Abstract: A filter arrangement includes at least one drum-type filter. A suction device is provided for suctioning of the inside of the drum-type filter along a helical line. The suction device includes at least one suction hose and a suction nozzle provided at the free end of the suction hose. The suction nozzle is constructed for contacting the inner side of the drum-type filter. The suction hose is attached to an end portion of a rotatable suction pipe. The end portion is constructed so as to be movable back and forth in longitudinal direction of the drum-type filter, so that movement in longitudinal direction and rotary movement of the end portion of the suction pipe results in a suctioning-off of the cylindrical inner side of the drum-type filter along a helical line.

Abstract: An apparatus for filtering air containing textile impurities, comprises an air-permeable, fixed collecting device preferably of accordion shape, for separating the textile impurities. The collecting device has a number of filtering portions which can be cleaned by at least one suction device.