With the launch of its ground-breaking NTR Printing System, Archroma—a world leader in speciality chemicals with an emphasis on sustainability—marked a substantial breakthrough in the field of bio-based pigment printing technology.
This innovative technique enables the commercial use of pigments derived from renewable raw resources, meeting the needs of clothing and textile companies looking to reduce their environmental effect. Vibrant black hues on clothing are guaranteed by the NTR Printing System, which also guarantees comfort and longevity.
Brands seeking to adopt eco-friendly textile solutions made from natural sources, including plants, are becoming more and more interested in bio-based pigment printing. Large-scale commercial applications have been hampered by the inability of earlier versions of bio-based pigments to match the colour fastness and production performance of their synthetic counterparts.
The industry’s first to incorporate renewable feedstock into pigment dispersions, binders, and fixing agents is Archroma’s revolutionary NTR Printing System. It ensures outstanding softness and good wet and dry rubbing fastness for a variety of fabric types. The system’s remarkable runnability improves production efficiency while being compatible with widely used application processes like printing, coating, and continuous colour dyeing.
The potential impact of the system was emphasised by Joaquin Femat, Market Segment Director for Printing at Archroma, “The NTR Printing System’s remarkable qualities make it ideal for knits that need a very soft handfeel, babywear, where safety and softness are crucial, and the competitive denim sector, where sustainability, comfort, and durability are crucial.”
