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10 NWI Student Researchers to Present Posters at 2025 RISE® Conference

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The melt spinner arm moves into place and custom-sized fibers are deposited onto a spinning drum, quickly creating a broad swath of non-woven material used in products such as masks.

Apr 16, 2026

Army, NC State Collaborate on Potential of Polymers

NC State and the U.S. Army are working together to unlock the next generation of polymers. By blending advanced engineering with molecular precision, this collaboration aims to develop materials that can withstand the most extreme environments.
MiniFIBERS HQ Exterior

Apr 8, 2026

The Nonwovens Institute Welcomes MiniFIBERS, Inc. as a Member

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is pleased to recognize MiniFIBERS, Inc. for its decision to join more than 50 industry-leading organizations as a member of the Institute.  
Angelo Corino Retirement

Mar 23, 2026

Angelo Corino Retires After Long Career with The Nonwovens Institute

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) celebrates the career and contributions of Angelo Corino; Meltblown and Spunbond & Hydroentanglement Labs Manager, who has elected to retire this year after 20 years of service to NWI and its members, faculty, staff, students and other partners as well as an even more lengthy career in the nonwovens industry.
Centennial Campus buildings including the Monteith Research Center (right) and the Wilson College of Textiles (center) look out onto Lake Raleigh. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Mar 18, 2026

Spring 2026 Industrial Advisory Board Meeting

The Nonwovens Institute’s (NWI’s) Fall 2026 Industrial Advisory Board Meeting will be held May 5-6 at The Wilson College of Textiles’ Convocation Center on the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University.
Meltblown Web Production

Mar 18, 2026

NWI Adds Capabilities for Rapid Research & Development

NWI is pleased to announce an addition to the NWI Fiber and Polymer Science Lab that enhances our ability to support members, customers, faculty, staff and students; a new Hills, Inc. LBS-330 Lab Scale Bicomponent Melt Extrusion Unit.
Tom Daugherty, Headshot, The Nonwovens Institute

Jan 14, 2026

Thomas H. (Tom) Daugherty Retirement

After a nearly 45-year career in the Nonwovens and Consumer Products industries, Tom Daugherty was celebrated at Fall 2025 meeting of the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) for The Nonwovens Institute (NWI).

Nov 19, 2025

Students Recognized for Excellence at Fall 2025 IAB Meeting

Bringing together the best of both industry and academia is a hallmark of The Nonwovens Institute (NWI).  Located in the heart of the vibrant Centennial Campus of North Carolina State…

Nov 3, 2025

Technical Developments in Nonwovens Presented at RISE® 2025

The 2025 RISE® (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) Conference was held Oct. 14-15, at the McKimmon Center on NC State’s campus.  This was the 15th edition of RISE® and…
NWI Fall 2024 IAB Meeting, Student Group Photo

Sep 16, 2025

[Preview] Fall 2025 Industrial Advisory Board Meeting

The Nonwovens Institute’s (NWI’s) Fall 2025 Industrial Advisory Board Meeting will be held November 11-12 on the Centennial Campus of NC State University. The semi-annual IAB meeting is where NWI’s member…

Sep 15, 2025

10 NWI Student Researchers to Present Posters at 2025 RISE® Conference

Ph.D. student researchers currently engaged in The Nonwovens Institute’s (NWI’s) fundamental nonwovens research program will be presenting posters at the upcoming RISE® (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) conference, Oct. 14-15, 2025 in the McKimmon Center of NC State University.