Collection: Cooking Aprons for Men

An apron is the perfect accessory for the modern man. Whether cooking or grilling, an apron protects the clothes underneath and makes a professional impression along the way. When guests are being treated to food prepared by the chef in person, the apron can be put on and taken off quickly between the kitchen and the company. Reducing a sauce at the hob, a glass of wine at the table, turning a steak on the grill — and perfectly dressed in every situation. With a good men's apron, sauce stains and fat splashes on your clothes are a thing of the past.

Funny or professionally elegant

The design of men's aprons is varied, so there is something to suit every taste and every occasion. Anyone who likes understated elegance and wants to underline their professionalism can go for elegant cotton aprons in plain colours and a refined design. An apron like that gives any man the aura of a Michelin-starred chef and turns him into a visibly professional host. And for those who prefer something funny and like having the laughs on their side in cheerful company, there is a wide choice of humorous aprons with sayings or motifs.

Individual designs

Men's aprons can easily be personalised with printing or embroidered text. From a simple printed name and personalised lines of text through to a family photo or a holiday snapshot, there are no limits to what you can do. The design you want can be uploaded online, for example, and the apron is then produced in your chosen colour. It is worth paying attention to a high-quality method here. As a rule, embroidered lettering is more durable and more colourfast than printed lettering. There are differences between printing techniques too, and these matter particularly when the apron itself is a dark colour.

Practical and a proper fit

Bib aprons are placed around the neck with a neck loop and tied around the waist with hip ties so that the apron sits snugly, is comfortable and covers your clothes as well as possible. Some models have adjustable neck straps, which is especially practical for particularly tall or short men, as it lets them match the apron to their height. Extra-wide models, or ones with longer hip ties, are no problem either for men of generous proportions. After all, the apron should sit comfortably and fit properly.

Pockets for quick access

Many apron models have pockets or loops for stowing small utensils and keeping them within easy reach. Corkscrew, grill tongs, lighter or kitchen torch — the chef has the important things on him and always to hand. That way he is prepared for every eventuality and does not have to spend time looking for the things he needs, which otherwise have a habit of being left lying around.

The right fabric quality

Men's aprons are usually made from robust cotton. It is easy to care for and can be washed at 60 °C if necessary. The rule here is: the higher the fabric weight, the harder-wearing the material. Liquids such as fat splashes barely penetrate a densely woven apron, so soaking through is unlikely. That is why the fabric weight is stated for high-quality aprons. A good men's apron in pure cotton should have a fabric weight of at least 260 g/m².

Some manufacturers also use synthetic fibres, which have the advantage of making the apron somewhat water-repellent so that it can be wiped down quickly if it gets dirty. However, a pure synthetic apron — like a blend of synthetic fibre and cotton — is better suited to the kitchen than to the grill, since there is an increased fire risk at the barbecue. For exclusive use at the grill there are special barbecue aprons that are particularly heat-resistant and non-flammable. These range from robust cotton all the way to aprons made entirely of leather.