About R+F FilterElements
Engineering excellence in filtration technology
Our Story
R+F FilterElements GmbH was founded with a clear focus on engineering-driven filtration solutions for demanding water and wastewater treatment applications. At the core of our company stands deep technical expertise in textile-based filtration media — from fiber selection to real-world operation in advanced treatment stages.
Our pile filter cloth technology is developed in-house and continuously advanced with leading OEM partners. It is strongly shaped by the expertise of our co-founder Anna Rippel, a textile engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the development of filter media for solid-liquid separation and advanced wastewater filtration.
What sets R+F FilterElements GmbH apart is our comprehensive understanding of the entire process chain. From yarn development and textile design to filtration performance and application-specific optimization, we know our products down to the smallest detail — with full quality assurance and traceability from raw material to finished product.
Why R+F FilterElements?
Deep filtration expertise
Our co-founder Anna Rippel, a textile engineer with 15+ years of experience, is the driving force behind our advanced pile filter cloth technology. From yarn development to finished product — we know every detail.
Continuously developed with OEM partners
Our pile filter cloth technology is continuously optimized and industrialized in close collaboration with leading OEM partners worldwide — ensuring maximum compatibility and real-world performance.
Patented innovation
Our Bioactive technology with integrated silver particles for biofouling reduction is a patented breakthrough — a unique market differentiator that no competitor can offer.
Full traceability & quality assurance
Quality control from raw material to finished product. Retention patterns and serial numbers ensure complete traceability — every product can be tracked back to its production batch.
Our Values
Innovation
Innovation is not a buzzword. It is the result of engineering depth, hands-on experience, and continuous improvement with our OEM partners.
Quality
Robust, reliable, and tailored to real operational requirements — without compromising on performance.
Transparency
Making advanced filtration technologies accessible and transparent for all stakeholders.
Sustainability
Enabling effective water treatment for environmental protection and water reuse.
Where Pile Filter Cloth is Made
From yarn selection through weaving to the finished filter cloth — our production combines textile expertise with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. Every step is monitored to ensure the highest quality and full traceability.
High-performance yarn spools
Microfiber yarn preparation
Precision thread guidance
Industrial weaving loom in action
Full yarn creel system
Fiber spool storage
Leadership
Anna Rippel
CEO & Co-Founder
Textile engineer with 15+ years of experience in filter media development for solid-liquid separation and advanced wastewater filtration. The driving force behind R+F's advanced pile filter cloth technology.
Christopher Franke
CEO & Co-Founder
Complementing the technical development with a strong focus on practical implementation, customer-specific solutions, and long-term partnerships.