Livinguard Technologies
Livinguard Technologies AG is a Swiss materials science and technology company that focuses on the development of innovative surface-charge-based technologies that enhance the performance, functionality, and durability of materials used in textiles, nonwovens, hygiene products, and other industrial applications while enabling tangible sustainability impact and economic value for partners. The company offers solutions such as biocide-free textile odour-control, sustainable functional textile treatments, salt-free dyeing solutions, and functional nonwoven materials. Livinguard holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents and patent applications supporting its technology platform.
Technology
TRL: 7
Livinguard +DYE SC
Step:
Colouration & Washing
Application:
Raw Material:
Cellulosics
Construction:
Knits
Replacement for:
Conventional hot wash-off process in reactive dyeing (incl. soaping)
Livinguard +DYE SC is a cationic aftertreatment for reactive-dyed cellulosics, silk and blends. It bonds permanently to fibres and uses positive charge to bind unfixed dye, replacing high-temperature rinsing, soaping and fixing steps with a shorter, largely room-temperature process. This cuts water, thermal energy and effluent load, fits existing equipment and recipes, and frees mill capacity without capital investment.
Savings
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Water32 %
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Electricity23 %
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Steam88 %
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GHG*29 %
Assessment Details
Substrate Tested:
Raw Material:
Construction:
Knits
Benchmarks:
Conventional wash-off process in exhaust dyeing
Location: India
Scope:
Dyeing (Fixation & Wash-off)
Scope
Results
Key Findings:
- Cost savings are projected at roughly 20% of total dyeing costs for darker shades and 10% for medium. Higher shade intensity reduces the needed dye concentration, which boosts both chemical and cost performance, however, overall cost savings depend on post-washing sequence used.
- Showcased 23% reduction in batch time, releasing capacity from existing assets without additional equipment investment.
- Both cooling water usage and heat discharge to cooling water were entirely eliminated, while average steam flow rates decreased by 84% to relieve boiler demand without altering peak steam requirements.
- Lower water and chemical usage minimises hydraulic and chemical demand on the ETP, consequently reducing energy consumption and the carbon footprint of effluent treatment.
Performance:
- Wash and rub fastness matched conventional standards across all four shades in lab trials. The trials recorded a 7–10% increase in shade depth and a change in tone after treatment; shade matching must therefore be completed at the lab stage before bulk lot.
- No noticeable inconsistencies across the full width of the fabric, from the center to the selvedge, and no variations or degradation in fabric strength were observed.
- Non-hazardous and user-friendly in application and no special handling or safety precautions are required. Certifications: Bluesign approved, GOTS certified, Oeko-Tex, REACH, and ZDHC Level 3.
Technology Maturity
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LAB
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DEMO
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PRE INDUSTRIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
Current Implementations
Countries: 6
Implementations: +20 bulk-scale trials
Livinguard operates a textile applications and microbiology lab in Mumbai, India and a R&D lab in Switzerland. The company has a global distribution footprint across all major textile processing markets.
Colourizd
Livinguard Technologies AG is a Swiss materials science and technology company that focuses on the development of innovative surface-charge-based technologies that enhance the performance, functionality, and durability of materials used in textiles, nonwovens, hygiene products, and other industrial applications while enabling tangible sustainability impact and economic value for partners. The company offers solutions such as biocide-free textile odour-control, sustainable functional textile treatments, salt-free dyeing solutions, and functional nonwoven materials. Livinguard holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents and patent applications supporting its technology platform.
Technology
TRL: 7
QuantumCOLOUR™
Step:
Colouration
Application:
Raw Material:
Cellulosics
Replacement for:
Yarn & top dyeing
QuantumCOLOUR™ is a continuous yarn colouration technology that applies pigment and binder directly to greige yarn on a purpose-built line, without scouring, bleaching, pre-treatment or a conventional dye bath. The yarn passes through a wetting bath and room-temperature diffusion chambers, then is dried and cured, producing zero liquid effluent and a much shorter cycle.
Savings
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Water91.4 %
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Electricity- 1200 %
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Steam85 %
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GHG*27.7 %
Assessment Details
Substrate Tested:
Raw Material:
Benchmarks:
Commercial rope & slasher dyeing
Location: China
Scope:
Dyeing
Scope
Results
Key Findings:
- Since the Chinese facility operated on a demo scale, its electricity consumption is not yet optimised; these values are projected to decline by 1.5–2x at full operational scale.
