INDA and EDANA Recommend Incorporating a New Entity – The Global Nonwovens Alliance
Cary, NC & Brussels, April 28, 2025 – The Board of Directors of INDA and EDANA met this week to continue progress toward a vision of broad collaboration for the benefit of the industry detailed in a Letter of Intent signed by both organizations in September 2024.
This work has progressed to include a recommendation to incorporate a separate tax-exempt federation, the Global Nonwoven Alliance (GNA), with INDA and EDANA as the founding members. The purpose of this federation is to provide international leadership for the representation and responsible advancement of the global nonwovens industry (“Industry”) while respecting and benefiting its Members.
By aligning resources and expanding collaboration GNA will deliver a more unified and coordinated strategy toward the issues and opportunities faced by the Industry. GNA will enable enhanced programs and service value, reach and efficiency. These benefits will translate into increased local and regional benefits as well as drive innovation, operational efficiencies, and long-term industry growth.
Under the proposed framework, INDA and EDANA will continue to operate as independent legal entities, maintaining their focus on regional markets and advocacy. They will also serve as founding members of GNA committed to leadership, staff and program coordination designed to enhance collaboration on cross-border industry priorities.
While some organizational details, transition provisions and approval timelines are being assessed by the INDA and EDANA Boards, both have expressed their strong support for the vision and purpose of GNA and are committed to responsibly advance this initiative.
INDA and EDANA remain committed to a transparent process, both for our members and the industry, and will provide regular updates as this work progresses. We encourage you to visit either the EDANA or INDA websites for GNA frequently asked questions or the INDA booth during the IDEA25 show.
About INDA
INDA serves over 300 member companies worldwide in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry to achieve business growth. Since 1968, INDA’s conferences, expositions, training courses, market data, test methods, consultancy, and advocacy on issues affecting nonwoven products help members and the industry succeed. 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 further information please contact:
Misty Ayers
Telephone: (+1) 919 414 5541
E-mail: mayers@inda.org
Website: www.inda.org
About EDANA
Comprising over 270 members, EDANA is the global association advocating the benefits of nonwovens for society. Since 1971, EDANA has been providing a comprehensive range of services to enhance the industry’s goals and performance, including supporting sustainability ambitions, responsible product stewardship, and addressing common technical, regulatory and market challenges. EDANA also organizes several application-specific and geographic-focused industry events.
For further information please contact:
Natacha Defeche
Telephone: (+32) 471 34 14 86
E-mail: Natacha.defeche@edana.org
Website: www.edana.org
Felipe Cossio Cuartero
Telephone: (+32) 499 689 249
E-mail: felipe.cossio@edana.org
Website: www.edana.org
