News and Notes

Oct 10, 2024

[Virtual Tour] Filtration Testing Lab

NWI offers a full range of test methods for nonwoven filter media. Here we provide a brief primer on filtration test methods followed by a virtual tour of NWI’s state-of-the-art Filtration Testing Lab.

Sep 18, 2024

NWI Welcomes Math2Market as a New ‘Full Member’ 

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is pleased to recognize Math2Market GmbH for its decision to join more than 45 industry-leading organizations as a member of the Institute. Math2Market develops and sells…

Sep 16, 2024

[Preview] NWI’s Fall 2024 Industrial Advisory Board Meeting

NWI’s Fall 2024 Industrial Advisory Board Meeting will be held Nov. 5-6 on the Centennial Campus of NC State University.

Sep 9, 2024

16 NWI Student Researchers Slated to Present Posters at 2024 RISE® Conference

NWI student researchers will be presenting posters at the upcoming RISE® (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) conference

Sep 4, 2024

NWI Congratulates Dave Nelson On Nearly 50 Years of Service to the Nonwovens Industry

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) would like to congratulate Dave Nelson upon his retirement from his role as NWI’s assistant director of industry engagement and education earlier this year, capping a…

Aug 23, 2024

NWI Talks Technical Nonwovens at Techtextil North America

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) had an activity-filled week at Techtextil North America 2024, August 20-22, at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C. The Institute’s Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., and Raoul Farer,…

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…