Work Boots for the Food Industry: Our Guide

Do you work in a butcher’s shop or at a food processing plant? Or are you responsible for a food industry team? If so, food safety is a top priority for you. Bekina Boots not only makes work boots out of a strong material that is more durable and comfortable than rubber or PVC—our range also contributes to your food company’s hygiene. In this guide we tell you how Bekina Boots work boots for the food industry and company hygiene go hand in hand.

1. Cleaning with Chemicals

If you come into daily contact with blood (butcher’s boots) or animal and/or vegetable fats, it is important to clean your work boots regularly. In the food industry it is also mandatory to thoroughly clean boots before, during, and after work in a boot washing station or boot scrubber, for example. There, the boots are usually rinsed, scrubbed, and chemically disinfected. Bekina Boots are made of NEOTANE, a high-quality polyurethane that is resistant to these chemicals. This means the boots will not be damaged by regular cleaning in the boot washers and will last a lot longer. On top of that, the boots do not have a raised edge and the sole and shaft merge seamlessly, ensuring extra-smooth cleaning.

2. Color Codes

Many food companies have different departments where various foods are processed. Here, it is important to avoid cross-contamination in order to ensure food safety. It is one thing to clean work boots frequently, but it is even more practical to have a different color boot for each department. Bekina Boots has different colors available. You can choose from white, yellow, or blue work boots for both men and women, with or without a steel toe.

3. Maintenance of the Insoles

Maintenance of the insoles or footbeds is a key consideration where hygiene and comfort are concerned. Bekina Boots work boots for the food industry come standard with insoles or ergonomic footbeds. At the end of the working day, you can take them off to let them dry and air. For extra-thorough cleaning, you can also wash them in the washing machine at 86 °F (30 °C). Make sure they are completely dry before putting your boots back on.

Any additional questions about the Bekina Boots guide to work boots in the food industry? Feel free to let us know.