ENGINEERED TO PROTECT
Fire Service
Milliken offers a range of high-performance, non-PFAS fabrics designed to meet the specific demands of firefighters—whether facing structural fires, executing technical rescues, or navigating wildland environments.
FR Workwear Uniforms
Our flame-resistant and arc-rated (FR/AR) materials and technologies keep workers safe and comfortable in dangerous jobs worldwide. Unlike everyday fabrics that can ignite and keep burning after exposure to arc flash, flash fire, or molten metal, Westex FR/AR fabric makes the life-saving difference.
OUR CAPABILITIES AND EXPERTISE
LEADING THE WAY IN NON-PFAS FR PROTECTION
Safety and Performance Standards
Milliken’s flame-resistant fabrics meet the rigorous safety and performance standards set by leading global certification bodies, including NFPA, EN ISO, ANSI, CGSB, and OEKO-TEX®. These certifications ensure our fabrics deliver trusted protection, durability, and compliance across industries where flame resistance is essential.
STORIES THAT MATTER
How PFAS Firefighter Gear Regulations Impact Turnout Gear
In recent years, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has made its way onto spec sheets and its impact on the health and wellbeing of the fire service industry is being studied closely. As the debate over PFAS in firefighting gear heats up, the urgency to find alternatives grows, putting the spotlight on the safety of our heroes on the front lines.
How PFAS Firefighter Gear Regulations Impact Turnout GearSimplify Your Turnout Gear Selection with This Firefighter PPE Checklist
Whether you're new to your department’s safety committee or are serving as the sole decision maker for your department’s turnout gear, you hold the important responsibility of selecting gear that could make the difference when the alarm sounds and the unexpected happens.
Questions to Ask PPE ManufacturersHalogenated Flame-Resistant (FR) Materials: What Firefighters Need to Know
In firefighting, we often talk about 'FR' (Flame Resistant) fabric and the need for gear made with these materials. While outer shell and thermal liner fabrics get their FR properties from the aramid fibers they're made with, the moisture barrier membrane of turnout gear requires a different approach.
Non Halogenated Flame ResistantHow Westex Helped Lummus Improve FR Workwear
Lummus Technology needed a solution—their outdated FR gear was too uncomfortable, creating real health risks in extreme Texas heat. With temperatures soaring past 100°F for months, they turned to Westex for lightweight, breathable protection. See how they found the right balance of safety and comfort in this step-by-step guide