Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear ...
This contamination endangers not just firefighters but all communities. The introduction of the PFAS Alternatives Act in Congress offers a much-needed solution to eliminate PFAS from turnout gear ...
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Firefighters have more PFAS in their blood than the average person. It isn't clear why, but one theory is that it comes from the protective equipment they wear during a fire—called turnout gear.
Milliken & Company is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, including outer shell, thermal liner, and moisture barrier.