INDA And EDANA Officially Establish The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA)

The Boards of Directors of the American Nonwovens Association (INDA) and the European Nonwovens Association (EDANA) recently approved the establishment of the Global Nonwoven Alliance (GNA), with both organizations serving as founding members. This decision marks a key step in global nonwovens industry collaboration following the signing of a Letter of Intent in September 2024.

According to the approval, INDA and EDANA will each appoint six representatives (including the current Chair and five representatives) to participate in the establishment and governance of GNA. GNA will be registered as a non-profit organization in the United States, aiming to unify the direction of the global nonwovens industry through resource integration and strategic collaboration, addressing shared challenges in technology, markets, and sustainability.

The establishment of GNA does not affect the independence of INDA and EDANA. Each organization will retain its respective legal entity status and regional functions, including policy advocacy, market support, and regional services. However, at the global level, the two organizations will share leadership, staffing, and project planning through GNA, enabling cross-regional collaboration and alignment of goals.

In the short term, GNA will focus on establishing its organizational structure and implementing its governance system to ensure the transparency and strategic alignment necessary for long-term development. In the future, the alliance will open up "associate membership" to non-profit industry associations worldwide that meet its mission, thereby creating a broader and more influential global collaboration platform.