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...
by Emily Skaar | Oct 29, 2024 | News
Elite printability and performance can coexist! Heavy Scuba Deluxe and Falcon from TVF are here and they’re engineered to deliver bold prints for high-performance apparel, jerseys, and sports uniforms that stand out. Consistency is critical for print runs, and these...
by Kristi Tucker | Oct 25, 2024 | News
It’s no secret that TVF’s in-stock textile selection is immense. So immense, we need our ever-improving warehouse and fulfillment centers near Los Angeles and Indianapolis to manage it all. Whichever textiles you need for your next industrial, home décor, apparel, or...
by Kristi Tucker | Oct 22, 2024 | News
Known globally for its uncompromising quality and known in print shops for its exceptional consistency and printability, Georg+Otto Friedrich exudes the word “premium.” G+O is not only the pioneer of high-quality print media textiles, but for 70 years, the...
by Kristi Tucker | Oct 14, 2024 | News
October 18th is International Legging Day, and we’re obviously into it. We love a great pair of leggings for their form-fitting-flattery, but more than that, we go wild for the functionality and technical assets that a consistent and elite polyester blend legging...
by Kristi Tucker | Oct 1, 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 | Sep 21, 2024 | News
Often known as an affordable workhorse that will eventually get thrown away, vinyl is usually only thought about when it rips. On the latest edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan will break out the crystal ball with industry big wig Robert Hinsch to...
by Kristi Tucker | Sep 16, 2024 | News
How does a company grow from a two-man operation selling only cotton canvas in 1974 to a multi-warehouse, globally connected textile powerhouse in 50 years? The answer for TVF (known for decades as Top Value Fabrics) involves being responsive to customer needs and...
by Dan McGowan | Sep 6, 2024 | News
As the scales of globalization continue to rebalance textiles and the supply chain, the Textile Nerd Podcast will once again talk with Courtney Williams of textile innovator, brrrº, about the international economic ecosystem. Her insights from working more than two...
by Kristi Tucker | Aug 26, 2024 | News
TVF’s all-new Prism™ is a 100% polyester woven fabric engineered for bold, brilliant digital printing. While lightbox applications are Prism’s primary purpose, this easy-handling, bright white material can also be used for display frames, pop-up advertising displays,...
by Kristi Tucker | Aug 19, 2024 | News
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 lot of use and abuse. The rugged nature of so many of our bag, case,...
by Dan McGowan | Aug 13, 2024 | News
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 globally-experienced mind of brrrº Vice President of Operations &...
by BlueSky | Aug 13, 2024 | News
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 while they aim to earn the gold. For every sport we will watch, there...
by BlueSky | Aug 5, 2024 | News
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 for function, capability, and pricing. Then, depending on the project...
by Dan McGowan | Jul 22, 2024 | News
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 Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan connect with MY Prints Co-Owner...
by Kristi Tucker | Jul 22, 2024 | News
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 interactions. Finally, check out how immersed your partner is in the...
by Kristi Tucker | Jul 8, 2024 | News
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 on a podium. With the spirit of top global competition in the air, we...
