The Nonwovens Institute offers a variety of educational and training programs including on-line courses, short courses
as well as in-plant training programs.
On-line Training Programs
On-line courses are offered through Textile Off-campus Programs (TOP) and can be taken for credit if so desired.
The following courses are available online:
| Online Courses | Credits | Course Prefix |
| Materials, Polymers & Fibers Used in Nonwovens | 3 | TT 503 |
| Intro to Nonwoven Products and Processes | 3 | TT 504 |
| Bonding Fundamentals in Nonwovens | 3 | TT 506 |
The Nonwovens Institute offers a Graduate Certificate in Nonwovens approved by North Carolina State University.
To learn more, please contact Dr. Pam Banks-Lee. Details of the certificate program may be found at: http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/departments/tatm/Nonwoven_Cert.htm
Short Course Training Programs
Short courses are offered on a variety of subjacts. All courses have a significant hands-on component utilizing
the Nonwovens Institute's state-of-the-art facilities.
Short course attendees will receive Continuing Education Credit from North Carolina State University.
| Courses Planned for 2008 | CEUs | No. of Days | Date |
| Introduction to Nonwovens Products and Processes | 2.3 | 3 |
12 pm Monday March 3 to 12 pm Thursday March 6 |
| Nonwovens Product Development | 3.4 | 4 ½ |
8 am Monday June 9 to 12 pm Friday June 13 |
| Nonwoven Fabric Property Development and Characterization | 2.7 | 3 ½ |
12 pm Monday June 23 to 5 pm Thursday June 26 |
| Fundamentals of Spunbonding & Meltblowing | 3.0 | 4 |
12 pm Monday August 25 to 12 pm August 29 |
| Nonwovens Manufacturing Process Fundamentals | 3.1 | 4 |
12 pm Monday December 1 to 11:30 pm Friday December 5 |
| Staple Nonwovens Processing | 3.6 | 3 ½ |
Not offered in 2008 |
| Converting, Composites & Laminating | 3.6 | 3 ½ |
Not offered in 2008 |
| Bonding Fundamentals | 3.6 | 3 ½ |
Not offered in 2008 |
Customized Training Services
The Nonwovens Institute also offers customized training courses that are designed specifically for your company. For more information regarding Short Courses and/or customized training services, please contact us by email at nonwovens@ncsu.edu
