Workshop Courses
For industry professionals familiar with nonwovens
In-Person Training
Carded Nonwoven Technology Course
August 11 - 13, 2026
INDA/NWI Members: $2,500
Non-Members: $3,300
Spunbond Technology Course
September 22 - 24, 2026
INDA/NWI Members: $2,500
Non-Members: $3,300
Multiple registrants from the same company receive a discount.
Carded Nonwoven Technology Course
The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) & North Carolina State University
An in-depth experience for nonwovens professionals
Class Dates:
August 11 - 13, 2026
The Carded Nonwovens Technology Course covers fibers and materials, the structure of nonwovens and how one measures properties such as formation, uniformity, fiber orientation, etc. The course will also cover the carding process from the bale opener to carding, cross lapping, needle-punching and thermal bonding.
The bonding portion of the course is a critical piece, as it will cover some major discussions in terms of structure-process-property relationships to optimize carded nonwoven materials to meet the requirements of the application. The course will cover fiber blending and composite formation, along with a focus on the needle-punching and hydroentangling bonding processes.
Upon completing the course, attendees will have a comprehensive grasp on carded nonwoven production processes, including raw material selection, basic science knowledge, testing and the characterization used to create end-use products. Attendees will also understand how to manipulate important variables to optimize the process.
If you attend this course, you will:
- Learn how to exploit machine design, process and raw materials to optimize efficiency and improve the quality of end products.
- Get expert insight into nonwoven markets and applications for carded nonwoven technology.
- Gain an understanding of the nonwoven fabrics industry and the significant role carded nonwoven materials play in the world today.
Expert Instructors:
- Benoit Maze, Ph.D., Director of Education and Administration, NWI
- Amy Minton, Analytical and Physical Testing Lab Manager, NWI
- Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., Executive Director, NWI
Who should attend?
- Business and Product Development
- Manufacturing and Engineering
- Quality Control
- Research and Development
- Technical Sales and Marketing
Instructors
Benoit Maze, Ph.D.
Director of Education and Administration, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) »
Amy Minton
Physical Testing Lab Manager, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) »
Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D.
William A. Klopman Distinguished Chaired Professor of Materials in the College of Textiles at North Carolina State University and Founding Executive Director of The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) »
Spunbond Technology Course
The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) & North Carolina State University
An in-depth experience for nonwovens professionals
Class Dates:
September 22 - 24, 2026
The Spunbond Technology Course combines classroom learning with hands-on activities in NWI's state-of-the-art fabrication and testing labs to provide attendees a fundamental understanding of the process of forming spunbond webs. The course focuses on the importance of controlling structure-property-process relationships to optimize spunbond materials to meet the requirements of the application. The course will cover model polymers, such as PP, as well as the use of alternative polymers (PET, PLA, PBS, etc.), providing attendees an "algorithm" for running an efficient spunbond process based on polymer properties.
Upon completing the course, attendees will have a comprehensive grasp on spunbond nonwoven production processes, including raw material selection, basic science knowledge, testing, and the characterization used to create end-use products. Attendees will also understand the important connection between thermal profiles and extrusion (i.e., min/max temperatures) to optimize the process.
- A primer on nonwoven markets and applications for spunbond technology
- An in-depth understanding of polymer characterization and fiber formation
- Discussion of bicomponent fibers and bonding technologies
- Discussion of web uniformity and inspection
- Discussion of product evaluation and testing
- A pack design and cleaning demonstration
- Discussion of process variables and hands-on activities in NWI's world-class Spunbond and Hydroentangling Lab
- Cost modeling for various spunbond process scenarios
If you attend this course, you will:
- Learn how to exploit machine design and raw materials to optimize the efficiency of your process and improve the quality of end products.
- Get expert insight into nonwoven markets and applications for spunbond technology, including how to leverage biopolymers for sustainable impacts.
- Gain insight into the nonwoven fabrics industry and the significant role spunbond materials play in the world today.
Who should attend?
- Business and Product Development
- Manufacturing and Engineering
- Quality Control
- Research and Development
- Technical Sales and Marketing
Instructors
Angelo Corino
Spunbond and Meltblown Lab Manager The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) »
Benoit Maze, Ph.D.
Director of Education and Administration, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) »
Amy Minton
Physical Testing Lab Manager, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) »
Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D.
William A. Klopman Distinguished Chaired Professor of Materials in the College of Textiles at North Carolina State University and Founding Executive Director of The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) »