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Milliken & Co. included on America’s Most Innovative Companies
April 6th, 2023
Diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company has made America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the first time this year. Presented by Fortune and Statista Inc., the America’s Most Innovative Companies list highlights companies nationwide that excel in a holistic approach to innovation. “At Milliken, we draw on our materials science expertise to maintain a portfolio of […]
Milliken & Co. eliminates PFAS from portfolio
February 22nd, 2023
The Textile Business of global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced it has successfully eliminated all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from its textile fibers and finishes portfolio, becoming the first U.S.-based multi-market textile manufacturer to remove PFAS. “This is a tremendous accomplishment and tribute to our team who worked around the […]
Milliken & Co. partners with MMI Textiles
January 17th, 2023
MMI Textiles and Milliken & Company announced a commercial market partnership that allows MMI to supply Milliken Tegris® Thermoplastic Composite fabric. MMI will be able to offer Tegris® at less than case quantities, effective immediately. Milliken Tegris® Thermoplastic Composite fabric is designed for heavy-duty, often dangerous work. A breakthrough material that provides excellent protection against fragment, […]
Milliken & Company Commits To Net-Zero Future
October 24th, 2022
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company announces its science-based net-zero targets have been approved by the U.N.-backed Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a collective of international organizations dedicated to helping companies set emission reduction targets consistent with climate science and the Paris Agreement. “At Milliken, sustainability is a core value,” shares Halsey Cook, […]
David Smith to be Milliken’s new textile business president
August 26th, 2022
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company has promoted David Smith to executive vice president and president of Milliken’s Textile Business. Stepping into this new role after more than 40 years with Milliken, Smith will oversee the company’s diverse textile portfolio that helps the company make a positive impact for generations to come. He moves into […]
Milliken cited as ‘Most Innovative’
January 15th, 2016
Spartanburg, S.C.–based specialty-fabrics maker Milliken has recently been named the Most Innovative Large Size Company by Future Materials magazine. Presented by the World Textile Information Network, the Future Materials Awards recognize innovation, achievement and leadership throughout the technical textile industry, which has grown exponentially over recent decades. Awards were presented in 17 categories. Founded in […]
Better ballistics, Part II
December 18th, 2015
Development of improved protective fabrics starts with effective materials research. Part I of this article (“Better ballistics, Part I”) looked at the ballistics market for advanced textiles, the materials typically used in ballistic textile products, and some of the textiles and textile composites now being developed for lighter weight and more comfortable ballistics protection. A […]
Wrangler, Milliken launch flame-resistant jeans
October 5th, 2015
Greensboro, N.C.–based Wrangler® has announced the launch of its Wrangler Flame Resistant (FR) Advanced Comfort jeans, the newest extension of the brand’s performance apparel featuring four-way flex technology that allows the jeans to move with the wearer. Wrangler partnered with Westex by Milliken to engineer the new line. Specialty chemical developer Milliken’s Westex® Indigo denim […]
Milliken & Co. acquires Springfield LLC
September 18th, 2015
Spartanburg, S.C.-based Milliken & Company has acquired Springfield LLC, manufacturer of technical, performance and flame-resistant (FR) fabrics for the safety apparel, fire service, military and occupational markets. The acquisition is the latest initiative in Milliken’s expanding presence in the global industrial workwear and military fabrics markets. Springfield’s portfolio of FR and non-FR fabrics provides Milliken […]
Dickies & Milliken launch enhanced work shirt
September 3rd, 2015
Performance workwear maker Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. and custom-textile developer Milliken & Co. have produced a new performance work shirt to be offered under the Dickies brand. The new shirt employs Milliken & Company’s textile technology to deliver lightweight, moisture-wicking and soil-release properties, in addition to stretch. The fabric also delivers an 80 percent increase in […]