TVF

01/15/2025

📢Tactical, outdoor, and industrial gear, case, and bag manufacturers: we will see you next week at the 2025 SHOT Week Supplier Showcase in Fabulous Las Vegas! 🎰

You make the goods that save and enrich lives, and we provide the fabric and textile expertise you need.

Meet our seasoned sales team and experience our high-performance, consistent fabrics January 20th and 21st at the Venetian Expo, Booth #51014

01/14/2025

🎉It’s a New Year… Find a new favorite! 🍾

TVF’s newest high-performance, printable apparel options are already hitting their stride.

Our 8.5 oz. 94/6 Polyester Spandex Heavy Scuba Deluxe features a one-of-a-kind, spongy feel for athletic apparel applications of all kind!

Our 4.2 oz. 92/8 Polyester Spandex Jersey Falcon is prepared for print and features four-way stretch and wicking finish with a non-compressive stretch to level up athletic apparel and more.

Read more about what makes these textiles elite performers here.

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 all-new fabrics from TVF are en...

01/10/2025

The principles of employee ownership can apply to so many facets of textiles. Along with the financial benefits, it also involves concepts like constant improvement, leading from where you are, and an ownership mindset. In this edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan will discuss their experience as employee owners and how it applies to fabric.

https://www.tvfinc.com/textile-nerd-podcast-employee-ownership/

01/08/2025

Dawn Dilts, a customer support specialist who started with TVF in 2022, is well-known throughout our team for her friendliness, positivity, and outgoing personality. She also brings that energy to interacting with our customers. “I always want to present a positive attitude, even if I’m not having a particularly good day,” she says, “because it’s so important to be approachable.”

Dawn’s career since she was 15 has focused on customer service and teamwork. “Being part of team motivates me,” she says, adding that her most common circles in the office are our customers, the customer support team, and TVF Sales Consultants. “We all play an important role in customer satisfaction.”

TVF is employee-owned, and that ownership mentality is critical to Dawn’s approach. “I think ownership means having real control over your future and how you define that. If you want an amazing future, you put in the work, and see how that connects with everyone else. There’s something special about that!”

Of the five Core Values that guide our interactions at TVF, Dawn relates most closely with Always Improve and Put Relationships First. “I tend to be a perfectionist, and I want to know if I did something wrong or if I could do something better. I strongly believe in our team – not just my team, but sales, and anyone else I work with.”

Outside of the office, Dawn is likely to be found at one of her grandson’s sporting events, reading, enjoying the outdoors, listening to true-crime podcasts, or spending time with her husband and family.

01/07/2025

Problem solving is our thing! As TVF kicks off our second half-century in fabric, we’re highlighting the core of what has made us your trusted industrial textile partner since 1974. To start…

*unbeatable array of fabric options
*decades of industry experience
*time-tested global connections

Examine more of what’s in our “secret sauce” and what we take off your hands to improve your bottom line at the link in our bio.

TVF was founded 50 years ago, and providing solutions when you need fabric – the right fabric for your specific end use – remains our mission. Over the years, the textile world, the global economy, and the demands of manufacturers, printers, and makers have changed tremendously. TVF’s customer...

01/07/2025

It’s almost show time! Join us January 20th and 21st at the 2025 SHOT Week Supplier Showcase in Las Vegas.

Our selection of textiles for tactical gear, protective cover, bag and case, and outdoor equipment makers is unmatched. Partnering with TVF means you can focus more on building your bottom line.

📍 We’ll see you at the Venetian Expo, Booth #51014!📍

12/18/2024

Did you know that many consequential textile cases rely on expert testimony? The newest edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast features Frances Harder, the founder of Fashion for Profit, who has served as an expert witness in multi-million dollar textile-centered court battles. Lori and Dan will also dip into Frances’ fabric background that has taken her all around the world.

https://www.tvfinc.com/textile-nerd-podcast-episode-seventeen-expert-witness

12/17/2024

Ballistic fabrics are the definition of resilience, performance, and strength. The TVF Resource Center features a new, comprehensive look at the history, the applications, and the differences between various types of ballistic fabrics.

