INDA and NWI Announce 2026 Short Course Lineup to Advance Nonwovens Industry Professionals
Cary, NC and Raleigh, NC, December 4, 2025 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at North Carolina State University, today announced their 2026 lineup of professional development courses designed to equip industry professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving nonwovens sector.
Covering the full nonwovens value chain—from raw materials to processes to finished products—these courses combine in-person instruction with hands-on training in NWI’s state-of-the-art production and testing laboratories on NC State’s Centennial Campus.
Led by renowned instructors with decades of experience and supported by guest lecturers from across the nonwovens industry, the INDA/NWI professional development programs deliver technical expertise and practical business insights that participants cannot access anywhere else.
2026 Professional Development Schedule:
- Elementary Nonwovens: February 10–11, June 16–17, October 6–7
- Intermediate Nonwovens: March 3–6, July 21–24, October 13–16
- Nonwoven Product Development & Innovation: March 24–27
- Meltblown Technology: April 28–30
- Fiber and Filament Extrusion Fundamentals: June 2–4
- Carded Nonwoven Technology: August 11–13
- Spunbond Technology: September 22–24
“INDA is excited to continue our partnership with NWI to deliver world-class training programs for nonwovens industry professionals,” said Matt O’Sickey, Ph.D., INDA Director of Education & Technical Affairs. “Our joint mission is to provide the highest-quality content that blends technical excellence with business intelligence, supporting the professional development needs of today’s workforce.”
“The 2026 professional development schedule addresses the core nonwoven platforms and technology concepts with an outstanding mix of technical depth and practical application,” said Raoul Farer, Executive Deputy Director, NWI. “The program is designed to benefit both seasoned professionals and those new to nonwovens.”
Market-Specific Courses and Custom Training
Beyond core nonwovens training, INDA and NWI offer specialized courses in Filter Media, Wipes, and Absorbent Hygiene, as well as customized professional development programs, conference-aligned workshops, webinars on emerging topics, and on-demand learning modules.
For more information and to register for upcoming INDA/NWI training courses, visit 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 professional development 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.
###