Outer Shell | Milliken

Horizon™

Milliken Horizon™ is a lightweight, non-PFAS outer shell engineered for strength, durability, and lasting appearance. Powered by ColorSeal™ Technology, Horizon™ is designed to maintain its color and fabric integrity through repeated laundering, UV exposure, and demanding front-line use.

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Performance Highlights

Horizon™ combines lightweight construction with high strength retention, fade resistance, and a non-PFAS durable water-repellent finish for structural firefighting applications.

Excellent Strength Retention

Milliken reports 98.9% tear-strength retention following NFPA 1970-2025 multi-conditioning testing, supporting durability through demanding use and care.

ColorSeal™ Technology

Engineered to maintain deep Black and Gold color through repeated laundering and extended UV exposure.

Lightweight Construction

At 6.8 oz/yd², Horizon™ provides a lightweight outer shell option designed to support mobility and reduce unnecessary garment weight.

Non-PFAS

Horizon™ uses non-PFAS material technology and is available as part of Ricochet certified non-PFAS structural turnout gear composites.

Material Specifications

Material Type Structural firefighting outer shell
Weight 6.8 oz/yd²
Fiber Blend 50% para-aramid / 48% meta-aramid / 2% anti-static
Technology ColorSeal™ Technology
Water Repellency Non-PFAS durable water-repellent finish
Available Colors Gold, Black

Available Colors

Horizon™ is available in Gold and Black for Ricochet structural firefighting gear.

Milliken Horizon Gold and Black outer shell fabric
Gold & Black

Featured in the M² Maverick™ Package

Horizon™ is the outer shell at the foundation of Ricochet's M² Maverick™ certified non-PFAS composite system.

Ricochet Structural Firefighting Gear

M² Maverick™

The M² Maverick™ Package combines Milliken Horizon™ outer shell with qualifying thermal liner and Assure™ moisture barrier configurations to create certified non-PFAS structural turnout gear built around Ricochet's Maximum Mobility™ design.

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