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.

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.