MILITARY TEXTILES ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE AND PROTECTION

Advanced materials built for protection in the most demanding environments

PROTECT. PERFORM. ENDURE.

Milliken is a trusted supplier of military uniform fabrics and tactical textiles, partnering with the U.S. Armed Forces, European defense forces, and global security teams. Our mission: protect those who serve. From combat uniforms to tactical gear, our products deliver durability, comfort, and advanced performance for readiness in any environment.

OUR CAPABILITIES AND EXPERTISE

Defense Textile Innovation

80+ years of military textile innovation, guided by veterans with firsthand combat experience. Through real-time research and rapid prototyping, we transform battlefield insights into advanced fabrics for unmatched protection and performance.

Materials for Every Mission

We offer more than 700 military and defense textiles. Combat, FR, base layer, cold weather, and hot — Milliken makes fabrics to handle virtually any situation in any environment.

Seamless Vertical Integration

From fiber to yarn to finishing, every step of the manufacturing process is under direct Milliken control. That’s how we deliver tactical fabrics and uniform textiles with reliable performance, ensuring consistent quality you can trust.

STRENGTHENING MILITARY GEAR WITH PROVEN TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY

From scorching deserts to frozen tundras, open seas to high-altitude missions, our high-performing textiles empower manufacturers to craft gear that thrives in the extremes. Engineered for durability, concealment, and protection, our materials transform uniforms and tactical equipment into essential tools for mission success. Explore our tactical fabrics and military uniform materials trusted by defense organizations worldwide.

POWERING MISSIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE

troups in combat wearing Milliken Millitary Combat Uniforms

Outfitting Royal Marines for the World’s Toughest Terrain

In September 2022, a team of four veteran United Kingdom Royal Marines approached Milliken Textiles about their plans to hike Mount Everest Base Camp. The Milliken Government and Defense team jumped on the opportunity to send a care package to outfit the group in high-performing gear and keep them comfortable during the trek.

Milliken Textiles Outfits United Kingdom Royal Marines Everest Journey

Extreme-Cold Clothing Systems for our Soldiers

We often participate in user evaluations with branches of the US Military. Currently, soldiers stationed in Alaska use the legacy Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS), which doesn’t meet the requirements for Alaska’s unique weather...