The Textile Nerd Podcast

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.

Textile Nerd Podcast: Lexus Bows 12/03/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Lexus Bows The pantheon of memorable holiday commercials is extensive, and one car company's ad campaign still stands out year-after-year: Lexus bows. But what's the story behind the elegant accoutrement? Turns out, an innovative print services provider in Los Angeles has been bringing the bows to life for years. and will take you behind the scenes with Director of Operations . /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/38842175

Textile Nerd Podcast: Advanced Textiles Expo 11/20/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Advanced Textiles Expo In a companion to our "Why Do Trade Shows Matter?" episode, we welcome Erica Roudabush and Blake Theademan to Podcast Row of Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 to talk about their impressions based on their varying years of attendence at the industrial fabrics industry’s flagship show. Blake and Erica are colleagues of and , and they'll also relay their textile industry origin stories. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/39112500

Textile Nerd Podcast: Why Do Trade Shows Matter? 11/20/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Why Do Trade Shows Matter? What better place to answer the question "why do trade shows matter" than the floor of one of the most well-known textile trade shows around? and talk with from podcast row at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 in Indianapolis. Robert is an esteemed colleague and vice president of business development at with more than 40 years of industry experience and he weighs in on the evolution of attending and showcasing fabrics at tradeshows. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/39112465

Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric Horror Stories 10/15/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric Horror Stories Sometimes a job or project doesn’t quite go as we drew it up, and we escape to tell the tale. Fashion professor and influencer (of fame) and two veterans of the TVF Print Media Sales Team, and , join and on the Textile Nerd Podcast to discuss their fabric horror stories. Join in the conversation and let us know about your own hair-raising tales. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/38267460

Textile Nerd Podcast: Medical Fabric Waste 09/30/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Medical Fabric Waste Some 5 million tons of medical fabric waste is created globally every year. That number sounds daunting, but brilliant minds in health care and textiles are focusing every day on solutions. and will welcome back to the Textile Nerd Podcast, a surgeon, educator, and medical textile waste researcher who will discuss the helpers, the hinderers, and the hope to curb this growing issue. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/38266915

Textile Nerd Podcast: Industry Connections 09/15/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Industry Connections Some people have a knack for building industry connections, and in textiles, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone working harder to bring the community together more than . On this edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, and talk with Devin, whose publication is billed as “The Voice of the U.S. Textile Industry.” /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/35988400

Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric in Pop Culture 09/03/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric in Pop Culture Fabric is all around us in both the physical sense and in pop culture and the entertainment we consume. This edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast will go off the beaten path and cover a few of and 's favorite moments in TV and movies (Seinfeld, anyone?) where fabric is the focus. Did we miss any of your favorites? /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/37346405

Textile Nerd Podcast: Waterproof Breathables 08/19/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Waterproof Breathables /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/37236170

Textile Nerd Podcast: Tradeshow Season 08/05/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Tradeshow Season Tradeshow season is whipping into a frenzy, and we’re in the middle of all the action. On this edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, and will talk with two stars of the Print Media Sales Team, and , about what they’re looking forward to on the show floors and what’s hot among the printshops and manufacturers making booths sparkle. Join us for a live broadcast of the podcast from the show floor of in Indianapolis. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/37218425

Textile Nerd Podcast: Bioscaffolds 07/22/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Bioscaffolds The cutting-edge combination of modern medicine and modern textiles includes technology like bioscaffolds, which require researchers with an almost unheard of medical, medicinal, and technical knowledge base. On this edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, and will introduce you to , a pediatric hand surgeon who possesses a textile and engineering background shared by few, if anyone else. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/36860980

Textile Nerd Podcast: Medical Textiles 07/08/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Medical Textiles The world of medical textiles is vast and exacting. From the safety and efficacy demands to the evolving needs and technologies, opportunities for advancements are ripe for the picking with the right knowledge. On this edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, and will explore the myriad of medical textile uses -- some seen, some unseen -- with colleague , a voracious learner with experience in the medical device, healthcare, and textile fields. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/36861425

Textile Nerd Podcast: Textile Education Intersections 06/17/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Textile Education Intersections Two of the biggest issues facing the textile industry are the wave of upcoming retirements and the need for next-generation education. Young professionals and students sit at this important intersection, and and wanted to talk with a student who plans to blend textile expertise in with his dental career ambitions. undergraduate joins the Textile Nerd Podcast to discuss his journey. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/35421920

Textile Nerd Podcast: Natural Fibers 06/03/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Natural Fibers We adore natural fiber fabrics for their imperfect perfection. The factors that get them from field to finished product are numerous. and wanted to hear more, so they brought Apparel & Home Décor Program Director on to the Textile Nerd Podcast to give us a taste of what he's learned about cottons, lines, and more in his over 30-year career that includes dyeing, finishing, product development, and executive leadership experience. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/35980375

Textile Nerd Podcast: Patterns and Fit 05/12/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Patterns and Fit There's more at stake for textile designers, makers, and manufacturers to execute the right fit than meets the eye. So much is on the line, an experienced and innovative pattern maven, of , has developed an entire business around perfecting the fit and helping others nail it the first time. and discuss the often overlooked world of pattern making on this edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/35973850

