11 Work Aprons: Keeping Clean While Getting Dirty - Gardenista
Aprons date to the twelfth century (the name derives from the French word napperon)—and surprisingly, men were the first to adopt the practice of wearing them.
Full Aprons
A Denim Cross-Back Apron is $109 from Kaufmann Mercantile.
Janet’s favorite, the Eena Work Apron by Beckel Canvas Products of Portland, Oregon, “is a hardworking basic that hides stains”; $38 at Canoe.
From Yield, a duck canvas Work Apron made in the US has natural leather straps and is $185.
Handmade by local craftsmen in Shropshire, England, the Full Leather Apron from Hibbitt is £60.
The Bib Apron made from cotton duck fabric is £42 from Labour and Wait.
A Short Jute Apron has two deep pockets and an adjustable neck strap; £45 from Carrier Company.
Made of linen, a white Stuga Apron has a large utility pocket.
Machine washable, the LC King Waist Apron In White Drill is made of 100 percent cotton and has four pockets for tools; $38 from LC King.
Half Aprons
Studio Patro offers a Cafe Apron in oatmeal linen; $76.
Made in the US, a hickory-stripe Waist Apron with two pockets is $38 from Hand Eye Supply.
Sewn in Alabama, an organic cotton jersey Short Apron is $30 from Alabama Chanin.