by Kristi Tucker | Feb 2, 2023 | News
The quest for the fabric – THE fabric – that checks all the boxes could take a while without the right guidance. Especially when you’re trying to impart quality into a product where quality hasn’t always been the number one consideration. “We searched all over the...
by Dan McGowan | Jan 23, 2023 | News
TVF Shoots Its Shot With Manufacturers in Vegas As the scope of the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas evolves, an adjacent event featuring hundreds of suppliers to shooting, hunting, and outdoor product makers has provided an intimate, but high profile platform for TVF....
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 23, 2023 | News
TVF carries a brilliant array of industrial vinyl that run a wide spectrum of uses including outdoors, indoors, tarps and covers, athletic facility uses, bags, landscaping, and beyond. Vinyl is legendarily strong and durable and it’s available in colors, various...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 23, 2023 | News
Both “Made in USA” and Berry Compliance designations tell an origin story. Each have distinctions that must be followed to carry the moniker, but each offer assurance for their buyers. Textiles that comply with the Berry Amendment, in the most general sense, are...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 20, 2023 | News
Zeroing in on your end goals for a specific lightweight fabric is the essential first step in the selection process. The next stages include focusing on the key qualities your customers will be seeking when they turn those fabrics into products. TVF offers an array of...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 16, 2023 | News
Delamination or separation from the scrim is an unfortunate sign of cold crack with vinyl coated polyester. Cold crack – the condition where vinyl is weakened and breaks due to cold temperatures – sounds serious and it is. But a little planning ahead and attention to...
by Kristi Tucker | Jan 5, 2023 | News
Your specific industrial fabric use is unique. Whether you’ll use it for gear or chairs, tarps or covers, advertising or packs, TVF is your partner to select the perfect match for the job. Not all high performers need to be heavyweights, so here are five of our most...
by Dan McGowan | Oct 3, 2022 | News
Customers demand a more experiential journey, new TVFInc.com delivers CARMEL, Ind. (October 3, 2022) — TVF, a 100% employee-owned, leading global textile supplier, has launched a comprehensively-refreshed version of TVFInc.com – loaded with more tools to empower...
by Dan McGowan | Sep 21, 2022 | News
92/8 REPREVE® Recycled Polyester Spandex Microfiber, Carlsbad Linen Canvas, and Yosemite Earn Honors from Prestigious Printing Industry Competition CARMEL, Ind. (September 21, 2022) – TVF, a 100% employee-owned, leading global textile supplier, has won three textile...
by Lauren Gerbick | Sep 19, 2022 | News
The world of textiles is rich with experiences and opportunities, but can it also be a vehicle to connect you with the love of your life and your favorite pastime? In the case of industry veteran and TVF Senior Sales Consultant Jim Prestipino, the answer is yes. Jim’s...
by Emily Skaar | Sep 6, 2022 | News
We love the way tradeshows create a face-to-face atmosphere with our current and prospective customers. They also enable us to display our large assortment of fabric and talk through fabric solutions. The people we see, connections we make, and the chance to educate...
by Emily Skaar | Apr 18, 2022 | News
Supply chain disruptions continue to be a factor in global trade and TVF is committed to giving you the most up to date news and developments as we see and hear them. Below are some topics that we’re tracking so we can make the best possible decisions for our business...
by Emily Skaar | Mar 12, 2022 | News
TVF recognizes the importance of a sustainable future and thus, offers fabric options with environmentally friendly features and certifications. Below are a few ways we’re putting our initiatives into action to help you make greener choices, too. OEKO-TEX...
by Emily Skaar | Jan 20, 2022 | News
The supply chain crisis has been an ongoing issue for more than a year as a result of COVID-19 disruptions, paired with a boom in consumer demand. Shortages appear to be so ubiquitous that the term “everything shortage” was coined to describe...
by BlueSky | Dec 8, 2021 | News
CARMEL, Ind., December 8, 2021 – TVF, a leading supplier of high-quality fabric, announced today that long time employee and industry veteran Ken Siecinski has retired from TVF. Ken’s career in textiles began at Howe & Bainbridge a world leading...
by BlueSky | Oct 19, 2021 | News
Our industry, and many others, continue to be impacted by disruptions along every step of the supply chain. TVF is working hard to understand the best path forward, and communicate back to you, our customers. Our commitment to you is to keep you updated and aware so...
by BlueSky | Oct 18, 2021 | News
At TVF, we’re proud to be one company made up of a diverse group of people and talents. We would not be where we are without our many departments working together to put our best foot forward. This year has had its own fair share of challenges, especially...
by BlueSky | Oct 13, 2021 | News
When designing outerwear, it’s important to keep the end application in mind. A ski jacket facing snow, wind, and inclement weather requires different fabric than a breathable fleece sweatshirt worn for a short hike. While TVF has solutions for both applications (and...
