The Elementary Nonwovens Short Course is designed for professionals who are new to the nonwovens industry. The nonwovens sector is characterized by what can be a steep learning curve, complex terminology, and diverse manufacturing processes. For professionals new to the field, navigating this landscape can be a significant barrier to effective communication and project execution. The Elementary Nonwovens course is offered several times during the year and is designed to eliminate that barrier. This intensive two-day program provides the strategic foundation required to:

–  Shorten onboarding: Move from novice to informed professional in 48 hours.
–  Speak the language: Gain the fluency needed to communicate effectively with technical teams, suppliers, and customers.
–  Identify market opportunities: Understand how material attributes and production processes dictate success in specific end-use markets.
–  Bridge the technical gap: Translate complex chemical and physical properties into actionable business intelligence.

Participants will learn the basics about nonwovens in simple, clear, concise language. The course reviews the basic nomenclature, production processes, fabric attributes, market uses and trends to understand products made with nonwovens and engineered materials. Personal instruction, visual aids, industry samples and plant production videos are all used to provide the essential information professionals entering the field of nonwovens need to be successful.

Led by Dr. Matt O’Sickey, Director of Education & Technical Affairs at INDA, this course utilizes physical samples and plant production insights to ensure the knowledge is practical and immediately applicable to your daily operations.

Whether you are in sales, marketing, procurement, or management, this is your opportunity to gain a comprehensive view of the nonwovens value chain and position yourself for long-term success.

Location: INDA Headquarters | Cary, NC
Dates: June 16-17 and October 6-7, 2026
Secure your registration and view the full agenda here: https://www.inda.org/training/elementary-training.php