What Apron Styles and Sizes Does CHEFtog Offer?

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CHEFtog offers five apron styles—bib, cross back, bistro, server, and fully custom—in five size ranges: Big and Tall, Regular, Petite, Junior-Teen, and Kids. Style choice should follow the job (protection and coverage for cooks, speed and pocket access for servers), while size choice should follow the wearer's body and shift length. Every apron is cut, sewn, and assembled in the USA at the company's West Chicago, Illinois operation, and there is no minimum order—you can buy one or many.

The five apron styles and who each suits

Style Typical role What it is for
Bib apron Chefs, cooks, prep staff Full front coverage and protection during long kitchen shifts
Cross back apron Chefs and cooks who want weight off the neck Straps cross at the back instead of looping around the neck
Bistro apron Front-of-house and bar staff A shorter, waist-focused look for service areas
Server apron Servers and waitstaff Built around fast movement and easy access to pockets and tools
Custom apron Any role with specific requirements You specify fabrics, colors, apron and tie lengths, pocket layout, and hardware

The site frames the range as designed for "every role and preference," so the practical split is back-of-house versus front-of-house. If you are standing at a range for eight hours, the bib or cross back gives you the coverage and neck comfort you need. If you are carrying plates and reaching for a check presenter, a bistro or server apron keeps your hands freer.

Size ranges: what "fit" means here

CHEFtog sells in Big and Tall, Regular, Petite, Junior-Teen, and Kids. The company's stated position is that gear should fit the wearer "not the other way around," and that aprons should move with you, protect you, and stay comfortable through the longest shifts. That matters most in two situations:

  • Big and Tall or Petite: standard one-size aprons often ride up, hang too low, or leave gaps at the sides. A dedicated range addresses length and width together.
  • Junior-Teen and Kids: useful for culinary students, teen staff, and family-run kitchens where adult sizing is simply too large.

If your body falls between ranges, or your team mixes sizes, the custom route lets you set apron and tie lengths directly rather than settling for the nearest stock size.

Choosing between stock and custom

Start with the stock collections if your needs are standard: pick the style by role, then the size by body. Go custom when at least one of these is true:

  • You need a specific fabric or color to match a restaurant's uniform program.
  • Standard tie or apron lengths do not sit where you want them.
  • Your pocket layout has to hold particular tools—order pads, thermometers, pens, towels.
  • You want specific hardware rather than the default.

Customization is handled online, and the site states custom aprons are priced the same as what other companies charge for their off-the-shelf aprons—"no premium price required." Treat that as the company's own positioning rather than a verified comparison; confirm the actual quote for your design before ordering.

Practical notes before you order

  • No minimums. You can order a single apron to test fit and fabric before outfitting a whole team.
  • Shipping. Free UPS Ground shipping applies to non-bulk orders in the continental United States only; Hawaii, Alaska, and other territories are excluded. The site lists the threshold as spending $125 or more, so smaller single-apron orders will not qualify.
  • Bulk and group orders. For restaurant groups or culinary organizations, the company states it partners with chefs, food professionals, and restaurant groups—worth a call at +1 (630) 293-4820 if you are sizing a whole brigade.

A quick way to decide

  1. Name the role: cook, server, bar, or mixed.
  2. Pick the style from the table above.
  3. Pick the size range that matches the wearer, not the average staff member.
  4. If any fit or uniform detail is non-standard, move to custom and specify lengths, pockets, fabric, and hardware.
  5. Order one first if you are unsure about fit, then scale up—there is no minimum either way.