Independent Pile Cloth Media Manufacturer
Developed by R+F FilterElements in Germany — manufactured in Europe
Pile cloth filter media for water and wastewater treatment. We continuously develop our media and supply alternative replacement cloths for existing disc and drum filters — selected for your application.
Performance That Shows in Operation
Advanced Pile Filter Cloth Technology
R+F FilterElements GmbH develops and manufactures high-performance pile filter cloth media for demanding water and wastewater treatment applications. Our end-to-end expertise — from yarn development to application-specific optimization — ensures filtration solutions that are engineered for reliability, performance, and longevity.
Our Pile Filter Cloth Products
Three specialized pile filter cloth media engineered for different filtration requirements
Which pile filter cloth fits your application?
We engineer high-performance pile filter cloth media for a wide range of filtration requirements. Use our Cross-Reference tool to find the right R+F replacement cloth for your system.
Why R+F FilterElements?
Filtration Specialists
Deep expertise in pile filter cloth technology — from yarn development to application optimization.
German Engineering
Precision-manufactured filtration media with rigorous quality control and full traceability.
Global Presence
Serving OEMs, service companies, and end customers worldwide.
Bioactive Silver Technology
Silver particles integrated into the pile fibre actively reduce biofilm growth — a unique differentiator no competitor offers (patent pending).
Sustainable Solutions
Enabling effective micropollutant and microplastic removal for environmental protection.
OEM-Optimized
Continuously developed with OEM partners for maximum compatibility and performance.
Silver Particles Against Biofouling — Patent Pending
Our Bioactive filter cloth (5 µm, 100% polyester) carries silver particles directly within the microfiber structure. They inhibit microbial growth in the weave and reduce biofouling — with no added chemicals.
- Less biofilm formation in the filter weave
- More stable filtration performance over service life
- Reduced cleaning effort in operation
Pile cloth media directly from the developer and manufacturer
Who develops and supplies R+F pile cloth media?
R+F FilterElements GmbH is an independent pile cloth media manufacturer and developer based in Germany. We continuously develop our media, from yarn and textile construction to application-specific optimisation. Our media are manufactured in Europe.
Are alternative pile cloths available for existing filter systems?
R+F supplies alternative pile cloths and replacement media for existing disc and drum filters. Selection considers the system type, dimensions, attachment, backwashing and operating conditions. Suitability is checked for the specific installation; this is not a blanket approval for every filter model.
Which information helps select the filter cloth?
Useful information includes flow, solids loading, water composition, required effluent quality and the existing filter installation. Our media selection guide and documented test data support this assessment. Test results apply to the stated conditions and are not a universal performance guarantee.
Applications
Proven performance across diverse water treatment scenarios