Here’s your weekly recap—the most-viewed news stories on our site for the week ended January 17, 2026.

At the end of 2025, Behnam Pourdeyhimi stepped down from his role as executive director of The Nonwovens Institute (NWI), after more than a quarter-century leading the organization. Taking over for Pourdeyhimi is Raoul Farer, who was formerly the executive deputy director of NWI and a professor of textile engineering, chemistry and science at North Carolina State University.

When Pourdeyhimi first joined NC State, over 25 years ago, it was in part to take on a leadership role in what was then known as the Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center (NCRC). Under his vision, NCRC morphed into NWI — becoming the world’s first accredited academic program for the interdisciplinary field of engineered fabrics.

Meanwhile, Dude Wipes has just launched its newest product, MentHOLE XXTREME, its strongest and most cooling scent yet. The extra-large, flushable menthol-infused wipes provide a crisp, icy-cool sensation.

Here are our top 3 most-viewed stories from the past week:

1. Pourdeyhimi Steps Down from Nonwovens Institute After 25 Years

2. Dude Wipes Unveils New Scent

3. Yi Ting Non-Woven Doubles Capacity