The 2027 American Nonwovens and Nonwovens Exhibition (IDEA) is one of the largest, oldest, and most professional events in the global nonwoven industry. This exhibition will be held from March 23rd to 25th, 2027 at the Kansas City Convention Center in the United States. As one of the three major non-woven fabric exhibitions in the world (alongside INDEX in Switzerland and ANEX in Asia), IDEA exhibition is hosted by the American Nonwoven Industry Association (INDA) every three years, gathering top companies and professionals from the entire global non-woven fabric industry chain.
This exhibition is expected to cover an area of over 20000 square meters, attracting nearly 400 exhibitors and approximately 13000 professional visitors. It will become an important platform for the global non-woven fabric industry to showcase innovation, exchange technology, and explore markets.
Basic information of the exhibition
Exhibition Name: American Nonwoven and Nonwoven Exhibition (IDEA)
Exhibition time: March 23-25, 2027
Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 daily
Exhibition location: Kansas City Convention Center
Exhibition Hall Address: 301 W. 13th St. Kansas City, MO 64105 USA
Host: American Nonwoven Industry Association (INDA)
Duration: Once every three years
Exhibition area: 20000+square meters
Expected exhibitors: 385+(from multiple countries and regions around the world)
Audience Count: 12700+professional visitors
Five highlights of the exhibition
1. Strong authority and far-reaching industrial influence
IDEA exhibition is not an ordinary commercial exhibition, but a professional event recognized by the global non-woven fabric industry as the highest level. The exhibition is hosted by the American Nonwoven Industry Association (INDA), which was established in 1968 and is one of the most authoritative organizations in the global nonwoven industry.
Since its first event in 1971, IDEA has successfully hosted multiple editions and is known as the ‘Olympics of the nonwoven fabric industry’. It is not only a platform for product display, but also a core venue for industry technology exchange, market trend release, and business network construction. The three-year cycle ensures that each session can showcase the latest technologies and innovative achievements of the global non-woven fabric industry in the past three years.
2. Large scale and high degree of internationalization
IDEA is the largest professional non-woven fabric exhibition in the Americas. According to the data from the previous exhibition, the exhibition area reached 20000 square meters, with 385 participating companies from multiple countries and regions around the world, including China, Japan, Russia, Switzerland, Spain, Brazil, Thailand, India, and 12700 attendees.
The 2027 exhibition is expected to further expand its scale. This high-level international participation makes IDEA a truly global communication platform in the non-woven fabric field. About 30% of exhibitors come from outside the United States, 56% of visitors are CEOs and senior executives, and 25% are procurement managers, ensuring that exhibitors have access to high-quality business partners.
3. Innovation oriented, focusing on cutting-edge industry trends
The IDEA exhibition in 2027 will focus on cutting-edge areas such as sustainable development and circular economy, innovative applications, production efficiency, and intelligence. The exhibition will focus on showcasing the latest technological achievements and innovative trends in the non-woven fabric industry.
The core focus areas include:
Sustainable development: biodegradable materials, recycled fibers, energy-efficient production processes, and recyclable product designs.
Innovative applications: healthcare (high-performance surgical gowns, washable wipes), filtration materials (efficient air/liquid filtration), geotextiles, automotive interiors, smart textiles, etc.
Intelligent production: automation, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, data-driven management
4. A one-stop platform covering the entire industry chain
IDEA exhibition is different from professional exhibitions in a single field, as it covers the entire non-woven fabric industry chain. From raw materials, equipment to finished products, from processing technology to solutions, the exhibition range is extensive and professional, providing visitors with one-stop procurement and observation opportunities.
The scope of exhibits includes:
Raw materials and auxiliary materials: polymers, chemical fibers, specialty fibers, adhesives, foaming materials, coatings, additives, masterbatch, etc.
Production equipment: non-woven fabric equipment and production line, finishing equipment, deep processing equipment, auxiliary equipment and instruments.
Finished products and applications: geotextiles, construction fabrics, automotive fabrics, filter materials, medical and hygiene products, wiping cloths, etc
5. High quality audience group
The IDEA exhibition attracts not ordinary visitors, but industry professionals with decision-making abilities. According to previous exhibition data, 56% of the audience were CEOs and senior management personnel of enterprises, and 25% were procurement managers, ensuring that exhibitors could access the customer group with real purchasing rights.
These professional visitors come from major manufacturers of end products such as hygiene products, medical supplies, wipes, filter materials, and automotive interiors, including procurement and supply chain managers, R&D and technical personnel, corporate executives, and decision-makers. Their visits have clear business purposes and strong purchasing intentions.
Comprehensive coverage of exhibits
IDEA 2027 has a wide range of exhibits covering the entire non-woven fabric industry chain, providing exhibitors and visitors with one-stop industry solutions:
Raw materials and auxiliary materials: polymers, chemical fibers, specialty fibers, adhesives, foaming materials, coatings, additives, masterbatch and other basic materials.
