Aprons protect you and your staff from the messes you make – and the messes you don’t. An apron can protect you and your employees clothing from stains and spills. Aprons can also be used to hold utensils, towels and phones. Similar to oven mitts, aprons help prevent costly mishaps in the kitchen. There are a variety of different aprons to choose from to suit the needs of different workers in different roles in the kitchen or service staff. Here are six of the best aprons to choose from our collection.

The Versatile Denim Bib Apron with Grommets

Cotton Denim ApronDenim is a timeless classic that is great for everyday wear and easily washable and long lasting. Denim will never go out of style and it can be mixed and matched with different colors and still look amazing.

This cotton denim bib apron with brass grommets at the neck and waist has adjustable brown webbing for standard or cross-over back wearing. This style apron’s adjustable straps make it functional and comfortable for all body shapes and sizes.  The apron also has a large hip pocket with durable brass reinforced tacking which is functionable and can be used to store a pad or utensils or tools. There are two color options to choose from: black or blue.

You can never go wrong with denim and the denim mixed with brass grommets is very stylish and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. It will give your business that stylish and timeless look.

Vintage Aprons: Four Vintage Colors 

vintage bib apronA bib apron is the most traditional apron style and is most likely what is envisioned when people think of aprons. The vintage apron can be best described as a bib apron with a center divide patch pocket that can be used to store small tools and utensils like pencils and a thermometer. This type of apron loops around the neck and extends to the knees to protect the wearer’s upper and the lower body from grease and spills. A tie secures the apron around the waist.

This type of bib apron is ideal for bakers, chefs, and home cooks because it provides coverage from flour, splattering pans, and water while cooking and cleaning up. These aprons are one of the most common types to find in different styles, sizes and colors because of how popular it is.

Our Vintage Apron colors are inspired by nature: Blue slate, Natural, Heather Grey and Spice with reinforced double stitching in accent colors. The colors of these aprons are not too bold but also not dull at the same time. These classic colors are calming rather than attention-grabbing, suitable for creating a relaxed environment for your customers. If you don’t want to overwhelm your clients with very bold and bright colors, but rather colors that can still peacefully distinguish the employee from everyone else in order to make it easy for the customer to identify the employee.

Easy to Wash Everyday Bib Apron

Working in the food industry guarantees that aprons will get dirty on a daily basis, which is why it would be sensible and economical to get aprons that are of good quality and won’t be tarnished after only a few washes. Your aprons should still hold its shape and not be ruined after a few washes, while also staying true to its size. It should be easy to wash and not need an entire manual just to wash an apron.

Always choose wisely when choosing aprons for staff because although leather might be durable and more aesthetically pleasing, it is not machine washable. Waxed cotton is a popular waterproof choice for many, but it also is not machine washable. Cotton, denim and linen are the go-to options for aprons that need to be laundered because they won’t get ruined when washed in a washing machine.

When selecting the right apron for your needs always go through all of your options and choose what will be the best option for washing after cooking tasks or any tasks that will leave the apron dirty. Investing in great quality everyday bib aprons that can be washed regularly will save money in the long run.

Retro Aprons with Durable Fabrics and Cool Colors

cotton blue denim apronwaterproof apronOur cotton blue denim bib apron might be considered to be retro in style. It is made of denim which is a durable fabric and can be washed in a machine while maintaining its size, shape and color. The leather straps also give it an timeless look and add contrast to the denim. This dye sublimated waterproof apron is great because it is waterproof, oil proof and stain resistant and can be customized with cool colors to meet your needs and branding purposes. The fabric is durable and made to last a long time and is suitable for many different environments. The retro apron is knee length so it protects both your upper half of the body, as well as the lower half of the body. This is very helpful for working in the food industry, as this type of apron will protect the server’s clothes from getting permanently ruined by stains and beverage spills.

The Most Comfortable Cobbler Smock Apron

cobbler smock apronThe cobbler smock apron is a comfortable alternative to the bib apron because it is shorter and ties on the sides, rather than around the neck. The cobbler smock apron covers the top half of your body and your back, ending right at your thighs. Front pockets to hold the tools of the trade on this style of apron are standard. This apron style makes it easy and comfortable to walk around and the divided pouch pocket is handy to ensure employees doesn’t flounder around for items and tools that they need to do their job.

