Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric in Pop Culture

Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric in Pop Culture

Fabric in pop culture and the entertainment we consume is all around us in both the physical and storytelling senses. This edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast will go off the beaten path and cover a few of Lori and Dan’s favorite moments in TV and movies...
Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric in Pop Culture

Textile Nerd Podcast: Waterproof Breathable

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 edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan wanted to bring in...
Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric in Pop Culture

Textile Nerd Podcast: Trade Shows

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 Media Sales Team, Danny Jimenez and Leif Kristensen, about what they’re...
Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric in Pop Culture

Textile Nerd Podcast: Bioscaffolds

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 knowledge base. On this edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan...
Peruse the Top 50 In-Stock(!), Most Popular Fabrics

Peruse the Top 50 In-Stock(!), Most Popular Fabrics

It’s no secret that TVF’s in-stock textile selection is immense. So immense, we need our ever-improving warehouse and fulfillment centers near Los Angeles and Indianapolis to manage it all. Whichever textiles you need for your next industrial, home décor, apparel, or...
On the Same Page: TVF + Contract Sewing Manufacturers

On the Same Page: TVF + Contract Sewing Manufacturers

Whether it’s your full focus or one leg of your business, contract sewing manufacturers are some of the hardest-working, most resourceful and innovative professionals out there. Your work could serve the automotive, tent and tarp, marine, medical device industries, or...
Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric in Pop Culture

Textile Nerd Podcast: Medical Textiles

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 right knowledge. On this edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan...
Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric in Pop Culture

Textile Nerd Podcast: Next Generation

Two of the biggest issues facing the textile industry are the wave of upcoming retirements and the need for next generation education. Young professionals and students sit at this important intersection, and Lori and Dan wanted to talk with a student who plans to...
15 Best Selling Fabrics for Bags and Cases

15 Best Selling Fabrics for Bags and Cases

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...
The Future of Fabric is More Sustainable

The Future of Fabric is More Sustainable

Environmental plastic waste statistics can be staggering, and print media fabric customers are sounding the horns: the future is green. Or… in this case… BLUE. Deko-Blue 7058RCO6GFS, is a 6.4 oz. digitally printable polyester fabric derived from upcycled plastic...
Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric in Pop Culture

Textile Nerd Podcast: Natural Fibers

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 TVFApparel & Home Décor Program Director Brian Vieweg on to the Textile...
Which Technical Fabric Played Well at TechTextil 2025?

Which Technical Fabric Played Well at TechTextil 2025?

Another Techtextil North America is behind us, and we’re grateful for the connections we’ve made and the innovative technical fabrics and expertise our team showcased. One of our most versatile offerings we talked about at the show is finding increased crossover...
Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric in Pop Culture

Textile Nerd Podcast: Patterns and Fit

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 of PatternRoom.com, has developed an entire business around...
Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric in Pop Culture

Textile Nerd Podcast: PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’

The spectre 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 & Logistics Manager Laura Martin, who joins us for an overview of...