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 ground up," including its entire supply chain. The Tennessee-based...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 &...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
The first thing most people notice about James Durant is his positivity. The next thing they learn very quickly is his dedication to customer service and doing the job correctly. Throughout his more...
Access is everything for print media professionals. Third-generation textile printer Kathryn Sanders, founder and CEO of print studio Western Sensibility, hips us to a philosophy she calls the...
Shelly Hirschinger’s career at TVF has revolved around service, expertise, and incomparable responsiveness. After some 19 years in textiles, one of TVF’s most well-known senior sales consultants is...
Polyester linen fabric combines the unmistakable texture and durability of natural linen with the performance benefits of engineered durability and printability. TVF’s poly linen lineup features...
In the ever-evolving textile ecosystem, industry-focused education remains a critical piece of the puzzle. In the United States, issues including supply chain, sustainability, and...
Jim Prestipino has almost spent his entire career after college focused on textiles. From swing shift work at his hometown mill to more than 22 years at TVF, Jim’s knowledge, first-in-last-out work...
Does polyester get a bad wrap in the fashion, apparel, and movie world? If you ask longtime textile print maven and Hollywood costume printer Steven Moreno of MY Prints, the answer is an emphatic...
Three of TVF Inc.’s longest-serving and most accomplished senior sales consultants are retiring. James Durant, Jim Prestipino, and Shelly Hirschinger have combined for more than 75 years of serving...
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