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PLA / biodegradable tow

PLA filter tow from renewable feedstock — for plants moving off conventional acetate where specified.

PLA / biodegradable tow
Original DMEPL catalog photo from the PLA / biodegradable tow page (watermarked www.dmepl.com/cig).

PLA tow is for factories that need a biodegradable filter tow option. It is new material, quoted to your item and destination.

Same denier titles as acetate are commonly requested (2.4Y/32,000 through 7.3Y/36,000). Filter hardness and plasticiser practice are not identical to acetate — tell us your maker model and we advise on binder (water-based preferred; triacetin may need heat).

Ask for a trial lot before a full container if this is a first run.

  • PLA (polylactic acid) tow as a biodegradable filter option
  • Same item range as acetate where the plant can run it
  • Note: triacetin / binder settings differ from acetate — we flag this on quote

Download typical spec (not a mill COA)

Request quote — PLA / biodegradable tow

Quotations are handled by email so we can reply with a written offer and clear specs.

Email exports@dmepl.com

Include material, specification, quantity, and destination plant. New materials only.

Email / RFQ