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The Nonwovens Institute PPE Workshop: Wipes

March 14, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - March 16, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

$1595

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Workshop #2:  Wipes – MARCH 14-16, 2023

Topics:

  • Nonwoven structure and fabric performance
  • Nonwoven processes and materials for wipe fabrics
  • Carding and hydroentangling
  • Spunbond and conform
  • Wetlaid
  • Products, markets and trends
  • Sustainability issues
  • Product performance and functionality
  • Single use vs. multiple use
  • Testing and classification
  • Workshop experience  – prototyping and characterization
Day 1
Time Topic Speaker
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch and Registration  
1:00 – 1:30pm Introductions and Course Objectives Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Dr. Benoit Maze, NWI
1:30 – 2:30pm Structure of Nonwovens and Fabric Performance Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi, NWI
2:30 – 2:45pm Break  
2:45 – 3:45pm Nonwoven Fabric Forming Processes for Wipes Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi, NWI
3:45 – 5:00pm Nonwoven Fabric Bonding Processes for Wipes Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi, NWI
5:00 – 5:15 Q&A – Conclude for Day  
6:00pm Social Event  

 

Day 2
8:30 – 9:00am Breakfast  
9:00 – 9:45am Wipe Markets and Products Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi, NWI
10:15 – 10:30am Wipe Brands and Classes Pierre Grondin, NWI
10:30 – 10:45am Break  
10:45am – 11:15am Finishes, Chemicals and Additives Nikhil Dani, Clorox
11:15am – 12:00pm Sustainability Issues and Single Use vs. Multiple Use Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi, NWI
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch  
1:00 – 2:00pm Facilities Tour NWI Staff
2:00 – 3:00pm Requirements and Process Improvements Jerry Snider, Berry Global
3:00 – 3:15pm Break  
3:15 – 4:15pm Properties and Testing Basics Pierre Grondin, NWI
4:15 – 5:00pm Wiping Efficiency Methodology Pierre Grondin, NWI

 

Day 3
8:30 – 9:00am Breakfast  
9:00 – 11:30am Wipes Workshop Experience – Prototyping and Characterization Amy Minton & NWI Staff
11:30am – 12:00pm Q&A – Conclude Workshop  
12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch  

Details

Start:
March 14, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
End:
March 16, 2023 @ 1:00 pm
Cost:
$1595
Website:
https://reporter.ncsu.edu/index.html

Organizer

The Nonwovens Institute

Venue

Center for Technology and Innovation (CTI) – 1010 Main Campus Dr. Raleigh, NC
1010 Main Campus Dr.
Raleigh, NC, NC 27606 United States + Google Map