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Elementary: 1.5-Day Course

Elementary Nonwovens Training

An Introductory Course on the Basics of Nonwovens

In-Person Training

  • January 28 - 29, 2025
    • October 28 - 29, 2025

INDA Member fee: $1,475
Non-member fee: $2,100

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

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SEE WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Gain the edge in nonwovens and engineered materials: learn the basics in nonwoven manufacturing and process knowledge.

With a focus toward professionals who are new to nonwovens, this 1.5-day course provides a platform for industry newcomers to recognize and appreciate the diversity of nonwovens and engineered materials. Participants learn the basics about nonwovens in simple, clear, concise language. The course reviews the basic nomenclature, production processes, fabric attributes, market uses and trends to understand products made with nonwovens and engineered materials and their marketplace.

Led by an industry and nonwoven expert, the Elementary Nonwovens Training Course uses personal instruction, visual aids, industry samples, and plant production videos to teach the essentials. The course includes fiber information, production methods, nonwoven attributes and comparisons, the value of finishes, world trends, and outlooks.

Gain the versatile and flexible business training to improve:
  • Engineered materials knowledge
  • Career opportunities
  • Organizational development
  • Industry connections
Designed for professionals new to the nonwovens industry including:
  • Administrative
  • Business development
  • Division management
  • Executives
  • Finance and accounting
  • Human resources
  • Legal
  • Marketing and sales
  • Purchase and supply chain
Manufacturing Processes and Techniques covered include:

Fiber to Fabric

  • Airlaid
  • Carded
  • Wet laid

Polymer to Fabric

  • Meltblown
  • Spunbond

Bonding

  • Chemical
  • Hydroentangled
  • Needlepunched
  • Thermal

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

Instructors

Matt O'Sickey, Ph.D.
INDA, Director of Education and Technical Affairs. »


Questions?

Matt O'Sickey
Director of Education & Technical Affairs
mosickey@inda.org
919.459.3748

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