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Dive into stories of textile innovation, design breakthroughs, and the science behind what moves us forward

WHAT’S POSSIBLE IN TEXTILES

Curiosity drives everything we do. In this collection, you’ll find fresh perspectives, bold questions, and real-world solutions that reveal how textiles continue to evolve.

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How PFAS Regulations Impact Turnout Gear

As the debate over PFAS in firefighting gear heats up, the urgency to find alternatives grows, putting a spotlight on the safety of our heroes on the front lines.

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5 Cable Installation Factors to Consider

Installing cables may look like a simple procedure, but there are several factors that installers are considering behind the scenes.

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Soil Release Technology Reinvented

Milliken’s non-PFAS soil release technology marks a breakthrough in sustainable textile innovation.

How We Eliminated PFAS from Our Textile Portfolio

In 2022, we pledged to eliminate PFAS from our fibers and finishes. One year later, we did.

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NFPA 1970-2025 vs. NFPA 1971-2018

What Firefighters and PPE Safety Committees need to know about the update to NFPA 1970-2025.

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Choosing the Right Firefighting Turnout Gear

Find out what matters most when selecting gear that protects, performs, and meets evolving standards.

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Halogenated Flame-Resistant (FR) Materials: What Firefighters Need to Know

If tasked with selecting the gear for your department, are you confident in your abilities to evaluate the FR chemistries used?

What is Turnout Gear Made Of?

Explore the layers, materials, and innovations that make up modern firefighter turnout gear.

How non-PFAS fabric impacts the performance of turnout gear

When we shift to non-PFAS materials to safeguard firefighters and comply with new regulations, what will we lose?

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Why is PFAS used in firefighters’ protective gear?

Understanding PFAS and its alternatives is essential to choosing turnout gear that protects and performs.

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12 Questions to Ask PPE Manufacturers when Evaluating Turnout Gear Options

Simplify your turnout gear selection with this firefighter PPE checklist.

What Makes Vis™ Tape Different from Other Pulling Tapes?

It may look simple, but Vis™ Tape is a game-changer in cable installs and the difference is worth discovering.

Fire Resistance x Milliken: It's Personal

What does it mean to make something that saves lives? At Milliken, fire-resistant fabrics are more than materials. They reflect our people, our purpose, and our promise to protect.

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Milliken Protects the Heart of Firefighting

Heat trapped in turnout gear can raise cardiac risk. Discover how smarter fabric design can help reduce cardiac risk and keep firefighters safer on the job.

HOW IDEAS TAKE SHAPE

See how our textiles show up in everyday products, spaces, and industries around the world.

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