Spunbond High Efficiency Filter Media from The Nonwovens Institute Wins Innovation Award

Cary, NC, Oct. 2, 2020 – Over 150 professionals in product development, materials science, and new technologies convened for the tenth conference edition of RISE®—Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics, held virtually, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. The event was co-organized by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and The Nonwovens Institute, and North Carolina State University. 

Participants praised the program content which focused on: Societal Issues Affecting the Nonwovens Industry, Biosourced Polymers & Fibers, COVID-19 Responses, Sustainability: Material Science Developments, and Dynamic Markets & Future Smart Machines.

“In this time of unprecedented challenges, INDA’s Team did an outstanding job in hosting the Virtual RISE Conference. In my view, talks covering Bio Polymers and Material Sustainability topics were of supreme value for groups focusing on solving complex material science challenges in the field of fiber science and nonwoven materials,” said Vinit Singh, Product Development Manager, Jacob Holm.

“My goal in attending RISE was to explore new fibers, new technologies, and new market trends in the nonwovens arena for new product applications and market opportunities. RISE absolutely delivered new thinking and approaches,” said Andy Burns, Business Development Manager, Milliken Nonwovens LLC.

“This was my first year attending RISE. I found the presentations to be very interesting, informative, and relevant with topics on the pandemic and sustainability. The adaptation to a virtual setting was executed very well,” said Daisy Campen, Product Development and Analytical Engineer, Techmer PM, LLC.

“The focused discussions on Sustainability were especially relevant to RYAM’s interests, and I enjoyed networking with other professionals over Coffee-Talk and Q&A sessions,” Larissa Fenn, Manager, New Products, Rayonier Advanced Materials.

“The presentation about masks was excellent. I really enjoyed the science presented, and the opportunity to ‘geek out’,” said Heidi Beatty, Consultant, Crown Abbey, LLC.

“I enjoyed attending RISE 2020. Excellent speakers gave very good presentations on a variety of topics. Looking forward to the next RISE conference,” said Hooman Tafreshi, Ph.D., Associate Director for Research, The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University.