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 next 40+ years, Bob’s steady leadership and expertise would provide a...
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...
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...
The best athletes. The biggest stage. The highest accolades. As we tune in to watch the most exciting events of the summer, we’re keeping our eyes out for what these inspiring men and women wear...
There’s no visual platform as scrutinized as a movie or show made in Hollywood. Costume design, especially, has to look the part and function as one with the characters. In the newest edition of the...
How do you know when you’re receiving the pinnacle of products, service, and knowledge? One place to begin is experience. Then, examine overall consistency – from the fabric and finishes to personal...
These popular print media fabrics have a lot in common with gold medal athletes. From high performance to untold hours of development to rigorous standards, these substrates are winners and belong...
Can true sustainability be achieved in today’s global, far-flung logistical and manufacturing landscape? The second part of our series on sustainability will again call on the expertise of TVF’s...
Your Textile Nerd countdown is on… THREE textile industry heavy-hitters. TWO big editions. ONE critical topic. Join Lori and Dan on the newest edition of the podcast to tackle sustainability in the...
The print media fabric universe is vast… More vast than we typically acknowledge. Adding even more complexity is ensuring that printers and inks jive with the substrate. On the newest edition of the...
TVF is well-known for carrying THE fabric you need for virtually any apparel application. Dig a little deeper into our collection and you’ll come across some selections that we like to think of as...
As city centers and university campuses host the nation’s best college hoops athletes for March Madness, the storied venues where they’re striving for immortality will be adorned with printed mesh...
Not to be confused with finishes, although the terms are often interchanged, coatings are a super power for fabrics in their own right. On the new edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan...
With around two dozen natural fiber fabrics in-stock, TVF’s ever-evolving arsenal of home décor and apparel fabrics made from natural fibers is built on the needs of discerning clothing, furniture,...
The perfect popular ripstop fabric for your bag, case, or other application often requires threading a needle of sorts. The right amount of tensile strength, ideal weight, water repellency,...
TVF’s Print Media fabric selection is massive. A great thing for helping you with your next run, whether you’re a commercial printer, a sign and graphics company, a print service provider, a little...
Fabric finishing offers clear plusses (enhancing look and performance, of course) and even a few minuses (potential in some cases to reduce a material's strength). While finishes may not be a magic...
TVF boasts an impressive collection of quality lightweight fabrics. Our curated selection of durable cottons, versatile vinyls, resilient polyesters, and high-performance nylons ensures that our...
Your specific industrial fabric use is unique. Whether you’ll use it for gear or chairs, tarps or covers, advertising or packs, TVF is your partner to select the perfect match for the job. Not all...
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