A filtration article and method for filtering particles from a fluid stream are provided. The filtration article comprises a first layer, positionable across the fluid stream and comprising a porous PTFE membrane for fiitertng particles from the fluid stream; and a second layer, positionable across the fluid stream to provide for at least one of drainage of and support of the first layer, wherein the second layer has an aperture area of less than about 0.08 mm<2>.