INDA Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

02/22/2026

INDA President & CEO Tony Fragnito issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the Trump Administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement tariffs:

“Friday’s Supreme Court decision underscores the importance of a transparent and targeted approach to U.S. trade policy. Predictable and proportionate trade measures provide stability necessary for continued investment and innovation across U.S. manufacturing.”

“The nonwovens industry depends on reliable supply chains and a rules-based trading framework to produce essential products used in healthcare, filtration, transportation, and hygiene applications,” Fragnito continued. “Broad or unpredictable tariffs can raise input costs and disrupt key operations. INDA encourages the Administration to work collaboratively with U.S. allies to confront unfair trade practices while keeping critical raw materials and markets open.”

“A balanced trade approach that strengthens manufacturing competitiveness and fosters international cooperation will help sustain the growth and resilience of the nonwovens industry and the broader U.S. economy.”

10/02/2025

📢 Important step forward for the nonwovens industry! The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), jointly founded by and , has announced the appointment of its founding Board of Directors.

This newly appointed Board unites leaders from North America and Europe to advance GNA’s core objectives:

✅ Strengthen advocacy with a global voice
✅ Expanding education & networking opportunities
✅ Driving efficiencies
✅ Promoting innovation & sustainability across the nonwovens sector

🔗 Read the full news here: https://www.inda.org/global-nonwovens-alliance-unveils-inaugural-board-advancing-collaboration-and-growth-worldwide/

05/30/2025

🔁 Wrapping Up Our Week of Action

Throughout this week, we’ve shared a series of posts to highlight the significance of Menstrual Hygiene Day—amplifying awareness, breaking stigma, and sparking conversations around access, education, and dignity.

Together with global partners and advocates, including AHPMA (Absorbent Hygiene Product Manufacturers Association), BAHP (Center for Baby and Adult Hygiene Products), and EDANA (the voice of nonwovens), we’ve reflected on where we’ve come from, where we are now, and the goals we’re working toward for a more period-friendly future.

As an industry, we remain deeply committed to safety, transparency, and building consumer confidence—ensuring that everyone can manage their periods with confidence and care.

Thank you for being part of the movement!

Read more here: https://www.edana.org/about-us/news/edana-ahmpa-bahp-and-inda-mark-menstrual-hygiene-day-2025-with-a-week-of-awareness-and-action

EDANA and partners celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 with a week-long campaign on menstrual health history, progress, and future goals.

05/29/2025

✨Looking Ahead: Building a Period-Friendly World

As we continue our week-long series for Menstrual Hygiene Day, today we focus on the future. The global movement envisions a world where menstruation is no longer a barrier to education, health, or equality.

Key ambitions include:

- Ending Period Poverty: Ensuring everyone has access to menstrual products.

- Comprehensive Education: Integrating menstrual health into school curricula to foster understanding and reduce stigma.

- Policy Integration: Embedding menstrual hygiene management into national health and education policies.

Together, we can create a world where menstruation is met with dignity and support.

05/28/2025

🩸Menstrual Hygiene Day: A Global Movement, A Shared Goal

Today we commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day—a global movement launched in 2014 by WASH United to break the silence around menstruation and advance menstrual health and hygiene worldwide.

Over the past ten years, the impact [1] has been extraordinary:

🔸 1,157 partner organizations have come together—from grassroots groups to UN agencies and national governments

🔸 In 2024, the campaign reached an estimated 966 million people—about one-eighth of the global population, marking a 37.8% increase from the previous year.

🔸 Media engagement has soared from just 89 pieces in 2014 to 23,400 in 2024.

These milestones reflect a growing global commitment to ensuring menstruation is no longer a barrier to education, health, or opportunity.

✨ AHPMA, BAHP, EDANA, and INDA proudly stand behind this mission—advocating for progress, awareness, and equitable access for all.



