TVF Fulfillment Expands and Evolves

TVF Fulfillment Expands and Evolves

TVF has experienced significant growth since becoming an ESOP in 2010, and with that growth our fulfillment centers have expanded and evolved. Where are we located and why does it matter? One thing that sets TVF apart from our competitors is our multiple fulfillment...
TVF Introduces Natural Fibers

TVF Introduces Natural Fibers

One of the most exciting things about TVF is our laser focus on developing premier quality fabrics for specific applications.  We are thrilled to offer 24 natural fiber fabrics for Home Décor and Apparel.  This new program consists of Natural Fibers, including...
TVF Introduces Empowered Ventures

TVF Introduces Empowered Ventures

In 2010, Dick Hanzel, co-founder of TVF began thinking about the best approach for the company as he neared his retirement.  With the help of TVF’s Chief Financial Officer, Chris Fredericks, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) was born.  As an...
Approaching the Fall Tradeshow Season with Optimism

Approaching the Fall Tradeshow Season with Optimism

After a largely lost year due to the coronavirus, the roughly $11 billion U.S tradeshow and exhibition industry is slowly coming back to life.  Here at TVF we continue to monitor industry research as well as keeping a close eye on how the tradeshow season will...
TVF Employee Owner Recognized

TVF Employee Owner Recognized

We are proud to share that one of our employee owners was recently recognized by The ESOP Association. Congratulations to Michael Rich for winning 2021 Employee Owner of the Year for the Indiana Chapter of The ESOP Association! This award honors an exemplary...
Pandemic Demand Drives Shade Market

Pandemic Demand Drives Shade Market

Courtesy of Specialty Fabrics Review   For many businesses, just keeping the doors open was a challenge in 2020. But for many shade fabricators and manufacturers, as the year progressed, the shade market heated up, and business became surprisingly good....
Michael Sanders turns the page to a new chapter

Michael Sanders turns the page to a new chapter

CARMEL, Ind., April 28, 2021 – TVF, a leading supplier of high-quality fabric, announced today that long time industry veteran Michael Sanders will be moving on to the next chapter in his career. On July 1st, Michael Sanders will be moving on from TVF to pursue...
Choosing the ‘greener’ option just got easier

Choosing the ‘greener’ option just got easier

At TVF, we recognize the importance of forward-thinking and offering fabric options with environmentally friendly features. In 2020, TVF introduced a line of REPREVE® recycled fabrics for apparel.  REPREVE® is made by Unifi, a leading global textile solutions company,...
How is Solution-Dyed Polyester Better for the Environment?

How is Solution-Dyed Polyester Better for the Environment?

How is it made? Polyester is a synthetic fabric that begins in liquid form. When something is solution-dyed it means that the color dye is added during the liquid stage prior to being cooled, and then it is spun into yarn. In essence, the color is actually part of the...
Textile Industry Finds a Path Forward

Textile Industry Finds a Path Forward

Courtesy of Specialty Fabrics Review  California was the first U.S. state to issue a statewide stay-at-home order because of the spreading pandemic, and with that decision, Jonathan Palmer, CEO of Grass Valley, Calif.-based Autometrix Inc., became one of many...
Setting The Stage For Future Growth and Services

Setting The Stage For Future Growth and Services

TVF is excited to announce executive leadership changes along with key internal promotions that set the stage for future growth, continued focus on industry leading expertise, and delivering a world class customer experience. TVF prides itself in being a leader in the...
Paycheck Protection Program Loan & Resources

Paycheck Protection Program Loan & Resources

Beginning January 19, 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is accepting applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from all lenders. The PPP supplies loans to help small business keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus...
9x Product of the Year 2020 Winner

9x Product of the Year 2020 Winner

The PRINTING United Alliance annual Product of the Year competition showcases products that keep the printing industry moving forward. We are thrilled to announce that we won 9 Product of the Year Awards in 2020, nearly sweeping the Textile category. MEDIA –...
TVF’s Upcoming Tradeshow Schedule

TVF’s Upcoming Tradeshow Schedule

The tradeshows must go on!  This month, TVF looks forward to participating in two virtual tradeshow, IFAI Expo and Printing United’s Digital Experience.  See below for more information on each show and a few key ways to connect with TVF this tradeshow season....
Top Value Fabrics is Now TVF

Top Value Fabrics is Now TVF

Here at TVF, we take pride that our service and expertise go unmatched in the fabric industry. Because of this, our name and logo have become easily recognizable to many. While you won’t be seeing the name Top Value Fabrics anymore, we’re excited to show...
Celebrating Earth Day

Celebrating Earth Day

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. This year marks the 50th anniversary of #EarthDay. Now more than ever, we can see that we are all in this together. Americans throw away more than 70 pounds of textiles per person per year, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
COVID-19 Resource Center

COVID-19 Resource Center

This resource page will be regularly updated to keep you informed on fabric options, PPE construction templates, signage templates, the CARES act, and industry news as it pertains to COVID-19. If you have any questions, or want to see more information on a topic,...
TVF Update On Personal Protective Equipment

TVF Update On Personal Protective Equipment

We have received many inquiries on whether TVF qualifies as an essential business.  TVF supplies materials which are used in and for various Critical Infrastructure Sectors, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, including but not limited to Healthcare and...