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.

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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