US Army Selects Milliken’s Abrams™ FR Fabric For ICVC

Spartanburg-based textile and chemical manufacturer Milliken & Company’s Abrams™
flame-resistant (FR) fabric has been selected as the only approved fabric for the US Army’s
improved Combat Vehicle Coverall (iCVC), which replaces the current one-piece FR CVC uniform.

Abrams contains a combination of proprietary-blended fiber technologies, including DuPont™
Nomex®, to provide FR and other heat-related protection, as well as abrasion and tear resistance
and moisture-wicking capabilities. According to Milliken, the new uniform’s design offers improved
fit, function, and comfort.

The fabric also is approved for use in other combat uniforms. Milliken is a materials
subcontractor for all US military branches as well as the US Coast Guard, US Post Office and the
Department of Homeland Security.



November/December 2008

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