Recess filter

High-impact end appearance

The Recess filter offers a unique end appearance for cigarettes. It can be used for one or two segment filters and is an effective way to differentiate a product and extend an existing brand family.

Filter construction

Comprising one or two segments with a recess at the mouth end, these segments can form any filter construction, such as a segment loaded with activated carbon. Typically, the single filter and mouth segment of the dual filter consist of high-quality crimped cellulose acetate.

Both segments are enclosed in standard or porous plugwrap which can be either standard or porous depending on ventilation requirements. Alternatively, the mouth segment can use non-wrapped acetate for a high-quality end appearance. The filter is wrapped in an outer plugwrap which is longer than the segments to create the recess, and is stiff and specially designed to ensure excellence. It can be either standard or porous depending on ventilation requirements.

Designed to enhance branding, and suit customer taste and filtration requirements.

Recess Example
NWA Active Acetate Recess

Features and benefits

  • Flexibility to add brand value in different ways
  • Distinct delivery of smoke to consumer
  • High levels of filtration and vapour phase reduction
  • Option to laser perforate on line or use pre-perforated tipping for ventilation