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I love to cook, and while I am far from being a professional, I can appreciate that having the right tools in the kitchen can make that job abundantly easier for everyone. One of the kitchen basics many cooks give little thought to is their apron. I admit, that it has only been in later years that I have come to appreciate just how much help that they can be in getting the job done. Things that I look for in an apron go beyond the obvious of just wearing one to keep your clothes clean as you work. But while we’re addressing that point, let me say that this apron gave me fantastic coverage without getting in the way of what I needed to do. I am 5’3” tall and the length came to just above my knees.
Starting at the top of the apron, I found the adjustable neck strap to be very easy to use. It is well made to be durable using leather to anchor the strap to the apron and has a comfortable cotton strap that rests on the back of your neck comfortably without irritating your skin or making you hot from the material heating up as you work. The sewing of the strap ends to the denim material of the apron is secure, even and tight with no loose threads or shots seems. Having a short torso, this is a key feature for me to be a able to customize the fit.
The denim material of the apron is indeed light in overall weight, but not performance. Food that splashes against the apron does not penetrate the denim into my clothing, which of course, is a key reason for having an apron in the first place. The denim material is treated with a liquid repellent and fast dry coating, making it perfect for protection while making sauces of for use while bar tending. Functionality and ease of helping to get the job done being, for me, the next key reason. Sewn to this denim apron are 3 front pockets. The upper center pocket features the Dalstrong logo in leather adding a touch of class and professional sophistication to the look of the apron. The depth of the pocket is perfect for thermometers and pens. Traveling midway down the apron toward the sides are two sturdy deep pockets for general use. On the inside of the apron behind the left front pocket is an ingenious and thoughtfully designed inner pocket. I found this to be perfect to hold items that are non-kitchen related, that I didn’t necessarily want lying around on my counters as I worked. This is the pocket that I mainly use now for my cell phone as I cook.
The last feature of the apron that allows for a customized and personal fit are the side straps. These straps are made from the same material as the cotton side of the neck strap. The sewing is secure and the ties are flexible and easy to tie behind oneself. There is enough length to accommodate just about any waist girth and there is extra attention given to the construction of the free ends to prevent fraying. I have washed this apron with my regular clothes and I will tell you that it comes back out of the laundry looking just like it did (but cleaner and not smelling like food) when it went in. To prevent wrinkles (I hate to iron) I simply removed the apron right before the dryer cycle ended and hung it up. It seems very easy to care for. For this home cook, I found this apron to be, overall, everything I would want in the kitchen.
2 авг 2024
