Milliken & Company

Tidal Vision Inc. is a manufacturer based in Ferndale, Washington, specializing in sustainable products derived from ocean waste, particularly salmon skin and crab shells. Founded in 2015, the company produces a range of offerings, including Alaska Salmon leather items such as wallets, belts, shoes, and boots, as well as a variety of chitosan-based products. Chitosan, a biodegradable industrial biopolymer extracted from crab shells, serves multiple applications, including as a fining agent for beverages, a water clarifier, and an antimicrobial agent. Tidal Vision employs a proprietary zero-waste extraction process, ensuring consistent quality and cost-effectiveness in its chitosan products. The company is recognized as a vertically integrated chitosan producer, developing ready-to-use formulations tailored for industries such as water treatment, textiles, and agriculture, thereby promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Tidal Vision Inc. is a manufacturer based in Ferndale, Washington, specializing in sustainable products derived from ocean waste, particularly salmon skin and crab shells. Founded in 2015, the company produces a range of offerings, including Alaska Salmon leather items such as wallets, belts, shoes, and boots, as well as a variety of chitosan-based products. Chitosan, a biodegradable industrial biopolymer extracted from crab shells, serves multiple applications, including as a fining agent for beverages, a water clarifier, and an antimicrobial agent. Tidal Vision employs a proprietary zero-waste extraction process, ensuring consistent quality and cost-effectiveness in its chitosan products. The company is recognized as a vertically integrated chitosan producer, developing ready-to-use formulations tailored for industries such as water treatment, textiles, and agriculture, thereby promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Orak maintains and renovates the carpets of companies that use textile flooring. It provides customized maintenance programs to ensure that the premises' floors are always clean, healthy, and pleasant to live in.

Circ is a textile recycling company based in Danville, Virginia, focused on recovering value from discarded clothing and textiles. Established in 2011, Circ employs proprietary technology to transform polycotton waste back into its original raw materials, including petroleum- and plant-based fabrics. The company aims to meet growing consumer demands for sustainability without sacrificing quality, price, or convenience. By using water as a solvent, Circ efficiently recycles various fibers, such as cotton, polyester, and nylon, and produces virgin-equivalent, market-grade dissolving pulp and petroleum monomers. These materials can be sold to manufacturers at competitive prices, promoting a circular economy in the textile industry and supporting sustainable living practices.

Encapsys, LLC is a company that specializes in developing microencapsulation solutions for a variety of industries, including paints and coatings, agriculture, oil and gas, adhesives, personal care, and household products. Founded in 2015 and based in Appleton, Wisconsin, Encapsys utilizes advanced techniques such as coacervation, interfacial polymerization, and in situ polymerization to create microcapsules with tailored properties. The company offers a range of products, including formaldehyde-free microcapsules and specific technologies like EnFinit, which is used in functional textiles and construction materials, and EnSensa, a microencapsulation technology. Encapsys provides comprehensive microencapsulation services, including co-development and contract manufacturing, and is capable of encapsulating various core materials, from perfumes and pesticides to vitamins and pharmaceuticals. With over 65 years of experience in the field, Encapsys plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable practices by enabling efficient delivery and responsible consumption of active materials across multiple sectors.

Zebra-chem specializes in the production of chemical blowing agents and additive masterbatches used in polyolefins, PVC, and engineering resins. The company focuses on creating customer-designed additive packs in micro pellet form, available in various diameters. This approach allows Zebra-chem to provide clients with solutions that incorporate fully recycled content into new plastics, promoting sustainability in the manufacturing process.

Borchers Group is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals focused on the development and enhancement of coatings systems. The company provides a diverse array of additives designed for the coatings, inks, and adhesives markets, including cobalt-free driers, dispersants, rheology modifiers, wetting agents, polymerization catalysts, and adhesion promoters. By offering these specialized solutions, Borchers Group addresses various challenges and improves the performance of coatings across multiple chemistries, applications, and end markets.

Polartec, LLC is a manufacturer of specialized fabrics catering to garment production companies. The company provides a diverse range of fabric solutions, including base layers, insulation materials, protective fabrics, flame-resistant textiles, and healthcare fabrics. Its products serve various sectors, including activewear, workwear, military applications, blankets, and interior design. Founded in 1906 and originally named Malden Mills Industries, Inc., the company rebranded to Polartec, LLC in March 2007. Based in Andover, Massachusetts, Polartec operates as a subsidiary of Milliken & Company, Inc. since June 2019, continuing to innovate in fabric and performance fabric technologies.

Andover Healthcare, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and distributing cohesive bandages and tapes for various sectors, including healthcare, animal health, and sports medicine. The company offers a range of products, including wound care and antimicrobial dressings, cohesive bandages, medical tapes, and moleskin items. Its products are designed for diverse applications, such as securing IVs, affixing monitors, providing support in podiatry and orthopedics, and facilitating patient positioning in medical settings like hospitals and clinics. Andover Healthcare's products are distributed through a network of retailers and distributors both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1976 and based in Salisbury, Massachusetts, the company changed its name from Andover Coated Products, Inc. to its current name in February 2006. It operates as a subsidiary of Milliken Healthcare Products, LLC.

Keystone Aniline Corporation, a subsidiary of Milliken & Company, specializes in the manufacturing of dyes and specialty pigments for a diverse range of industries. The company supplies products used in antifreeze, adhesives, candles, concrete coatings, lubricants, industrial coatings, and more. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Keystone Aniline offers technical service applications, laboratory research, and consulting to support its customers. Its extensive product line caters to various sectors, including inks, coatings, soaps, and plastics, demonstrating the company's commitment to meeting the needs of its global clientele.