Many restaurant owners spend a good amount of time selecting the perfect apron for their employees. Finding an apron that matches your design exactly right is important, but you will also want to consider the best material for your needs.
When it comes to the best material for aprons, many tend to gravitate toward 100 cotton, which is a sturdy, lightweight, breathable fabric that is especially suited for warmer climates. While cotton is usually a good choice, it is worth considering all of the benefits of a 50% cotton 50% polyester material blend before making your decision. A cotton/polyester apron offers many of same benefits of 100 % cotton apron but also avoids some of the pitfalls of the pure blend. Let's take a look at the advantages of cotton/polyester aprons over 100% cotton.
Versatility
A 100% cotton apron has some limitations as to what it is best used for, which isn't the case with a polyester/cotton blend. It combines the benefits of both fabrics into one, making the fabric ideal for almost any purpose.
Colour Resistant
Although cotton is a beautiful, sturdy fabric, it tends to fade more than a cotton/polyester blend. The synthetic fibres in polyester allow the material to hold it's colour better over time, which is a great thing considering that aprons are washed frequently.
Less Prone to Wrinkling
Easy to Maintain
Not only cotton/polyester aprons come out the wash ready to use, it is also much easier to wash and care. It is a much less temperamental fabric than pure cotton, and washes and dries with little fuss. Cotton/polyester blends should be washed in warm water and dried on low to medium heat.
Selecting an apron that will suit your restaurant's needs and décor will help you maintain a professional dress code in both the front and back of your establishment. In addition to improving the professional look of your place, aprons will also enhance sanitation and cleanliness. With the right apron, serves and chef will be able to keep their clothes free form stains, spills and messes.
Because aprons are designed to fit most people, you probably won't have to worry about size. They come with long, adjustable drawstrings to accommodate people of different sizes and ensure a proper fit.
