Livinguard +DYE

Our innovative additive that reduces the number, duration & temperature of washing and soaping cycles needed to remove unfixed dyes in an otherwise conventional wet dyeing process for 100% cotton / viscose and cotton/Lycra blends. Another step towards delivering on our commitment for a more sustainable future and working towards our vision of freeing up vital water resources in the places where it is needed the most and reducing the environmental footprint of the textile industry – all while providing disruptive economics to textile mills.

Benefits

Our technology will provide environmental impact and disruptive economics for textile producers

Up to 40% of water savings

From reduction of soaping & washing cycles required post dyeing to extract unfixed dyes

Up to 80% of energy savings

From fewer washing cycles mostly carried out at room temperature

Up to 40% of productivity increase

From reduction of process time required  for soaping & washing cycles post dyeing

Lower dosage of dyestuffs

Up to 20% lower dosing of dyestuffs

Enhanced Production Resilience

Higher production up-time even during water shortages

Chemical Additive Optimization

Partial or complete substitution of other chemical additives

Cost-Effective Implementation

No capital expenditures needed, fully compatible with existing equipment

Advantage

Overview of process flow of conventional vs. Livinguard +DYE (exemplary process)

Conventional process

~65%

of water usage and processing time are spent on washing unfixed dyes out of the treated fabric post dyeing

~80%

of energy consumption is required to carry out washing and soaping at high temperatures

Livinguard +DYE process

Validation

Livinguard +DYE has been tested externally with great results

ISO 105-X 12:2016

Method for determining the resistance of the color of textiles to rubbing off and staining other materials.

Two tests may be made, one with a dry rubbing cloth and one with a wet rubbing cloth

Livinguard +DYE with same dry rubbing fastness performance as conventional process across all 4 colors tested
Livinguard +DYE with same wet rubbing fastness performance for red & navy, slightly lower performance for yellow & turquoise (still above standards for most brands at 3-4)

SO 105 C06:2010

Methods for determining the color resistance of textiles in all forms to domestic or commercial laundering procedures used for normal household articles using a reference detergent.

Livinguard +DYE with overall comparable washing fastness performance across all 4 colors tested
Livinguard +DYE meets or exceed standards for most brands

AATCC EP 6-2016

Method for determining the resistance of the color of textiles to rubbing off and staining other materials.

Color deviations observed well within acceptable limits

Impact

Livinguard +DYE can have a transformative impact on the world

Our technology is a sustainability game changer - assuming 10% of the addressable production moves to Livinguard's +DYE technology will yield massive water and CO2 savings

Smiling child washing hands under a water tap outdoors, highlighting clean water access and hygiene in a rural setting.

25 billion L /year

Water savings

520 million kg /year

CO2 savings