by Dan McGowan | Oct 29, 2026 | News
The sewing segment of a U.S. textile industry that shipped an estimated $64 billion in 2024 remains formidable, but it’s not the global juggernaut it once was. On this edition of The Textile Nerd Podcast, Hummy Truh, a cut and sew industry lifer who now serves as...
by Emily Skaar | Oct 27, 2026 | News
CARMEL, Ind. (OCTOBER 26, 2026) – TVF Inc., a 100% employee-owned partner in textile solutions, has launched three versatile fabrics with a broad range of end-uses. TVF Tech Shield, a 6.2 oz. 100% Polyester Jersey 2-Way Stretch with Cast Urethane, represents a leap...
by Dan McGowan | Oct 8, 2026 | News
Where do textile careers begin? They almost never take a linear path. In the inspirational case of Blake Theademan’s journey, it’s revolved around finding solutions while doing what’s best for his family. Lori and Dan welcome the TVF sales consultant to the Textile...
by Emily Skaar | Sep 28, 2026 | News
Five-meter-wide print media fabric is flat-out fussy. Even before it’s loaded onto your printer, there’s shipping it (often from overseas), handling it, moving it, packing it, transporting it – and almost each step of the way requires a higher level of care than...
by Dan McGowan | Sep 17, 2026 | News
The fabric world doesn’t have too many brand names that immediately speak for themself, but CORDURA® is in a class by itself. On this episode of The Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan take a deep dive into the history and mystique of this rugged and ready fabric...
by Dan McGowan | Sep 9, 2026 | News
Shade and awning fabrics create a visual welcome, a branding opportunity, an architectural flourish, and so much more. For manufacturers of shades and awnings, a few well-considered questions before you select fabric for your next project can ensure a much better...
by Lauren Gerbick | Aug 20, 2026 | News
Shades and awnings offer so much more than protection from the elements. The fabric used on them does, too! They’re a visual welcome, a branding opportunity, an architectural flourish, and so much more. For manufacturers of shades and awnings, a few well-considered...
by Dan McGowan | Aug 19, 2026 | News
Fabric prints that pop require more than the right ink and a little luck. Color management is the key to taking a job — whether it be direct-to-fabric, direct-to-garment, or any other method — over the top. In the second edition of a two-part series on...
by Dan McGowan | Aug 11, 2026 | News
What transforms transactions into true partnership? For Kornit Digital and TVF, it’s not exclusively about the best fabric printing products on both ends of the equation — it’s about consistency. Kornit Digital, an ink and printer manufacturer that...
by Dan McGowan | Aug 6, 2026 | News
We’re all geared up and ready to hit the trade show floors with you! Need to bounce around some options for a new or existing line, product, or print run you’re working on? Interested in better turn times, more attentive customer service from real experts, and fabric...
by Dan McGowan | Aug 5, 2026 | News
The finer points of fabric printing are everchanging and often incredibly complex. An incorrect printer setting, misaligned tension, fouled up fixation step, or any other miscue along the way can spell disaster for a print run. Kornit Digital, a global leader in...
by Dan McGowan | Jul 22, 2026 | News
Advances and availability of textile printing technology must go hand-in-hand with first-rate printing education. PRINTING United Alliance, the premier trade association for printing professionals, is answering the call with rigorous course work and certifications...
by Dan McGowan | Jul 8, 2026 | News
Proactive questions are like insurance for a successful textile project. Ask the right ones (even if you think you’re asking too many), and you’ll save yourself a serious amount of effort, headaches, and funds later on. What are some of the right questions...
by Kristi Tucker | Jul 3, 2026 | News
A closer look at some of our best-selling industrial polyesters reveals outstanding printability for four fabrics with a range of very different uses. They represent the sweet spot of durability and printability… Our 500 Denier Canopy Polyester is suited well for...
by Kristi Tucker | Jun 23, 2026 | News
The baggage, tactical and adventure gear, case, and safety gear manufacturers out there are taking deeper looks at the wide array of one of TVF’s core offerings: high-performance nylon fabric. Whether they’re drawn in by the selection, the fact that many are in-stock...
by Kristi Tucker | Jun 20, 2026 | News
Call it what you will – “duck,” “duck cloth,” or “duck canvas” – cotton duck is the tightly-woven, heavyweight cotton fabric with a high thread count that has been a mainstay in the industrial world for ages. Two of the most common coatings requested by industrial...
by Dan McGowan | Jun 17, 2026 | News
In a world flooded with information, how do you zero in on quality industry-vetted fabric content and education? One solution is textile trade organizations, and more speicifcally, Advanced Textiles Association. On this episode of The Textile Nerd...
by BlueSky | Jun 12, 2026 | News
Custom bags and cases are excellent products to manufacture with our durable fabric. When manufacturers ask us which fabric to use for bags or cases our sales consultants first listen to their goals for function, capability, and pricing. Then, depending on the project...
