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, Frances Harder of Fashion for Profit, will discuss with Lori and Dan how this legally-critical role plays out and discusses her decades of global experiences that have enriched her vibrant career in fabric.

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 down its golden anniversary year, Lori and Dan 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.

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. Lori and Dan turn to material and textile scientist Dr. Apurba Banerjee of Standard Textile about networking, knowledge transfer, and mentorship.

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.

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 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.

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 Robert Hinsch 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 Lori and Dan as they ponder what's possible with vinyl.

As the scales of globalization continue to rebalance textiles and the supply chain, the Textile Nerd Podcast will once again talk with Courtney Williams of textile innovator, brrrº, about the international economic ecosystem. Her insights from working more than two decades in fabric in markets including Asia, Europe, and the United States illuminate challenges and opportunities. Join Lori, Dan, and Courtney as they explore the landscape in a wide-ranging fashion without wasting your time.

What does circularity mean to you? More imporantly, are there textile-to-textile life cycles out there that could be feasible and scalable? The newest edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast picks the globally-experienced mind of brrrº Vice President of Operations & Product Development Courtney Williams. Lori, Dan will explore everything from mushroom leather to home compost as 3D printing filament and more with the textile veteran who has worked in Europe, Asia, and the United States.