In the food and beverage industry, hygiene and contamination control are essential. Work conditions are characterized by temperature fluctuations, humidity, and shift rotations. Employees move from refrigerated areas, production, packaging, cleaning, and logistics, all depending on their specific role. Workwear in the food industry is part of a hygienically controlled production environment. It must support clean production and remain practical for daily use, even in a cool, damp, or physically demanding environment. DIN 10524 mandates that workwear in food businesses be selected and reprocessed in consideration of the specific workplace.
Frequent changes and intensive processing demand a lot from workwear, as clothes in food production must be changed, reprocessed, and hygienically stored. This increases the requirements for the quality of material, shape retention, and reliable processing.
Additionally, a consistent and professional appearance should be maintained to promote team cohesion and support reliable processes in production and quality assurance.
For food businesses, workwear therefore requires a solution that supports hygiene, daily practicality, and smooth operational processes. Hygienically impeccable workwear, HACCP-compliant hygienic clothing, and protective clothing are essential factors for ensuring efficient operations. A rental service can ensure that garments are hygienically reprocessed according to applicable standards. This also ensures that fresh replacement clothes are always available when needed.
The DBL service is certified by the Federal Association of Food Inspections (German: BVLK) and is continuously reviewed and recertified. Hence, DBL services for washing, caring for, and reprocessing occupational clothing/ workwear from food-processing companies comply with the requirements of DIN 10524.
Good to know: companies in the food industry are always in a secure position with DBL’s certified quality standards. The German Federal Association of Food Inspectors (BVLK) has awarded DBL a certification seal that is regularly reviewed and renewed. This confirms that DBL’s laundering, care, and processing services for workwear within food-processing facilities comply with the requirements of DIN 10524.
Hygienic clothing for the food industry
Which workwear is suitable for the food industry?
Suitable workwear is clothing that supports hygienic processes, can be regularly reprocessed, and is appropriate for the respective production area. In the food industry, contamination control, comfort, and clearly defined garment-changing procedures are important to consider. Due to frequent temperature fluctuations, clothing should offer a combination of options that help compensate for the varying temperatures.
Why is hygienically reprocessed workwear important in food production?
Because food should only be produced and handled in a manner that prevents any adverse contamination or influence. Clean and hygienic workwear is an important component of a company’s hygiene concept and manufacturing process.
What does HACCP mean?
The abbreviation HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. Developed in the 1960s, its now an internationally recognized system that uses a structured hazard analysis approach to identify and control potential risks to health. The goal is to implement preventative measures that protect all stages of food production from potential hazards.
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"Hygienically impeccable clothing is an absolute must."
Nowadays, Halberstädter’s range of products extends from canned meat and sausage products to a broad selection of fresh products such as grilling sausages for self-service shelves and fresh food counters. As well as soups, ready meals, and even meat-free alternatives. Over the years, much has changed in production, including the workwear worn by employees.
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"For us, the certainty that employees always wear hygienically impeccable clothing is essential. This is where working with a textile rental service provider truly makes sense." Jan Hoffmann, quality assurance, Halberstädter Würstchen
Why choose rental workwear?
1. FULL SERVICE
We provide personal consultation, equip your team with individually tailored workwear, and handle hygienic laundering, professional maintenance, repairs, and replacements as needed.
2. PROFESSIONAL PROCESSING
All workwear leaving the facilities of our regional partners has been professionally and hygienically processed in accordance with all applicable certifications.
3. FLEXIBILITY
Regardless of employee turnover, size changes, or fluctuations in staffing, we always find the right solution and adapt to your requirements.
4. RELIEF FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES
After a demanding workday, your employees do not have to wash their workwear themselves. Instead, they have the reassurance of receiving clean and hygienically processed garments.
5. LIQUIDITY
We finance your workwear, which eliminates a high upfront investment for you. Storage, repair, and replacement costs are also covered through our service, helping preserve your company’s liquidity.
6. TRANSPARENT CONTRACTS
Fairness from the very beginning. We provide a comprehensive consultation tailored to your individual needs. Topics such as contract terms, billing, and costs are communicated clearly and transparently.
Regionally rooted – strong together.
Founded in 1971, we are a network of legally independent and economically autonomous textile rental service providers. Today, our association is one of Germany’s leading providers of textile rental services.
With 23 locations, we offer food industry customers professional rental workwear services tailored to their individual requirements.
Take advantage of the wide selection available in our collections for food processing and food manufacturing operations. Together, we will develop a customized solution directly at your site.