- Chemical use was reduced by 24% and chemical costs by 79%.
- Closed-chamber design eliminates dye baths, washing, and rinsing steps, resulting in zero wastewater discharge and reduced ETP/ZLD load associated with treating dyeing effluent.
- While savings remain broadly uniform across different shades, overall cost savings vary based on shade depth and specific pigment/binder formulations.
- Commercial line is scale-ready with capacities of 26,000–96,000 kg/month per machine.
Performance:
- Onsite testing confirmed that QuantumCOLOUR-dyed yarn meets standard rubbing fastness requirements, aligning with previous third-party validations.
- Verifying wash/rub fastness and shade uniformity across batches is critical during scaling because the binder and pigment fix directly onto the yarn without a wet bath.
- The process is best suited for light and medium shades, as very dark colors are harder to achieve due to penetration dynamics.
Technology Maturity
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LAB
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DEMO
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PRE INDUSTRIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
Current Implementations
Countries: 1
Imogo
Livinguard Technologies AG is a Swiss materials science and technology company that focuses on the development of innovative surface-charge-based technologies that enhance the performance, functionality, and durability of materials used in textiles, nonwovens, hygiene products, and other industrial applications while enabling tangible sustainability impact and economic value for partners. The company offers solutions such as biocide-free textile odour-control, sustainable functional textile treatments, salt-free dyeing solutions, and functional nonwoven materials. Livinguard holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents and patent applications supporting its technology platform.
Technology
TRL: 8
DyeMax: Continuous spray dyeing machinery
Step:
Colouration
Application:
Raw Material:
Cellulosics)
Construction:
Knit
Woven
Replacement for:
Their patented Pro Speed valve is controlled by their proprietary software, and together with high precision nozzles (12 per side) they produce an even and consistent coverage along and across the fabric. Imogo’s DyeMax technology promotes energy efficiency by employing cold fixation methods and operating at low energy consumption levels.
Savings
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Water28.4 %
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Electricity76 %
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Steam27.6 %
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GHG*8.4 %
Assessment Details
Substrate Tested:
Raw Material:
Construction:
Benchmarks:
(Implemented at the same facility in Bangladesh)
Location: Confit, Bangladesh
Scope:
Dyeing (Including & Excluding washing step)
Scope
Results
Key Findings:
- Salt-free dyeing processes that significantly reduce water, and chemical use.
- Pairing Imogo’s technology with a continuous washing process (CPB) shows higher savings.
- If powered by renewable energy, production can be further decarbonised.
- Operational costs are lower compared to an exhaust dyeing machine.
- Drastically reduces dye consumption, utilising as little as 0.7 liters per kilogram of fabric compared to 5–15 liters in traditional methods, while conserving water through low pickup requirements and efficient overspray recirculation.
- Low liquor ratio and cold fixation methods, reducing energy consumption and auxiliary chemical needs.
- Can dye textured fabrics like velour, fleece, and terry, which are challenging to process using conventional CPB methods
Performance: Comparable to conventional process in overall colour fastness results. Borderline acceptance of wet rubbing.
Technology Maturity
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LAB
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DEMO
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PRE INDUSTRIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
Current Implementations
Countries: 2
Implementations: 2
NTX
Livinguard Technologies AG is a Swiss materials science and technology company that focuses on the development of innovative surface-charge-based technologies that enhance the performance, functionality, and durability of materials used in textiles, nonwovens, hygiene products, and other industrial applications while enabling tangible sustainability impact and economic value for partners. The company offers solutions such as biocide-free textile odour-control, sustainable functional textile treatments, salt-free dyeing solutions, and functional nonwoven materials. Livinguard holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents and patent applications supporting its technology platform.
Technology
TRL: 8
NTX Cooltrans: Digitally enabled, high-speed multi-colour print and dyeing system with AI-controlled rollers and integrated pretreatment.
Step:
Colouration
Application:
Raw Material:
Construction:
Replacement for:
Exhaust dyeing
PDPS
Rotary Printing
Digital Printing
The NTX Cooltrans machine consists of 8 rollers, independently controlled by AI. Each roller can apply a different colour, enabling continuous roll printing for solid colours, or detailed prints using specially designed gravure rollers with NTX’s proprietary inks (liquids made from press cakes, mixed with fixation chemicals before application). The roller system is followed by drying, fixation, and wash-off processes. It can also include plasma/ultrasonic pretreatment capabilities.The technology has been demonstrated at a bulk scale, with machines for both plain and printed effects.
