Bib or Waist: Which Chef Apron is Right for Me?

Monday, July 30, 2012

A bib apron is the perfect solution to keep your splash zone covered. Bib aprons generally drape around your neck, cover your entire torso and fall around your mid-thigh. Chefwear offers a variety of bib aprons that are sure to meet all your needs.

Our Classic Bib Apron is one of our five-star aprons thanks to its 100 percent cotton fabric and extra features. This apron comes with an adjustable, flapless neck loop and a roomy patch pocket. It is generously sized being 35 inches long and 39 inches wide for maximum coverage and is available in 20 different patterns. Its 36 inch long apron ties provide ample room for front or back closure. Chefwear also features this item in its Eco-Friendly line. Our Organic Bib Chef Apron has all the same features as our Classic Bib Chef Apron, but is made with 100 percent organic cotton.

If you are looking for a more stain-resistant and durable fabric for your kitchen apron, try our Three-Pocket Chef Apron. This three-star apron is made of a poly/cotton blend that stands up to the longest and busiest work days. Three patch pockets allow you to store all your kitchen accessories. This streamlined apron is 29 inches wide and 33 inches long with 34 inch ties.

For the same features of a five-star apron, but the durable, long-lasting fabric from our three-star apron, the Butchers Chef Apron is a perfect choice. Made with a poly/cotton blend, this apron is 43 inches long for extra protection. It has one deep-patch pocket along with an adjustable, flapless neck strap.The yarn dyed fabric is woven in the traditional New Zealand style, featuring white horizontal stripes.

The Spun Poly Bib Apron is also available in the Classic Bib cut but with 100 percent spun polyester for the ultimate in stain and wrinkle resistance.

Waist Apron

A waist apron gives the option of having your torso showing for all to see. These are popular with the front of the house staff and open-kitchen environments so patrons can see a logo and someone’s name on a jacket or shirt. Chefwear has three different lengths available in waist aprons ranging from short server aprons to mid-length and long chef aprons.

For a shorter length, try our Bar Apron or Three-Pocket Server Apron. These are both perfect options for behind the bar and servers. Both aprons are made with durable, stain-resistant poly/cotton blend fabric that provides protection from small spills that occur while on the job. In order to keep track of all the tools you use throughout the day, the Bar Apron comes with six pockets while the Three Pocket Server Apron comes with the standard three.

Chefwear also provides two mid-length options that fall right above the knee. The Four-In-One Chef Apron, our five-star mid-length apron, provides four fresh fronts before you need to wash it. This special feature makes this apron desirable as it’s made of 100 percent cotton and, in general, is not as stain-resistant as a poly/cotton blend. It can be worn front-to-back, and inside-to-out. For a more stain-resistant option, try our Mid-Length Chef Apron. The Mid-Legnth features two patch pockets and nylon ties.

A popular choice for both chefs and front of the house are our long-waist kitchen aprons, which provide maximum waist-to-toe coverage. The Wide Tie Bistro Chef Apron is made of 100 percent cotton and comes with both pockets and without pockets. This five-star option has a wider waist band and longer ties for maximum comfort. If you are looking for a more stain-resistant option, try our three-star Long Waist Bistro Chef Apron, which is the standard poly/cotton blend or the Spun Poly Bistro Chef Apron, which is made of 100 percent spun polyester.

For the ultimate in classic styling, check out the Royalty Apron. This heavyweight cotton twill apron features a fold over waist, finished with black piping, and tapered sides for freedom of movement.