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ADVANCING TEXTILES THROUGH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

From idea to implementation, Milliken's R&D teams partner with you to tackle complex challenges and uncover new possibilities in textile development

FROM CONCEPT TO COMMERCIALISATION

We thrive on technical collaboration. Our R&D teams—chemists, engineers, designers, and textile scientists—work together to tackle challenges in performance, protection, and sustainability. We guide you from concept to prototype to commercialisation with precision and purpose. Whether optimising materials, enhancing fabric performance, or innovating next-generation fibres, we apply science where it matters most.
LAB-DRIVEN INNOVATION

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 centre. 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.

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ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT

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.

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SUSTAINABILITY

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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EXCELLENCE IN EVERY THREAD

Across continents and capabilities, our manufacturing presence is a quiet promise of quality held to a higher bar, with performance engineered to last through every challenge.
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