Everyday Life 

Bio-Aryavedic Naturals Pvt. Ltd. has developed albedon, a patented, plant-based textile care innovation that addresses a critical yet often overlooked challenge across the textile value chain-fabric hygiene, durability, and environmental impact. Designed as a sustainable alternative to conventional PFAS- and NPE-based textile chemicals, albedon integrates fabric protection, antimicrobial hygiene, appearance enhancement, and pollution control into a single, safe solution. 

What is albedon? 

albedon is an eco-friendly fabric care spray built on a plant-derived hybrid biopolymer platform. Unlike traditional starches or synthetic resins that offer only temporary surface coating, albedon forms a thin, breathable, and uniform protective layer around each yarn. 

In one application, albedon delivers multiple benefits: 

Fabric stiffening and conditioning

• Long-lasting antimicrobial protection (up to 30 days or until the next wash)
• Protection from dirt, surface pollutants, and odour
• Enhanced fabric appearance and colour brightness

Its gentle chemistry makes albedon non-toxic, skin-friendly, anti-allergic, and suitable for sensitive skin, including children and infants.
 
Green Biopolymer & Photocatalytic Innovation

At the core of albedon is a patented hybrid biopolymer derived from renewable plant sources. When sprayed and lightly activated by ironing or steaming, the biopolymer anchors to textile fibres, forming a flexible protective shield.

A key innovation is its photocatalytic capability under visible light, where treated fabrics help reduce microbial load and neutralise surface pollutants, contributing to cleaner indoor air. The formulation avoids PFAS, NPEs, formaldehyde resins, and harsh solvents-making it safer for workers, users, and ecosystems.

Impact on Textile Manufacturing & Finishing

Conventional textile finishing relies on chemical-intensive processes that increase water use, energy consumption, effluent load, and occupational health risks. albedon functions as a drop-in green alternative, reducing the need for multiple chemicals and processing steps. This supports lower chemical discharge, reduced water and energy use, improved worker safety, and extended fabric life, indirectly lowering the garment’s carbon footprint.

Modern Retail Showroom Hygiene Management

In high-footfall fashion retail stores, garments are frequently tried by multiple customers and returned to display. Though visually clean, such garments may carry bacteria, fungi, odour-causing microbes, and surface pathogens.

albedon enables a simple in-store hygiene protocol: lightly spray the garment and use a hand steamer. The garment is immediately ready for display, with up to 30 days of antimicrobial efficacy. It remains neat, wrinkle-free, odour-free, and protected from soiling, improving customer confidence, staff safety, and brand trust without disrupting store operations.

Daily Wear, Innerwear & Kids’ Hygiene

Everyday clothing-especially innerwear, kidswear, school uniforms, and home textiles-is prone to microbial growth from sweat and pollution. albedon helps garments stay fresh, hygienic, and comfortable between washes, reducing reliance on harsh detergents and frequent laundering.

Pollution Control & Environmental Protection
 
Textile chemicals are major contributors to water pollution and ecosystem damage. albedon replaces PFAS and NPE-based chemicals, reduces detergent use and wastewater contamination, supports air purification through photocatalytic action, and lowers the overall chemical and carbon footprint of textiles.
 
In summary, albedon is not just a fabric care product it is a holistic textile hygiene and sustainability solution that protects people, garments, and the planet together.