Irema started manufacturing in 1985 and is one of the world’s first companies to manufacture and sell air filters and face masks created from material made from tiny plastic particles using melt-blown machines. This synthetic melt-blown polypropylene material produces a highly efficient non-woven material. It is an exemplary material for processing by sewing, ultrasonic welding and pleating and is known for its natural anti-bacterial and filtering qualities.
The micro-technology gives our products the ability to remove minute particulates from the air, protecting people with air filters and medical face masks; making the air you breathe safer.
For filter material, the smaller pore size provides better filtration efficiency. For masks, the excellent absorption qualities make it possible to protect from up to 99% of harmful airborne contaminants.
Irema is a trusted contract manufacturer to organisations around the world. We supply air filters and face mask in our brand or OEM branded to many industries including healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical and HVAC.
Melt-blowing is a unique, one-step process in which the melt of a polymer emerging from openings is blown into super-fine fibres by hot, high-velocity air. A molten polymer is blown into ultrafine fibres and collected on a rotary drum or a forming belt with a vacuum underneath the surface to form a nonwoven web.
Irema was established as a contract manufacturer and one of the first global suppliers of disposable surgical face masks.
Irema Ireland became a world leader in the filtration industry, pioneering the introduction of the first synthetic melt-blown material for HVAC applications
Irema Ireland expanded its air filter material production warehouse to continually produce newer, high quality, fine fibre filter material.
The introduction of the new EN 14683 quality standard for face masks placed Irema products at the forefront of performance and reliability.
The Irema Thailand production plant was opened to meet the global demand in the face mask sector. All masks are manufactured to European quality standards.
High quality fine filtration demand led Irema to develop the Micro 3000, a pleatable polypropylene material.
Increased awareness of air quality and pollution led Irema to develop the Facemate branded FFP2, FFP3 and N95 respirator face masks.
Irema expanded its air filter portfolio to include pleated filter material, pleated panel filters and rigid compact filters.
Irema responded to the global healthcare crisis by moving to a 24×7 working week and invested in additional production lines to provide the extra capacity needed.
Irema complies with MDR (Medical Device Regulation) EU 2017/745 which was introduced in May of this year. All class 1 medical devices sold in Europe must conform to this regulation.
Irema launches biodegradable, renewable and sustainable range of Atlantic Air Filters.
