by Kristi Tucker | Jan 7, 2025 | 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 Dan McGowan | Jan 7, 2025 | News
What is a gray back fabric in the print media world? The answer lies in the intersection between printability and sustainability, and the result is a European-borne innovation. Lori and Dan sit down with Georg+Otto Friedrich Digital Printing Business Unit...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 6, 2025 | News
TVF was founded 50 years ago, and providing solutions when you need fabric – the right fabric for your specific end use – remains our mission. Over the years, the textile world, the global economy, and the demands of manufacturers, printers, and makers have changed...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 6, 2025 | News
The responsibilities that accompany horse ownership, showing, riding, and husbandry are almost endless. For those who make the tack and accessories that make the equestrian world run, endless equals opportunity. It also means working with a fabric supplier with...
by Dan McGowan | Jan 5, 2025 | News
The principles of employee ownership can apply to so many facets of textiles. Along with the financial benefits, it also involves concepts like constant improvement, leading from where you are, and an ownership mindset. In this edition of the Textile Nerd...
by Dan McGowan | Dec 16, 2024 | News
The term expert witness often evokes high-pressure courtroom scenes and “gotchya” moments for ne’er-do-wells. In the case of the textile industry, an expert witness could also be a knowledgeable, experienced voice to protect the integrity of...
by Dan McGowan | Dec 2, 2024 | News
The textile industry’s history and influence goes back centuries, but during the last 50 years, the company that brings you this podcast has imprinted its own mark on the ancient craft. As TVF winds down its golden anniversary year, Lori and Dan take a few...
by Dan McGowan | Nov 18, 2024 | News
There’s no question our industry’s knowledge centers are changing and so is the appetite for mentorship. As the waves of experienced members of the workforce continue to clock out for the last time, the Textile Nerd Podcast will explore some strategies to cultivate...
by Kristi Tucker | Nov 18, 2024 | News
With so many fleece options, selecting the right fleece for your next run can become overwhelming. To help you narrow your focus, TVF will serve as a true project collaborator to keep your end use in mind. For anything from cool weather essentials like sweatshirts,...
by Dan McGowan | Nov 4, 2024 | News
Climb into our time machine as we peek into the future of textiles. The frontier is vast and the experts we talk with always have thoughts on where the industry – from fibers to finishes – is headed. Lori and Dan will offer their expert-informed thoughts on what’s...
by Kristi Tucker | Nov 1, 2024 | News
Staying on the cutting edge of textiles grows more challenging by the day. While tried-and-true traditions are still our guideposts, eyes on the future are invaluable as our industry continues to evolve. Three influential members of the textile industry – Apurba...
by Kristi Tucker | Oct 14, 2024 | News
October 18th is International Legging Day, and we’re obviously into it. We love a great pair of leggings for their form-fitting-flattery, but more than that, we go wild for the functionality and technical assets that a consistent and elite polyester blend legging...
by Dan McGowan | Sep 21, 2024 | News
Often known as an affordable workhorse that will eventually get thrown away, vinyl is usually only thought about when it rips. On the latest edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan will break out the crystal ball with industry big wig Robert Hinsch to...
by Kristi Tucker | Sep 16, 2024 | News
How does a company grow from a two-man operation selling only cotton canvas in 1974 to a multi-warehouse, globally connected textile powerhouse in 50 years? The answer for TVF (known for decades as Top Value Fabrics) involves being responsive to customer needs and...
by Dan McGowan | Sep 6, 2024 | News
As the scales of globalization continue to rebalance textiles and the supply chain, the Textile Nerd Podcast will once again talk with Courtney Williams of textile innovator, brrrº, about the international economic ecosystem. Her insights from working more than two...
by Kristi Tucker | Aug 26, 2024 | News
TVF’s all-new Prism™ is a 100% polyester woven fabric engineered for bold, brilliant digital printing. While lightbox applications are Prism’s primary purpose, this easy-handling, bright white material can also be used for display frames, pop-up advertising displays,...
by Kristi Tucker | Aug 19, 2024 | 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 Dan McGowan | Aug 13, 2024 | News
What does circularity mean to you? More importantly, are there textile-to-textile life cycles out there that could be feasible and scalable? The newest edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast picks the globally-experienced mind of brrrº Vice President of Operations &...
