Webinars

As the hygiene markets demand thinner, lighter substrates, older nonwovens production lines are being repurposed to durable, or more technical applications. Join Nonwovens Industry's next webinar to gain insight on how these "older" machines can be adjusted to newer markets to provide higher profits to manufacturers.

Speaker
Mark Snider, principal of Mark Snider LLC, Opportunities for Older Spunmelt Lines in Technical Markets

During the last decade, issues, such as patient care and comfort, hygiene, hospital-acquired infections along with the rising cost of health care, have impacted the nonwovens medical segment. The potential for increasing the use of single-use nonwoven surgical drapes, gowns and clean air suits is driven by changing demographics. European regulations and surgical procedures as well as population changes are leading to the development of more efficient and cost-effective surgeries. The aging population, especially in Europe, leads to an increasing number of age-related surgeries further driving up the cost of healthcare.

Patient and staff well-being, regulations and standards drive change towards single-use nonwoven surgical drapes and gowns. While penetration rates are still relatively low for single-use nonwoven surgical drapes and gowns in Europe, there are large differences between countries.

This webinar presents growth opportunities and outlook for single-use nonwoven medical fabrics in Europe and includes the following topics:

• Megatrends that are driving growth
• Technologies and Material Advancements
• In Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Overview
• Market opportunities
• Sustainability

Speaker
Helena Engqvist, Principal Helena Engqvist consulting

10:00 a.m. EST

Nonwovens technology is rapidly advancing to help filter media manufacturers offer improved efficiencies, better pressure drops and overall better performance. Manufacturers have more choices than ever before when deciding which filtration media will offer the best performance. Whether the goal is cleaner air to breath, water to drink or a more efficient fuel system, nonwovens are more frequently becoming the substrate of choice. Please join us on October 26 for a special webinar dedicated to the Advantages of nonwovens in filtration media technology. Co-sponsored by INDA, the Association of Nonwoven Fabrics, this webinar will spotlight some of the new technologies expected to be showcased at November's Filtration 2012 Exhibition and Conference in Philadelphia.

Speakers:
Jay Baxter, Business Development Manager, Kimberly-Clark Professional Partnership Products

Andre Boni, Director of Market Management, Glass Filtration and ASHRAE Media of Hollingsworth & Vose

10:00 am, EST

The world of nonwovens is expanding as interest increases in technical markets across the globe. Join us Thursday, February 23 for an exciting webinar sponsored by MesseFrankfurt, the organizer of Techtextil North America, which is scheduled for April in Atlanta, GA.

Speaker:
Mark Snider, principal of Mark Snider LLC, Opportunities for Older Spunmelt Lines in Technical Markets

Previously Recorded

This topic will cover the relevant standards and test methods for medical face masks, gowns and drapes testing. This training starts with discussing the standards:

1. ASTM F1670 - synthetic blood penetration
2. ASTM F1671 - viral penetration
3. AATCC 42 - hydrostatic pressure
4. AATCC 127 - spray impact
5. AAMI PB70 - liquid barrier classification of gowns and drapes
6. FDAs 510(k) guidance for gowns and drapes
7. ASTM F 2100- face mask specification
8. EN 14683- BFE, synthetic blood and Delta P

The webinar will include a summary of what tests need to be performed, how these tests are performed, sample sizes, and estimated turn-around times. The goal will be to provide a starting point that will allow you to put together a testing plan that is right for you, your product, your budget and your timeline.

Speaker:
Ben Miller, Aerobiology Department Manager, Nelson Laboratories, Inc.

10:00 a.m. EST

Featuring Euromonitor's head of market research Ian Bell. Aging populations, as well as the emergence of 'self-help' in health care, have seen incontinence sales boom in developed markets, easing the reliance on nappy/diaper sales to keep the hygiene market moving. Lower income developing markets are also seeing movement through rapid social change, making incontinence a key market for manufacturers, consumers and retailers alike. Co-sponsored by INDA, the Association of Nonwoven Fabrics, this webinar spotlights one of the many consumer markets for nonwovens which will be discussed at January's 2012 Vision Consumer Products conference, which will be held in New Orleans, LA.

Speaker:
Ian Bell, Head of Home Care Tissue and Hygiene Research Euromonitor International

Nonwovens technology is rapidly advancing to help filter media manufacturers offer improved efficiencies, better pressure drops and overall better performance. Plasma treatments and nanofiber technology are just two of the many ways the filtration industry is advancing. Please join us on October 25 for a special webinar dedicated to new advances in filtration media technology. Co-sponsored by INDA, the Association of Nonwoven Fabrics, this webinar will spotlight some of the new technologies expected to be showcased at November's Filtration 2011 Exhibition and Conference in Chicago.

Presentations:
1. Plasma Treatment to Improve Filter Performance, Jason Kelly, staff scientist, International Technology Center
2. Using Nanofibers to Improve Efficiencies, PRessure Drop & Capacity in Filter Elements, Fred Lybrand, Elmarco

Opportunities for Nonwovens in Technical Markets As technology advances so have nonwovens producers' interest in technical markets. From traditional markets for nonwovens like automotives or agriculture, to newer markets like battery separators and wind turbine energy, these new application areas are broadening nonwovens' scope globally‹not to mention driving up profits. Please join Nonwovens Industry and Techtextil North America for this exciting webinar. Find out what it takes to be a pioneer in some of the emerging technical markets for nonwovens.