Compostable Disposable Apron | PLA Nonwoven Food-Safe Bib Apron
Compostable Food-Safe Apron — A PLA Nonwoven Bib Apron With FDA Food-Contact Certification That Returns to Soil After One Shift
| Material | 100% PLA (polylactic acid) spunbond nonwoven |
| Thickness | 40–60 gsm (standard 50 gsm) |
| Dimensions | Standard 68×95 cm bib apron; extended length and width options available |
| MOQ | 500 kg (white/ivory); 1 ton (custom colour or printed) |
| Lead Time | 15–20 business days (white/ivory); 25–30 business days (custom) |
Free sample aprons shipped within 3 business days via DHL/FedEx. Custom-printed samples: 7–10 days. · 12-month shelf-life from date of manufacture. Free replacement of any stock showing premature degradation or defects when stored at 15–30°C, <60% RH, away from direct sunlight.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Why specify ES-PW-02
ES-PW-02 is our compostable disposable apron — specified for food processors, central kitchens, hotels, and hospitality operations that need single-use body protection with food-contact compliance, but want to stop sending PE or PP aprons to landfill after every shift..
The differentiator is the certification stack. 100% PLA spunbond nonwoven at 50 gsm delivers a soft, fabric-like drape, and because the entire construction is a single polymer, the whole apron certifies as one unit — EN 13432 industrial compostability plus FDA food-contact compli
Where it sits in our range. ES-PW-02 is the flagship of the Protective Wear line for food and hospitality — positioned for operations where hygiene documentation matters as much as the garment.
When not to specify it. PLA nonwoven is water-resistant but not fully waterproof — prolonged contact with pooled liquids will soak through.
When not to specify it. PLA nonwoven is water-resistant but not fully waterproof — prolonged contact with pooled liquids will soak through. For butchering, fish processing, or other high-liquid environments, specify the heavier 60 gsm variant or pair
WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT
Key Features
100% PLA spunbond nonwoven at 50 gsm
soft, fabric-like drape with a matte, non-reflective surface — staff presentation stays professional, not plastic-bag
FDA food-contact compliant
certified for direct food-handling environments — passes the hygiene documentation your HACCP and audit teams actually request
Single-material construction
no lamination, no PE coating, no separation step — the entire apron certifies to EN 13432 as one compostable unit, zero sorting friction for the end user
Bib apron with adjustable neck strap and waist ties
standard 68×95 cm cut fits a wide staff size range — one SKU for the whole kitchen, no size matrix to manage
PFAS-free and EU PPWR-ready
fully compliant with EU 2025/40 ahead of the 12 August 2026 enforcement date — your importer's customs documentation is clean on day one
50 pcs per pack, 10 packs per carton
12-month shelf life in cool dry storage — dispense per station, restock per week, compost per shift
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
| Material | 100% PLA (polylactic acid) spunbond nonwoven |
| Thickness | 40–60 gsm (standard 50 gsm) |
| Dimensions | Standard 68×95 cm bib apron; extended length and width options available |
| Color | White / natural ivory; custom dope-dyed colours available (MOQ 1 ton) |
| Pack Count | 50 pcs per pack; 10 packs per export carton; individual retail packs available |
| MOQ | 500 kg (white/ivory); 1 ton (custom colour or printed) |
| Lead Time | 15–20 business days (white/ivory); 25–30 business days (custom) |
| Carton Dimensions | 60×45×40 cm / approx. 15 kg gross per 500 pcs at 50 gsm |
| Certifications | EN 13432, OK Compost INDUSTRIAL, FDA, SGS |
OEM / ODM
Customization Options
Chest logo printing (1–2 colours). Custom GSM from 30 to 120. Custom dimensions and lengths. Adjustable neck-strap length and waist-tie style. Optional front pocket. Custom dope-dyed colours (MOQ 1 ton). Individually packed retail-ready options in compostable bags. Minimum 1 ton for fully custom production.
FACTORY CAPABILITIES
Esinle OEM Capabilities
Every product in our range is backed by these manufacturing capabilities from our 15,000 m² Guangzhou facility.
Custom Dimensions
Width, gusset depth, and length adjusted to your exact packaging line requirements. No minimum dimension change penalty.
Printing & Branding
Up to 8-colour flexographic printing with your artwork. MOQ 50,000 pcs for custom print; lower MOQs available with plate-sharing.
In-House Compounding
We compound our own PLA/PBAT/starch resin blends — adjusting flexibility, bio-based %, and degradation timeline per SKU.
BEHIND EVERY PRODUCT
15,000 m² vertically integrated facility
From resin compounding through film blowing, printing, and bag conversion — every step is done in-house. This gives us direct control over quality, lead time, and cost.
USE CASES
Applications
Food processing and central kitchens
single-shift hygienic aprons with FDA food-contact compliance — composted with organic waste instead of joining PE apron mountains in landfill
Hotel and restaurant F&B operations
fabric-hand disposable aprons for kitchen and service staff — brand-printable chest panel for a polished, uniformed look
Catering and event hospitality
one-use aprons that match a zero-waste event ethos — deploy 200 aprons for a gala dinner, compost 200 aprons the same night
Retail and food-service distributors
white-label OEM program — your brand, our PLA nonwoven, full EN 13432 + FDA documentation pack included for your customers' compliance files
HONEST TRANSPARENCY
Limitations & Storage
Water-resistant but not waterproof — prolonged contact with pooled liquids will penetrate the nonwoven structure; specify 60 gsm for high-liquid environments. Not designed for multi-shift reuse — PLA nonwoven is specified for single-shift disposal. Store in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight; shelf life is 12 months from date of manufacture.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is it food-safe?
Yes — the PLA spunbond nonwoven is FDA food-contact compliant and suitable for direct food-handling environments. The apron is manufactured in a food-grade certified workshop. For HACCP documentation, we provide the FDA compliance statement and EN 13432 certificate with every order.
Is it waterproof like a plastic apron?
PLA nonwoven is water-resistant — it repels light spills and splash — but not fully waterproof. For high-liquid environments (fish processing, butchering), specify the heavier 60 gsm variant or pair with a film apron underneath. Both options remain fully compostable.
How do staff dispose of it?
Into organic waste — the entire apron is certified industrial compostable (EN 13432). No separation of straps or ties required: every component is PLA. Facilities with organic-waste collection simply add the used apron to the green stream alongside food scraps.
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