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Nonwoven Fabrics Technology

Course Description

Nonwovens are all around us- from absorbent wipes to landscape materials. This platform of fabric materials, which evolved out of the textile industry, requires no knitting or weaving. These materials are made from long fibers, bonded together by chemical, mechanical, heat or solvent treatment, and serve markets such as hygiene, medical, filtration, geotextile, and many others.

This course provides an overview of the nonwovens industry, technology platforms, manufacturers, markets and applications, standards, and outlook for the future.

Course Outcome

After completing Introduction to Nonwoven Fabrics Technology students will be equipped with a basic understanding of the following:

□       Industry

□       Manufacturers

□       Markets

□       Standards

□       Outlook

Recommended Prerequisites

This course is an intended for students, professionals, and marketing people who are affiliated with the nonwovens industry.

Assessment

Students will be assigned 5 homework assignments, and 5 exams.

Introduction

• What are nonwovens?

• Industry overview

• Process overview

• Market overview

Spunbond

• Technology

• Manufacturers

• Applications

Meltblown

• Technology

• Manufacturers

• Applications

Spunlace

• Technology

• Manufacturers

• Applications

Carding

• Technology

• Manufacturers

• Applications

Needlepunch

• Technology

• Manufacturers

• Applications

Coating Processes

Composite Structures

Industry Standards and Test Methods

Outlook

Course Delivery

This course is Instructor-led and delivered through our award-winning online Learning Management System. See our FAQ for more details.

Education Credit

This course has 20 contact hours and can be used for 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Course Registration

Course only: $249

Course + Certificate: $299