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Nonwovens Institute will host spunbond and meltblown virtual course
January 15th, 2021
Professionals in the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industry are invited to advance their technical skills in a two-day nonwoven short course in the “Virtual Introduction to Spunbond and Meltblown Technology.” The course was developed by North Carolina State University’s The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) and launched by INDA, the Association of Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. The virtual course […]
Textile industry leaders call for policy changes to support U.S. production of PPE
November 13th, 2020
The U.S. textile industry has stepped up to meet the demand for face masks, medical gowns, wipes and other products necessary to combat the coronavirus pandemic, but it needs policy changes from Washington so that the U.S. is not caught off-guard again in a future crisis, according to association leaders speaking at Industrial Fabrics Association […]
The work of protecting humans just got more important
May 1st, 2020
Suddenly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has become a hot commodity and an often- heard phrase on the lips of government officials, members of the media and the general public. But IFAI member companies and the textile industry at large have always known that the purpose of fabrics has been to […]
Nonwoven fabrics on the frontline of infection containment
May 1st, 2020
By Jeff Moravec Transmission electron microscopic image of an isolate from the first U.S. case of COVID-19, formerly known as 2019-nCoV. The spherical viral particles, colorized blue, contain cross-section through the viral genome, seen as black dots. Image: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s easy to misunderstand viral respiratory diseases, whether the current pandemic […]
Nonwoven products helping to contain coronavirus infection
January 31st, 2020
by Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar, Professor, Texas Tech University It has been one month since the information about the new strain of coronavirus became public. Front pages of newspapers and television screens have glaring images of face masks worn by people in China; the single-use face masks have spunmelt and carded filter substrates and have been […]
INDA benchmarks nonwovens
July 3rd, 2019
INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, has published the sixth edition of the annual “North American Nonwovens Supply Report” for its members. Based on extensive research, producer surveys and interviews with industry leaders, the report provides an overall view of North American supply, including key metrics of capacity, production and operating rates, in […]
INDA honors Moody
November 21st, 2018
INDA has recognized Ralph Moody, PE, senior director of R&D, Berry Global Inc., with its 2018 Lifetime Technical Achievement Award. The award honors individuals with established technical careers in the nonwovens industry and an accomplished history of technical innovation. Moody was recognized for his expertise in process development and R&D in several commercially successful substrates […]
City dismisses flushable wipes suit
October 10th, 2018
The city of Wyoming, Minn., dismissed its lawsuit against several flushable wipes manufacturers according to INDA, the Association of Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. The suit alleged damages to the municipal infrastructure from flushable wipes. According to court documents filed, it appears that Wyoming did not experienced any damage caused by any clogs, increased maintenance costs, operational […]
INDA offers hygiene products training
March 14th, 2018
INDA is offering an advanced absorbent hygiene products training course for product designers, developers and managers. The first edition of the course, which will dive into the nonwoven industry’s largest end market, will be offered May 22–24, 2018, at INDA’s Professional Development Center in Cary, N.C. The session will look at the design elements and […]
Hygienix™ calls for presentations
January 15th, 2018
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is seeking presentations for the fourth edition of Hygienix, the premier event for industry professionals in the absorbent hygiene and personal care markets. The conference will be held Nov. 5–8, 2018, at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, in Orlando, Fla. The event will feature three days of program […]