💪 Trusted by manufacturers in life-saving fields, ballistic fabrics are also ready for action in tactical, adventurous, and everyday environments.💪

Take your next project to a higher level and read more about what makes ballistic fabrics one of the toughest options around.

https://www.tvfinc.com/article/ballistic-fabrics/

12/16/2024

In honor of the holiday season, the TVF warehouses and offices will be closed on Monday, December 23rd, reopening on Thursday, January 2nd.

From the TVF family to you and your family, we wish you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

12/10/2024

Don’t miss this list! We’re running down our Top 50 best-selling fabrics. Best part? They’re in-stock.

We wouldn’t be surprised if some of your favorites are high on the list…

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 print media line, there’s...

12/04/2024

TVF is intertwined with the textile industry's last 50 years. As we wind down our golden anniversary year, the Textile Nerd Podcast will take time to reflect on the journey, employee ownership, and a few key events along the way that have turned a humble, two-man operation into a globally-appreciated textile enterprise.

https://www.tvfinc.com/textile-nerd-podcast-episode-sixteen-our-history

12/03/2024

The future of fabrics covers a vast amount of territory. We’re not only talking about the physical stuff like fibers, construction, and finishes, but also the workforce, technology, and classic textiles like vinyl. This article on TVFinc.com will provide insight on a range of possibilities through the expertise of three influential figures from various corners of the industry to visualize what’s next.

https://www.tvfinc.com/fabric-and-the-future-industry-experts-offer-a-glimpse/

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 Banerjee, Christina Rapa, and Rober...

12/02/2024

Robert Hinsch is the second-longest-serving member of the TVF family, and his focus on building lasting relationships with customers and fellow employee owners continues to be a cornerstone of his approach. The vice president of business development began his career with TVF in 1987 (a year after Classic and Vinyl Program Director Bob Burns) and immediately made his mark by launching our West Coast operations. Through Robert’s and our team’s dedication, our presence in California and beyond has grown exponentially throughout the years.

Of TVF’s slate of Core Values that help our employee owners prioritize how we connect with customers and each other; Robert says he most closely identifies with Put Relationships First.

“Passionate people attract passionate, like-minded people,” Robert says, “and the relationship is more important to me than conducting business with one another. For TVF to engage as a supplier with our customers always comes from building a relationship first… A relationship to me is one of caring for one another, and that includes helping customers achieve their dreams.”

Customers who partner with TVF receive a customized experience guided by employee owners like Robert who are personally invested in helping build their business. To Robert, the ownership mindset means “we have a group of individuals that work for a common goal who are excited about building a business and helping customers.”

Robert adds “I have always hated the words sales, salesperson or salesman, being sold. In fact, I hate it when someone plays me with the intent to be sold for their betterment without my interest in mind. While in accounting, we define a transaction as a sale, for me, it's about understanding the need and getting what the customer wants. Not the other way around.”

Outside of TVF, Robert’s hobbies revolve around all things outdoors: camping, fishing, hunting, skiing, surfing, restoring old motorcycles and cars, racing and riding motorcycles, mountain biking, and skateboarding. Fun fact: Robert has flown 10 different models of aircraft in his life.

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11/26/2024

We wish you and your loved ones full hearts and full stomachs during this Thanksgiving. In observance of the holiday, TVF will be closed Thursday and Friday.

11/25/2024

What are we thankful for?

✅Customers who trust us to be their “first stop.”
✅Our team that excels at delivering the best experience.

Connect with us and see what makes TVF the go-to fabric source.

11/21/2024

There’s no question our industry’s knowledge centers are changing. As the waves of experienced members of the workforce continue to clock out for the last time, the Textile Nerd Podcast will explore some strategies to cultivate and become the next generation to drive fabrics forward. Lori and Dan turn to material and textile scientist Dr. Apurba Banerjee about networking, knowledge transfer, and mentorship.

https://www.tvfinc.com/textile-nerd-podcast-episode-fifteen-mentorship-workforce