Talents in nonwovens

The Nonwovens and related industries due to the immense diversity of applications and potential developments is an exciting sector to work for. The industry needs people from a wide variety of backgrounds : 

  • Acoustic, Applied, Automotive, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Materials Science, Mechanical, Molecular and Nano Engineers
  • Chemists
  • Toxicologists
  • Scientists
  • Technicians 
  • Marketeers
  • Business developers
  • Sales 
  • Market analyst


If you are curious to know which companies are active in the nonwovens sector check the Product and Supplier Search

Nonwovens Training Courses

Where to meet nonwovens experts and nonwovens companies in action?

INDEX™, the leading nonwovens exhibition

INDEX™ is the largest global meeting place for the nonwovens market. Taking place once every three years, it is a unique opportunity to explore the industry's potential. It brings together key players from every dimension of the nonwovens value chain. Besides visiting the 660 exhibitors coming from 41 countries, the show also offers;

  • Exhibits demonstrating the remarkable properties of nonwovens across a range of applications
  • Presentations on new research and how nonwovens can help companies achieve their UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Seminars on what nonwovens can bring to the automotive, geosynthetics, technical textiles and filtration sectors
  • Displays of the products and services of the nominees of the INDEX™20 Innovation Awards.

Nonwovens Innovation Academy (NIA)

One of the goals of the Nonwovens Innovation Academy is to connect students and researchers with other scientists and experts from the industry and allow them to present their research through a poster session, exchange ideas during the Innovation round table sessions, learn and get insights from the presentations of the conference and network during the breaks.

To help students and researchers participating in the Nonwovens Innovation Academy, they have the possibility to apply for the EDANA student grant, which covers the conference fee and the travel and hotel costs.