News and Notes

Jul 7, 2026

NWI Student Researchers to Present Posters at 2026 Techtextil North America Conference

Four NWI student researchers will be presenting posters at the upcoming Techtextil North America Conference, August 4-6.

Jun 16, 2026

NWI Student Researcher Group Activities 2025-26

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) continues to shape the future of industry and academia through its multidisciplinary Student Researcher Group. Led during the 2025–2026 academic year by Ph.D. candidates Morgan Gilbert and Darshana Malusare, the student-led group bridges diverse fields—from Fiber and Polymer Science to Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

Welcome to Raleigh sign located in RDU airport

Jun 8, 2026

Spring 2026 Industrial Advisory Board Meeting

The Nonwovens Institute’s (NWI’s) Spring 2026 Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) meeting was held May 5-6, 2026 at the Convocation Center of the Wilson College of Textiles on North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus offering two energetic days of activity aimed at advancing the NWI consortium’s fundamental nonwovens research portfolio.

Jun 8, 2026

Student Researchers Recognized for Excellence at Spring 2026 IAB Meeting

NWI works with graduate students from various technical disciplines at North Carolina State University and partner universities along with faculty and industry to facilitate on-going research projects, helping to develop future leaders for the nonwovens industry.

NWI team cooking in the NC State teaching kitchen

Jun 5, 2026

Cook-off Closes out NWI’s Spring 2026 IAB Meeting

NWI Emeritus Members and Graduate Student Researchers concluded the Spring 2026 IAB Meeting with a collaborative, high-energy cooking competition at NC State's teaching kitchen.

Pleated filter elements being manufactured on-site at Atmus Filtration Technologies utilizing Synthetic filter media produced by Atmus.

Apr 30, 2026

Member Spotlight: Atmus Filtration Drives the Future of Advanced Media Design

The Nonwovens Institute is proud to recognize Atmus Filtration, Inc. as a key member of our industry-leading ecosystem. From proprietary nanofiber distributions to sustainable polymer processing, Atmus is leveraging its NWI membership to push the boundaries of filtration efficiency, asset protection, and industrial scalability.

Apr 30, 2026

Celebrating the Life and Contributions of Rory Holmes

The Nonwovens Institute honors the remarkable life and legacy of Rory Holmes, a pioneer whose dedication shaped the modern nonwovens landscape. From his leadership at NWI and INDA to his mentorship of the next generation, Rory’s influence was as technical as it was personal. We invite you to read more about his extraordinary career and the lasting mark he left on our community.

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.

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.

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.