Contract medical device manufacturers have a knack for balancing scale, compliance, and safety to provide complex solutions. Their products often require components from an array of sources that need to match their level of precision and specification. If these...
Waterproof breathable fabrics are a bit of an oxymoron, aren’t they? They keep the wearer dry but not suffocated, but there’s nothing nebulous about their performance and innovation. On the latest...
The season of trade shows is whipping into a frenzy, and we’re in the middle of all the action. On this edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan will talk with two stars of the TVF Print...
The cutting-edge combination of modern medicine and modern textiles includes technology like bioscaffolds, which require researchers with an almost unheard of medical, medicinal, and technical...
The world of medical textiles is vast and exacting. From the safety and efficacy demands to the evolving needs and technologies, opportunities for advancements are ripe for the picking with the...
What is Pad Dyeing? Pad dyeing is a widely used method in textile manufacturing for applying solid colors to fabric quickly and consistently. Fabric is passed through a dye solution and squeezed...
What is Spacer Mesh? Spacer Mesh is a high-performance, three-dimensional knitted fabric made using warp knitting technology on double needle bar Raschel machines. It has two outer fabric layers...
From Prototype to Production: Textile Solutions for Medical Device Makers Contract medical device manufacturers have a knack for balancing scale, compliance, and safety to provide complex...
Two of the biggest issues facing the textile industry are the wave of upcoming retirements and the need to clarify the education intersections of the next generation. Young professionals and...
We adore fabrics made of natural fibers for their imperfect perfection. The factors that get them from field to finished product are numerous. Lori and Dan wanted to hear more, so they brought...
What is Oxford Cloth? Oxford cloth traditionally features a basket-weave structure, especially in cotton varieties. However, in today’s textile market, the term "Oxford" often refers to lightweight,...
Understanding Fabric Weight Fabric weight isn’t just a number — it plays a major role in how a fabric looks, feels, and performs. Fabric weight is usually measured in grams per square meter (GSM) or...
There's more at stake for textile designers, makers, and manufacturers to execute the right fit than meets the eye. So much is on the line, an experienced and innovative patterns maven, Julia Watts...
The specter of so-called "forever chemicals," or PFAS, looms over a significant portion of the textile industry. Lori and Dan will take a closer look with our colleague, TVF Global Trade &...
What is Fabric Construction? Fabric construction refers to the way yarns are interlaced to create a fabric. Fabric construction directly affects strength, durability, flexibility, and appearance of...
Rachal McCarthy is a new-age leader in an old-school industry. On this addition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, the second-generation president of NTI Global in New York talks with Lori and Dan about...
Guest after guest on the Textile Nerd Podcast brings up sustainability as a primary industry concern and opportunity. It's such a pervasive topic of discussion, Lori and Dan captured three expert...
Let's face it, the textile printing process can be pretty bland. While that's not necessarily a bad thing, the cofounder of an innovative print studio believes more creativity could be injected into...
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