MANULATEX
LIMA
Aprons
Description
The LIMA nitrile work apron is a PPE Category I protective garment designed for the food industry, particularly for use by butchers, dairy processors, and cheese makers.
Key Features
- Material: Polyester fabric support with double-sided nitrile coating (500 μm ± 10%)
- Mass per unit area: 600 g/m² (± 10%)
- Standard dimensions: 90 × 115 cm
- Hardware: Stainless steel eyelets for durability in wet environments
- Three fitting systems available: Standard (neck strap + waist ties), Harness (cross-back straps for weight distribution), and Automatic (quick-release system for hygienic removal)
Protection & Resistance
- Exceptional resistance to animal fats, blood, and lactic acids
- High resistance to standard cleaning agents used in food processing
- Water penetration resistance and mechanical protection (abrasion, tear, tensile, puncture resistance within Category I limits)
- Maintains flexibility in cold conditions without excessive stiffening
Compliance & Safety
- PPE Category I – minimal risk classification
- EU Regulation 2016/425 – Personal Protective Equipment
- NF EN ISO 13688:2013 – General requirements for protective clothing
- EC Regulation 1935/2004 – Food contact materials (approved for fortuitous contact with aqueous, acidic, and fatty foods)
- REACH Regulation 1907/2006 – Free from SVHC, silicone, and bisphenols
Ideal for intensive professional use in food-processing environments where protection against fats, cleaning products, and biological hazards is essential.