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March 2021
Webinar: Plastics Concerns and the Nonwovens Industry
The European Union has launched the Single Use Plastics Directive, which is intended to address plastic items found on beaches in Europe. This effort has resulted in a definition of “plastic” that fits within the EU’s REACH system for regulating chemicals. This definition will render viscose, a regenerated cellulose product and a key ingredient in many nonwoven products (especially wipes), as a “plastic”. In turn, viscose could be subjected to new taxes, labeling requirements, and outright bans. This webinar will…
Find out more »April 2021
Webinar: Spunbond/Spunmelt/“Spunlace” Capacity/Demand Scenarios Prompted by the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. Federal Government response to it quickly upped the North American footprint for meltblown production. Tightness now is being seen in spunbond/spunmelt and in the wipes substrate often called “spunlace.” As a result, several new capacity announcements have been made in nonwovens. INDA’s Brad Kalil has been tracking developments in these sectors and will present data from the 2020 North American Supply Report. His presentation will include an analysis and insights on developments caused by the pandemic response for wipes, medical gowns,…
Find out more »AAPN Webinar: Industry Insights -Technology Updates
Kurt Cavano is back with his Technology Updates for 2021 Registration Fees: AAPN Members: $25/person Non-Members: $35/person
Find out more »Virtual Elementary Nonwovens Training Course
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…
Find out more »VDMA:Design For Recycling – A Major Step On The Road To Sustainability
Lightweight Technologies are important enabling technologies for resource efficient and thus sustainable products. Fiber based composites are one of the most efficient ways to contribute to sustainable processes and products. Based on the use of recycled composite waste the presentations will describe ways for efficient use of composite waste and successful approaches to design products which meet the requirement of circular economy. A special focus is placed on the role of artificial intelligence in reaching this goal. Speakers and experts:…
Find out more »VDMA: Digitalization In Textile Finishing – Integration Of Energy And Maintenance Management
Economic and ecological reasons force textile finishers worldwide to operate their textile machines with maximum productivity and minimum energy consumption. At the same time, it must be ensured that the equipment is available without interruption and that it works reliably from a technical point of view. Speakers and experts are: Ralf Stange, Thies: “Digitalization in textile finishing - integration of energy and maintenance management” Axel Pieper, Brückner: “Digitalization, energy and maintenance management for dry finishing machines” Jürgen Jerzembeck, Setex: “Manufacturing…
Find out more »May 2021
Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN) 2021 Annual Conference
There is one new and exciting twist. The event will be virtual, held in a massive multi-floor "convention center" with attendees seated at 8 person tables and moving table-to-table as seats open, sending notes agreeing to meet others privately, or one-on-one at a table for two. This is a bit of a learning curve. As a preview, simply log on to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P01JxUBNU2Y for a short excellent tutorial. Registration for the event will close on April 27.
Find out more »IFAI Military Division Webinar: DLA Shade Evaluation and Physical Testing
Jamie Hieber, Defense Logistics Agency Product Test Center Analytical Lab Manager will present a virtual workshop explaining and discussing the shade evaluation and physical testing policies and procedures that are required as part of the Defense Departments product conformance testing. This type of testing ensures that counterfeit and non-conforming goods do not become part of the important supply chains that support the warfighter daily. Get a cradle to grave look at what happens to shade samples when they arrive at…
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