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...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 7, 2026 | News
Whether it’s the productivity possibilities, volume variabilities, killer color fidelity, or impeccable image reproductions, dye sublimation (dye sub) printing offers so many advantages. Getting the most out of each job, however, requires a high level of expertise to...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 5, 2026 | News
For decades, CORDURA® fabrics have been synonymous with durability and resilience to tears, scuffs, and abrasion. If you’ve manufactured anything with CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics in the past, you may also understand their tremendous reputation, production consistency,...
by Kristi Tucker | Dec 22, 2025 | News
Call it what you will: gear, garb, dress, attire, jersey, outfit. Use it how you will: in the workplace, on the field of play, in the line of duty, in a clinical setting. Uniforms manufactured with quality, consistent textiles convey team unity, professionalism, and...
by Kristi Tucker | Dec 19, 2025 | News
TVF carries lots of very printable, very durable polyester textiles. But why is polyester so printable for end-uses like bags and cases? Durability is your friend. Bags and cases must stand up to a lot of use and abuse. The rugged nature of so many of our bag, case,...
by Emily Skaar | Dec 9, 2025 | News
Elite printability and performance can coexist! Heavy Scuba Deluxe and Falcon from TVF are here and they’re engineered to deliver bold prints for high-performance apparel, jerseys, and sports uniforms that stand out. Consistency is critical for print runs, and these...
by Dan McGowan | Dec 3, 2025 | News
The pantheon of memorable holiday commercials is extensive, and one car company’s ad campaign still stands out year-after-year: Lexus bows. But what’s the story behind the elegant accoutrement? Turns out, an innovative print services provider in Los...
by Kristi Tucker | Dec 1, 2025 | News
In apparel fabric, we often focus only on its 2-way or 4-way stretch characteristics. While those are the most concise and common descriptors, we also love to get more granular with customers about stretch properties. Your end-use is key to working toward the ideal...
by Kristi Tucker | Nov 24, 2025 | News
Decorators, designers, and clothing manufacturers continue to demand high-performance fabrics for projects spanning the home décor and apparel universes. Whether it’s for wallcoverings or window treatments, athleisurewear or polo shirts, customers and trendsetters...
by Dan McGowan | Nov 20, 2025 | News
In a companion to our “Why Do Trade Shows Matter?” episode, we welcome Erica Roudabush and Blake Theademan to Podcast Row of Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 to talk about their impressions based on their varying years of attendence at the industrial fabrics...
by Dan McGowan | Nov 20, 2025 | News
What better place to answer the question “why do trade shows matter” than the floor of one of the most well-known textile trade shows around? Lori and Dan talk with Robert Hinsch from podcast row at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 in Indianapolis. Robert is an...
