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 forefront of welding technology for decades. Lori and Dan will explore...
Baloney slicer might be the most whimsical of nicknames for fabric slitting methods, but it’s far from the only way to convert a roll of fabric. Our latest episode of the Textile Nerd Podcast...
Sometimes, apparel manufacturers have to look at lightweight options to keep their priorities on target. They may not have a specific fabric in mind, but more of a category they’re considering. At...
CARMEL, IND. (JANUARY 8, 2024) – TVF, a leading textile supplier, is entering its 50th year in business. Co-founded and incorporated in Carmel, Indiana in 1974 by Dick Hanzel and Dick Leventhal as...
TVF introduces 1.5 oz. Polyester Voile 4035KFL, a new ultra-lightweight option for eye-catching trade show exhibits, 3D displays, and retail displays. Precision-formulated for dye sublimation paper...
After 21 years at TVF and more than three decades in the textile industry, Senior Sales Consultant Terry Smith is retiring. Terry arrived at TVF after 11 years as a purchasing agent at a cold air...
Laminating textiles adds major value to the end-use. In this episode of The Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan are joined by special guest Robert Hinsch (TVF vice president of business development)...
As the print media industry reflects on PRINTING United Expo 2023, it's clear that SEG framing systems continue to be heavily in-demand. TVF offers a wide array of printable fabrics – backlit to...
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...
Who doesn’t love variety? When it comes to apparel fabrics Made in USA, TVF runs the gamut! Need something that provides 4-way stretch and manages moisture? Jennifer can and it’s also dye...
Recent conversations at print media industry gatherings confirm: UV printing use for fabric applications is on the rise. Shops that find themselves turning to this faster-drying option more...
TVF’s appearance at the 2023 Advanced Textiles Expo can be summed up in two words: deeper connection. Through our new booth and visits with countless current and potential customers, the TVF sales...
As Halloween marks October’s spooky finish, it’s time to reflect on TVF’s hive of activity to celebrate National Employee Ownership Month like only we can. Let’s explore some of the highlights: We...
One of the most common requests the TVF Print Media Team receives is for five-meter-wide fabrics. Whether it’s for flags, displays, banners, frontlit, backlit, or many other end-uses, TVF’s deep...
The massive printing industry gathering billed as “the most dynamic and comprehensive” of its kind in the world is in the books and once again PRINTING United Expo has reminded us of the significant...
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Pilling: A seemingly necessary evil for spun polyester fabrics… but does it have to be? TVF has launched Idaho, a 6.5 oz. spun polyester jersey fabric that pills less than other options like it on...
Nothing beats the look, feel, and performance of ballistic nylon or ballistic polyester for industrial end-uses like bags, tactical gear, vests, cases, and more. That 2x2 basket weave means plenty...
TVF, a 100% employee-owned, leading global textile supplier, has won two textile awards from the PRINTING United Alliance 2023 Pinnacle Product Awards competition. A TVF print media fabric, 3.2 oz....
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