IDEA22 to present new nonwoven trends with industry leaders at Miami

Speakers with the latest knowledge will deliver important nonwoven market updates, demand forecasts and research findings on the industry in China, Asia, South America, North America and Europe. The conference will explore how each region has responded to the pandemic challenges and supply chain issues with new innovations and solutions, providing IDEA attendees with vital insights for decision-making, INDA said in a press release.

The conference will provide an overview of Green Innovation Development of China’s Nonwovens Industry,  by Guimei Li, vice president, China Nonwovens and Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA). Mariana Mynarski, corporate marketing manager, Fitesa, will present on the topic, South America – Land of Opportunity or Land of Turbulence? The Recent History and Trends That Are Shaping the South American Nonwovens Market. There will an Asian Nonwovens Production and Market Update by Chan-Hyou Park, chairman, Asia Nonwoven Fabrics Association (ANFA). Brad Kalil, INDA director of market intelligence and economic insights will present on understanding the state of the North American Nonwovens industry and a market gone mad. Pierre Wiertz, general manager, Edana, will discuss on the topic an overview of key issues facing nonwovens on top of European market trends.

Another conference highlight will be the presentation of the IDEA 2022 Achievement Awards in partnership with Nonwovens Industry magazine, based on the results of online voting in six categories as well as the announcement of the first Sustainability Advancement Award on March 30, 2022.

IDEA, the World’s preeminent event for the nonwovens & engineered fabrics industry, will feature several hundred exhibitors from a myriad of industry sectors and is expected to once again draw an audience of several thousand senior-level buyers and attendees from over 60 countries to the Miami Beach Convention Centre. Product developers, marketing managers, technical sales, support and other professionals can expand their industry-focused knowledge by attending the IDEA22 essentials of nonwovens training courses.

This vital training programme will provide an immersive dive into the latest nonwoven technologies, industry segments and more with courses on absorbent hygiene cores, making nonwovens, industrial wipes and consumer wipes.

A must-attend educational session on patent searching on March 31, 2022 will cover the latest major changes in patent searches on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website that has been updated to enhance user experience.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (GK)