FROM CONCEPT TO COMMERCIALIZATION
Purpose-Built Facilities for Advanced Research
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. Recent additions like our fire service lab allow us to assess protective textiles under demanding, real-world conditions—helping validate products before they ever reach the market.
From Prototype to Production—Faster
Our Rapid Prototyping Center supports shorter development timelines with hands-on engineering and flexible material testing. This space enables faster iteration and early design feedback—helping you bring new textile concepts to market with greater confidence.
Certifications and Testing Standards
Milliken maintains ISO 17025 accreditation in key testing areas and complies with leading industry certifications. Our labs are equipped to support third-party requirements and internal performance benchmarks with documentation to back it up. This includes real-world testing of protective textiles in our fire service lab to validate performance before market launch.
Striving for a More Sustainable Future
We consider environmental impact during the research and development process—evaluating inputs, durability, and material lifecycle where possible. Our textile teams work with customers to align innovations with defined sustainability goals, using data and lab-based testing to guide product decisions.
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