PFAS-free and biobased air filters

Filter media can be plant-derived and free of fluorinated chemistry, and still carry a MERV-A rating. Here is how Amaize Air does it.

What the media is made of

Amaize Air media is spun from biobased PLA (polylactic acid), a plant-derived, PFAS-free polymer, rather than petroleum plastic. The biobased content runs through the fiber itself, not just a coating.

It is made without PFAS, PFOS, or any fluorinated chemistry.

The Amaize Air line
LineRangeEfficiency
Amaize Air Pleated PanelsMERV 8A, 11A, 13A
Amaize Air MP Minipleat PanelsMERV 11A, 13A, 16A
Amaize Air V-bankMERV 11A, 13A, 16A

Why it keeps its rating

Amaize Air uses nanofiber media, a layer of extremely fine fibers that captures fine particles mechanically, on the surface, with low resistance to airflow.

Amaize Air filters are rated under ASHRAE 52.2 Appendix J, the MERV-A method, which conditions the filter before testing so the rating shows efficiency without any temporary electrostatic charge.

The Amaize Air line

Amaize Air pleated panels in MERV 8A, 11A, and 13A, wire-free with self-supporting biobased media. Amaize Air MP minipleat panels in MERV 11A, 13A, and 16A. Amaize Air V-banks in MERV 11A, 13A, and 16A.

Standards references: ASHRAE Standard 52.2 (MERV), EN 1822 (HEPA). Braden product ratings from Braden Filtration.

Built by Braden

Filters from this guide

Every filter here is manufactured in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Common questions

Are Braden's biobased PLA air filters PFAS-free?

Yes. Amaize Air biobased PLA nanofiber media is made without PFAS, PFOS, or any fluorinated chemistry.

What MERV ratings do Amaize Air filters reach?

Amaize Air filters are available from MERV 8A through MERV 16A across pleated panel, minipleat, and V-bank formats.

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