Filter classiifcation according to filtration efficiency, pressure drop and particule size. Particule size expressed in microns in following graph.

Classification: 

Production technologies:

Type of filter  Technology Raw material
ULPA 

Wetlaid

Wetlaid + Electrospinning

Glass fibers, cellulose, PA6
HEPA 

Wetlaid

Wetlaid + Electrospinning

Glass fibers, cellulose, PA6
Fine fillter 

Wetlaid 

Meltblown 

Carded + needlepunch or hydroentangled

Glass fiber, cellulose, polyester, polypropylène, PA6
Primary filter 

Spunbond 

Carded + needlepunch or hydroentangled

Glass fiber, cellulose, polyester, polypropylène, PA6

Filtering facepieces - face masks FFP

Meltblown, Spunbond (SMS)

Polypropylène, polyester