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innovators in textile manufacturing
At Milliken, we take pride in our rich legacy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence in textile manufacturing. Our capabilities are designed to meet industry standards and redefine them. Explore our manufacturing prowess, materials, and commitment to collaboration as we usher in the future of textiles.
Our Manufacturing Capabilities
As a vertical textile manufacturer, we offer a wide range of yarn technologies, fabric and composite formation techniques, and dyeing and fabric finishing capabilities to meet the diverse performance demands the textile industry requires.
Materials
From polyester and nylon to fiberglass and aramids, we stock a wide variety of fiber and yarn types to suit every application. Our capabilities also include material processing to convert raw materials into the threads that create finished textiles.
Yarn Types
- Filament, Monofilament, and Multifilament
- Spun
- Bi-Component
- Tape Slit Film
Fiber Types
- Polyester
- Nylon
- Fiberglass
- Aramids
- Polypropylene
- Cotton
- Wool
- Rayon
- And more
Processing
- Texturing, Crimping, and Twisting, including Multi-Ply Twisting
- Package Dyeing
- Chemical Application
- Warping / Slashing
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Formation
When it comes to fabric formation, we specialize in all weaving and knitting types. We also offer technical expertise and capabilities for composite formation, industrial textiles, and non-woven applications.
Fabric Formation
Weaving
- Rapier
- Projectile
- Air Jet
- Water Jet
- Three Demensional
- Leno Weaving
- Narrow Width
- Jacquard
Fabric Formation
Knitting
- Raschel
- Tricot
- Weft Insertion
- Circular
- Bi-Axial
- Stitchbonding
Fabric Formation
Laid Scrim
- Tri-Directional
- Square
Fabric Formation
Nonwoven
- High Loft
- Needlepunch
Composite Formation
Lamination
- Adhesive
- Flame
- Hot Melt
- Film
- Needle
Composite Formation
Slitting
- Hot Knives
- Floating Knives
- Polymer Ribbon
- Score Cutting
- Ultrasonic
Composite Formation
Other
- Soil Release, Repel Release, and Solvent Repulsion
- Moisture Management and Durable Water Repellency (DWR)
- Sewing
- Quilting
- Moldable
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Dyeing and Finishing
Converting woven or knitted cloth to a usable fabric – we’re capable of executing multiple face finishing techniques, chemical finishes, dyeing and coatings to give your fabric the desired look, performance, or hand you’re targeting.
Dyeing
- Jet Dye (piece)
- Beam Dye
- Range Dye
- Inkjet (Millitron)
- Screen Printing
Face Finishing
- Embossing
- Sanding
- Hydrofinishing
- Napping/Shearing
- Specialty Coatings, RFL Treatments, Dip, Knife, Foam, and Extrusion Coatings
Chemistries and Performance Technologies
- Soil Release, Repel Release, and Solvent Repulsion
- Moisture Management and Durable Water Repellency (DWR)
- Flame Resistance
- Antimicrobial
- Adhesion Promoters
- Anti-Static
- UV Protection
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Supporting Stories
Solving Algae Problems
Milliken Textiles and Gross-Wen Technology development teams partnered to excel commercialization.
High-Performing Warmth
We can help protect against extreme cold-weather conditions by layering the right fabrics for your needs.
Prioritizing Production Efficiency
MilliCap was developed to shorten tire manufacturing cycles, improve cost efficiencies while prioritizing sustainability, and reduce the rubber weight.
Reinventing The Standard
We’ve been working on next-generation soil release technologies for years, and as of 2023, are pleased to offer a new, non-pfas soil release technology.
Supporting Stories
Solving Algae Problems
Milliken Textiles and Gross-Wen Technology development teams partnered to excel commercialization.
High-Performing Warmth
We can help protect against extreme cold-weather conditions by layering the right fabrics for your needs.
Prioritizing Production Efficiency
MilliCap was developed to shorten tire manufacturing cycles, improve cost efficiencies while prioritizing sustainability, and reduce the rubber weight.
Reinventing The Standard
We’ve been working on next-generation soil release technologies for years, and as of 2023, are pleased to offer a new, non-pfas soil release technology.
RAPID PROTOTYPE CENTER:
FROM FIBER TO FINISHED FABRIC
Our Spartanburg, SC headquarters houses one of the largest private textile research facilities in the world and a state-of-the-art rapid prototyping center. With both standard testing equipment, as well as equipment designed specifically for our diverse product needs, our experts can turn projects in 1.5 weeks instead of the industry standard 8 weeks, creating shorter lead times and lower development costs.
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