Folia Filter

Folia Water

The Folia Filter is a silver nanoparticle infused antimicrobial filter for water purification.

Product description Brand name and product description

The Folia Filter is a paper-based, copper and silver nanoparticle infused antimicrobial water filter designed to purify water from tap, tube-wells, rivers, lakes, and ponds. The funnel design of the filter allows it to accommodate existing consumer water habits. The filter is designed, manufactured, and distributed by Folia Water.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Bangladesh, with plans to expand to India and Indonesia

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Folia Water

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~0.24 USD (20 BDT)Converted on August 2020

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Primary competitors in Bangladesh and future expansion markets in Southeast Asia for the target working-class consumer include water kiosk distributors including WaterHealth, ceramic water filters including EcoFiltro and Navaza, and refilled water bottles from local purification stores

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Target users include rural and urban working class families in Southeast Asia with access to supermarkets and retail stores

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