Archroma will showcase key innovations in colour and processing at Denim Première Vision Milan from May 21-22 and Denimsandjeans Vietnam from June 25-26.

Denim has remained a staple in both mainstream and high-end fashion, but traditional manufacturing methods are under increasing scrutiny for their intensive use of water, energy and chemicals.

Archroma’s Denim Halo is a unique pretreatment and dyeing process developed to empower mills to produce highly sought-after distressed denim looks with a significantly reduced environmental footprint.

It combines Dirsolrd p, a new product for a special/specific yarn pretreatment with Archroma’s indigo, sulphur or biosynthetic dyes to produce laser-friendly denim with outstanding contrast on intense black and indigo shades – without modifying standard dye recipes or set up. Additionally, the solution reduces yarn shrinkage and improves garment tensile strength, while also saving water and energy, avoiding the use of potassium permanganate, and reducing the need for caustic soda in sulfur dyeing.

Archroma will also be showcasing a brand-new capsule collection at the shows. The collection will present black denim that utilises Archroma’s Denim Halo and Diresul Evolution Black and is made with premium fabric from Kipas Denim and finished using Jeanologia’s  washing technology. The result is a refined, modern take on black denim combining elevated design with responsible production practices.

“With a broad portfolio of textile dyes and chemicals backed by decades of advanced research, Archroma is rewriting the rules for those who love denim,” says Dhirendra Gautam, Archroma’s VP of global marketing and strategy. “From timeless indigo to trend-driven finishes, we are evolving denim with processing solutions that preserve the fabric’s iconic appeal while minimising its impact.”

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