#Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2020-02-06

Registration opens for 2020 World of Wipes® International Conference

Panel Discussion with Target Highlights Outstanding Program June 22-25 in Minneapolis

Buyer demographics, sustainability, industrial and flushable wipes, substrates, preservatives, and single use plastics are among a few of the must-see topics to be presented to wipes brand owners, converters, and the entire professional wipes supply chain at INDA’s 14th edition of the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 22-25 in Minneapolis, MN.

Registration for the WOW 2020 conference is now open at http://www.worldofwipes.org

The WOW conference is expected to connect over 400 senior wipes professionals from 19 countries to advance their wipes business. The 14th edition of WOW offers four value-packed days combining relevant technical and educational content with business engagement opportunities. A sample of session topics and presentations include:

Assessing and Meeting Consumers Needs with Wipes

Target Corporation – The retailer point of view on reaction time
RPK Consulting – Developments in sustainable substrates
Crown Abby – European market overview

Buyer Demographics and Characteristics

Fancy LLC – Retailer Bans on non-woke wipes – are consumers buying it?
American Cleaning Institute – Generational cleaning habits
Crown Abby – 100 Most Influential Web Wipe Brands and their industry impact

Industrial Wipes

Contec Inc. – Marketing of industrial wipes
ITW Texwipe – Industrial wipes news
Ecolab and American Hospital Association – Healthcare wipe insights

Preservatives

Lonza – Restrictions, regulations & new preservative options
Vertellus Personal Care – Trends impacting preservative options

Single Use Plastics & Substrates

TÜV Austria Belgium NV – Biodegradability and composability certification
OWS – Biodegradability and compostability testing
INDA – Regulatory and legislative landscape
DuPont Biomaterials – Renewable performance additives
Pure Cycle– New technology enabling PP recycling
Southeast Hemp Fiber – Hemp & CBD oil: market challenges & government regulations
RPK Consulting – Alternative materials for disposable nonwoven wipes
Pulcra – Finishes to emulate PET performance

Trade and Market Data

Crowe LLP – International trade and tariff wars – strategies to protect your business
INDA – Industry statistics and tariff & regulatory issues
Euromonitor – Global market for personal care wipes – product segmentation

Among the highlights of WOW 2020 is the prestigious World of Wipes Innovation Award®. The award recognizes a product or technology innovation within the entire wipes value chain that expands the use of nonwoven fabrics and demonstrates advancements in creativity, novelty of approach, uniqueness, and technical sophistication.

INDA is currently accepting nominations through Mar. 9th for the World of Wipes Innovation Award®. Online nominations may be submitted via https://www.inda.org/awards/wow-innovation-award.html

Three finalists will be chosen to present their innovation at WOW 2020 with the winner announced Thurs., Jun. 25th.

For additional information, to register, or reserve a tabletop display visit https://www.worldofwipes.org

Global Nonwovens Alliance unveils Inaugural Board, advancing collaboration and growth worldwide

The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), a tax-exempt federation jointly founded by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and EDANA, the Voice of Nonwovens, announces the appointment of its founding Board of Directors. This group of leaders represents some of the most influential executives across the nonwovens value chain and reflects GNA’s mission to foster global collaboration, innovation, and growth in the industry.

INDA announces finalists for the 2025 RISE® Innovation Award

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After three days of facilitating meaningful exchange for numerous applications of technical textiles and nonwovens, Cinte Techtextil China 2025 concluded on 5 September at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Feedback across the fairground was highly positive, especially from first-time exhibitors and buyers who valued the platform’s capability to create new opportunities both in China and overseas markets.

Nike unites innovation, design and product teams to accelerate athlete-centered innovation

Nike, Jordan Brand and Converse are joining forces under a new, athlete-focused creation structure aimed at accelerating innovation and driving growth across NIKE, Inc. The new setup unites the Innovation, Design and Product teams from all three brands into a single “creation engine” that will enable greater sharing of insights, technology and manufacturing methods throughout the innovation process. This integration is part of Nike’s new Sport Offense strategy and is designed to enhance the creation of products that help athletes perform at their best.

DORNIER celebrates its anniversary at ITMA Asia + CITME

To mark its 75th anniversary, machine and plant manufacturer Lindauer DORNIER will be presenting the latest developments in its rapier and air-jet weaving machines at ITMA Asia + CITME in Singapore (Hall 2, Stand B401) from 28 to 31 October 2025. The focus will be on energy-efficient weaving technologies, new IoT solutions for networked textile production and systems for the series production of modern fibre composite components.

BCI warns against ‘dangerous dilution’ of EU corporate directives

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Pioneering open-source framework shows how early innovation drives a just and net-zero fashion future

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