by Dan McGowan | Apr 15, 2026 | News
The global logistics, sourcing, and shipping environment might be the most talked about – and kvetched over – corner of the textile universe today. Lori and Dan convene a supply chain roundtable to discuss challenges that go beyond the “t-word” (tariffs) and impact...
by Dan McGowan | Apr 1, 2026 | News
Logistics is the lifeblood of textiles. As with so many corners of the industry we love, the journey leading professionals to choose logistics is not linear. Lori and Dan will introduce you to TVF Global Trade and Logistics Manager Laura Martin– who once worked on a...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 26, 2026 | News
Achieve everlasting moisture management with the all-new 4 oz. Mechanically Absorbent Polyester Lightning Dimple Mesh from TVF. Lightning Dimple Mesh features 100% inherent wicking polyester yarns, which provide it with its advanced moisture management properties...
by Emily Skaar | Mar 23, 2026 | News
Veteran-owned Polar Skin™’s vision for its life-saving heat recovery system has always been made in the USA from materials that come from here “from the ground up,” including its entire supply chain. The Tennessee-based manufacturer tightened up its...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 23, 2026 | News
Print shops, manufacturers, and PSPs (print service providers) of all industries, scales, and specialties come back again and again for TVF-branded print media fabrics. There are more than a dozen options, they’re cost-effective, but there’s more… Storage Supreme We...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 20, 2026 | News
When Bob Burns was hired in April of 1986, TVF (then called Top Value Fabrics) consisted of around a dozen employees. He was 24 and was learning the textile industry from the ground-up. Over the next 40+ years, Bob’s steady leadership and expertise would provide a...
by Dan McGowan | Mar 18, 2026 | News
Which methods come to mind when joining fabric pieces? Sewing? Adhesives? How about fabric WELDING? Miller Weldmaster is a global fabric welding powerhouse based in rural Ohio that has been on the forefront of welding technology for decades. Lori and Dan will explore...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 16, 2026 | News
Connie Rentschler’s 15-year journey at TVF mirrors the company’s employee-owned journey. TVF became 100% employee owned in 2010, one month after Connie was hired, and she has served as a great champion of Embracing an Ownership Mindset (one of our five Core Values)...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 13, 2026 | News
Knit polyester and cotton fabrics feature numerous benefits as the base material for apparel end-uses, but finding the right option for your application could be overwhelming at first glance. Characteristics like stretch, warp or weft knit, yarn composition, and more...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 10, 2026 | News
The 22-year career of Cynthia Enriquez at TVF almost got short-circuited before it started. The friendly voice and helpful presence who guides customers to the correct place when they call the TVF Carson, California office had already spent a couple days at a...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 7, 2026 | News
Maybe it’s logistical concerns? Maybe it’s customer demand? Whatever the reason, you might be considering “Made in USA” textiles. A few things to think about: Some research suggests industrial buyers and consumers say they’ll pay more. A study conducted in 2020 by the...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 4, 2026 | News
Meet SunMaster® Lite, the latest innovation from TVF Inc. designed to elevate your outdoor products with unbeatable performance in a lighter, easier‑to‑handle package. This 5.5 oz. solution‑dyed polyester packs the power of 300‑denier construction and a...
by Dan McGowan | Mar 4, 2026 | News
At the intersection of textile nerdery, industry-tested information, and accessible learning lies a free tool we’re proud to be part of: the TVF Resource Center. On this edition of The Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan talk about how the Resource Center was...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 2, 2026 | News
Fabrics that deliver true high-performance – rugged and ready for tactical, emergency, and often gritty situations – can be tough to come by. They’re worth their weight in gold when they deliver under extreme conditions, and when manufacturers find the right option,...
by Dan McGowan | Feb 18, 2026 | News
Timothy Mitchell has a gift. The Practical Printer, as he’s known, is renowned for making complex printing processes and terminology more easy to understand. On this edition of The Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan will discuss the skill and learning abilities...
by Dan McGowan | Feb 4, 2026 | News
More than four decades working with textiles coupled with even more time adventuring on trails, skies, tracks, and slopes helps Robert Hinsch understand high-performance fabrics on a deeper level than almost anyone. Lori and Dan will comprehensively examine the...
by Dan McGowan | Jan 21, 2026 | News
In a world full of influential fashion figures, be more like Zoë Hong. That’s one impression Lori and Dan came away with during this wide-ranging discussion with one of YouTube’s most engaging fashion educators and innovators. Zoë Hong (link to her Patreon...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 20, 2026 | News
Zeroing in on your end goals for a specific lightweight fabric is the essential first step in the selection process. The next stages include focusing on the key qualities your customers will be seeking when they turn those fabrics into products. TVF offers an array of...
