FULL PROTECTION WITHOUT PFAS
Answering the Call for a Non-PFAS System
Milliken is the first and only U.S.-based manufacturer to offer a non-PFAS fabric for every layer of a firefighter’s turnout gear. Specify Milliken fabrics now to provide firefighters the same levels of comfort, safety, durability and performance they depend on, without the chemicals they don't.
ADVANCING PROTECTION. EMPOWERING RESPONSE.
THE 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.
Why is PFAS used in firefighters protective 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 Resistant