INDA Renames International Fiber Journal as Fibers&Nonwovens from January 2027

The new title reflects the publication’s focus on fibre innovation, materials science and developments across the global nonwovens industry.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and its publishing division, INDA Media, have announced that International Fiber Journal (IFJ) will be renamed Fibers&Nonwovens from Issue 1, 2027. The change reflects the publication's established coverage of fibre innovation, materials, technologies and markets shaping the global nonwovens industry.

New Name Reflects the Magazine's Editorial Focus

The publication will continue to provide industry reporting, market insights and technical perspectives under its new name. Its coverage will retain the focus that readers have come to expect from International Fiber Journal, while highlighting the connections between fibre technologies and nonwoven materials.

Rachael Davis, Publisher and Chief Content Officer at INDA Media, explained the reasoning behind the change.

“Fibers, materials science, nonwovens and engineered materials have long been part of the same story for our readers,” said Rachael Davis, publisher and chief content officer, INDA Media. “An advance in fiber technology can change how a nonwoven is made, how it performs and where it can be used. Our job is to follow those connections and help readers understand what new developments mean for their work. The name Fibers&Nonwovens makes that editorial focus clear while carrying forward the technical reporting and industry perspectives readers have come to expect from International Fiber Journal.”

INDA's Acquisition of International Fiber Journal

INDA acquired International Fiber Journal and International Filtration News in October 2018.

At the time of the acquisition, International Fiber Journal covered man-made fibres, technical textiles and nonwovens. The publication connected producers of engineered materials and machinery with fibre and yarn users across more than 90 countries.

The transition to Fibers&Nonwovens will continue this editorial focus, bringing fibre innovation and the global nonwovens industry together under a new publication name.