The Textile Nerd Podcast

Textile Nerd Podcast: Fabric Content and Education

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 [https://www.textiles.org/]. On this episode of The Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-atone-99b332205/] and Dan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvmcgowan/] sit down with ATA Director of Content and Member Programs Jonathan Sweet [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansweet/], a former journalist, to examine initiatives designed to inform, enlighten, and boost the industry.

Textile Nerd Podcast: Onshoring, Nearshoring, Reshoring

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 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-atone-99b332205/] and Dan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvmcgowan/] convene a panel of supply chain experts that includes TVF Supply Chain leaders Stephanie Shrader [https://www.linkedin.com/in/supplychainsteph/], Tabitha Green [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabitha-green-a1a9a524/], and Jamie Sullivan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-reid-sullivan-aa3bb9b9/], as well as well-traveled global textile executive and AATCC Chair Courtney Williams [https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneybarkleywilliams/] to sound off on the challenges and possibilities of a more American-made textile industry.

Textile Nerd Podcast: Lifesaving Fabric

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 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-atone-99b332205/] and Dan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvmcgowan/] will explore the origin story of Polar Skin™ [https://www.narescue.com/polar-skin-cooling-system-comprehensive.html?srsltid=AfmBOorlmNEL5W_lP7MzkQfqgw6ofsFe1TfUmbKN8qGZchZWQWi0yNXD], a rapid-cooling system that is made here in the U.S. – from fiber to finished product – and achieves stringent Berry compliance standards, while portably and accessibly cooling overheated soldiers, athletes, and more.

Textile Nerd Podcast: The Nerdies 2026

And the winner is… all of us nerds! On this special edition, Lori [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-atone-99b332205/] and Dan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvmcgowan/] 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 knowledge and exploring textile curiosities so far. Here's to the next 50 episodes!

Textile Nerd Podcast: Supply Chain Roundtable

The global logistics, sourcing, and shipping environment might be the most talked about – and kvetched over – corner of the textile universe today. Lori [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-atone-99b332205/] and Dan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvmcgowan/] convene a supply chain roundtable to discuss challenges that go beyond the "t-word" (tariffs) and impact companies large and small, domestic and international. TVF Supply Chain Director Stephanie Shrader [https://www.linkedin.com/in/supplychainsteph/], Senior Sourcing Manager Tabitha Green [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabitha-green-a1a9a524/], and Sourcing Manager Jamie Sullivan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-reid-sullivan-aa3bb9b9/] weigh in.