MV
Wageningen University and Research
Biodegradable iron chelators built for stain removal in laundry.
In developmentUniversity
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Updated Sept 30, 2026
Laundry and fabric care covers detergent chemistry, stain removal and the treatment of textiles themselves. On Halo, the solutions cover biodegradable chelants, cold-water enzymes and actives, bio-based polymers and surfactants, and stain and color chemistry. Sign up to search the full network and post your specific need.
Biodegradable chelants
MV
Biodegradable chelating agents that strip Fe(III) so detergent performs in hard water.
In developmentStartup
Fiborizon Technology
Chelating agents built on functionalized nanocellulose.
In developmentStartup
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Tannins forming metal-phenolic networks that chelate Fe(III) and degrade afterwards.
In developmentUniversity
AT
University of Michigan
Microbially produced siderophores used as high-performance biodegradable chelants.
In developmentUniversity
SS
Georgia State University
Amino acid surfactants that chelate as well as clean, in one molecule.
In developmentUniversity
YS
University of Cincinnati
Furanic ligands from biomass, selective for ferric iron.
In developmentUniversity
Cold-water enzymes and actives
Lytos Technologies, Inc.
Alginate-encapsulated engineered enzymes that release their cleaning action in cold water.
Sponsored researchIn developmentSupplier
An extremophilic laccase that lifts bleachable food stains at low temperature.
In developmentStartup
KL
De Montfort University
An antimicrobial laundry supplement built for low-temperature cycles.
Co-developmentIn developmentUniversity
Bio-based polymers and surfactants
FL
Chitosan films and binders for solid and unit-dose detergent formats.
Sponsored researchIn developmentStartup
TW
Water-soluble chitosan derivatives extracted from food waste.
Sponsored researchIn developmentStartup
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Laundry and fabric care reaches from the surfactant and the builder to the finish left on the fiber. On Halo it spans 9 groups, including biodegradable chelants, cold-water enzymes and actives, and bio-based polymers and surfactants.
Stage of development. Work on laundry & fabric care on Halo comes mostly from companies. 49% of the solutions are in market. Co-development and licensing are the usual partnering routes, and about 50% of the solutions that state terms offer pilot engagements.
Three trends in laundry and fabric care on Halo
Odor control built into the fabric. Brands are building odor control into the textile so it survives repeat washing. One technology sequesters peroxide in the fabric and holds antimicrobial and odor performance past 50 launderings (Quick-Med Technologies). Another applies ozone in textile care and reports higher tensile strength with less pilling (Fathhome).
Bio-based stain removal. Formulators are moving pre-treatment chemistry to bio-based solvents. One laundry spray uses bio-based molecular solvents to lift grease, oil and organic stains, and it is non-bleaching (Wayakit). Another supplies a biodegradable water-soluble melanin polymer with high metal-chelation capacity (Oxyco).
Concentrates and tablet formats. Manufacturers are moving detergent into tablets and concentrates to cut shipping weight. One contract manufacturer designs and makes laundry and dish products in tablet form (Kegel Contract Manufacturing). Another converts used vegetable oil into a multi-purpose cleaner in a single cold-saponification step (SOUJI).
305organizations
329solutions listed
67%from startups and companies
49%in market
Frequently asked questions
What is laundry and fabric care?
Laundry and fabric care covers detergents, softeners and the chemistry that cleans textiles and keeps them wearable. It spans enzymes and surfactants that work at low temperature, encapsulated fragrance, stain and odor chemistry, and the fiber care that decides how a garment survives washing. Detergent manufacturers and appliance makers drive the demand. On Halo the work leans toward biodegradable chelants, cold-water enzymes and actives, and bio-based polymers and surfactants.
What are examples of laundry and fabric care?
Five examples of laundry and fabric care solutions on Halo include:
- Biodegradable iron chelators built for stain removal in laundry. (Wageningen University and Research)
- Alginate-encapsulated engineered enzymes that release their cleaning action in cold water. (Lytos Technologies, Inc.)
- Chitosan films and binders for solid and unit-dose detergent formats. (CuanTec Ltd)
- Nanoparticle and polymer materials that lift stains and hold back color change. (caykur)
- Biodegradable biobased microcapsules formulated for dry laundry products. (Calyxia)
What are the latest laundry and fabric care innovations?
The most recently updated laundry and fabric care solutions on Halo include:
Which companies and suppliers are developing laundry and fabric care?
There are 305 organizations with laundry and fabric care solutions on Halo, 51 of them universities and research institutions. Among them are Wageningen University and Research, NANOMNIA, and Fiborizon Technology. Most offer co-development or licensing. Sign up to see every organization working in the area and to send them your specific need.
How do I find laundry and fabric care research partners?
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