Nonwoven Fabric Property Development and Characterization Short Course

The Nonwoven Fabric Property Development and Characterization Short Course provides attendees a fundamental understanding of polymer properties, fiber properties, fabric properties and product-specific properties, with a product exemplar to show how each of these properties influence success in a real-world scenario.

Upon completing the course, attendees will have an in-depth understanding of how the most important nonwoven fabric properties are achieved and how they are measured to ensure end-product quality. This course will consider properties such as tensile, basis weight, compressibility, softness, fiber orientation distribution and diameter, thickness, air permeability, moisture and vapor transmission, and flammability, just to name a few. Attendees will also benefit from hands-on learning with experiments in The Nonwovens Institute’s state-of-the-art fabrication and testing labs.

If you attend this course, you will:

• Learn about testing and quality management systems, including important certification processes such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025, etc.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of how important nonwoven fabric properties are achieved and how they are measured to ensure end-product quality.
• Get expert insight on structure-property-process relationships, with a product-specific exemplar designed to show how nonwoven properties influence success in a real-world scenario.

Featured Topics Include:

• Testing and Quality Management System
• Certification Process (ISO 9001, ISO 17025, etc.)
• Structural Attributes and Characterization Methods
• Mechanical Properties
• Haptics – Measurement of “Hand”
• Flammability and Thermal Evaluation
• Scanning Electron Microscope Applications
• Image Analysis for Nonwovens
• Lab Tours and Practical Demonstrations

Expert Instructors:

• Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI)
• Benoit Maze, Ph.D.,  Director of Education and Administration, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI)
• Amy Minton, Analytical and Filtration Testing Lab Manager, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI)

Who Should Attend?

• Business and Product Development
• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Quality Control
• Research and Development
• Technical Sales and Marketing

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.)

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Attendee Feedback: 

• “Great presentations! The instructors are very knowledgable and helpful. Very detailed information provides an in-depth understanding of how to develop high-quality nonwoven structures.” — Sales Engineer, Equipment Manufacturer
• “This course covers a lot of the fundamentals that determine different material outcomes. The course provided insights that inspire me to look at nonwovens from different angles to develop new products for existing applications.” — Engineer, Global Consumer Products Brand Owner
• “This was a great program; I loved the time we spent in the lab.” — Product Development Manager, Textile Manufacturer
• “The time in the labs really helped support learning, and the course covered the many ways to test nonwovens in an interesting and useful way.” — Product Director, Hygiene Products Manufacturer

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(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 agenda and presenters subject to change. For questions about this course, email nonwovens@ncsu.edu. 

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