Chicago-based Numat Technologies, a manufacturer of metal-organic framework materials (MOFs), has announced a strategic supply relationship with Milliken & Company to deliver next-generation protective fabric solutions for defence, first responder and industrial customers.

The combination of Milliken’s advanced textiles with Numat’s Sentinel MOF technology platform will create functional, reactive and self-decontaminating fabrics that enhance 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.”

The MOF-enabled textile solutions are non-PFAS and will be manufactured in the United States. Key customers will include chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defence professionals and first responders seeking non-PFAS 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.”

Future product development will include signature management and enhanced concealment textile technologies, integrating CBRN defence with adaptive battlefield camouflage performance.

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