3–6 November 2026 | Online

Absorbent Hygiene Products Course

What to Expect

EDANA's Absorbent Hygiene Products course will give you a unique overview of all aspects of hygiene products, processes, and markets, with a focus on baby diapers, menstrual, and adult incontinence products.

Through a balance of theory and practical activities, you will cover the entire lifecycle from raw material selection to market positioning with highly relevant content for nonwoven professionals looking to balance cost-consciousness with performance and sustainability.

With a panel of expert instructors, you will learn about product design, raw materials (including super absorbent polymers, adhesives, and closing systems), converting technologies, and the latest developments. The course also includes modules on legislation, sustainability aspects of AHPs, product testing and evaluation, and market information.

Note: Some knowledge of nonwovens is required to make the best of this course. If you are new to the industry, we highly recommend you complete the Nonwovens Fundamentals e-learning or Nonwovens Introduction live course first.

The course is delivered in clear English with extensive use of visual aids, videos, and samples. You can choose to attend the course in person, or join a live virtual session online:

In-Person Course Option

The course spans over two days in the EDANA offices in Brussels, Belgium.
Each participant will receive digital course materials and a physical set of samples.
Capacity is capped at 24 participants to maximise active participation and interaction with instructors.
Meeting peers face-to-face is also an invaluable networking opportunity.

Live Virtual Course Option

The course takes place over four consecutive morning sessions of three hours each.
No travel/accommodation expenses.
Each participant will receive digital course materials and a physical set of samples.
Includes live Q&A sessions throughout the presentations and voice or text interactions (Microsoft Teams).
Active webcam in a quiet environment highly recommended; broadband internet required.

Practical Information & Registration

In-Person

Next session: TBC (2 full days)

Includes digital course materials, physical set of samples, lunches, coffee breaks

The course takes places at EDANA's office located Avenue des Nerviens 85, 1040 Brussels, Belgium. (EDANA will share hotel recommendations with registered participants.)

Price per person 2050€ / 2550€ excl. VAT Member / Non-Member

Live Virtual

Next session: 3-6 November 2026 (9:30-12:30 CET)

Includes digital course materials, physical set of samples (shipped to you)

The course takes places via Microsoft Teams (using webcams and microphones).

Price per person 1600€ / 2000€ excl. VAT Member / Non-Member

In-House

Next session: You decide.

Session scheduled at your convenience, in your offices or any location of your choice.

Course content can also be customised to meet your exact learning needs.

Pricing Contact us Fees vary based on format, attendance, location. Member / Non-Member

Request an In-House course

Who should attend?

Both technical and marketing persons will benefit from attending this course, as they are likely to be involved with producers, suppliers, converters, and retailers within the industry. If you are new to the nonwoven industry, we highly recommend completing the Nonwovens Fundamentals e-learning or Nonwovens Introduction live course first.

Instructors include

Based in Brussels, Marines is responsible for managing the internal and external activities related to scientific and technical affairs in order to support the nonwoven industry, in all its applications: personal and household hygiene, medical protection, filtration, automotive, and construction. In this role he’s involved in the development and implementation of standards and their related test methods that serve as a reference for the industry and for fair trade. In addition, Marines manages various course and education programmes designed to provide technical and application-oriented support. Marines is of Dutch nationality.

Marines Lagemaat Scientific and Technical Affairs Director

Tony earned a chemistry degree from the French University of Le Mans and worked in fundamental research at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Upon returning to France in 2001, he joined Bostik, where he spent 7 years structuring the adhesive division for Absorbent Hygiene Products, formulating adhesives and testing prototypes. After a brief return to Canada in 2008-2009, Bostik appointed him Technical Account Manager for EMEA, supporting customers in optimizing adhesive use in manufacturing. With 23 years of experience witnessing industrial evolution in designs and materials, Tony has been leading the EMEA Bostik Technical Support Team for AHP adhesives and paper & cardboard packaging since 2023, based at the Bostik Smart Technology Center in Venette, France.

Tony Rétrif EMEA Technical Service Group Manager; Hygiene, Paper & Cardboard (HP&C) Global Business Unit

Bernhard Awolin (b. 1961, Kiel, Germany) holds a Diploma in Physics from the University of Kiel (1989) and has over 30 years of experience in R&D, sales, and management across companies including J&J, SQUID AG, Magscan GmbH, Hyga/Intigena, and imeco, where he served as Managing Director (2014-2021). In 2021, he founded Bernhard Awolin Consulting in Aschaffenburg, specializing in absorbent products and medical disinfection wipes, with expertise spanning fibers, nonwovens, testing, manufacturing, quality systems, regulations, and commercialization. He holds several patents and enjoys white water canoeing and singing/songwriting.

Bernhard Awolin Business Consultant for nonwovens-made products

WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT THE COURSE?

Testimonials

"The interaction between fellow participants was very valuable to me. It gave me an insight on how different industries work and how people think according to their position"

"The manufacturing process is worth to learn. I also enjoy the session where we had to make our own hygiene products"

"As a sales manager in the durable nonwoven business, it was a good opportunity to understand the world of AHP. It is a good starting point for a new challenge in my career."

"To me, the most interesting part was the introduction into nonwovens and market statistics and the history of the AHP. I understand now better the process and the problems faced by my customers"