The Textile Nerd Podcast

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 examine what could be for the too-often-taken-for-granted material. Could new scrim or coating concoctions be on the horizon for venerable vinyl? Join Lori and Dan as they ponder what's possible with vinyl.

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 decades in fabric in markets including Asia, Europe, and the United States illuminate challenges and opportunities. Join Lori, Dan, and Courtney as they explore the landscape in a wide-ranging fashion without wasting your time.

What does circularity mean to you? More imporantly, 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 & Product Development Courtney Williams. Lori, Dan will explore everything from mushroom leather to home compost as 3D printing filament and more with the textile veteran who has worked in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

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 Steven Moreno, a film and TV industry go-to for exceptional fabric printing collaborations to pull back the curtain on printed fabrics in the limelight.

Can true sustainability be achieved in today's global, far-flung logistical and manufacturing landscape? The second part of our series on sustainability will again call on the expertise of TVF's Samantha Marion, Georg+Otto Friedrich's Lothar Vorbeck, and Epson America's Timothy Check to weigh in on sustainability and how it affects the fabric world. We're easy to listen to and love giving industry experts a platform to get nerdy.

Your Textile Nerd countdown is on… THREE textile industry heavy-hitters. TWO big editions. ONE critical topic. Join Lori and Dan on the newest edition of the podcast to tackle sustainability in the first of two episodes with TVF's Samantha Marion, Georg+Otto Friedrich's Lothar Vorbeck, and Epson America's Timothy Check. Download, listen when its convenient, and learn something without wasting your time.

The print media fabric universe is vast… More vast than we typically acknowledge. Adding even more complexity is ensuring that printers and inks jive with the substrate. On the newest edition of the Texile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan turn to two pros with decades of print media prowess for a focused discussion on why attention at the front end of a project means more success along the way.

Not to be confused with finishes, although the terms are often interchanged, coatings are a super power for fabrics in their own right. On the new edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan will examine this all-star of additives. TVF Vice President of Business Development Robert Hinsch will handle the overview of common coatings and their benefits. Download, listen when its convenient, and learn something without wasting your time.

Fabric finishing offers clear plusses (enhancing look and performance, of course) and even a few minuses (potential in some cases to reduce a material's strength). While finishes may not be a magic bullet, they do add incredible value and stretch the possibilities of textiles when used correctly. Our latest episode of the Textile Nerd Podcast examines the basics of finishing. Join Lori, Dan, and textile knowledge center Robert Hinsch (TVF vice president of business development) for an overview of fabric finishing that will make you think and won't waste your time.

Baloney slicer might be the most whimsical of nicknames for fabric slitting methods, but it's far from the only way to convert a roll of fabric. Our latest episode of the Textile Nerd Podcast examines slitting technology of every stripe. Join Lori, Dan, and textile guru Robert Hinsch (TVF vice president of business development) for an in-depth conversation that cuts to the chase and won't waste your time.