The global logistics, sourcing, and shipping environment might be the most talked about – and kvetched over – corner of the textile universe today. Lori and Dan convene a supply chain roundtable to discuss challenges that go beyond the “t-word” (tariffs) and impact...
Logistics is the lifeblood of textiles. As with so many corners of the industry we love, the journey leading professionals to choose logistics is not linear. Lori and Dan will introduce you to TVF...
Achieve everlasting moisture management with the all-new 4 oz. Mechanically Absorbent Polyester Lightning Dimple Mesh from TVF. Lightning Dimple Mesh features 100% inherent wicking polyester...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHsonl7TqwE Veteran-owned Polar Skin™'s vision for its life-saving heat recovery system has always been made in the USA from materials that come from here "from the...
Print shops, manufacturers, and PSPs (print service providers) of all industries, scales, and specialties come back again and again for TVF-branded print media fabrics. There are more than a dozen...
When Bob Burns was hired in April of 1986, TVF (then called Top Value Fabrics) consisted of around a dozen employees. He was 24 and was learning the textile industry from the ground-up. Over the...
Which methods come to mind when joining fabric pieces? Sewing? Adhesives? How about fabric WELDING? Miller Weldmaster is a global fabric welding powerhouse based in rural Ohio that has been on the...
Connie Rentschler’s 15-year journey at TVF mirrors the company’s employee-owned journey. TVF became 100% employee owned in 2010, one month after Connie was hired, and she has served as a great...
Knit polyester and cotton fabrics feature numerous benefits as the base material for apparel end-uses, but finding the right option for your application could be overwhelming at first glance....
The 22-year career of Cynthia Enriquez at TVF almost got short-circuited before it started. The friendly voice and helpful presence who guides customers to the correct place when they call the TVF...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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