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Your memories of your grandmother’s apron are probably precious to you. Reminiscing about that old cloth likely brings up nostalgic memories of how she would use it to pull warm cookies fresh from the oven or that moment she used a corner of her apron to wipe away your tears. The truth is, your grandmother would probably have ditched that old rag in a heartbeat if she could have had a modern apron instead.
Years ago, aprons were made of feedsack or other inexpensive cotton floral rose print. Most were simply material gathered and sewn into a waistband, with a tie and maybe a pocket or two. Some were store-bought; others made from patterns created by Simplicity, McCalls or Butterick. Your grandmother probably adorned her pinafore aprons with rickrack and a ruffle.
Your grandmother’s aprons were one-size-fits-all, an easy task considering your grandmother was the only one the apron had to fit – your grandfather would have never considered putting on such a frilly thing. Anyone can wear an apron today, including household chefs, BBQ and grill masters, and waiters at an upscale bistro.
Today’s aprons compliment the current fashions worn by both genders. Imagine walking into your local bistro to see waiters wearing your grandmother’s apron! Because contemporary males invest in quality clothing too, modern aprons are sleek, form fitting and look equally as good on men as they do on women.
Aprons not only protect expensive clothing, they also identify you as the house expert at a particular culinary skill. All your dinner guests will know who the king of the grill is when you slide the BBQ apron strap around your neck.
Your grandmother used her apron as a makeshift solution to just about every problem she encountered: as a hand towel after a grubby job, a basket to carry in vegetables from the garden, or to pull cookies from an oven. While this catchall approach was convenient, old-fashioned materials tended to hold onto bacteria and stains, even after repeated washings.
Today’s aprons can live up to the challenges of modern living. Made from durable materials, modern aprons offer superior protection to clothing underneath, resist stains and maintain their shape wash after wash. As head of household laundry duties, your grandmother would have appreciated the durability and wash-ability of modern aprons.
Your grandmother would love the wide variety of styles available today. She would likely have one for every purpose, including a BBQ apron to keep her homemade sauces and rubs away from clothing or a bistro apron, which has pockets and protects clothing from waist to mid-calf. She would love the versatility and freedom of movement modern apron styles afford.
Aprons made from modern materials fit people of every shape and size, and are easier for your employees or laundry service to clean. Matching aprons give every restaurant, bistro and bar a professional look. Bright colors, clean lines, fashions that keep their shape even after laundering – your grandmother would be so jealous.