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Stefan Engel, American Truetzschler Inc. USA and John McNabb, Freudenberg Performance Materials

Jul 1, 2024

NWI Industrial Advisory Board Names Stefan Engel and John McNabb to Executive Committee

Stefan Engel, Chief Executive Officer of American Truetzschler Inc., and John McNabb, Chief Technical Officer, Freudenberg Performance Materials, join NWI EC.

Young Jae Kim, The Nonwovens Institute, NC State University

Jul 1, 2024

Young Jae Kim, Understanding the Influence of Molecular Ordering on Wetting Resistance

The focus of my NWI (nonwovens) research project is to develop hydrocarbon-based alternatives to fluorocarbons for enhancing the performance of nonwoven materials.

Nonwoven Product Development and Innovation Short Course

Jun 27, 2024

[2-Minute Tutorial] Nonwoven Product Development and Innovation

The following tutorial highlights key considerations required to maximize the opportunity for success in developing new nonwoven products and scaling them up for commercialization. The material is based on a…

The Nonwovens Institute at World of Wipes 2024

Jun 20, 2024

NWI Capabilities On Display at World of Wipes® 2024

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) enjoyed a very productive World of Wipes® this week at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. The event attracted more than 500 attendees from across the nonwovens value…

Jun 18, 2024

NWI Welcomes Fibertex Nonwovens as a New ‘Full Member’

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is pleased to recognize Fibertex Nonwovens for its decision to join more than 45 industry-leading organizations as a member of the Institute. 

Joshua Weed, NatureWorks; Bryan Haynes, Kimberly-Clark

Jun 3, 2024

NWI Industrial Advisory Board Elects New Executive Committee Leadership

The Industrial Advisory Board of The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) elected two new leaders for its Executive Committee.

GDC, NWI Member Graphic

May 31, 2024

NWI Welcomes GDC as a New ‘Full Member’

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is pleased to recognize GDC for its decision to join more than 45 industry-leading organizations as a member of the Institute.

Spring 2024 NWI Industrial Advisory Board Meeting

May 17, 2024

Spring 2024 Industrial Advisory Board Recap

NWI's Spring 2024 Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) meeting has adjourned following three days of activities focused on advancing the Institute’s nonwovens research portfolio.

Aja Labs Joins NWI as Start-Up Member

May 7, 2024

NWI Welcomes Aja Labs as a New ‘Start-Up Member’

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is pleased to recognize Aja Labs for its decision to join more than 45 industry-leading organizations as a member of the Institute.

NWI's Benoit Maze, Ph.D., and Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., lead training courses at NWI.

Apr 23, 2024

[Instructor Q&A] Nonwoven Fabric Property Development and Characterization Short Course

Expert instructors discuss key points to be covered in this training.