Milliken Company
Milliken Company is one of the most respected names in American textile and materials science. Its roots stretch back to 1865 when Seth M. Milliken and William Deering established Deering Milliken Company as a small woolen fabrics distributor in Portland, Maine.
Today, the Spartanburg, South Carolina-based company has grown into a global manufacturing powerhouse. It quietly shaping industries ranging from high-performance apparel and industrial textiles to specialty chemicals, floor coverings, and healthcare solutions.
As a privately held organization with over 7,000+ associates worldwide and more than 40+ manufacturing facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Germany, Mexico, and China, Milliken operates at a scale that few private companies can match. The company holds more than 2,500 U.S. patents and over 5,500 patents worldwide, a testament to its deep commitment to research, innovation, and materials science excellence.
Milliken serves a remarkably wide range of markets. Its textile division produces performance and protective fabrics used in flame-resistant workwear, military uniforms, automotive interiors, and technical applications. The flooring division delivers innovative floor covering solutions for commercial, hospitality, and healthcare environments. The specialty chemicals segment develops additives and functional solutions used across
dozens of industries. Milliken’s healthcare division focuses on antimicrobial and wound-care innovations.
The company is headquartered at 920 Milliken Road, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304. Halsey Cook serves as President and CEO. Milliken is well known for its safety culture and has been recognized among America’s safest manufacturers. Its commitment to sustainable manufacturing, PFAS-free textile solutions, and responsible sourcing positions Milliken as a forward-thinking leader in the U.S. textile industry.
From performance apparel fabrics to industrial textiles and beyond, Milliken continues to bring over 160 years of expertise to every product and partnership it undertakes.