Filtrete™ Brand science

For 25 years, Filtrete™ Filters have delivered cleaner air to millions of homes. As a result, Filtrete is the most trusted brand of indoor air cleaning filters on the market today.* Developed by 3M engineers to help capture airborne allergens, the Filtrete™ Filter media is electrostatically charged to act like tiny magnets that attract and capture microscopic particles from the air as it passes through the filter. Our dedicated technical team continues to develop innovative solutions to help improve indoor air quality.

Are you air aware?

See how Filtrete™ Filters use exclusive 3-in-1 technology to pull in and trap unwanted particles, allowing cleaner air to flow through.

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Filtrete™ Filter Micro Particle Rating
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The inside of a Filtrete™ Air Filter capturing allergens

Anatomy of a filter

Filtrete™ Filter media is less than 15 percent fibre - the rest is air! The very low density allows air to flow through and helps the filter load through the depth of the media, not just on the surface.

Do you know what's in the air you breathe? Even a well-ventilated, well-maintained house can contain a variety of allergens, airborne particles and chemicals. Filtrete™ Filters help to catch the following air particles while maintaining excellent air flow.

A family enjoying every breath together with the reassurance that Filtrete™ Air Filters are improving their indoor air quality.

You take 20,000 breaths a day.

Staggering, isn't it? Keeping the air cleaner for you and your family is a top priority, and choosing the right air filter for your home is a key ingredient.

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3 reasons to buy Filtrete™ Brand filters

Filtrete™ Electrostatic Air Filters feature exclusive Filtrete™ Brand 3-in-1 technology from 3M to pull in and trap unwanted particles, letting cleaner air flow through. Filtrete™ Healthy Living Filters help improve your indoor air quality by capturing particles like dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, bacteria and viruses.
A brand you can trust. For over 25 years, Filtrete™ Filters have delivered cleaner air to millions of homes, becoming a leader in residential air filtration. As a result, Filtrete™ brand is the most trusted brand for indoor air cleaning filters on the market today.*
Specialized filter media allows for optimum airflow. Unlike fiberglass filters, Filtrete™ Filters help protect your heating and cooling system and improve your indoor air quality by cleaning the air as it passes through the filter.