[1] https://www.menstrualhygieneday.org/about

05/27/2025

📅 How Menstrual Hygiene Day Began

The global conversation around menstrual health began to shift in 2012, as grassroots groups, UN agencies, and advocates started breaking the silence on menstrual hygiene. Building on that momentum, WASH United launched a 28-day social media campaign in May 2013 called , designed to raise awareness and spark public dialogue.

The campaign’s success laid the foundation for the first Menstrual Hygiene Day, celebrated on 28 May 2014. With 145 partner organizations involved, the day featured rallies, workshops, and community events around the world.

Since then, similar campaigns have continued to challenge stigma, encourage inclusive dialogue, and push for equitable access to menstrual care and hygiene for everyone.

05/26/2025

🕰️ A Glimpse at the History of Menstrual Products!

To mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day, AHPMA, the Absorbent Hygiene Product Manufacturers Association, BAHP, the Center for Baby and Adult Hygiene Products, EDANA, the Voice of Nonwovens, and INDA, are partnering to share a week of posts showcasing the importance of Menstrual Hygiene. We are beginning with a look back at where it all started.

Menstrual care products went through many transformations throughout the decades. Early materials included leaves, moss, animal skins, rags, and even wood, which eventually evolved into belted fabric products in the 1800s. This progression continued through World War I, when cellulose began replacing cotton bandages, paving the way for the first commercial pads around 1920.

We’ve come a long way, and the journey continues.

05/19/2025

🚨 Calling All Wipe Innovators! 🚨

Think your wipes product, component, or technology is changing the game? 🌟 Now’s your chance to shine!

🏆 Nominate for the 2025 World of Wipes Innovation Award®!

We’re celebrating breakthroughs across the entire wipes value chain—raw materials, roll goods, converting, packaging, active ingredients, binders, additives, and end-use products that use nonwovens in innovative ways.

📅 Deadline to nominate: May 27!

Finalists present live at WOW® this July—don’t miss your moment to make waves in wipes! 🌊

✅ Creativity
✅ Novelty
✅ Uniqueness
✅ Technical Excellence

📲 Submit now and get recognized by industry leaders, peers, and decision-makers!

🔗 https://www.inda.org/awards/wow-innovation-award.html

05/06/2025

⏰ Tick tock! The time is now to sign up for the Fiber and Filament Extrusion Fundamentals Short Course! 📚✨

In five short weeks, join academic leaders from The Nonwovens Institute and NC State University, June 10-12, 2025, for an immersive experience exploring meltblown, spunbond, and staple fiber extrusion processes. 🌿

Learn innovative techniques for sustainable biopolymer integration, enhance your understanding of critical process parameters, and dive deep into hands-on experiments in state-of-the-art labs! 🔬

You'll come away equipped with:

✅ In-depth knowledge of polymer and fiber characterization
✅ Best practices in extrusion processes
✅ Insights on fiber orientation, crystallinity, and more!

Perfect for professionals in Business Development, Engineering, R&D, Quality Control, and Technical Marketing. Seating is limited—register today and get ready to innovate! 🌟

Register here: https://www.inda.org/training/advanced-training.php

04/28/2025

Exciting progress: the Boards of INDA and EDANA met this week to advance the creation of the Global Nonwoven Alliance (GNA) — a new federation designed to deliver unified leadership, strengthen collaboration, and drive growth across the global nonwovens industry.

By combining resources and expanding collaboration, GNA will deliver a unified strategy to address industry challenges, enhance programs, and drive innovation and sustainable growth.

INDA and EDANA will remain independent, focusing on regional markets while jointly leading GNA's global initiatives.

Both Boards fully support GNA’s vision and are committed to a transparent process with regular updates.

Learn more on the INDA and EDANA websites or visit the INDA booth at IDEA25!

04/25/2025

📸 Say cheese at IDEA®25 and FiltXPO™ 2025!

Snap a selfie or squad pic in front of our giant freestanding logos and show off your industry pride! Whether you're team IDEA or FiltXPO (or both!), these epic photo ops are a must-stop on the show floor.

🗓 April 29–May 1
📍 Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami Beach, FL

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