Trade show, conference, and exhibition season feels like it extends further and further every year. In reality, it only takes up a few months on the calendar, but preparations and planning to stand out – or if you’re a manufacturer, help your customers stay on the...
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...
Overview Tricot fabric is a popular and versatile fabric, featuring a smooth face and a textured back. This provides both comfort and durability, making it perfect for applications such as...
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...
Bringing any fabric to market touches a dizzying number of hands along the way... especially for a newly-developed material. From fiber-to-fruition, textiles will be put through the paces until...
Overview Spandex (also known as elastane or Lycra) is a synthetic fiber invented in the late 1950s by Joseph Shivers that can expand 5-8 times its original size and then snap back into shape....
What is White Point? White point is a fundamental concept in textile and digital printing that defines the specific color characteristics of a fabric's white surface. It determines how colors appear...
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...
As new textiles evolve faster than we can measure, modeling, testing, and quality control are increasingly going digital – to the 3D textiles realm – to keep pace. One of the great minds on the...
The responsibilities that accompany horse ownership, showing, riding, and husbandry are almost endless. For those who make the tack and accessories that make the equestrian world run, endless equals...
What is Taffeta? Taffeta is a lightweight fabric valued for its versatility and practicality across a range of applications, including liners, sleeping bags, down jackets, and medical uses such as...
The principles of employee ownership can apply to so many facets of textiles. Along with the financial benefits, it also involves concepts like constant improvement, leading from where you are, and...
What is Vinyl Coated Mesh? Vinyl coated mesh (VCM) is a durable, weather-resistant fabric made by coating a strong polyester base with vinyl (PVC). When the fabric is coated after it’s woven or...
The term expert witness often evokes high-pressure courtroom scenes and "gotchya" moments for ne'er-do-wells. In the case of the textile industry, an expert witness could also be a knowledgeable,...
The textile industry's history and influence goes back centuries, but during the last 50 years, the company that brings you this podcast has imprinted its own mark on the ancient craft. As TVF winds...
There’s no question our industry’s knowledge centers are changing. As the waves of experienced members of the workforce continue to clock out for the last time, the Textile Nerd Podcast will explore...
Climb into our time machine as we peek into the future of textiles. The frontier is vast and the experts we talk with always have thoughts on where the industry – from fibers to finishes – is...
What is Vinyl Laminated Polyester? Vinyl Laminated Polyester (VLP) is a composite fabric made by laminating a layer of vinyl onto a polyester scrim. It offers high durability, water resistance, UV...
Happy Anniversary, Nerds! The Textile Nerd Podcast turns one, and to review, Lori and Dan have the highlights, storylines, and curiosities from our engaging experts! We’ve explored the depths of the...
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