Comparison of Rubber Boots for the Food Processing Industry

Do you work in the food processing industry and want to buy suitable footwear for yourself and your team members? Then you are probably looking for safety boots made of rubber. But did you know that there are also boots made of polyurethane, like those from Bekina Boots? This material and the other strengths of Bekina’s boots offer many advantages over regular rubber boots for the food processing industry—not just for the comfort and safety of employees, but for the company’s wallet!

Polyurethane Versus Rubber and PVC Work Boots for the Food Processing Industry

Bekina Boots makes work boots for the food processing industry out of NEOTANE. This is a high-quality polyurethane ”recipe” that we have developed specifically to produce safety boots. Because Bekina is a group of companies specializing in plastic materials, the synergy between the various business units ensures constant renewal and innovation.

Polyurethane is characterized by a unique bubble structure. This makes the material stand out in terms of:

• weight
• flexibility
• thermal insulation
• durability

Bekina Boots’ NEOTANE polyurethane boots are 40 % lighter than rubber or PVC. In addition, the composition of our polyurethane provides extra flexibility. Both factors increase comfort, meaning the boots are more pleasant to walk around in all day and do not cause tired legs. Moreover, flexibility is maintained at extreme temperatures—an advantage over PVC boots, which become less flexible over time.

The bubble structure also provides additional protection at extreme temperatures. Our boots provide optimal thermal insulation, and their self-regulating thermal inner layer keeps your feet nice and warm—important for the food processing industry whether you work in a frozen food warehouse or are looking for butcher’s boots or rubber boots for a butcher’s shop or any other branch of the food processing industry.

The quality and durability of our NEOTANE polyurethane is not only proven in accredited test labs: reviews of our work boots on the shop floor also indicate that Bekina is the best choice for the food processing industry.

Strong and Durable Design

Bekina Boots are stronger than other safety boots. Why is that? Because of our innovative production process! During production, we inject a mixture of polyol and isocyanate into the molds. First we form the shaft, then the sole.

In addition, the injection point of our boots is at the top, unlike other boots where it is at the back of the heel. The heel is a weak spot already, so if the injection point is located there as well, the boot may break down more quickly. With Bekina Boots, the injection point is at the front, making our work boots less prone to breakage in that area. We have added a handy kick-off spur at the heel, which makes it easy for you to remove your boots and strengthens the heel.

Our unique design also ensures greater comfort. For example, the wider shaft of the StepliteX SolidGrip ensures that you do not feel your legs are trapped and you can easily wear the boots over trousers or overalls. Compare this with rubber boots, which are too tight on the calves for many men. But we also provide extra comfort through the shock-absorbing heel: you experience a feather-light walk and your legs do not tire as quickly.

Certified Safety Guarantee

At Bekina Boots, safety is paramount. Whether you wear the boots yourself every day or buy them for your employees, you can rest assured that our work boots for the food processing industry have global certifications and even exceed required standards.

Bekina Boots’ boots are SRC-approved, which means they are slip-resistant on all surfaces. One of the reasons for this superior grip is that our boots have more contact with the ground–where most wellies have a curved top, our boots have the full sole on the ground.

Our safety boots for the food processing industry are available in different safety classes: O4 without safety toe cap, class S4 with steel or composite toe cap, or class S5 with steel or composite toe cap and midsole. So you can choose your boots based on the challenges you and your team face every day.

In addition, our safety material is incorporated into the polyurethane material from which the boot is constructed. What does that mean? That you experience more comfort as your feet are not in direct contact with the steel or composite toe and sole.

Hygiene

Perhaps the most important factor for rubber wellies in the food processing industry: hygiene! Bekina Boots’ boots are extra-hygienic, as they are, above all, very easy to clean. The smooth transition from shaft to sole means that there is no ridge for dirt to get trapped in. The insoles are also easy to care for and can be washed at 86 °F (30 °C).

In addition, you can buy Bekina Boots s work boots for the food processing industry in various colors. This is useful for food companies with different departments that need to ensure food safety by avoiding cross-contamination or contamination. For example, you can choose white rubber work boots with steel toe caps for one department and blue work boots for the other.

Cost and sustainability

So you have already learned that our work boots are more durable and last longer than rubber and PVC boots. But have you considered that this is not only better for our planet, but for the costs you incur as a company? Every pair of work boots is also fitted with an RFID tag in the right boot giving each of them a unique traceable number. This helps to avoid contamination, but also allows you to track how long each employee wears their work boots and thus calculate the annual cost of the boots.

After this comparison between our NEOTANE boots and other rubber boots for the food processing industry, have you been convinced of the strengths of Bekina Boots? If so, check out our work boots now on our website.