Archroma is set to present a comprehensive portfolio of advanced solutions at Techtextil 2026, enabling technical textile manufacturers to achieve high-performance functionality while advancing sustainability and operational efficiency.
Taking place in Frankfurt from April 21 to 24, the global trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens will host Archroma in Hall 9.0, where the company will unveil innovations tailored to multiple segments of the technical textiles industry.
“Mills and brands across the fast-growing technical textiles market are being squeezed between rising performance requirements, stringent sustainability commitments and tightening regulations. Archroma’s innovations tackle multiple challenges at the same time, so you can achieve premium functionality without compromise,” Dhirendra Gautam, Vice President Commercial, Archroma, said.
Segment-Focused Innovations
Archroma’s solutions address diverse technical textile applications:
Outdoor and Activewear
The company will highlight technologies that combine durability, comfort, and sustainability. Key innovations include non-PFAS water repellents, advanced reactive and disperse inks, and high-performance dye systems designed for natural and synthetic fibers.
Workwear and Uniforms
Solutions focus on durability, comfort, and wash performance. These include advanced dyeing technologies, hydrophilic softeners, and non-PFAS repellents designed to maintain fabric integrity under demanding conditions. The updated TOUGH CAMO concept for military applications also features a compliant pigment printing system with enhanced durability and infrared reflectivity.
Nonwovens
Archroma introduces formaldehyde-free binder solutions under its APPRETAN® range, enabling strong mechanical performance, durability, and compliance across applications such as filtration, automotive, and construction.
Automotive and Transportation
Innovations in this segment emphasise durability, UV resistance, and sustainability, supporting the development of compliant and aesthetically enhanced interior textiles.
Driving Sustainable Performance
With increasing regulatory pressure and consumer scrutiny, Archroma is advancing verifiable sustainability through its High IQ® lastingrepel program, which ensures durable water repellency and performance validation. The programme also enables brand partners to differentiate products through certified hangtags.
The company is also strengthening its innovation pipeline through a collaboration with HeiQ, integrating antimicrobial and odour-control technologies, including silver-based, metal-free, and plant-based solutions that maintain fabric breathability and softness even after repeated washing.
End-to-End Textile Solutions
At the core of Archroma’s offering is its SUPER SYSTEMS+ platform, which provides an integrated approach from sizing to finishing. The platform combines processing solutions with functional effects, enabling resource efficiency, safer chemistry, and durable performance across textile applications.
As one of the leading global platforms for technical textiles, Techtextil continues to bring together the entire value chain, with over 35,000 visitors from 94 countries in its previous edition, reinforcing its importance as a hub for innovation and collaboration.
