The startup manufactures textile protection technologies that apply an ultra-thin protective layer to fabrics, incorporating anti-odor and antimicrobial properties. This technology reduces the frequency of washing and eliminates harmful heavy metals, enhancing fabric durability and supporting sustainability in the textile industry.
Funding
$9.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The textile industry relies heavily on chemical treatments that often include toxic substances like heavy metals and quaternary ammonium compounds (QUATs) to provide antimicrobial and anti-odor properties. These substances can negatively impact the environment, pose health risks, and contradict the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly textile solutions.
Solution
NordShield provides plant-based textile protection technologies that offer antimicrobial and anti-odor functionalities without using harmful chemicals. Their fiber technologies, including NordShield Crisp®, NordShield CiTex®, and NordShield BioLayr®, form an ultra-thin, durable layer on fabrics, enhancing their performance and extending their lifespan. These solutions reduce the need for frequent washing, conserve resources, and support sustainability goals by replacing unsustainable heavy metals with responsible, scalable, and future-proof alternatives. NordShield's technology aligns with the principles of green chemistry, utilizing nature's own substances to achieve functional effects while minimizing environmental impact.
Target Audience
NordShield serves textile manufacturers, apparel brands, and other industry partners seeking sustainable and high-performance textile protection solutions.
Features
- Plant-based formulations for anti-odor and antimicrobial protection
- NordShield Crisp®: Anti-odor technology for cellulose-rich textiles and shoes
- NordShield CiTex®: Antimicrobial technology for synthetic textiles
- NordShield BioLayr®: Non-biocidal antimicrobial and anti-odor technology for cellulose-rich textiles and shoes
- Forms an ultra-thin, durable protective layer on treated surfaces
- Wash durable, maintaining effectiveness through multiple washes
- Free of heavy metals, QUATs, borax, and parabens
- Biodegradable and sustainably produced
- Application via wet finishing, exhaust, or padding processes
- Follows the 12 principles of Green Chemistry