Livinguard AO

Our next-gen biocide-free technology, inspired by nature & powered with environmentally-friendly ingredients, empowers textiles with a surface charge to enable a unique odor adsorption mechanism; it attracts, adsorbs and neutralizes unpleasant odor molecules to prevent the formation of 'permastink’.

Technology

We empower materials with a positive charge

Electrostatic attraction adsorbs odor molecules

They are trapped and neutralized on the surface

Washing releases the residue of neutralized odor molecules

Surface is refreshed and ready for action again

Benefits

Unparalleled odor control performance free of harmful biocides

Non-stop fresh

Proven to reduce up to 99% of odor as per ISO 17299-3 even after washing

Effective even on polyester

Delivers consistent performance on all fabrics, including polyester, where other odor control technologies fail

Biocide-free

Powered with environmentally friendly active ingredients that do not require BPR or EPA approvals or labeling

Heavy metal free

Safer for people and planet (unlike traditional, harsher biocides like silver, copper, zinc that have been identified as potentially harmful)

Durable

Works non-stop even without washing and for the entire product life

Sustainable

Reduces the number of washing cycles and allows for washing at lower temperatures

Easily applied

Water-based formulation applied via padding or spraying with thermal curing for textile finishing

Skin-safe

Thoroughly tested for skin safety in accordance with ISO 10993-5 standards, ensuring it is safe for all skin types.

Made in Switzerland

Swiss innovation, quality & reliability – globally available, manufactured by bluesign system partner

Advantage

Superior performance and durability without harmful biocides

Livinguard AO Positive Charge

Antimicrobial technologies

Odor-capture technologies

Odor-masking technologies

Adsorbs and neutralizes odor at the molecular level

Reduces odor-causing bacteria to prevent odor buildup

Absorbs odor through mesoporous high surface area particles

Masks odor through fragrance

Biocide-free & heavy-metal free

Biocidal products facing increasing regulatory scrutiny due to safety & environmental concerns, creating complexity for brands

Typically more expensive vs. alternative technologies

No actual reduction of odor, but only masking through fragrance

Efficacious across broad range of odor sources & substrates

Decreasing efficacy over the course of the lifetime of the textile due to leaching mode of action

Saturation between wash cycles decreasing efficacy

Decreasing efficacy over the course of the lifetime of the textile due to leaching mode of action

Durable performance & safety due to non-leaching mode of action

Limited efficacy on odors not caused by bacteria

Increasing scrutiny due to concerns around human toxicology

Cost effective

Validation

Externally tested and validated

ISO 17299-3

Determination of deodorant property on textiles

Part 3: Gas chromatography method

Passed all requirements with >95% ORR at unwashed stage >90% ORR after 30 washes

ISO 10993-5

Biological evaluation of medical devices

Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity

Passed all requirements with no cytotoxic effects observed in all cell extracts

Impact

Wash less and at lower temperature to protect the world we live in

The fashion industry is notorious for its negative impact on the environment. However, recent studies show that up to 80% of the energy consumption happens during customer use for washing, drying and ironing. Over 90% of energy used for washing clothes goes into heating water. The average household in Europe consumes over 15,000 liters of water for washing clothes.

Skipping every other wash could reduce the environmental impact of textiles by over a third and have have a massive impact on the environment, your wallet and your quality of life:

Clothes inside a washing machine with blue and pink lighting.

Explore our perspective on the ecological footprint of apparel driven by excessive washing and the role of odor control technology in extending product lifespan and reducing impact

50 kWh/year

Energy saved

25 kg/year

CO2 saved

4000 liters/year

Water saved

250 hrs/year

Time saved

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