Meet Russ Hubbard, an Army veteran whose experiences during military training and in the sands of Middle East battlefields spotlighted a lifesaving fabric opportunity. On this edition of The Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan will explore the origin story of Polar...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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