By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : November 30, 2025 7:24 pm
The collaboration merges Milliken's advanced textile capabilities with Numat's Sentinel MOF technology
Numat Technologies, the global leader in Nobel Prize-winning metal-organic framework (MOF) materials, has teamed up with Milliken & Company, a worldwide leader in manufacturing and material science, to deliver next-generation protective fabrics for defense, first responders, and industrial users.
The collaboration merges Milliken's advanced textile capabilities with Numat's Sentinel MOF technology, producing functional, reactive, and self-decontaminating fabrics designed to improve protection, breathability, and comfort in extreme environments.
"Our work with Numat is about bold innovation and real-world impact," said Halsey Cook, president and CEO at Milliken. "Together, we are setting a new standard in protection – delivering textile solutions that not only help safeguard lives but redefine what's possible in our industry."
These MOF-enabled textiles are non-PFAS and will be manufactured in the United States, highlighting both companies’ commitments to innovation, environmental stewardship, and strengthening the U.S. industrial base. Primary customers include professionals in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense and first responders seeking safer alternatives to legacy protective technologies.
"This partnership represents a generational leap forward in protective fabrics and suits," said Ben Hernandez, CEO of Numat Technologies. "By combining Numat's highly advanced MOF technology platform with Milliken's textile technology and scale, we're delivering sustainable, high-performance solutions that protect those who protect us."
Looking ahead, the companies plan to develop advanced signature management and enhanced concealment textiles, blending CBRN defense with adaptive battlefield camouflage.
"We're not just supplying advanced materials — we're driving American innovation to shape the future of protective textiles," said Marcio Manique, SVP and Managing Director for Milliken's apparel business. "Partnering with Numat strengthens our leadership in core markets as we expand CBRN solutions that set the standard for performance and protection."