Savings
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Water32 %
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Electricity7 %
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Steam- 1.4 %
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GHG*3 %
Assessment Details
Substrates Tested:
Raw Material:
Polyester
Construction:
Woven
Benchmarks:
Exhaust dyeing
PDPS dyeing for polyester
Location: Feilu textiles, XINXIANG CITY, China
Scope:
Colouration (printing) including pretreatment, curing, washing and drying
Scope
Results
Key Findings:
- If powered by renewable energy, production can be decarbonised to an extent but effort should be put to reduce the steam and natural gas consumption of the process itself.
- This technology offers significant time savings, especially when factoring in machine cleaning and colour changeover steps required in the conventional processes it replaces
- High electricity and steam demand, primarily due to pretreatment and fixation steps, which are not mandatory but contribute to the overall process.
- Best suited for fabrics between 80–250 gsm; lighter and heavier fabrics face operational or cost limitations. Adoption of the technology requires building a new facility (JV), limiting its flexibility and scalability.
Performance: Great quality, colour fastness and reproducibility. Demonstrated excellent colour fastness across all parameters, even after 20 washes. Bursting strength remains unchanged with ultrasonic treatment, though other treatments increased strength due to fabric reorientation; ultrasonic treatment significantly reduces extractable matter.
Technology Maturity
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LAB
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DEMO
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PRE INDUSTRIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
Current Implementations
Countries: 5
Implementations: 10
Officina +39: Recycrom
Livinguard Technologies AG is a Swiss materials science and technology company that focuses on the development of innovative surface-charge-based technologies that enhance the performance, functionality, and durability of materials used in textiles, nonwovens, hygiene products, and other industrial applications while enabling tangible sustainability impact and economic value for partners. The company offers solutions such as biocide-free textile odour-control, sustainable functional textile treatments, salt-free dyeing solutions, and functional nonwoven materials. Livinguard holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents and patent applications supporting its technology platform.
huue
Livinguard Technologies AG is a Swiss materials science and technology company that focuses on the development of innovative surface-charge-based technologies that enhance the performance, functionality, and durability of materials used in textiles, nonwovens, hygiene products, and other industrial applications while enabling tangible sustainability impact and economic value for partners. The company offers solutions such as biocide-free textile odour-control, sustainable functional textile treatments, salt-free dyeing solutions, and functional nonwoven materials. Livinguard holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents and patent applications supporting its technology platform.
KBCols Sciences
Livinguard Technologies AG is a Swiss materials science and technology company that focuses on the development of innovative surface-charge-based technologies that enhance the performance, functionality, and durability of materials used in textiles, nonwovens, hygiene products, and other industrial applications while enabling tangible sustainability impact and economic value for partners. The company offers solutions such as biocide-free textile odour-control, sustainable functional textile treatments, salt-free dyeing solutions, and functional nonwoven materials. Livinguard holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents and patent applications supporting its technology platform.
Lucro
Livinguard Technologies AG is a Swiss materials science and technology company that focuses on the development of innovative surface-charge-based technologies that enhance the performance, functionality, and durability of materials used in textiles, nonwovens, hygiene products, and other industrial applications while enabling tangible sustainability impact and economic value for partners. The company offers solutions such as biocide-free textile odour-control, sustainable functional textile treatments, salt-free dyeing solutions, and functional nonwoven materials. Livinguard holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents and patent applications supporting its technology platform.
Nordshield
Livinguard Technologies AG is a Swiss materials science and technology company that focuses on the development of innovative surface-charge-based technologies that enhance the performance, functionality, and durability of materials used in textiles, nonwovens, hygiene products, and other industrial applications while enabling tangible sustainability impact and economic value for partners. The company offers solutions such as biocide-free textile odour-control, sustainable functional textile treatments, salt-free dyeing solutions, and functional nonwoven materials. Livinguard holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents and patent applications supporting its technology platform.
Swatchbook
Livinguard Technologies AG is a Swiss materials science and technology company that focuses on the development of innovative surface-charge-based technologies that enhance the performance, functionality, and durability of materials used in textiles, nonwovens, hygiene products, and other industrial applications while enabling tangible sustainability impact and economic value for partners. The company offers solutions such as biocide-free textile odour-control, sustainable functional textile treatments, salt-free dyeing solutions, and functional nonwoven materials. Livinguard holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents and patent applications supporting its technology platform.
