News and Notes

Aug 24, 2023

NWI to Present Filter Media Course at FiltXPO™ – What Can Attendees Expect?

This two-day training will provide a strong technical overview of nonwovens and their applications in air, aerosol and liquid filtration, technology options, unmet needs, and trends for future development.

Aug 17, 2023

Christine Lee, PLA Nonwovens

My research project at NWI is focused on investigating the use of polylactic acid (PLA) in nonwovens, namely to investigate the structure-property-process relationships of spunbond and meltblown nonwovens.

Aug 15, 2023

NWI Participates In Annual GMP Training; Pursues New Quality Certification

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is building upon its strong foundation of quality-based manufacturing practices by pursuing the BRCGS Certification ...

Aug 15, 2023

Nishant Bhatta, Flow-less Coalescence Filtration Experiment

In my research project, we proposed a simplification strategy by replacing the pressure-driven flow field with a centrifugal force field to isolate the role of the fiber’s microstructure in promoting or preventing fluid flow.

Aug 8, 2023

Büşra Özdemir, Charging Behavior of Nonwovens

One of the key objectives of my research is to identify optimized parameters for filter production. Understanding the factors that affect filter performance will provide valuable insights into enhancing their stability and efficiency.

Aug 4, 2023

Expert Instructors Share Key Lessons to Be Learned at the Upcoming Fiber and Filament Extrusion Short Course

Dr. Carl Wust and Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi preview the upcoming Fiber and Filament Extrusion Fundamentals Short Course.

Aug 3, 2023

Pallav Jani, Interaction Between Slip Additives and Hydrophilic Finishes in Nonwovens

My research looks at the surface modification of spunbond nonwovens, particularly those used in hygiene products such as diapers, incontinence pads, etc. as topsheets.

Aug 3, 2023

Morgan Gilbert, Hydroentangled Cellulosic Nonwovens as Potential Reusable and Biodegradable Fabrics

The purpose of my project is to use high energy hydroentanglement to thoroughly bond webs of cellulosic fibers which will, theoretically, result in a durable nonwoven fabric with a strong enough bond to withstand repeated laundering (25 wash cycles).

Aug 3, 2023

Sophie Nunno-Gorbachev, Direct-to-Textile 3D Printing

The objective of my NWI research project is to develop a better understanding surrounding direct-to-textile 3D printing, to investigate 3D-printed structures and prototypes, and to study the interaction between 3D-printed parts and fabric.

Aug 3, 2023

Anastasia Timofeeva, Dynamic, In-situ Characterization of Failure Modes in Fiber Spinning

My research focuses on the development and implementation of a high-speed polarization imaging technique for in-situ defect detection in polymer fibers during fiber spinning production.