by Dan McGowan | May 16, 2025 | News
Another Techtextil North America is behind us, and we’re grateful for the connections we’ve made and the innovative technical fabrics and expertise our team showcased. One of our most versatile offerings we talked about at the show is finding increased crossover...
by Dan McGowan | May 12, 2025 | News
There’s more at stake for textile designers, makers, and manufacturers to execute the right fit than meets the eye. So much is on the line, an experienced and innovative patterns maven, Julia Watts of PatternRoom.com, has developed an entire business around...
by Emily Skaar | May 9, 2025 | 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 Dan McGowan | Apr 28, 2025 | News
The spectre of so-called “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, looms over a significant portion of the textile industry. Lori and Dan will take a closer look with our colleague, TVF Global Trade & Logistics Manager Laura Martin, who joins us for an overview of...
by Kristi Tucker | Apr 17, 2025 | News
One of the featured presenters at this year’s Women in Textiles Summit – our own Apparel & Home Décor Sales Director Samantha Marion – focused on a topic of significance to the whole industry. The so-called “Silver Wave” of retirement is likely affecting anyone in...
by Kristi Tucker | Apr 14, 2025 | News
At TVF, we’re by your side in these extraordinary times for international trade—unlike anything we’ve seen before. While the landscape continues to shift, our commitment to being your trusted partner hasn’t changed. The new tariffs, ongoing changes, and uncertain...
by Dan McGowan | Apr 14, 2025 | News
Rachal McCarthy is a new-age leader in an old-school industry. On this addition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, the second-generation president of NTI Global in New York talks with Lori and Dan about the key place communications play in leadership in a world where the...
by Dan McGowan | Apr 1, 2025 | News
Guest after guest on the Textile Nerd Podcast brings up sustainability as a primary industry concern and opportunity. It’s such a pervasive topic of discussion, Lori and Dan captured three expert perspectives on this vast subject: pediatric hand surgeon and...
by Dan McGowan | Mar 24, 2025 | News
Let’s face it, the textile printing process can be pretty bland. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, the cofounder of an innovative print studio believes more creativity could be injected into every facet of textile printing. Lori and Dan welcome...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 17, 2025 | News
The first thing most people notice about James Durant is his positivity. The next thing they learn very quickly is his dedication to customer service and doing the job correctly. Throughout his more than 36-year career at TVF, “Big Game James” has become a fixture of...
by Dan McGowan | Mar 16, 2025 | News
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 “Democratization of Design.” This concept, as Lori and Dan find...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 10, 2025 | News
Shelly Hirschinger’s career at TVF has revolved around service, expertise, and incomparable responsiveness. After some 19 years in textiles, one of TVF’s most well-known senior sales consultants is retiring. Known for her attention to detail, dedication to customers,...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 9, 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 | Mar 4, 2025 | News
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 onshoring/nearshoring remain top of mind for educators working to teach and skill-up the...
by Kristi Tucker | Mar 3, 2025 | News
Jim Prestipino has almost spent his entire career after college focused on textiles. From swing shift work at his hometown mill to more than 22 years at TVF, Jim’s knowledge, first-in-last-out work ethic, and dedication to customers have set a bar high for anyone in...
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 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...
