INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

INDA » News » Latest News » Registration and Exhibit Reservations Are Open for Hygienix™ 2026 Absorbent hygiene leaders will convene Nov. 16-19 in Houston, Texas Cary, NC, June 8, 2026 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced that registration and exhibit reservations for Hygienix™ 2026 are now open. Hygienix will take place Nov. 16-19 at the Hyatt Regency Houston in Houston, Texas.

Cary, NC, June 1, 2026 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the three finalists for the 2026 World of WipesInnovation Award®. The finalists are The Clorox Company for their Clorox™ Refreshables™, Lenzing Fibers, Inc. for their Lenzing™ DualWipe, and Rockline Industries for their First Defense™ Fentanyl Detection Wipe.

Cary, NC, May 7, 2026 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is now accepting abstracts for Hygienix™ 2026, the premier event for the absorbent hygiene and personal care markets. The conference will take place November 16–19, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Houston in Houston, Texas. INDA invites absorbent hygiene professionals to submit abstracts highlighting the latest research, product innovations, material advancements, and market applications shaping the future of the industry.

INDA » News » Latest News » INDA Remembers Former President Rory Holmes with Gratitude and Affection Cary, NC, April 29, 2026 – INDA is remembering with deep appreciation its former president, Rory Holmes, who passed away on April 24 at the age of 79. Holmes led INDA from 2004 until his retirement in 2013, capping a four-decade career in the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industry.

Innovation Awards to be presented October 28 at FiltXPO™ 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota Cary, NC, April 23, 2026 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, in collaboration with International Filtration News, has officially opened nominations for the 2026 FiltXPO™ Innovation Awards. Filtration professionals are invited to submit their most innovative products—or those of their customers—for industry-wide recognition.

Cary, NC, April 15, 2026 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, today released its 13th annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report, offering a comprehensive look at the industry’s performance, challenges, and strategic evolution. The report reveals a complex landscape shaped by global trade uncertainty, including tariffs and geopolitical tensions, which are expected to influence industry growth and performance in the coming years.

INDA » News » Latest News » Statement from INDA Regarding the Impact of Rising Energy Prices Cary, NC, April 14, 2026 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, the North American trade association representing the nonwovens industry, calls on global leaders to address the escalating energy crisis triggered by ongoing global conflicts.

Expanded Format Brings Innovation and Technical Insight to a Global Audience Cary, NC, April 13, 2026 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced today that its annual RISE® (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) will not be held in August 2026 and will instead be presented in conjunction with IDEA®27, March 23–25, 2027, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

INDA » News » Latest News » INDA Announces Legislative Champion and Industry Advocate Awards Washington, D.C., March 27, 2026 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the winners of its inaugural Legislative Champion and Industry Advocate of the Year Awards, recognizing policymakers and industry members for their support of the nonwovens industry’s advocacy agenda.

Raleigh, NC, March 26,2026 – The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) will host the Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment Summit (FEDTEX) on May 19 – 20, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina.