by Kristi Tucker | Jul 18, 2025 | News
Sustainability efforts are all around us. If you’re in the print media textile world, you’ve seen everything from the print technology to inks to the supply chain to your equipment’s water usage adapt over time in the name of sustainability. On top of that – and...
by Kristi Tucker | Jul 13, 2025 | News
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...
by Dan McGowan | Jul 8, 2025 | News
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...
by Kristi Tucker | Jun 23, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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 16, 2025 | News
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...
by BlueSky | Jun 12, 2025 | 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...
by Kristi Tucker | Jun 9, 2025 | News
Long-standing companies with great cultures are built on the dedication of experienced employees who work tirelessly to serve customers and pass the torch to the next generation. TVF has led the way in both regards for more than 50 years, and with a trio of recent...
by Kristi Tucker | Jun 2, 2025 | News
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...
by Dan McGowan | Jun 2, 2025 | News
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...
by Dan McGowan | May 16, 2025 | News
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...
by Dan McGowan | May 12, 2025 | News
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...
by Dan McGowan | Apr 28, 2025 | News
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...
by Kristi Tucker | Apr 17, 2025 | News
One of the featured presenters at this year’s Women in Textiles Summit – our own Apparel & Home Décor Sales Director Samantha Marion – focused on a topic of significance to the whole industry. The so-called “Silver Wave” of retirement is likely affecting anyone in...
by Kristi Tucker | Apr 14, 2025 | News
At TVF, we’re by your side in these extraordinary times for international trade—unlike anything we’ve seen before. While the landscape continues to shift, our commitment to being your trusted partner hasn’t changed. The new tariffs, ongoing changes, and uncertain...
by Dan McGowan | Apr 14, 2025 | News
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 the key place communications play in leadership in a world where the...
by Dan McGowan | Apr 1, 2025 | News
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 perspectives on this vast subject: pediatric hand surgeon and...
by Dan McGowan | Mar 24, 2025 | News
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 every facet of textile printing. Lori and Dan welcome...
