Nonwoven Fabric Sampler & Technology Reference

Foreword

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is pleased to publish this fourth edition of the

Nonwoven Fabrics Sampler and Technology Reference

Produced by Dr. Edward A. Vaughn, Clemson University, the Sampler has become a valuable technology and end-use product reference.

About INDA

INDA is a trade association whose mission is to promote the nonwovens industry and to serve the worldwide interests of its member companies. INDA fulfills this mission by providing its members with three basic services: (1) addressing industry problems, (2) pursuing business opportunities, and (3) disseminating information in marketing, technology, government, and international trade areas.

About the Sampler

In the twelve years since the first Sampler was distributed at IDEA'86; the nonwovens industry has seen innovative modifications of existing technologies that continue to produce a growing variety of end- use products manufactured from or with nonwovens. This Sampler reflects that growth in the number and type of nonwoven fabric samples included.

In addition to serving as a convenient nonwovens technology reference and educational tool in your daily business activities, the Sampler also includes actual samples of nonwoven roll goods.

We are grateful to the companies who supplied these samples. If you have a question about a particular fabric sample, you may contact Dr. Vaughn at Clemson University (864) 656-5965 or fax (864) 656- 5973.

For More Information about the Nonwovens Industry

The Nonwoven Fabrics Handbook, published by INDA, provides a complete introduction to the nonwovens industry in easy-to-read, layman's terms for industry newcomers and students and a refresher for seasoned professionals. The handbook contains information about industry statistics, trends, and end-use application products and markets.

The International Nonwovens Directory,

also published by INDA, supplies contact and product manufacturing information to help you locate customers and suppliers from over 3,200 worldwide companies in more than 60 countries, under 500 product and service listings.

INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Copyright 1998, INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced' in whole or in part. in any medium whatsoever. without the express written pemmission of INDA.