Where do textile careers begin? They almost never take a linear path. In the inspirational case of Blake Theademan's journey, it's revolved around finding solutions while doing what's best for his family. Lori and Dan welcome the TVF sales consultant to the Textile Nerd Podcast to find out what has taken him from the warehouse floor to closing deals with some stops in-between.

The fabric world doesn't have too many brand names that immediately speak for themself, but CORDURA® is in a class by itself. On this episode of The Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan take a deep dive into the history and mystique of this rugged and ready fabric whose roots date back decades for its military uses and now as a mainstay for bags and gear that can hold up to the most challenging conditions.

Shade and awning fabrics create a visual welcome, a branding opportunity, an architectural flourish, and so much more. For manufacturers of shades and awnings, a few well-considered questions before you select fabric for your next project can ensure a much better outcome. On this edition of The Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan will explore some of the important questions and considerations manufacturers should make when selecting a fabric for business, agriculture, home, or recreational uses with TVF Vice President of Business Development Robert Hinsch.