Intermediate Nonwovens

For industry professionals familiar with nonwovens

In-Person

October 13 - 16, 2026

INDA/NWI Members: $2,500
Non-Members: $3,300

Location: The Nonwovens Institute at NC State University, Raleigh, NC

 


Multiple registrants from the same company receive a discount.

INDA Members may schedule onsite In-person and Virtual learning for their organizations with 10+ participants. Contact: learning@inda.org

Digital materials are provided to each participant; a physical reference binder of samples is also provided to in-person participants, and available to virtual participants for an additional fee.

Instructors

Ed Thomas
Head of Research and Product Development, First Quality, Fiberweb, (retired) »

Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D.
William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor of Textile Materials and Associate Dean for Industry Research and Extension, North Carolina State University, and Executive Director Emeritus, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) »

Benoit Maze
Benoit Maze, Ph.D., Director of Education and Administration, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) »

Amy Minton
Physical Testing Lab Manager, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) »

Matt O'Sickey, Ph.D.
Director of Education & Technical Affairs, INDA »

Dive deeper into the world of nonwovens.

The Intermediate Nonwovens 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 formal learning at INDA and NWI, along with hands-on activities and the opportunity to experience NWI's state-of-the-art pilot lines and analytical characterization capabilities on the Centennial Campus of NC State University.

Featured Topics Include:

  • Fundamentals of Fibers and Materials
  • Web Formation Technologies
  • Fabric Bonding Technologies
  • Fabric Finishing and Converting
  • Testing and Characterization
  • Nonwoven Products and Markets
  • Future Direction of the Industry and Technologies

Who Should Attend?

  • Business and Product Development
  • Maintenance and Plant Production
  • Manufacturing and Engineering
  • Quality Control Technicians
  • Research and Development
  • Technical Marketing and Sales