News and Notes

Jan 10, 2024

[Virtual Tour] Spunbond and Hydroentangling Lab

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at NC State offers state-of-the-art technology and deep expertise in spunmelt nonwovens. The following virtual tour walks you through the capability housed within the lab.

Dec 19, 2023

[2-Minute Tutorial] Meltblown Technology Primer

The following tutorial on meltblown nonwovens provides a brief overview of the production process, common applications, and material structure and performance characteristics. It is based on a segment of the…

Dec 13, 2023

NWI Welcomes CovationBio as a New ‘Full Member’

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is pleased to recognize Covation Biomaterials for its decision to join more than 50 industry-leading organizations as a member of the Institute. Founded in 2022, in…

Dec 12, 2023

[PRESS RELEASE] INDA, NWI Announce 2024 Nonwovens Training Course Schedule

Cary, NC and Raleigh, NC, December 12, 2023 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and The Nonwovens Institute (NWI), have announced their 2024 workforce development program. The INDA/NWI portfolio of training content…

Dec 1, 2023

Dr. Mehmet Dasdemir Appointed as Director of Product Development at NWI

NWI is pleased to announce Mehmet Dasdemir, Ph.D., as the Institute's new Director of Product Development.

Nov 30, 2023

NWI Offers Appreciation to Outgoing IAB Executive Committee Members

Thomas Broch, Detlef Frey and Andreas Scope conclude their term of service as NWI Executive Committee members.

Nov 28, 2023

NWI Announces Outstanding Researcher Awards from Fall 2023 IAB Meeting

Recently, the IAB recognized several student researchers for their outstanding work at the Fall 2023 IAB meeting.

Nov 14, 2023

Fall 2023 Industrial Advisory Board Recap

The Nonwovens Institute’s (NWI’s) Fall 2023 Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) meeting brought industry members together with faculty and Ph.D. students to consider the fundamental nonwovens research projects currently working through…

Oct 27, 2023

Dominic Garcia, Polyester Thermal Point Bonding and the Effect of Additives

My research involves the investigation of fundamental properties of nonwovens, such as crystallization and spinning techniques, for the improvement of thermally bonded nonwovens, benchmarked by qualities like tensile strength or appearance.

Oct 17, 2023

[2-Minute Tutorial] How to Develop High-Quality Nonwoven Structures

The Nonwoven Fabric Property Development and Characterization Short Course is presented at The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) on the Centennial Campus of NC State University. This course, which is offered in…