Archroma announced this week that 10 of its product groups have achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified Material Health Gold level under Version 4.0 of the standard.
The Cradle to Cradle Material Health standard evaluates the chemical composition of products for safety to humans and the environment.
The Swiss specialty chemicals company said the certification covers approximately 200 individual products, meaning textile mills and apparel brands can confidently use these products to help achieve Cradle to Cradle certification on their finished fabrics and garments.
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“Our goal is to exceed industry standards and help lead the shift to cleaner chemistries and a more sustainable world,” said Dhirendra Gautam, global VP commercial, Archroma. “The Cradle to Cradle label is becoming increasingly significant at the brand and mill level. We believe in transparency and supporting our partners to make informed decisions that not only prioritize human health and the environment but also bring production resource savings and improve the durability of end products.”
Diresul Evolution Black, a sustainable sulfur black that allows producers to achieve authentic black denim and washdown effects with a lower impact compared to standard Sulfur Black 1 liquid, is among the Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold product lines. The sulfur black has been used in collections by Artistic Milliners and Textil Santanderina.
Other Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold products from Archroma include Blue Magic, a pretreatment concept that includes the all-in-one, water-saving Imerol Blue bleaching auxiliary; Sirrix NE LIQ, a biodegradable neutralizing agent; Bactosol SAP NEW LIQ, an anti-peroxide enzymes that remove residual bleaching agents before dyeing; the reactive dye range Avitera SE; Eriofast dyes for polyamide; Terasil WW, a dye range with outstanding wash fastness for high-performance polyester and blends; and Ultraphor, optical brightening agents for synthetic fibers, fabrics and finished garments.
In addition to its textile sector solutions, Archroma also achieved Cradle to Cradle Material Health Gold certification for low-sulfide sulfur dyes for the paper industry.
Archroma has played important roles in their clients’ Cradle to Cradle journeys. In 2020, it was one of the suppliers used by Rajby Textiles Limited to create Beluga Denim, the first fabric to be certified at the Platinum level. The denim was used by C&A.
