PP Cotton Filter Pack with Balls for Shower Heads P-5.FIL.ALCH

The skin breathes from the inside out, but when there is external pressure—as is the case during a bath or shower—the flow of fluids reverses, absorbing from the outside in. After a bath, we may feel the urge to urinate and notice our hands and feet swelling as if we were sponges. This is why we should care not only about the water we drink but also about the water we use to bathe.

MICRON-GRADE PP COTTON FILTER
Despite the name, it does not contain natural cotton. It is made of polypropylene (PP) fiber, a plastic polymer that resembles cotton in appearance and texture, and is widely used as a filtering medium due to its durability, chemical resistance, ability to withstand high temperatures, and capacity to trap fine particles. The term “cotton” in this context refers to the form in which the material is presented—similar to a woven or non-woven fiber acting as a filtration barrier. This type of filter is commonly used in industrial air and water purification systems.
A micron-grade filter can capture extremely fine particles such as sand, sediment, rust, and other small impurities that may go unnoticed in less precise filters, delivering very high sanitary quality as it can retain protozoa and most bacteria. Size is measured in microns (µm), where 1 micron is one-thousandth of a millimeter.
The PP cotton filter traps sediment and contaminants from the supply network.
• Mechanical filtration: PP cotton acts as a physical barrier that traps large particles such as sediment, sand, and rust that may be present in the water. This helps improve water clarity and protects subsequent filtration layers.
• Ball filtration: The filter’s hollow interior is filled with calcium sulfite balls, mainly used for the removal of chlorine and other chemical compounds present in water, such as heavy metals. Calcium sulfite can quickly react with free chlorine in the water, neutralizing it and improving both the quality and taste of the filtered water. In addition to removing chlorine, these balls also help reduce some heavy minerals and other contaminants, providing safer water for consumption or household use.
• The benefits of these filters include improving the taste and smell of water by removing chlorine and organic compounds; reducing contaminants such as sediments and heavy metals; lowering water hardness; and offering extra protection against limescale buildup for appliances and the shower head itself.
• It is important to replace the filters regularly to maintain their effectiveness, as they can become saturated over time and lose their filtering properties. Depending on the water quality and frequency of shower use, filter elements are typically replaced every 1–2 months.