Non woven fabric production equipment: Non woven fabric equipment and production lines, finishing equipment, deep processing equipment, auxiliary equipment and instruments, covering all major production process technologies such as spunbond, meltblown, water jet, hot air hot rolling, dry papermaking, needle punching, etc.
Non woven fabrics and deep processed products: geotextiles, construction fabrics, automotive fabrics, agricultural fabrics, synthetic leather base fabrics, filter materials, medical and health products, wiping cloths, packaging materials, and various other application products.
Technology and Services: Non woven fabric and deep processing technology and equipment, instruments, covering the entire production process from fiber combing to finished product packaging.
Analysis of Market Opportunities in the United States
An important market for the global non-woven fabric industry
As one of the largest non-woven fabric markets in the world, the United States plays a crucial role in the global non-woven fabric industry. According to data from the American Nonwoven Industry Association (INDA), the non-woven fabric market in the United States continues to grow, especially in high-end application areas such as healthcare and filtration materials where demand is strong.
The US market has a sustained and stable demand for innovative products and high-quality non-woven materials. With the deepening of the concept of sustainable development, the demand for environmentally friendly and energy-saving non-woven products and technologies in the US market has significantly increased, providing a broad market space for related enterprises.
Innovation driven demand is strong
The non-woven fabric industry in the United States has a strong demand for innovative technologies and materials. Especially in high-end application fields such as healthcare, filtration and separation, and geotechnical construction, the US market’s requirements for product performance and quality are constantly increasing, driving industry technological innovation and product upgrades.
American manufacturers actively seek to enhance product competitiveness through technological upgrades, which provides unique market opportunities for non-woven equipment, materials, and service providers with technological advantages.
Exhibition value and return
Participating in IDEA 2027 can bring multiple values to businesses:
Market Access Opportunity: Directly enter the vast non-woven fabric market in the United States and the Americas. The high acceptance of innovative products in the US market provides unique opportunities for Chinese companies.
Brand International Exposure: Showcasing alongside global industry leaders to enhance the brand’s visibility and influence in the international market. Especially for Chinese companies looking to expand their international market, exhibitions are an effective way to achieve brand internationalization.
Technological Trend Insight: Through rich exhibitions and industry exchanges, understand the latest technological trends and market trends in the non-woven fabric field, especially the development of cutting-edge fields such as intelligence and greening.
Business Cooperation Opportunities: The exhibition provides an opportunity to establish direct contact with decision-makers in the global non-woven fabric industry, helping participating companies efficiently connect with distributors, agents, and end-users in the international market.
Practical Exhibition Information
Booth configuration:
Standard booth: usually includes basic facilities such as carpet, one table, two (three) chairs, waste paper basket, company fascia board, spotlights, and wall panels.
Bare space booth: does not include any facilities, exhibitors need to design and build it themselves, minimum booking area required.
Exhibition process:
Submit exhibition application and relevant enterprise information through the organizer.
Confirm booth location and pay fees.
Prepare exhibits and exhibitor itinerary.
Arrange the transportation of exhibits and booth construction.
Visa and Logistics:
The United States provides business visa services to Chinese companies.
The transportation methods for exhibits include sea freight, air freight and other services, and provide delivery services to the exhibition hall.
It is recommended to arrange visa and logistics matters in advance to avoid delays in travel.
Exhibition suggestions
Advance planning: Given the industry influence of the exhibition and the importance of the US market, it is recommended to start preparing for the exhibition in advance, including market research, product preparation, and itinerary arrangements.
Understand local market demand: Conduct in-depth research on the characteristics, product certification requirements, and customer preferences of the non-woven fabric market in the United States, and prepare targeted exhibits and promotional materials.
Pay attention to product certification: Ensure that the product meets the certification requirements and standards of the US market, such as quality certification, safety certification, etc., to enhance the market acceptance of the product.
Fully utilize exhibition resources: actively participate in concurrent events and forums of the exhibition, establish deeper connections with industry experts and potential customers.
Conclusion
The 2027 American Nonwovens and Nonwovens Exhibition (IDEA) provides a strategic gateway for global nonwoven industry companies to enter the American market. The vast non-woven fabric industry foundation, high acceptance of innovative products, and strict quality standards in the United States provide broad opportunities for overseas suppliers.
IDEA 2027 provides an efficient platform for connecting with industry decision-makers, showcasing innovative products, and understanding market trends, whether you are a non-woven fabric raw material supplier, equipment manufacturer seeking new market opportunities, or a finished product enterprise seeking to expand international influence.
Dongguan Liansheng Non woven Technology Co., Ltd. was established in May 2020. It is a large-scale non-woven fabric production enterprise integrating research and development, production, and sales. It can produce various colors of PP spunbond non-woven fabrics with a width of less than 3.2 meters from 9 grams to 300 grams.
Post time: Jan-17-2026