From market intelligence to technology choices to decision making via a hands-on case study – attendees will be exposed to the full lifecycle of nonwoven product development. The Nonwoven Product Development and Innovation Short Course, presented in cooperation with INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Industry, is a dynamic training, combining classroom activities with a…
The Meltblown Technology Short Course combines classroom learning provided by NWI's expert faculty and staff with hands-on activities in NWI’s state-of-the-art fabrication and testing labs to provide attendees a fundamental understanding of the process of forming meltblown webs. The course focuses on the importance of controlling structure-property-process relationships to optimize meltblown materials for the requirements…
The semi-annual IAB meeting is where NWI’s member companies gather with faculty and student researchers to review the latest results from the consortium’s portfolio of industry-identified nonwovens research projects. This is an opportunity for member companies, government agencies, faculty and students to engage around some of the fundamental challenges facing the nonwovens industry today. The IAB meeting will feature the presentation…
Join NWI Executive Director Raoul Farer, Ph.D. for an invitation only evening of fellowship amongst NWI’s Emeritus Members – and perhaps some Faculty, Staff and Student guests - following the conclusion of the Spring 2026 IAB Meeting. Wednesday, May 6, 5:30-8:30pm After last Fall’s IAB meeting, “Team Academia” went up against “Team Emeriti” in a…
The Nonwovens Institute will be at INDEX™26; The World’s Leading Nonwovens Exhibition, May 19-22, 2026 at Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland. NWI Executive Director Raoul Farer, Ph.D. and NWI Director of Education and Administration Benoit Maze, Ph.D. will be at Stand 4274 to meet and discuss how NWI can help bring your nonwovens vision to reality. Stop…
The Fiber and Filament Extrusion Fundamentals Short Course provides attendees an understanding of the critical variables and process parameters required to optimize extrusion processes for meltblown, spunbond and carded staple-fiber nonwovens. This course is designed to be accessible and valuable to both those who are new to the field and/or come from a non-technical background,…
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.…
NWI’s Executive Director Raoul Farer, Ph. D. will lead a short course entitled “THE WORLD OF NONWOVENS” on Monday, June 29; 0900-1800. This 1-day course can be helpful to anyone wanting to learn more about nonwovens and where they are used. It will cover topics like raw materials, introduction to the different nonwoven manufacturing technologies…
The Nonwovens Institute will be at FILTECH 2026 ; The June 30 – July 2, 2026 at Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany. NWI Executive Director Raoul Farer, Ph.D. will be at Stand J-16 in Hall 7 to meet and discuss how NWI can help bring your nonwovens vision to reality; Dr. Farer will also lead a short…
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, presented in cooperation with INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens…