[PRESS RELEASE] INDA and NWI Announce 2025 Short Course Lineup for Nonwovens Industry Professionals

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) are excited to release their 2025 schedule of short courses. This portfolio of training content covers the full spectrum of the nonwovens value chain, ranging from raw materials to processes to products.

As two of the leading nonwovens industry organizations in the world, INDA and NWI are uniquely positioned to offer a nonwovens training program that combines classroom learning with hands-on activities in NWI’s state-of-the-art nonwoven production and testing labs on the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University.

All courses are led by expert trainers with decades of experience in nonwovens applications and technology. Guest lecturers from industry will support the program and provide unique insights. The knowledge shared during the INDA/NWI short courses cannot be found elsewhere.

“Internal expertise, industry guest lecturers, state-of-the art equipment – this course has it all!” commented a recent INDA/NWI short course attendee.

2025 INDA/NWI Short Course Schedule:

• Elementary Nonwovens
  January 28-29, 2025
• Intermediate Nonwovens
  February 4-7, 2025
• Spunbond Technology
  March 4-6, 2025
• Carded Nonwovens Technology
  April 1-3, 2025
• Filter Media
  April 28-29, 2025
• Fiber and Filament Extrusion Fundamentals
  June 10-12, 2025
• Meltblown Technology
  August 12-14, 2025
• Nonwoven Product Development and Innovation
  September 9-12, 2025
• Intermediate Nonwovens
  September 30-October 3, 2025
• Elementary Nonwovens
  October 28-29, 2025

“INDA is excited to have reached a formal agreement with NWI earlier this year, building upon our long-standing partnership to deliver worldclass training programs for nonwovens industry professionals,” said Matt O’Sickey, Ph.D., INDA’s director of education and technical affairs. “By solidifying our collaboration, INDA and NWI are focused on serving the training needs of our industry with the highest-quality content that delivers technical excellence and business intelligence to individuals working in nonwovens.”

“The 2025 schedule of training courses covers the key nonwoven platforms and technology concepts with an excellent mix of technical and business-minded content,” said Tom Daugherty, NWI’s deputy director. “The program is designed to provide value to experienced industry professionals, as well as those who are new to nonwovens. A new course for 2025 is Carded Nonwovens Technology. The addition of this course is based on direct feedback from our attendees, as we are committed to evolving our training program to meet the needs of the industry.”

Short Course Value Packs

As part of the 2025 short course program, INDA and NWI are offering a Short Course Value Pack incentive to provide maximum value to those organizations who are committed to workforce development. Value Packs are available in bundles of 5, 10, 15 and 20 registrations, with discounts ranging from 10 percent to 25 percent, depending on the size of the Value Pack.

“Workforce Development is a pillar of NWI’s service offering, and the INDA/NWI portfolio of training courses is unmatched in the value it offers to organizations operating in and/or serving the nonwovens industry,” said Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., NWI’s executive director. “The Short Course Value Pack program represents a strategic opportunity for business leaders to invest in the knowledge and expertise of their workforce to achieve a competitive advantage in nonwovens, while doing so at an extremely favorable price point.”

For more information and to purchase a Short Course Value Pack, please visit https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/short-course-value-pack/.

Market Specific Courses

In addition to the slate of nonwoven fabric-focused courses, end-product-specific courses include Filter Media (taught in conjunction with NWI), Wipes and Absorbent Hygiene. NWI and INDA also offer workshops in conjunction with conferences and expos, on-demand content, customized training courses and webinars on hot topics.

For more information and to register for an upcoming INDA/NWI training course, please visit https://www.inda.org/training/.

About INDA

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, serves hundreds of member companies in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry by helping to achieve business growth. Since 1968, INDA helps members convene and connect, innovate and develop their businesses. INDA’s educational courses, business intelligence and market insights, test methods, consultancy and issue advocacy help members succeed by providing information they need to better plan and execute their business strategies. INDA Media is the business-to-business publishing arm of INDA and publisher of International Fiber Journal and International Filtration News, which reach a vast network of professionals who employ fibers, filaments, and filtration systems to optimize their application environments. For more information, visit www.inda.org, or download the INDA mobile app for immediate updates. 

About The Nonwovens Institute

Based at the Center for Technology and Innovation on the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is a consortium of stakeholders spanning the breadth of the nonwovens value chain. Operating on an “Open Innovation” platform and covering the full Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range, NWI engages industry, government and academia to enable next-generation nonwoven solutions to mission-critical challenges. For more information, visit https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/ or email nonwovens@ncsu.edu.

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The Nonwovens Institute
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