Elementary: 1.5-Day Course
Instructors
Matthew (Matt) O'Sickey, Ph.D., Director of Education & Technical Affairs, INDA,
joined INDA in September 2022 after holding leadership positions in technical, marketing, and operations with RKW North America and Tredegar Personal Care. At INDA, he is responsible for leading professional development, conference technical programming, nonwoven standards and test methods, and collaborating with government relations on regulatory topics.
Matt has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and a Masters of Engineering Administration from Virginia Tech, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University with a heavy emphasis on the processing-structure-property relationships of polymeric materials.
An Introductory Course on the Basics of Nonwovens
In-Person Training
June 16 - 17, 2026
October 6 - 7, 2026
INDA/NWI Members: $1,475
Non-Members: $2,100
Tues: 12:00-5:30 pm
Wed: 8:30 am-12:45 pm
INDA Headquarters
Cary, NC USA
Multiple registrants from the same company receive a discount.
INDA Members may schedule onsite In-person and Virtual training for their organizations with 10+ participants. Contact: mosickey@inda.org
A comprehensive guide of instruction and reference material is provided to each attendee of In-person training. Available to order for the Virtual training for additional fee.
On-Demand Training
When, where, and how you need it!
INDA/NWI Member: $995
Non-Member: $1,425
You'll leave this class ready to:
Identify the four steps in making nonwovens
Use the nonwovens industry terminology with confidence
Understand the different kinds of fibers used in nonwovens
Recognize the different manufacturing technologies
Learn market and business intelligence
Expand your career and nonwovens business options
Network with like-minded industry professionals
Questions?
Matt O'Sickey
Director of Education & Technical Affairs
mosickey@inda.org