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Access is everything for print media professionals. Third-generation textile printer Kathryn Sanders, founder and CEO of print studio Western Sensibility, kicks off our two part series on creativity by introducing us to a philosophy she calls the "Democratization of Design." This concept, as Lori and Dan find out, involves access by creatives to printers and technology to move their designs from drawing board to substrate. https://lnkd.in/g-mnWT9g

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Your customers deserve your best, and TVF can set you up with the global gold standard for print media fabrics: German-engineered Georg+Otto Friedrich GmbH. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on three superbly-printable G+O fabrics: ? 7.5 oz Flash 8087PGFS – a lightweight lightbox that is crease-resistant and compatible with direct disperse and dye sublimation paper transfer printing. ??? 6.2 oz. Microlux Brush 7818GFS – soft and versatile, this lightbox features exceptional elasticity and is compatible with direct disperse, dye sub, latex, and UV printers. ?? 4.57 oz. Deko-Tex Premium Lightbox 7019NLUXX – available in widths of up to 126”, this fully-coated polyester is compatible with direct disperse, dye sub, latex, and UV printers. Plug into the power of the TVF and G+O partnership and read more about the world of premium options. https://lnkd.in/eeDChf5Y

For more than 36 years, James Durant has been a fixture for customers and our Carson, California operations. “Big Game James” is retiring this month, and the only thing more legendary than his career is his magnetic personality. If you’ve had the privilege of working with James, please leave some love for him in the comments and read more about his remarkable career that began as the second employee at our West Coast office. https://lnkd.in/gE3YMqQg

The universe of applications for TVF’s array of tricot fabrics is as wide-ranging as the high performance you can expect from this legendary material. From brushed to semi-matte to full dull and more, this new article in the TVF Resource Center will illuminate what repeat tricot customers already know: its warp-knit construction, texture, and feel strike the perfect balance of form and function. https://lnkd.in/gRrHGXET

Finding your fabric in-stock and ready to ship on your schedule can prove challenging. TVF carries a serious supply of fabrics popular among manufacturing customers with industrial, apparel, print media, and home décor needs to ensure you’re ready – consistently. Peruse this Top 50 list of textiles that are not only our most popular, but are also in-stock. https://lnkd.in/ghNKzM_r

Shelly Hirschinger’s expertise, competitive nature, and travel prowess are unmatched! Over the course of more than 19 years at TVF, Shelly has forged a memorable career dedicated to customer service, excellence, and mentorship. If you’ve had the privilege of working with Shelly, we'd love to hear from you in the comments! Read more about Shelly's career and how a chance at Kmart brought her to TVF: https://lnkd.in/gKnW72Y7

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 next generation of textile nerds. On the Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan will talk with Jasmine Cox, executive director of the Textile Technology Center at Gaston College about solutions, successes, and fabric's future forces. https://lnkd.in/gcQk3pQz

Jeffery Lamphier’s Harley-Davidson hat says a lot about what drives him – literally and figuratively – when he’s not on the floor of the TVF warehouse in Lebanon, Indiana. “I’m an avid motorcycle rider,” says the fifth-year fulfilment associate, adding enthusiastically that he’s up for “anything outdoors,” including fishing, camping, and nine or 10 charity rides a year that support military and veteran related causes. The TVF warehouse team has a stellar track record of shipping orders accurately and on-time, and Jeffery is a critical part of the mission. The TVF Core Value he identifies with most (which include Put Relationships First, Care Deeply, Help People Succeed, and Always Improve) is Be Accountable, because he thinks it’s important that everyone does their part. Jeffery’s accountability and team-minded point-of-view also support TVF’s status as an employee-owned company, giving him and all employee owners a greater stake in our success. “The harder you work,” he says, “everybody benefits. If the company does good, it means you do good!” His career experience includes 13 years at an educational text manufacturer and seven years with an auto maker. Jeffery says his favorite part about working for TVF is his crew: “We’re laid back here, a good crew, and everybody pulls their own weight. That’s something I wasn’t used to and that’s why I fell in love with this place.” #TVFCommunity #FulfillmentTeam #Accountability