NETInc 2018 (April 15 – 18, Charlotte, N.C., USA) has developed a Nonwovens 101 Tutorial as part of its extensive technical program. 

Offered Tuesday, April 17, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., the tutorial addresses sector basics such as fibers, processes and applications, as well as specific sectors including filtration, binders and additives. It also focuses on how the sustainability field can enhance the industry. 

The tutorial was designed to meet the needs of both newcomers to the industry as well as seasoned professionals seeing a refresher and will be led by Texas Tech University’s Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D. with contributions from the Binders, Additives, and Minerals Committee, the Filtration and Separation Committee, and the Fibers Materials Processing & Characterization Committee. According to Dr. Ramkumar, Nonwovens is a fast-growing sector within the textile industry. Historically it has experienced a growth rate greater than the GDP increases of some nations. Multidisciplinary in nature, Nonwovens lends itself to workforces from different specialties. NETInc’s development of this tutorial was in response to the growing need for more educational resources addressing key industry topics.

 

 

In additional to Nonwovens 101, NETInc 2018 also offers attendees the unique opportunity to tour the Textile Technology Center at Gaston College in Belmont, NC. Attendees will arrive via bus where they will view the Center’s facility and learn about its various resources and services. 

The Textile Technology Center was founded over 70 years ago and offers testing services, product prototyping and sample production in several areas. Organized by TAPPI’s NET Division, the tour takes place Wednesday, April 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm. The $25 fee includes roundtrip bus transportation and the tour. Register today.

 

NETInc is the only nonwovens technical conference developed by engineers and technologists to help individuals understand the science and how it impacts that market. Industry professionals and academics from around the world gather to share and discuss new technologies, best practices and key issues affecting the industry. 

Register for NETInc by March 15 and get an Early Bird Discount. Mills have the opportunity to take advantage of special discounts. For more information, contact Ben Hopper ,or call 770-209-7248.