It's the first and only comprehensive wipes training program for the entire wipes supply chain. Come to the World of Wipes® International (WOW) Conference a day early for an in-depth wipes education. From wipes materials, design, and production to cost implications and packaging, the two-day WIPES Academy focuses on the most important consumer wipes segments while introducing and stressing the importance of every major facet of the multi-billion dollar wipes sector. This course is essential for anyone working in any…

Designed for industry professionals with nonwovens experience or a technical background, this 3-day course is a bridge between INDA's Elementary Nonwovens Training Course and the Advanced Courses of the Professional Development Series. INDA instructors will lead the class, with select guest speakers contributing to educational content. This educational course is aimed at making professionals and their organizations more successful by providing: Advanced nonwovens and engineered materials knowledge In-depth understanding of processes, technologies, chemistries, and raw materials Expanded business options for…

For many decades, Mahlo manufactures the equipment that detects and eliminates distortion in textile web. Thanks to these decades of experience combined with steady technological progress, Mahlo has detection systems for almost every application, no matter if mass-produced goods or special processes. Thomas Höpfl, Head of Sales, and Stephan Kehry, Product Manager Textile, will explain in 60 Minutes which application requires which detection system and why.

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is North America’s largest tradeshow in the outdoor industry drawing attendees from around the world. Summer Market is all about face-to-face — it’s where products are shown, orders are written, new accounts are found, connections are made and brands are launched. This show is about buying, sourcing, strategic meetings, trend, education and networking with decision makers, influencers, stakeholders, key buyers and athletes that influence the outdoor market.

Brands and suppliers will discuss how they realized the benefits of moving to a digital color management workflow. Topics covered will include: Pressure from COVID to change from traditional to technology; Walmart’s move to a more fully digital process; CSI’s role as a color standards provider  and now data sharing facilitator; Implementing a digital color management workflow; Advice for a supplier new to digital color management; Focus is on solid color – what about prints, heather, lace, and other non-solid…

Product piracy has long been a staggering problem for the textile industry. DITF & IPA have developed an elegant solution: a fully transparent ink which is invisible to the human eye. The security ink is based on IR-active particles which are fixed on the substrate by textile binders. The patented high-tech transparency security ink can be applied to textile – without altering its look or feel – to ensure authenticity. Join Dr. Reinhold Schneider as he discusses the basics of…

Techtextil North America assembles all vertical aspects of the technical textile industry: from research and development, through raw materials and production processes and finally ending in conversion, further treatment, and recycling.

SPESA’s Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference is a unique opportunity to not only learn about new ideas, solutions, and technology available for the sewn products industry, but to also ask all the questions you’ve ever wanted answered from the people who create the solutions and products you need.