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, is an immersive training, offering you:

An interactive course, built on in-person presentations and conversations between participants and trainers
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 has the same content as the face-to-face course, but as this is an online training, it features:

4 modules of 2,5 hours each on 4 consecutive mornings (09.30 to 12.00 CET)
A mix of short pre-recorded and live presentations, each followed by live Q&A sessions to optimize the interaction between participants and trainers
This is supported by a set of samples shipped directly to you, to allow to touch and feel, like in the face-to-face course, but at a smaller scale
A good balance between theory and exercises (breakout rooms, polls and quizzes)
Time efficiency, no traveling time, no accommodation needed
A replay of the course

Independent from the format, EDANA invites participants to make a qualification exam, on line, that demonstrates you successfully attended the course. If you pass the qualification score you’re rewarded with a certificate.

Nonwovens essentials - Practical info & Registration

Training in Brussels	Online Training	In-House Training
TBC	9 - 12 September 2025	on demand
€1965 excl. VAT - EDANA Member €2440 excl. VAT - non-member	€1550 excl. VAT - EDANA Member €1925 excl. VAT - non-member	on demand
The fees include comprehensive delegate notes, samples, visit of CETI's pilot lines in Tourcoing, lunches, one evening meal and coffee breaks.	The fees include comprehensive delegate notes, samples, presentations, live Q&A sessions, a replay of the presentations.	The fee includes comprehensive delegate notes, samples and a tailored approach.
The fees include comprehensive delegate notes, samples, visit of CETI's pilot lines in Tourcoing, lunches, one evening meal and coffee breaks.	The course takes place online with pre-recorded & 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 - Training team

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 training 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 trainer will speak clearly and make extensive use of visual aids, videos and samples. Active participation is encouraged from all delegates.

Certificate

After completing the training course, delegates are invited to take a short examination. If reaching the success target, they receive a unique qualification certificate.

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 training course may take place online or may be postponed.

Accommodation

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

Nonwovens essentials - Participants' feedback

What did you like about the training?

"The wide Variety of nonwovens and the practical part, the CETI site tour"

"To have now a better overview and understanding about nonwovens"

"As new to the NW business I now have a clear view on the different production processes. Is real added value to my job as I'm in contact with non-woven suppliers"

"Understanding for the different nonwovens techniques and when they can be interesting to use"

"Understanding better my business. Increasing my knowledge, though realizing that still there is much more to learn"

"To understand the important techniques of web formation/consolidation/finish for the own applications, supplier discussions, improvements or performance relationship"

"It gave me a lot of knowledge about nonwovens. And the possibility to do an additional course in the future"

"The whole production processes. My expectation was to have an overview about the method to make NW and that was presented in a good manner"

"My key learning of the training was to get a closer look in the manufacturing process of different Nonwovens. For me, as a rookie, the systematical overview was necessary"

"Going to CETI and looking at the machines and getting a better understanding of the process"

"To be able to identify competitor’s material"

"Nonwoven materials are very key raw materials for our products. In order to conduct different projects with the suppliers it would be quite helpful to learn the key points of the techniques and used areas"

"Samples and handouts to look it after if in the office want to have someone more information"

"Production methods and it's advantages/disadvantages"

"More detail knowledge in future conversations with customers"

"Better knowledge about nonwovens field and opportunities out of our business. Networking to be aware about the trend and future tendencies of our own field "

"The wetlaid, airlaid, production and their bonding techniques"

"To strengthen my knowledge, as I have no background in nonwovens or textile. I have learned a lot"

"Knowledge gain beyond my area of responsibility and the networking"

"Getting an overview about nonwovens to talk to customers on same level"

"Being more or less able to distinguish between all types of nonwovens"

"Broad overview of the industry and relevant factors, know where to look at for information"

"Good network, interesting handouts and takeaways and global understanding of nonwovens world and applications"

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