Textile Nerd Podcast: PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' 04/28/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' The spectre of so-called "forever chemicals," or PFAS, looms over a significant portion of the textile industry. and will take a closer look with our colleague, TVF Global Trade & Logistics Manager , who joins us for an overview of some challenges and considerations for everyone from mills to manufacturers. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/35973745

Textile Nerd Podcast: Communications and Leadership 04/14/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Communications and Leadership is a new-age leader in an old-school industry. On this edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, the second-generation president of in New York talks with and about the key place communications play in leadership in a world where the lines between on-site vs. off-site, high-tech vs. low-tech, and confidence vs. training are increasingly blurry. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/35788790

Textile Nerd Podcast: Another Look at Sustainability 03/31/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Another Look at Sustainability Guest after guest on the Textile Nerd Podcast brings up sustainability as a primary industry concern and opportunity. It's such a pervasive topic of discussion, and captured three expert perspectives on this vast subject: pediatric hand surgeon and medical sustainability scholar , Executive Director , and founder and CEO . /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/35779300

Textile Nerd Podcast: Injecting Creativity Into Printing 03/24/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Injecting Creativity Into Printing Let's face it, the textile printing process can be pretty bland. While that's not necessarily a bad thing, the cofounder of an innovative print studio believes more creativity could be injected into every facet of textile printing. and welcome back CEO to explore why and how creativity can be baked in every step of the way to elevate projects. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/33781562

Textile Nerd Podcast: Democratization of Design 03/17/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Democratization of Design Access is everything for print media professionals. Third-generation textile printer , founder and CEO of print studio , hips us to a philosophy she calls the "Democratization of Design." This concept, as and find out, involves access by creatives to printers and technology to move thier designs from drawing board to substrate. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/33773352

Textile Nerd Podcast: Education, Supply Chain 03/03/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Education, Supply Chain 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, and will talk with , executive director of about solutions, successes, and fabric's future forces. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/35276900

Textile Nerd Podcast: Polyester Prejudice 02/17/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Polyester Prejudice Does polyester get a bad wrap in the fashion, apparel, and movie world? If you ask longtime textile print maven and Hollywood costume printer of , the answer is an emphatic "yes." , and explore a concept Steven raised during our behind-the-scenes in Tinseltown episode that we'll call Polyester Prejudice, deepening a discussion on the need for additional education on the polyester options of today. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/33772897

The Textile Nerd Podcast: All Hands on Fabric 02/02/2025

The Textile Nerd Podcast: All Hands on Fabric 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 ready to find their end use. On this episode of The Textile Nerd Podcast, , and travel along the production chain and bring in to illuminate and salute the many hands behind every yard. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/34755340

Textile Nerd Podcast: 3D Textiles 01/20/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: 3D Textiles 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 Fabrics Digital Business Process Specialist and explore how this technology - very different from 3D printing - is already changing the game for several key facets of the textile industry. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/33772712

Textile Nerd Podcast: Employee Ownership 01/06/2025

Textile Nerd Podcast: Employee Ownership 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, and will discuss their experience as employee owners and how it applies to fabric. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/34715950

Textile Nerd Podcast: Expert Witness 12/16/2024

Textile Nerd Podcast: Expert Witness 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, experienced voice to protect the integrity of creatives and innovators. One such expert, of , will discuss with and how this legally-critical role plays out and discusses her decades of global experiences that have enriched her vibrant career in fabric. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/33666772

Textile Nerd Podcast: Our History 12/02/2024

Textile Nerd Podcast: Our History 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 winds down its year, and take a few moments to reflect on their company's journey, employee ownership, and a few key events along the way that have turned a humble, two-man operation into a globally-known textile business. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/33666612

Textile Nerd Podcast: Mentorship, Workforce 11/18/2024

Textile Nerd Podcast: Mentorship, Workforce 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. and turn to material and textile scientist of about networking, knowledge transfer, and mentorship. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/33582232

Textile Nerd Podcast: Future of Textiles 11/04/2024

Textile Nerd Podcast: Future of Textiles 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. Lori and Dan will offer their expert-informed thoughts on what’s next for substrates, sustainability, and beyond. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/33639327

Textile Nerd Podcast: First Year in Review 10/21/2024

Textile Nerd Podcast: First Year in Review Happy Anniversary, Nerds! The Textile Nerd Podcast turns one, and and have the highlights, storylines, and curiosities from our engaging experts! We’ve explored the depths of the industry we love along with you, so let’s honor and celebrate our first 12 months of many. From Hollywood intrigue to fiber origins and futures to textile technique breakdowns and more, it’s time to celebrate the first anniversary of the Textile Nerd Podcast. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/33304002

Textile Nerd Podcast: Future of Vinyl 09/22/2024

Textile Nerd Podcast: Future of Vinyl Often known as an affordable workhorse that will eventually get thrown away, vinyl is usually only thought about when it rips. On the latest edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan will break out the crystal ball with industry big wig to examine what could be for the too-often-taken-for-granted material. Could new scrim or coating concoctions be on the horizon for venerable vinyl? Join and as they ponder what's possible with vinyl. /episode/index/show/a28823bb-764c-430f-8551-d314b94417c2/id/33051662

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