Color-Coded Fabric for Food Safety & HACCP
HACCP-compliant color-coded spunlace to prevent cross-contamination in food processing and commercial kitchens
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) color-coded cleaning systems are standard practice in commercial kitchens, food processing facilities, and food service operations worldwide. The principle is simple: assign specific colored cleaning tools to specific zones to prevent cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food areas. SunLuner's Color-Tech series produces spunlace fabric in five HACCP-standard colors — red for high-risk raw meat, blue for fish and seafood, green for produce, yellow for poultry and eggs, and white for bakery and dairy. The fabric is dyed during fiber production (not surface-printed), ensuring color-fastness even after repeated exposure to cleaning chemicals. Our semi-cross laced construction (L1/L2 lines) provides the durability needed for scrubbing applications while maintaining enough softness to clean delicate food contact surfaces without scratching.
Recommended Specifications
Technical parameters for this application — use these as a starting point for your specification sheet.
| Recommended Series | Color-Tech (Dyed Viscose) |
| GSM Range | 45-90 gsm (55-65 gsm most common for wipes) |
| Material | Dyed Viscose (color-fast, food-safe) |
| Process | Semi-cross laced |
| Recommended Patterns | Wave Embossing, Herringbone, 10 Mesh |
| Production Line | L1 or L2 (ANDRITZ, semi-cross laced) |
| Max Width | 320 cm |
| Available Colors | Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, White |
Which Series Is Right for This Application?
Honest comparison — including which series we do NOT recommend and why.
Purpose-built for HACCP programs. Color-fast dyed viscose in five standard colors. Semi-cross laced construction provides the scrubbing durability food service environments demand. Available in wave and herringbone patterns for enhanced cleaning action.
If you need color-coded fabric at a lower cost, we can produce Pro-Clean in dyed versions. Viscose-polyester blend is more tear-resistant for heavy-duty scrubbing, but color options are more limited.
Eco-Pure is 100% natural white viscose with no dye. Suitable only if your HACCP program uses white for all zones (not recommended — color differentiation is the point of HACCP).
MOQ, Samples & Lead Time
Practical ordering information for procurement planning.
Minimum Order Quantity
1 MT per color per specification (negotiable for first trial orders)
Free Samples
Free A4 sheets in all 5 colors, 3-5 days delivery via DHL worldwide
Lead Time
15-25 days from order confirmation to FOB Shanghai/Ningbo
Packaging
PE film wrapped, palletized, color-separated packaging to prevent dye transfer
Certifications & Compliance
What we can certify — and what we cannot. Be specific in your procurement requirements.
ISO 9001
Quality Management System certified. Color consistency verified per batch with spectrophotometer.
HACCP Compliant
Color coding follows HACCP international standards: Red (raw meat), Blue (seafood), Green (produce), Yellow (poultry/eggs), White (bakery/dairy). Fabric is designed for food contact surface cleaning.
Color-Fastness
Dyes are applied during fiber production (solution-dyed), not surface-coated. Color will not bleed or transfer when exposed to water, cleaning chemicals, or food acids. Test reports available.
Food Contact Compliance
Fabric is intended for cleaning food contact surfaces, not direct food contact. If your application requires FDA food contact compliance, discuss with us — we can provide migration testing support.
Selection Checklist
Questions to help you decide — with our honest guidance based on production capabilities.
1Which colors do you need?
Standard HACCP set: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, White. Some facilities use only 3-4 colors depending on their zone system. Tell us your color assignments and we'll match production.
2What GSM for food service wipes?
55-65 gsm is standard for reusable cleaning cloths. 45-50 gsm for single-use disposable wipes. 75-90 gsm for heavy-duty scrubbing in food processing facilities with tough residues.
3Wave embossing or mesh pattern?
Wave Embossing and Herringbone provide textured surfaces for better scrubbing action on food residues. 10 Mesh is more open, allowing better flow of cleaning solution through the fabric. Choose Plain only for light-duty wiping.
4Will the color bleed in bleach or sanitizers?
No. Our dyes are solution-dyed into the fiber, not surface-applied. We test color-fastness in sodium hypochlorite (bleach) at 200ppm and quat sanitizers at 200-400ppm. Request our color-fastness test report.
5Need custom colors or private labeling?
We can produce custom colors with a 3 MT minimum order per color. We can also match your brand's specific Pantone or color reference for private-label cleaning product lines.
Ready to Discuss Your Food Safety & HACCP Project?
Send us your specification sheet or tell us your requirements. We respond within 24 hours with technical recommendations and pricing.
Contact: Leon Gu, Senior Business Development Manager · leon.gu@sunluner.com · +86 180 5877 7108