Arkema Unveils ENCOR® Bio-Based Dispersions to Drive Sustainability in the Textile Industry

Arkema Unveils ENCOR® Bio-Based Dispersions to Drive Sustainability in the Textile Industry

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has launched its ENCOR® range of bio-based waterborne dispersions, designed for textile printing and finishing applications, offering up to 30% bio-based content and reducing the carbon footprint by 40% compared to traditional resins. This innovation supports the textile industry’s move toward sustainability by offering environmentally friendly solutions. Arkema’s products are free from formaldehyde and APEO, comply with Oeko-Tex® Eco Passport standards, and are designed with renewable feedstocks and better end-of-life management in mind. These advancements aim to help the textile sector reduce its global emissions and create more sustainable products.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 23-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema, a global leader in Specialty Materials, has unveiled its new ENCOR® range of bio-based waterborne dispersions designed specifically for textile printing and finishing applications. These innovative binders, which feature up to 30% bio-based content and offer up to a 40% reduction in carbon footprint compared to traditional textile resins, are set to support the textile sector’s sustainability goals. The new product range is a step forward in reducing the environmental impact of textile manufacturing, aligning with the increasing industry demand for more sustainable practices.

As the textile industry accounts for 6 to 8% of global emissions, Arkema’s introduction of bio-based solutions comes at a critical time when there is a growing need to minimize the sector’s carbon footprint. “Bio-based materials are essential for the next generation of sustainable textile products, and we are proud to support our customers in achieving their sustainability targets and carbon reduction objectives,” said Helene Pernot, Global Sustainability Marketing Director at Arkema’s Coating Solutions division.

Arkema’s approach to sustainability extends throughout the entire lifecycle of its products. From formulating safer products—such as those free from formaldehyde and APEO and compliant with Oeko-Tex® Eco Passport standards—to using renewable, lower-carbon feedstocks, the company’s commitment to sustainability is clear. Additionally, Arkema is focused on improving the end-of-life management of its products, enhancing biodegradability, extending durability, and improving color stability and wash resistance, which are crucial for the longevity of textile goods.

Patricia Beurdeley, Global Market Manager for Nonwovens & Textile at Arkema, added: “We are dedicated to not only providing innovative solutions but also ensuring that our products support a more sustainable future for the textile industry. By enhancing the biodegradability and durability of our future grades, we are helping our customers move toward more sustainable and resilient textile solutions.”

To explore more about Arkema’s bio-based acrylic dispersion product range, visit the company’s textile market page.

ENCOR® is a registered trademark of Arkema

(1) A bio-based product is wholly or partly derived from biomass. The biobased content is the % breakdown based on a carbon ratio following EN16640. Bio-based products come mainly from beetroot and sugarcane.

(2) PCF cradle-to-gate including biogenic uptake according to ISO 14040, 14044 and 14067, calculated vs fossil equivalent.

(3) https://webapps.ilo.org/static/english/intserv/working-papers/wp053/index.html

(4) Product designed without formaldehyde releasers. During normal conditions of use, these binders do not generate formaldehyde.

(5) Due to the evolution of regulations and or existing specific restrictions, it is necessary before any use in food contact applications to request the related Declaration of Compliance on specific required legislations from your Arkema commercial representatives.

(6) OEKO-TEX® Ecopassport Certificate number 24EP00062 covering the following products:  ENCOR® 1159 S, ENCOR® 1219, ENCOR® 1246 S, ENCOR® 1230 S

Media Contacts:

Anne Plaisance
+33 (0)6 81 87 48 77
anne.plaisance@arkema.com

Mike Crisp
+1 864 525 9307
mike.crisp-ext@arkema.com

SOURCE: Arkema