Intermediate Nonwovens Short Course – October 2026

The Intermediate Nonwovens Short Course provides attendees with an overview of nonwoven production processes and end-product applications. The course covers the chemical and physical make-up of nonwovens, the properties of materials used in making nonwovens, and the manufacturing processes used to produce nonwovens. This course offers a balance of in-the-classroom learning at INDA and The Nonwovens Institute (NWI), along with hands-on activities and the opportunity to experience NWI’s state-of-the-art pilot lines and analytical characterization capabilities on the Centennial Campus of NC State University.

Featured Topics Include:

• Fundamentals of Fibers and Materials
• Web Formation Technologies
• Fabric Bonding Technologies
• Fabric Finishing and Converting
• Testing and Characterization
• Nonwoven Products and Markets
• Future Direction of the Industry and Technologies

Expert Instructors:

• Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., Professor and Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at NC State University
• Ed Thomas, Head of Research and Product Development, First Quality, Fiberweb, (ret.)
• Amy Minton, Analytical Lab Manager, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI)
• Matt O’Sickey, Ph.D., Director of Education and Technical Affairs, INDA

Who Should Attend?

• Business and Product Development
• Maintenance and Plant Production
• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Quality Control Technicians
• Research and Development
• Technical Marketing and Sales

Price: 

• Non-Members: $3,300
• NWI/INDA Members: $2,500 (NOTE: If you are an NWI Member, please e-mail registrar@inda.org with your Member Name and Short Course title to register at the NWI Member Rate.)

Course Outline

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