The Nonwovens Institute

This course aims to make professionals and their organizations more successful by providing: Advanced nonwovens and engineered materials knowledge In-depth understanding of processes, technologies, chemistries, and raw materials Expanded business options for branded and private label products Enhanced professional and personal growth Expert Instructors: Ed Thomas, Head of Research and Product Development, First Quality, Fiberweb,…

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 offers a balance of in-the-classroom learning at INDA and The…

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…

The Nonwoven Bonding Fundamentals Short Course will provide a detailed overview of the major fabric bonding processes used to make nonwovens. The course will cover success factors for calendering, hydroentangling, and needlepunching, including troubleshooting techniques and guidance for process improvement. If you attend this course, you will learn: How nonwoven bonds are formed and how…

The Intermediate Nonwovens Short Course provides attendees with a generalized overview of nonwoven production processes and end-product applications. The course covers the fundamental 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 offers a balance of in-the-classroom learning at…

The Intermediate Nonwovens Short Course provides attendees with a generalized overview of nonwoven production processes and end-product applications. The course covers the fundamental 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 offers a balance of in-the-classroom learning at INDA…

The Spunbond Technology Short Course combines classroom learning 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 spunbond webs. The course focuses on the importance of controlling structure-property-process relationships to optimize spunbond materials for the requirements of the application. The course will cover…

Combining classroom learning with hands-on activities in NWI's state-of-the-art fabrication and testing labs, The Carded Nonwovens Technology Short Course will examine the carding process from the bale opener to carding, cross-lapping, needle-punching, thermal bonding and hydroentangling. The course covers fibers and materials, the structure of nonwovens and how one measures properties such as formation, uniformity,…