by Dan McGowan | Feb 17, 2025 | News
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 “yes.” Lori, and Dan explore a concept Steven raised during...
by Kristi Tucker | Feb 3, 2025 | News
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 customers at TVF and will leave an indelible legacy on the company and...
by Kristi Tucker | Feb 2, 2025 | News
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 three premium options designed for your next home décor project. While...
by Dan McGowan | Feb 2, 2025 | News
Bringing any fabric to market takes a dizzying number of hands along the way… especially for a newly-developed material. From fiber-to-fruition, textiles will be put through all the paces until they’re ready to find their end use. On this episode of The...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 31, 2025 | News
Since 2022, TVF has actively worked with our partners to phase out materials containing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and develop safer alternatives. More than 90% of the products we offer now use PFAS alternatives. PFAS refers to a group of over 8,000...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 30, 2025 | News
This year’s SHOT Week Supplier Showcase offered shooting, hunting, tactical, and outdoor material suppliers like TVF a turn in the bright lights of Las Vegas. The two-day opener to the 2025 SHOT Show provided a glimpse into some industry trends taking shape:...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 27, 2025 | News
As you begin exploring the range of fabric options to best fit your specific application, here are 13 key questions to ponder (or to ask!) before you journey toward a textile solution. To unlock the most pertinent things to keep in mind, we turned to TVF Senior Sales...
by Dan McGowan | Jan 17, 2025 | News
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 forefront of this technology is GORE-TEX Fabrics Digital...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 7, 2025 | News
Whether it’s the productivity possibilities, volume variabilities, killer color fidelity, or impeccable image reproductions, dye sublimation (dye sub) printing offers so many advantages. Getting the most out of each job, however, requires a high level of expertise to...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 6, 2025 | News
TVF was founded 50 years ago, and providing solutions when you need fabric – the right fabric for your specific end use – remains our mission. Over the years, the textile world, the global economy, and the demands of manufacturers, printers, and makers have changed...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 6, 2025 | News
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 opportunity. It also means working with a fabric supplier with...
by Dan McGowan | Jan 5, 2025 | News
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 an ownership mindset. In this edition of the Textile Nerd...
by Dan McGowan | Dec 16, 2024 | News
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, experienced voice to protect the integrity of...
by Dan McGowan | Dec 2, 2024 | News
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 down its golden anniversary year, Lori and Dan take a few...
by Dan McGowan | Nov 18, 2024 | News
There’s no question our industry’s knowledge centers are changing and so is the appetite for mentorship. As the waves of experienced members of the workforce continue to clock out for the last time, the Textile Nerd Podcast will explore some strategies to cultivate...
by Kristi Tucker | Nov 18, 2024 | News
With so many fleece options, selecting the right fleece for your next run can become overwhelming. To help you narrow your focus, TVF will serve as a true project collaborator to keep your end use in mind. For anything from cool weather essentials like sweatshirts,...
by Dan McGowan | Nov 4, 2024 | News
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 headed. Lori and Dan will offer their expert-informed thoughts on what’s...
by Kristi Tucker | Nov 1, 2024 | News
Staying on the cutting edge of textiles grows more challenging by the day. While tried-and-true traditions are still our guideposts, eyes on the future are invaluable as our industry continues to evolve. Three influential members of the textile industry – Apurba...
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