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The Textile Nerd Podcast

Dan McGowan and Lori Atone
TVF
Textile Industry
Medical Textiles
Trade Shows
Tariffs
Textile Printing
Nearshoring
Textile Resource Center
Waterproof Breathable Fabrics
Medical Textile Waste
Zoe Hong
A3 Visual
High-Performance Fabrics
Advanced Textiles Expo
Direct-To-Fabric (DTF)
Seinfeld
Dr. Holly Morris
Textile Basics
Supply Chain
Bioscaffolds

The Textile Nerd Podcast: Exploring textile curiosities without wasting your time. Featuring industry insights, intriguing backstories, innovations, history, interesting interviews, and more. If fabric is the focus, Lori Atone, Dan McGowan, and our cast of subject matter experts will nerd out about it.

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Latest Episodes

In a world flooded with information, how do you zero in on quality industry-vetted fabric content and education? One solution is textile trade organizations, and more specifically, Advanced Textiles Association. On this episode of The Textile Nerd Po... more

With international markets in a near constant state of flux, textile companies in the United States are investigating options like onshoring, nearshoring, and reshoring to keep their edge. Sounds great, but how feasible? Lori and Dan convene a panel ... more

Meet Russ Hubbard, an Army veteran whose experiences during military training and in the sands of Middle East battlefields spotlighted a lifesaving fabric opportunity. On this edition of The Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan will explore the origin ... more

And the winner is… all of us nerds! On this special edition, Lori and Dan will present the first-ever "Nerdies" to the top guests, topics, and moments of the inaugural 50 episodes of The Textile Nerd Podcast. It's been a great ride of sharing knowled... more

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Courtney Williams
With K2K Industries in Atlanta; chairs the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
K2K Industries; AATCC
Episode: Textile Nerd Podcast: Onshoring, Nearshoring, Reshoring
Russ Hubbard
Army veteran, president and founder of Polar Skin
Polar Skin
Episode: Textile Nerd Podcast: Lifesaving Fabric
Stephanie Shrader
Supply Chain Director
TVF
Episode: Textile Nerd Podcast: Supply Chain Roundtable
Jamie Sullivan
Sourcing Manager
TVF
Episode: Textile Nerd Podcast: Supply Chain Roundtable
Tabitha Green
Sourcing Manager
TVF
Episode: Textile Nerd Podcast: Supply Chain Roundtable
Laura Martin
Global Trade and Logistics Manager at TVF
TVF
Episode: Textile Nerd Podcast: Logistics
Jason Damis
North American sales manager at Miller Weldmaster
Miller Weldmaster
Episode: Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric Welding
Timothy Mitchell
The Practical Printer, a prominent educator and practical expert in digital printing
The Practical Printer (thepracticalprinter.com)
Episode: Textile Nerd Podcast: The Practical Printer
Zoë Hong
fashion designer, illustrator, teacher, and author
Zoë Hong Teaches / zoehong.com
Episode: Textile Nerd Podcast: Zoë Hong

Hosts

Lori Atone
Host of The Textile Nerd Podcast; Learning and Development Director / TVF; long-term TVF contributor with focus on textile basics, sourcing, and workforce development
Dan McGowan
Co-host / Content Manager at TVF; Host of The Textile Nerd Podcast; involved in content strategy and industry conversations

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • A must listen

    If you are in the industry this is a must listen. The hosts are both charming and informative.

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    United Statesa year ago

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Strong hands-on insights about sourcing, logistics, and production resonate with listeners.
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Hosts come across as charming and informative, making complex topics accessible.

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Textile Nerd Podcast: Why Do Trade Shows Matter?
Q: How has access to information changed, and what impact has that had on competition and collaboration at trade shows?
The Internet dramatically increased information availability, making product details and competitor activity more transparent, which has raised competition while encouraging collaboration and faster market education.
Textile Nerd Podcast: Why Do Trade Shows Matter?
Q: Back in the day, did trade shows have an educational component, or was it mostly informal learning through dialogue?
Educational seminars existed now and then, but the industry was much more closed in the past; formal, routine education on the floor was rare, and learning required aggressive inquiry and hands-on exploration.
Textile Nerd Podcast: Lexus Bows
Q: And with these bows in particular, what's so important about the material choice in this?
Mario explains that color consistency, durability, and the right balance between flexibility and rigidity are essential, with a special emphasis on the cardstock insert and the textile's ability to tolerate repeated handling without cracking.
Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric Welding
Q: What are the main kinds of welding you do?
We use hot air, hot wedge, radio frequency, and impulse welding, each with different heat profiles and suitability for various fabric types and applications.

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7. Jason Damis
8. Timothy Mitchell

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