New acetate-and-paper filter from Filtrona

Filtrona Filters has launched the BiTech™ filter, a new addition to its AdvantageRange.

The new filter is said to maximize the benefits of both paper and cellulose acetate –  the high filtration efficiency and cost effectiveness of paper with the familiar taste of cellulose acetate – through its ‘unique construction’.

‘As a result, cigarette manufacturers can achieve substantial tow weight savings when compared to using a standard cellulose acetate filter,’ the company said in a press note. ‘In addition, by replacing approximately half the cellulose acetate with a more degradable paper alternative, the BiTech™ presents a potentially more environmentally friendly filter solution.

‘The BiTech™ filter consists of both high quality crimped cellulose acetate and paper combined in a single process. During this process, the cellulose acetate fibres are bonded together with a controlled amount of plasticiser to give the filter a firm structure. The filter is then enclosed in an outer plug wrap which can either be standard or porous depending on ventilation requirements.’

The BiTech™ filter is the latest addition to Filtrona’s AdvantageRange, which includes also Smoothcore, Smoothcore Recess, Infused and Randomly Orientated Acetate (ROA) filters.