Formed as a University of Leeds spin-out Company in 2005, NIRI specialises in developing commercially viable nonwoven fabrics to meet the product development requirements of industry and commerce. This involves the transfer of new technology and technical knowledge to solve industrial problems in many market sectors. The NIRI team includes experienced industrial and commercial specialists and leading nonwoven fabric experts providing a unique knowledge of nonwoven materials, technology, products and business. Our expertise lies in our core ability to optimise the process, properties and cost of nonwoven fabrics to meet specific product requirements in different markets.