News and Notes

Jul 28, 2022

Yijian Lin Elected to Strategic Scientific Advisory Board

On March 18, 2022, Dr. Yijian Lin was elected to the Strategic Scientific Advisory Board (SSAB) of the Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at North Carolina State University.   Dr. Lin received…

Jul 28, 2022

Abhay Joijode Elected to Strategic Scientific Advisory Board

On March 18, 2022, Dr. Abhay Joijode was elected to the Strategic Scientific Advisory Board (SSAB) of the Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at North Carolina State University. Dr. Joijode received his…

Jul 28, 2022

Perry Potnis Named to Executive Committee – Industrial Advisory Board

On March 18, 2022, Dr. Perry Potnis was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) of the Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at North Carolina State University. Dr.…

Jun 23, 2022

Bryan Haynes Named Vice-Chair – Strategic Scientific Advisory Board

On May 24, 2022, Dr. Bryan Haynes was elected as Vice-Chair of the Strategic Scientific Advisory Board of the Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at North Carolina State University. Dr. Haynes received…

Jun 23, 2022

DeeAnn Nelson Named Chair – Strategic Scientific Advisory Board

On May 24, 2022, Dr. DeeAnn Nelson was elected as Chairperson of the Strategic Scientific Advisory Board of the Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at North Carolina State University. When you first…

Jun 15, 2022

NWI Expands Its Filtration Testing Capabilities

NWI has expanded its analytical capabilities and is offering services for testing and validation of filter media.  The additions include a new laboratory dedicated to testing masks and respirators. The…

Jun 15, 2022

The Nonwovens Institute at NC State University Receives Accreditation for ISO 9001 and Good Manufacturing Practices Certifications

PRI Registrar recognizes The Nonwovens Institute for its commitment to continual improvement in their management system The Nonwovens Institute at NC State University announces that it has received accreditation for ISO…

Jun 15, 2022

Carl Wust Named Member Emeritus

Carl Wust Named Member Emeritus On June 2, 2022, Dr. Carl Wust was elected as a member emeritus of The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at North Carolina State University by the…

Jul 1, 2020

INDA’s World of Wipes® and RISE® 2020 Conferences Transition to All Virtual Format Matching Corporate Travel Policies

Cary, NC, July 1, 2020 – INDA is transitioning two conference events scheduled for August and September to an all-virtual format for 2020 in deference to corporate travel policies and…

May 28, 2020

Nonwovens Institute Donates Filtration Material to Army in Fight Against COVID-19

Using material donated from NC State’s Nonwovens Institute, soldiers at Fort Bragg create face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Uniting with the U.S. Army in the fight against COVID-19, NC State donated…