Tuesday, April 6, 2021 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 ...

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, ...

Due to ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19, as well as continued travel restrictions around the world, AFS Leadership has made the decision to shift AFS FiltCon 2021 to a fully virtual Conference & Expo. The health and safety of AFS conference attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and staff is of utmost importance to AFS. FiltCon 2021 will consist of ...