Carded nonwovens are in demand with spunbonds rather stagnant this was the overall impression from IDEA 2001 held from 27-29 March 2001, Miami Beach, FLA. American nonwovens consumption statistics are supplied with strong growth in filtration and wipes. Interviews were conducted with Elizabeth Belliveau, Metso Corp; Dr Alessandro Celli, A Celli Spa: Jean Noel Cozon, Schlumberger; Erik Grann Gammelgaard, Fiber visions; Manfred Houben, Singer Spezialnadelfabrik; Bruno Roche, Rieter Perfojet, and Alfred Watzl, Fleissner. Positive reactions to first time product launches were recorded examples are supplied Spunlaced and airlad nonwovens are in most demand (Celli). Bicomponent fibres also show good prospects (Gammergaard). The market situation is reviewed with European and Asia leading and the USA unanimously described as quiet. Airlaid, spunlaced, bicomponent fibres and carded nonwovens have growth potential. There were mixed views on visitor frequency but visitor quality was unanimously judged positive and all participate in the next IDEA.