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Combustible dust FAQs

Know the hierarchy of risk controls to effectively mitigate hazards

February 7, 2019

Combustible dust is present in a variety of industries and is the precursor to a serious hazard. This hazard’s often-destructive nature makes it vitally important to understand. When accounting for the hazard, several questions arise, highlighting the true complexities of combustible dust.

Get a complimentary FR consultation from Westex by Milliken

September 25, 2018

We understand that the safety of your employees is your top priority. However, with changing industry standards and the ever-growing options of fabric and clothing available, providing the best possible protection for your employees can get confusing.

Westex® Indigo® Style 320

June 26, 2018

With an 11.75-ounce weight, Westex® Indigo® Style 320 features excellent stretch and recovery properties made possible by a unique blend of cotton, polyester and spandex for enhanced wearer comfort and mobility.

Westex by Milliken: Our newest white paper is now available

June 18, 2018

Here's a quick look inside: The two types of AR clothing programs Task Based and Daily Wear defined How recent changes to NFPA 70E make Daily Wear a compelling means to achieve maximum compliance

FR APPAREL

Westex® DH from Westex by Milliken

May 1, 2017

Created for arc flash and flash fire protection, Westex® DH provides outstanding breathability and optimized moisture management to keep the wearer cooler, drier and more comfortable.

HI-VIS FR GARMENT

Westex UltraSoft® high-vis

March 1, 2017

Westex UltraSoft®, flame resistant (FR) fabric wearers know and trust, is now offered in an ANSI 107 certified high visibility yellow for critical visibility conditions. Westex UltraSoft® high-vis is UL-certified to NFPA 2112, meets NFPA 70E PPE Category 2, and is guaranteed flame resistant for the life of the garment.

ISHM names Healthcare Safety Manager 2014 Professional of the Year

September 19, 2014

Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM) in partnership with Westex, a flame resistant fabric manufacturer known for uncompromising commitment to safety, announce the 2014 Safety Management Professional of the Year.

Westex by Milliken is relocating

Company is still located in Chicagoland, but settling into new office today

June 30, 2014

With our new space, we’ll be better equipped than ever to deliver the superior service you’ve come to expect from us.

Milliken acquires Westex, strengthens its innovative portfolio of flame-resistant fabrics

The acquisition positions Milliken at the forefront of the flame-resistant (FR) fabric industry

May 30, 2014

Milliken & Company announced today it has acquired Westex, Inc., strengthening Milliken's commitment to providing superior flame-resistant (FR) fabrics for protective clothing. Recognizing the need for improved workplace safety, industrial employers and regulatory agencies are elevating the importance for workers to remain protected on the job.

Westex TrueComfort™

September 10, 2013

Westex, a world leader in flame resistant fabrics, now offers “Westex TrueComfort^TM,” a new advancement in in flame resistant knit fabrics. The new TrueComfort^TMfabrics are lightweight, soft & breathable and offer the same guarantee of flame resistance for the life of the garments as Westex’s proven UltraSoft®, UltraSoft AC® and Indura® brands.