News and Notes

Aug 22, 2024

[2-Minute Tutorial] Nonwoven Bonding Fundamentals

The following tutorial covers leading bonding techniques for nonwoven materials, including calendering, hydroentangling and needle-punching. The information is based on a segment of the upcoming Nonwoven Bonding Fundamentals Short Course, which…

Aug 1, 2024

NWI Welcomes Flavorchem and Orchidia Fragrances as a New ‘Affiliate Member’

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is pleased to recognize Flavorchem & Orchidia Fragrances for its decision to join more than 45 industry-leading organizations as a member of the Institute. Flavorchem was…

Jul 23, 2024

[PRESS RELEASE] Raoul Farer Joins the Wilson College of Textiles and The Nonwovens Institute at NC State University

North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and The Nonwovens Institute announce the appointment of Raoul Farer, Ph.D.

Jul 19, 2024

[Virtual Tour] Meltblown Lab

The Nonwovens Institute at North Carolina State University offers state-of-the-art technology and deep expertise in meltblown nonwoven applications. This article provides a brief primer on meltblown technology and applications followed by…

Jul 15, 2024

[PRESS RELEASE] INDA, NWI Announce Collaboration Agreement to Foster Continuing Education of the Nonwovens Industry

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and The Nonwovens Institute (NWI), are excited to announce a collaboration agreement to provide continuing education to the nonwovens industry. This agreement…

Jul 10, 2024

NWI Announces Student Research Awards from Spring 2024 IAB Meeting

The Nonwovens Institute is proud to announce the winners of its Student Awards from the Spring 2024 Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) meeting: Nishant Bhatta; Anicah Smith O’Brien; and Anastasia Timofeeva.

Jul 3, 2024

Anastasia Timofeeva, Dynamic, In-situ Characterization of Failure Modes in Fiber Spinning

My research focuses on the development and implementation of a high-speed polarization imaging technique for in-situ defect detection in polymer fibers during fiber spinning production.

Jul 1, 2024

NWI Industrial Advisory Board Names Stefan Engel and John McNabb to Executive Committee

Stefan Engel, Chief Executive Officer of American Truetzschler Inc., and John McNabb, Chief Technical Officer, Freudenberg Performance Materials, join NWI EC.

Jul 1, 2024

Young Jae Kim, Understanding the Influence of Molecular Ordering on Wetting Resistance

The focus of my NWI (nonwovens) research project is to develop hydrocarbon-based alternatives to fluorocarbons for enhancing the performance of nonwoven materials.

Jun 27, 2024

[2-Minute Tutorial] Nonwoven Product Development and Innovation

The following tutorial highlights key considerations required to maximize the opportunity for success in developing new nonwoven products and scaling them up for commercialization. The material is based on a…