# EDANA

EDANA is the European trade association representing the nonwovens and related industries. It brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and stakeholders across the value chain and provides authoritative guidance on regulation, product safety, sustainability, standards, and professional development at European and international level.

## Start here
- [EDANA homepage](https://www.edana.org/) — Overview of EDANA, its mission, scope, and role in the nonwovens industry.
- [What are nonwovens](https://www.edana.org/nw-related-industry/what-are-nonwovens) — Definition, characteristics, and applications of nonwoven materials.
- [Nonwovens in daily life](https://www.edana.org/nw-related-industry/nonwovens-in-daily-life) — Practical use cases of nonwovens across sectors and everyday products.

## Membership and industry network
- [Members directory](https://www.edana.org/nw-related-industry/products-suppliers-search/members) — Searchable directory of EDANA member companies across the nonwovens value chain.
- [How to join EDANA](https://www.edana.org/membership/how-to-join-edana) — Membership criteria, benefits, and application process.

## Regulatory affairs, standards, and product safety
- [Regulatory affairs](https://www.edana.org/how-we-take-action/regulatory-affairs) — EDANA’s regulatory monitoring, advocacy, and engagement with European institutions.
- [Product safety](https://www.edana.org/how-we-take-action/product-safety) — Guidance, best practices, and safety-related initiatives for nonwoven products.
- [International standards](https://www.edana.org/how-we-take-action/international-standards) — EDANA’s involvement in international standardisation and technical committees.

## Sustainability, stewardship, and quality
- [EDANA sustainability initiatives](https://www.edana.org/how-we-take-action/edana-sustainability-initiatives) — Industry-wide sustainability actions and collaborative initiatives.
- [EDANA Stewardship Programme for Absorbent Hygiene Products](https://www.edana.org/how-we-take-action/edana-stewardship-programme-for-absorbent-hygiene-products) — Stewardship framework addressing sustainability, responsibility, and performance of absorbent hygiene products.
- [Stewardship Programme Codex – Test methods](https://www.edana.org/how-we-take-action/edana-stewardship-programme-for-absorbent-hygiene-products/the-edana-absorbent-hygiene-product-stewardship-programme-codex/test-methods) — Technical test methods underpinning the stewardship programme.
- [Quality Audit Programme](https://www.edana.org/quality-audit-programme) — Independent audit scheme supporting quality and performance in absorbent hygiene products.
- [Wet wipes disposal](https://www.edana.org/how-we-take-action/wet-wipes-disposal) — Evidence-based guidance and communication on responsible wet wipes disposal.

## Knowledge and resources
- [Document repository](https://www.edana.org/knowledge-hub/resources/document-repository) — Technical documents, guidance, research, and industry resources.
- [News](https://www.edana.org/about-us/news) — Official EDANA announcements and industry updates.

## Events and professional development
- [Professional development calendar](https://www.edana.org/professional-development/calendar) — Training courses, workshops, and learning opportunities.
- [Events calendar](https://www.edana.org/events/events-calendar) — Conferences, exhibitions, and flagship industry events organised or supported by EDANA.

## Contact
- [Contact EDANA](https://www.edana.org/contact-us) — How to reach the EDANA team.