The Textile Nerd Podcast

Bringing any fabric to market takes a dizzying number of people along the way... especially for a newly-developed material. From fiber-to-fruition, textiles will be put through the paces until they're...

2 Feb 20259min

As new textiles evolve faster than we can measure, modeling, testing, and quality control are increasingly going 3D to keep pace. One of the great minds on the forefront of this technology is GORE-TEX...

20 Jan 202511min

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...

6 Jan 20258min

The term expert witness often evokes high-pressure courtroom scenes and "gotchya" moments for ne'er-do-wells. In the case of the textile industry, an expert witness could also be a knowledgeable, expe...

16 Des 202411min

The textile industry's history and influence goes back centuries, but during the last 50 years, the company that brings you this podcast has imprinted its own mark on the ancient craft. As TVF winds d...

2 Des 20248min

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 s...

18 Nov 202411min

Climb into our time machine as we peek into the future of textiles. The frontier is vast and the experts we talk with always have thoughts on where the industry – from fibers to finishes – is headed. ...

4 Nov 202410min

Happy Anniversary, Nerds! The Textile Nerd Podcast turns one, and Lori and Dan have the highlights, storylines, and curiosities from our engaging experts! We've explored the depths of the industry we ...

21 Okt 202410min