18.12.23 – Archroma
Celebrating a century of sulfur dye
Archroma celebrated a significant milestone in its history. The company marked 100 years of sulfur dye innovation at its manufacturing and research hub in Castellbisbal, Spain, near Barcelona. The celebration included over 250 attendees, including government authorities, Archroma leaders, current and former staff, key customers, and suppliers.
Sulfur dyeing technology become a staple in the production of denim, casual wear and workwear fabrics over the past 100 years, with excellent color fastness and cost-efficiency. © Archroma
The Castellbisbal site has a rich heritage dating back to 1921, with a history of breakthroughs that have influenced the textile industry. Archroma`s sulfur dyes have played a crucial role in denim, casual wear, and workwear fabric production, offering exceptional color fastness and cost-efficiency. The site is known for innovations like the “Diresul RDT” range in the 1980s and the recent “Diresul Evolution Black”, which reduces the environmental impact of dye synthesis. Archroma`s research center in Castellbisbal has also developed pioneering technologies like “Diresul” earth colors and fiber colors dyes, using waste materials from the food and textile industries. These innovations promote circularity in the textile industry. The Castellbisbal site not only maintains rigorous quality control measures but also engages with the local community and supports academic institutions specializing in chemistry. Furthermore, it produces dyes for the paper market. Mark Garrett, the CEO of Archroma Group, expressed the company´s commitment to maintaining high standards and investing in the Castellbisbal facility to continue leading advancements in the textile industry.