Patents, Publications & Industry Recognition
Scott Efird brings more than 40 years of textile and apparel experience spanning textile manufacturing, product development, innovation and commercialization. His technical background includes patented textile technologies developed during his career with Milliken & Company, global product innovation leadership at VF Corporation/Dickies, and industry commentary on textile performance and PFAS alternatives.
Featured Technical Publication
AATCC Review — Safer Treatments to Create Water & Oil Repellent Fabrics
In the July/August 2023 issue of AATCC Review, Scott Efird of Efird Textile Consulting was quoted in the publication's discussion of PFAS alternatives for textile repellency.
The article examined the textile industry's transition away from PFAS chemistry and the technical challenges associated with maintaining water and oil repellency. In the "PFAS Alternatives" section, Scott provided industry perspective on commercially available PFAS-free durable water-repellent technologies, their performance relative to C6 fluorocarbon chemistry, and the continuing challenge of achieving oil repellency without fluorinated chemistry.
AATCC Review
Vol. 23, No. 4 — July/August 2023
"Safer Treatments to Create Water & Oil Repellent Fabrics"
By J. Michael Quante
Patented Textile Innovation
During his career with Milliken & Company, Scott Efird was a named inventor on three issued U.S. patents involving textile finishing, fabric surface characteristics, hand, appearance and performance.
Range-Dyed Face Finished Fabrics Exhibiting Non-Directional Surface Fiber Characteristics
Method of Producing Non-Directional Range-Dyed Face Finished Fabrics
Abraded Fabrics Exhibiting Excellent Hand Properties and Simultaneously High Fill Strength Retention
From Textile Manufacturing to Global Apparel Innovation
Scott's technical foundation was built during approximately 20 years at Milliken & Company, followed by approximately 18 years at VF Corporation/Dickies, where he ultimately served as Global Director of Product Innovation. Efird Textile Consulting applies that combination of mill-side technical experience and brand-side commercialization experience to textile development, technology evaluation, performance materials, manufacturing challenges and innovation strategy. Learn more about Scott's background or explore the full range of textile consulting services.
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