost-efficiency.
ArchromaNeuhofstrasse 11
4153 Reinach BL (BL)
Switzerland
14 Nov 2025
Archroma awarded EcoVadis Gold rating for second consecutive year
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year. This places Archroma in the top 5% of more than 150,000 companies assessed globally across 150 countries and 250 industries.
28 Oct 2025
Archroma demonstrates sustainable performance without compromise at Performance Days 2025
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will showcase innovations that deliver sustainable performance for functional fabrics without compromise at PERFORMANCE DAYS 2025 in Munich this month.
27 Oct 2025
Archroma wins 2025 ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award for distressed denim breakthrough
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has won the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) 2025 Sustainability & Innovation Award for DENIM HALO, a revolutionary denim pretreatment and dyeing process. It gives brands and mills a simple way to produce highly sought-after distressed denim looks with a significantly reduced environmental footprint and cleaner chemistries.
9 Oct 2025
Archroma to showcase high-performance solutions in SEPAWA Congress debut
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is bringing its advanced technologies to SEPAWA Congress in Berlin for the first time in October 2025. With a broad portfolio of additives, colorants and optical brighteners, Archroma helps brands in the home care and personal care sectors differentiate themselves through unique functionality.
15 Sep 2025
Archroma launches the first truly durable silicone softener for cotton that stays silky soft for longer: SILIGEN® D2W LIQ C
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today launched SILIGEN® D2W LIQ C, the industry’s first truly durable silicone softener for cellulosic as well as cotton-lycra blended knits. Designed to keep the fabric soft and elastic for an extended usage, it is ideal for textile and fashion applications where long-lasting comfort and breathability are important, from undergarments and sleepwear to baby and children’s clothing, dresses and trousers, activewear, T-shirts and towels.
29 Jul 2025
Archroma and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (V.J.T.I.) forge strategic partnership to advance research and sustainability
Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (V.J.T.I.), Mumbai, to advance research and innovation in green chemistry and sustainable technologies. This strategic partnership brings together industry expertise and academic excellence to tackle some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges.
14 Jul 2025
Archroma unveils breakthrough washing-off auxiliary for outstanding color fastness and resource efficiency in reactive dyeing
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, today launched CYCLANON® XC-W e, an innovative washing-off auxiliary that improves productivity and reduces resource consumption in cellulosic dyeing while delivering outstanding color fastness, even in difficult high-electrolyte or hard water conditions.
23 Jun 2025
Archroma launches all-new website to support smarter, more sustainable choices across the textile and packaging value chains
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today unveiled a fully redesigned website (www.archroma.com), aimed at enhancing customer experience and accelerating the transition to more sustainable practices across the textiles, packaging, and paper value chains.
19 May 2025
Archroma reimagines iconic denim for a cleaner future
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is set to showcase key innovations in denim color and processing to the global denim community at Denim Première Vision Milan on May 21 and 22 and Denimsandjeans Vietnam on June 25 and 26.
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.
