Filter media including oriented fibers

A filter media, comprising:

• a filtration layer comprising a plurality of fibers including fiber portions, the plurality of fibers having an average fiber diameter of at least 10 microns and less than or equal to 60 microns, the filtration layer having a first surface,
• wherein at least 25% of the fiber portions of the filtration layer are positioned at an angle of between 46 degrees and 90 degrees with respect to the first surface,
• wherein the filtration layer comprises at least 10 wt % of binder fibers,
• wherein the filtration layer has a basis weight of at least 40 gsm,
• wherein a fine fiber layer having an average fiber diameter of less than 10 microns is absent from the filter media, and
• wherein the filter media has a thickness of at least 0.035 inches.

A filter media, comprising:

• a filtration layer comprising a plurality of fibers including fiber portions, the plurality of fibers having an average fiber diameter of at least 5 microns and less than or equal to 60 microns, the filtration layer having a first surface,
• wherein at least 25% of the fiber portions of the filtration layer are positioned at an angle of between 46 degrees and 90 degrees with respect to the first surface,
• wherein the filtration layer has a basis weight of at least 40 gsm,
• wherein the plurality of fibers are comprised of a synthetic polymer,
• wherein the filter media has an thickness of at least 0.035 inches, and
• wherein the filter media has an overall air permeability of between 310 CFM and 800 CFM.

A filter media, comprising:

• a filtration layer comprising a plurality of fibers including fiber portions, the plurality of fibers having an average fiber diameter of at least 10 microns and less than or equal to 60 microns, the filtration layer having a first surface,
• wherein at least 10% of the fiber portions of the filtration layer are positioned at an angle of between 0 degrees and 30 degrees with respect to the first surface, at least 25% of the fiber portions of the filtration layer are positioned at an angle of between 31 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the first surface, and at least 40% of the fiber portions of the filtration layer are positioned at an angle of between 61 degrees and 90 degrees with respect to the first surface,
• wherein the filtration layer has a basis weight of at least 40 gsm,
• a cover layer adjacent the filtration layer,
• wherein the plurality of fibers are comprised of a synthetic polymer,
• wherein a fine fiber layer having an average fiber diameter of less than 10 microns is absent from the filter media, and
• wherein the filter media has an thickness of at least 0.035 inches.