Cleaning the cobbler smock apron is hassle-free. Made with a stain-release finish, it can be cleaned daily to ensure your staff always looks their best in front of your customers. This apron really holds its shape and its color even after multiple washes. The Cobbler Smock Apron is available in 10 different colors including White, Black, Burgundy, Hunter Green, Kelly Green, Khaki, Navy, Purple, Red and Royal Blue

 

Stocked Button Vests with Pockets

stocked button vestIf your business doesn’t need all, or any, of your workers in full bin aprons, the stocked button vest may better suit, or complement your needs. For example, kitchen staff may need big aprons, but your wait or bus staff may be better served with vest with multiple pockets.

Six Benefits of Wearing a Stocked Button Vest

The stocked button vest with pockets has many benefits:

  1. Pockets are multi-functional and can be used to store many essential tools of the trade. Vest pockets can be used to carry a pen, notebook and customer checks. This will ensure your staff appears organized and also neat. The employee now does not need to scramble around in order to find their pen or notebook and orders can be taken effectively without any hassles.
  2. The polycotton fabric is a machine washable fabric which makes this stocked button vest easy for your staff to maintain. This is a great benefit because a clean vest gives the customer the idea that the business is clean and encourages more, and repeat, orders. Cleanliness is always a critical trait in the hospitality and or food industries.
  3. The buttons on the vest will ensure your staff looks neat and professional. With a tucked in shirt and the buttoned vest, your employees will stand out and your customers will be more inclined to trust the employee assisting them and thus the business as a whole. Company representatives wearing a uniform are easier for customers to distinguish and instantly boost customer relationships. This professional business image implies to the customer that your products and services are of the highest quality.
  4. Save yourself from embarrassing confrontations of an inappropriately dressed employee. Providing company vest ensure that the employee wears attire that is suitable for the job and branding you want to portray. It is important to the image of the business that dress codes are consistent and appropriate to ensure all customers feel comfortable and cared for. The vest will ensure that the employee always looks presentable and appropriately attired.
  5. Well considered workwear should boast functional benefits. Specific work attire can offer real life business benefits. When the workwear is designed with the actual workplace and job function in mind, wearer safety and worker productivity will be enhanced. The multiple pockets on this vest can prevent employees from frantically running around looking for their essential work tools. The productivity will thus be enhanced and the job can be done in an efficient way, leaving the customer impressed with the service of the company. Timely customer service is always a critical characteristic of a company and its employees. Today’s demanding customer is impatient and accustomed to having what they want in a timely manner. The length of the vest is appropriate to enable the employee to move around freely without restriction.
  6. Stocked button vests help your employees cut costs. In addition to proving a consistent brand look, a uniform, even one as simple as a vest, saves money on wardrobe expenses for your staff. The vest will protect and extend the life of their clothing, helping the employee save money on workwear over time.

 

Which Apron is Best for Your Staff?

Different aprons are appropriate for different professions and some aprons are also waterproof which a great solution for those regularly washing dishes. Some companies opt for economy disposable aprons for their staff, but disposing of aprons on a daily (or more frequent) basis can take the economy out of this choice very quickly and become very expensive in no time. That is why we recommend you purchase aprons that are durable and washable. This type of investment will reduce your company’s expenses in short order. We encourage you to buy aprons in bulk in different sizes to ensure you have the right size apron for current, as well as future employees and to save money and to have extras in case something happens on the job and an apron needs to be replaced immediately. We offer a wide variety of aprons and vests from which you can select.

If you are flustered by the options, you can always read about the most popular apron styles and use that as a guide. Having some more background information and guidance is always a bonus, especially if you plan on buying something in bulk. Customers need value for their money and that is what we are all about.

Red Iron Brand Solutions Is Your Source for a Broad Selection of Aprons to Meet Your Needs

At Red Iron Brand Solutions, we take pride in providing our clients with personalized care. We do not hesitate to help our customers and pride ourselves on our customer care services and our fast and reliable shipping. Our over 30 years of experience in the industry allows us to offer great ideas to our clients. From your first contact until after your order ships, we are in contact with you to keep you posted on the progress of your order. Trust us with all your branding materials for that upcoming promotional opportunity. Do not hesitate to email us at sales@redironbrand.com or to call us at 800-325-3824. We will answer all your questions to help you with your company’s needs.