LEBENSMITTEL HANDSCHUHE & FLEISCHER ZUBEHÖR
Security solutions from NIROFLEX
NIROFLEX is a manufacturer and brand of protective gloves for the food industry. The portfolio includes food gloves for cut and puncture protection as well as solutions for cold and wet protection, supplemented by butcher accessories and body protection. The aim is to provide a coordinated protection system for processing, cutting, and packaging in food processing companies.
Food and meat processing place the highest demands on occupational safety and hygiene: knife work, puncture risks, damp working areas, and cold temperatures require coordinated protective solutions. NIROFLEX offers a comprehensive protection system for this purpose—from cut and puncture protection to cold and wet protection to body protection and butcher accessories.
stab protection
cut protection
moisture protection
What are food gloves used for in the food industry?
Food gloves are protective gloves for activities involving processing, cutting, and packaging, where hands must be protected against cuts, punctures, cold, or moisture. It is crucial that the type of protection and the area of application are compatible so that safety and mobility are maintained during the work process.
Protection classes at a glance
- Cut protection: for knife work and repeated cutting processes
- Puncture protection: for localized stress (e.g., bone contact, knife tips)
- Cold protection: for refrigerated and frozen food areas
- Moisture protection: for damp, hygienically sensitive environments
- Body protection: aprons and boleros as accessories
- Butchery accessories: functional additions for safe workflows
Typical risks in the food industry
Several hazards occur simultaneously in the daily processing of meat, fish, and other foods: cuts from precise knife work and high cycle times, puncture wounds from localized stress, exposure to cold in refrigerated areas, and slipping and loss of control in wet areas. Body protection becomes relevant when the chest, abdomen, or arms are also at risk.
Comprehensive hand protection instead of individual solutions
Modern businesses do not need a hodgepodge of individual products, but rather a system: cut protection, stab protection, cold protection, and wet protection can be combined depending on the workplace. Supplemented by aprons, boleros, and butcher accessories, this creates a comprehensive protection concept for production, cutting, and processing areas—with the aim of making processes safer and more stable.
NIROFLEX expertise
For decades, NIROFLEX has been synonymous with safety solutions in food processing, especially where protection against cuts and puncture wounds is required. Depending on the design, relevant products are tested in accordance with EN 388 or DIN EN ISO 13997.
Benefits for businesses
- High product quality and durable materials
- flexible adaptation to different areas of application
- reliable delivery capability
- professional repair and service offering
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between cut protection and stab protection?
Cut protection targets stress caused by blade movements. Stab protection is designed for localized force, for example, when coming into contact with bones or knife tips.
Which protective solution is appropriate in damp areas?
In wet, hygienically sensitive environments, moisture protection is important for improving grip and control and making work processes safer.
What is important when working in refrigerated and frozen areas?
Cold protection supports safety and mobility during prolonged exposure to cold temperatures, especially in cold storage and deep-freeze areas.
What else is often part of the protection concept besides gloves?
Depending on the activity, body protection such as aprons and boleros complement hand protection. In addition, butchery accessories can provide functional support for work processes.
Contact & Catalog
Would you like to select suitable food gloves or add butchery accessories for your processes? Get in touch with us or download the catalog.