Conference Speakers

Eva Welsh
Evolon Market Manager - North America, Freudenberg Performance Materials
Eva Welsh is the Evolon North American Market Manager for Freudenberg Performance Materials. Prior to her work with FPM, Eva's career included positions in Global Sales with Spuntech Industries and R&D with Collins & Aikman interior fabrics division. Eva holds a Textile Engineering degree from N.C. State University and in 2019 received a Jenkins MBA (Concentration: Innovation Management) with a Certificate in Marketing. Eva is also a member of INDA’s RISE, TAB and WOW committees and volunteers annually as a NC State University Wilson College of Textiles Merit Scholarship Reader.Tuesday 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
RISE® Innovation Award Presentations
Evolon New Generation - Bedding Application
Freudenberg Performance Materials has pushed the limits of innovation further by developing Evolon® New Generation. This high-tech technology is made from super-microfilaments that are half the thickness and twice the density of those used in the original Evolon®. Evolon® New Generation has launched a new product line for top-quality bed linen based on premium appearance and performance. Evolon® New Generation key bedding applications include anti-mite encasements, duvet covers, pillow cases, down-proof linen, and fiber-filled products.