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Archroma to acquire the Textile Effects business of Huntsman Corporation

Archroma, a global leader in sustainable speciality chemicals and solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Textile Effects business from Huntsman Corporation, a global provider of high-quality dyes, chemicals and digital inks to the textile and related industries. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Archroma, a...

Business

Archroma partners up with the House of Denim Foundation

Archroma, the global colour and specialty chemicals company, has entered into a partnership with the House of Denim Foundation. Archroma is set to support the denim foundation through an annual financial contribution to its Denim City and is set to share its expertise and network with the House of Denim. "We are very excited to become an active...

Business

Archroma and Montega Italy to enhance standards of Pakistan’s garment industry

Swiss colour and specialty chemicals company Archroma is collaborating with chemical solutions company Montega S.r.l., Italy to support Pakistan's fast-growing garment and apparel industry, particularly the denim segment. Together, the two specialists want to foster excellence in the finishing of textile garments and Archroma will represent...

Fashion

G-Star Raw launches EarthColors Jeans

London - Denim label G-Star has launched a new, innovative line of naturally dyed jeans. Named EarthColors Jeans, the range features sustainable dyes made from recycled plants and non-edible nutshells. Created together with dye-experts Archroma, the initiative is part of G-Star's wider aim to set an example for the rest of the industry and take...

FairsFeatured

What does 'Premium' denim mean?

“The denim industry loves the word premium, but it seems as if the exact definition of the word is becoming even more vague,” said Andrew Olah, founder of the international denim trade fair Kingpins, at the start of a seminar held during the most recent edition of the event. According to Olah, the word premium does not only refer to the final...