Nonwovens essentials - What to expect?

The Nonwovens essentials course is designed for you if you find yourself asking questions such as:

"What is the difference between spunlaid and spunlace?"

"Is drylaid the same as carding?"

"Where can I get a simple and clear explanation of the different technologies?"

"What are typical combinations of materials, web-formation and -consolidation for the wide range of applications?"

“Are there alternatives for the technology I use today? What’s new on materials?”

You can select between 2 formats:

The face-to-face Nonwovens essentials course in Brussels - an immersive experience, offering you:

An interactive course, built on in-person presentations and conversations between participants and instructors, supported by a large range of raw materials, nonwovens and finished products
A comprehensive overview of all aspects of nonwovens, technologies, raw materials and applications
A guided visit of the CETI facilities on the 3rd day, which is a great opportunity to see demonstrations of many manufacturing technologies
A good balance between theory and practical exercises
Networking opportunities

The online Nonwovens essentials course, with the same content as the face-to-face course, it features:

4 modules of 3 hours each on 4 consecutive mornings (09.30 to 12.30 CET)
A mix of presentations, animations and Q&A sessions to optimize the interaction between participants and instructors.
A printed handout and a set of samples shipped directly to you, to allow to touch and feel, like in the face-to-face course at a smaller scale
A good balance between theory and exercises (breakout rooms, polls and quizzes)
Time efficiency, no traveling time, no accommodation needed

Nonwovens essentials - Practical info & Registration

Training in Brussels	Online Training	In-House Training
3 - 5 March 2026	TBC	on demand
€2050 excl. VAT - EDANA Member €2550 excl. VAT - non-member	€1600excl. VAT - EDANA Member €2000 excl. VAT - non-member	on demand
The fees include comprehensive delegate notes, samples, visit of CETI's pilot lines in Tourcoing, lunches,and coffee breaks.	The fees include comprehensive delegate notes, samples, presentations and live Q&A sessions.	The fee includes comprehensive delegate notes, samples and a tailored approach.
The course takes place at the EDANA office, located 85 Avenue des Nerviens, 1040 Brussels, Belgium	The course takes place online with live presentations and live Q&A interactions.	The course can take place at EDANA, at your company or at a location of your choice.

Nonwovens essentials - Instructors

Marines Lagemaat is the Scientific and Technical Affairs Director at EDANA, a position he has held since September 2014.

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 will host the course and deliver the training together with industry experts.

Olivier Guichon holds a Master’s degree in Material Sciences and started his career as R&D Project Manager & Process Engineer at Rieter / Andritz Perfojet in Grenoble, France. Amongst his responsibilities were the management of the Spunlaid & Meltblown Technical Center, and the start-up and optimisation of industrial lines worldwide. Olivier also was R&D Project Manager for hydroentanglement.

After 10 years, Olivier became Consultant Nonwoven Process Expert at RH Solutions, now supervising the start-up of new spunbond and spunlace lines and bringing his support for production in US, Europe, Asia. Olivier also supervises R&D projects of new applications in nonwovens and brings his process expertise on various process issues on spunbond and spunlace lines. On top of his technical activities, he is offering training and sales support to the nonwovens industry.

Nonwovens essentials - Other information

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.

Language

The course language is English. The instructor will speak clearly and make extensive use of visual aids, videos and samples. Active participation is encouraged from all delegates.

Venue

The face-to-face course will take place at EDANA, 85 Avenue Nerviens, 1040 Brussels, Belgium, if a minimum of 10 participants is reached. If this condition is not met, the course may take place online or may be postponed.

Accommodation

EDANA will share hotel recommendations after receiving the participants' registration for the course.

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