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Talking Textiles

Business · EN · 58 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Created by the Advanced Textiles Association, Talking Textiles provides the latest in industrial fabrics and highlights key players and up-and-comers in the business.

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Booking probability

41%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Talking Textiles

What is Talking Textiles about?

Created by the Advanced Textiles Association, Talking Textiles provides the latest in industrial fabrics and highlights key players and up-and-comers in the business.

What has Talking Textiles covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Many Paths, One Industry: Women in Textiles" (27 August 2026, 24 minutes), "Event Safety and Tent Liability" (18 August 2026, 50 minutes), and "Behind the Scenes of the Tent Installation for UFC 250" (13 July 2026, 32 minutes).

How often does Talking Textiles publish?

Talking Textiles publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 58 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Talking Textiles?

Booking probability for Talking Textiles is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talking Textiles requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talking Textiles's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Talking Textiles?

The strongest fits for Talking Textiles are Fabric Mills. Talking Textiles has a business audience.

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Talking Textiles is a business show with 58 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Talking Textiles

    Many Paths, One Industry: Women in Textiles

    Aug 27, 202624 min

    In this episode of Talking Textiles , Apurba Banerjee talks with Danielle Jones, Lindsey Hynek, and Samantha Marion about their unique career paths and the different roles they play across the textile industry. They...

  • Episode #56

    Event Safety and Tent Liability

    Aug 18, 202650 minS2

    In this episode of Talking Textiles , Kevin Vasquez, TRD Advisory Board member and Chair of the Code and Education Committee, takes a deep dive into event safety, tent liability, and risk management. Joined by Richard...

  • Episode #55

    Behind the Scenes of the Tent Installation for UFC 250

    Jul 13, 202632 minS2

    Jonathan Sweet, ATA, sits down with Richard Martin from Pro Em to discuss his company's tent installation for the UFC 250 at the White House. Richard shares about the unique challenges of working with government bodies...

  • Episode #54

    Textiles in Rhode Island: Education, Sustainability, and the Future of Manufacturing

    May 14, 20261 hourS2

    In this episode of Talking Textiles , host Michael Woody speaks with Dr. Karl Aspelund of the University of Rhode Island about the growing future of the textile industry and the importance of collaboration between...

  • Episode #53

    Designing Large Canopies: Collaboration with Engineers

    Apr 24, 202652 minS2

    Listen in as Dan Litster [Keyston Bros] sits down with featured guests Michael Yungman, [Yungman Engineering], Ethan Halpern [American Awning and Blind Co.], and Scott Neville, [Welhener – H.B. Wall Awning and Kansas...

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  • Episode #52

    Inside the FASTR Lab with Lynn Wagner

    Mar 25, 202654 minS2

    Listen in as Jasmine Cox , Executive Director at Gaston College's Textile Technology Center and ETC Chair, interviews, Lynn Wagner , Senior Research Textile Manager, FASTR Lab at the University of Maine and ETC Board...

  • Episode #51

    Branding and Rebranding Your Marine Canvas Business

    Feb 23, 202644 minS2

    Kyle Van Damme, MFC [Marine Tops Unlimited], got together with Mike Boatman [Boatman Marine Canvas], and Justin Jones [SewLong Custom Covers] to talk about branding and rebranding your marine canvas business. The...

  • Episode #50

    Seasons of the Marine Canvas Business

    Jan 16, 202641 minS2

    Julie Tinsman [Strataglass LLC] sat down with featured guests: Charlene Clark, IFM [Signature CanvasMakers LLC], Jeff Newkirk, MFC [Precision Custom Canvas], and Andrew Oatley [Oatley's Top Shop] at the Advanced...

  • Episode #49

    Building the Textiles Workforce: Assessing and Hiring Talent

    Dec 11, 202532 minS2

    Liz Johnson [Brookwood Companies] sits down with featured guests Tanya Wade [Manufacturing Solutions Center at CVCC]; Jennifer Fennell [Polo Custom Products]; and Robert Finnegan [AFFOA] to record a live podcast from...

  • Episode #48

    Tackling Tariffs Part Two

    Nov 25, 202550 minS2

    In part two of the podcast on tariffs, the conversations centers around the current landscape and how companies are navigating through uncertainty. Host Tony Ehrbar [Renegade Plastics/American Tent] sits down with Brian...

  • Episode #47

    Insights on Codes, Standards, and Best Practices for Tent and Shade Professionals

    Oct 22, 202536 minS2

    Listen in as host Dan Litster chats with featured guests Nick Deninno (Block & Roll Innovations), and Paul Armstrong (PACCS) about the codes and standards in the tent and shade industry. They share practical advice on...

  • Episode #46

    Education Sampler of Advanced Textiles Expo

    Sep 19, 202530 minS2

    Tune in for a sneak peek of featured education sessions at the upcoming Advanced Textiles Expo, taking place November 4–7 in Indianapolis. Expo presenters Elizabeth Denly (Technical Strategy and Innovation) and Terry...

  • Episode #45

    Tackling Tariffs

    Aug 12, 202549 minS2

    The episode looks at the uncertainties of tariffs and how companies are making things work amongst the policy changes. They touch on onshoring and nearshoring, being transparent with customers, evaluating new sources...

  • Episode #44

    Our Future Workforce — Leveraging Career Pathways and High Schools to Drive Talent Pipelines

    Aug 1, 202536 minS2

    In part three of the Workforce Special Series, host Robert Finnegan, Director of Education and Workforce Development at AFFOA, focuses on how companies can leverage traditional Career and Technical Education (CTE) to...

  • Episode #43

    Industry Podcasters Talk Podcasts

    Jul 21, 202542 minS2

    In this episode, Jonathan Sweet , ATA, sits down with podcasters Kyle Richardson (L&A Tent Rentals) host of Under the Vinyl, along with Lori Antone and Dan McGowan (TVF) hosts of The Textile Nerd Podcast. Our featured...

  • Episode #42

    Beyond the Buzz - The Impacts of Digital Engineering and Automation on Our Current and Future Workforce

    Jun 13, 202537 minS2

    In the second installment of our Workforce Special Series with AFFOA, host Robert Finnegan , Director of Education and Workforce Development at AFFOA, leads a compelling discussion with industry leaders and...

  • Episode #41

    Insights from Next Gen Leaders on Running a Business

    Jun 4, 202540 minS2

    Next generation leader Donato Fraioli is joined by Kyle Van Damme, James Dillport and Jason Storozum to discuss running a textile product company. Listen in as they share previous experiences and how they entered the...

  • Episode #40

    Talking Textiles Workforce Special Series with AFFOA – Part One

    May 16, 20251h 1mS2

    In this episode, Robert Finnegan, [Director of Education and Workforce Development, AFFOA], hosts a discussion on best practices for recruitment, retention, and workforce development, including work-life balance...

  • Episode #39

    From College to Career: A Personal Journey in the Workforce

    Apr 28, 202550 minS2

    Listen in as Jasmine Cox interviews Eleanor Enochs , Kathryn Kittrell , Max Ring , and Preston Bullock have a discussion on how they transitioned from college life to professional careers, highlighting the challenges...

  • Episode #38

    Advocacy Highlights from USINFI and a Preview of Outlook Leadership Conference

    Mar 28, 202544 minS2

    Listen in as Joey Smith, Chad Twombly, Mark Harries, Sydney Price, and Matt Clark give a recap of USINFI Advocacy Days held on March 4-5 in Washington D.C. Day one included introductory meetings, while day two focused...

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