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While you’re browsing for new chef coats, work shirts, and aprons, you might consider the benefits of buying a personalized apron. If you cook at home, a personalized chef apron can feel uniquely yours, comfortable in a way that a plain apron isn’t. For your kitchen team, personalized aprons can unite the team in look and manner, and add that special something for when you really want to stand out.

Read on to see our recommendations for a chef apron that represents you, your team, and your restaurant in style and comfort.

If you’ve just purchased your first Helt Studio apron, or are looking to take the plunge, we’re here to help you understand how to wash our aprons and take care of them for long-lasting comfort and satisfaction.

A good arpon combines function, durability, and design. From water-repellent aprons to our functional Bistro line, we craft our products with care and high-quality materials. Natural cotton, water-repellent fabric, and durable canvas make our uniforms special.

In a bustling and thriving kitchen, efficiency is often synonymous with, and dependent upon, top quality kitchen gear. This may translate to sharp tools, stainless steel appliances, and heavy duty cleaning supplies, but another important, and often overlooked factor in the functioning of a successful kitchen, is the comfort and satisfaction of the kitchen staff.

Any culinary worker worth their salt should certainly be the picture of composure and cleanliness. But through messy shifts and dedicated service, it can be hard to get stains off of uniforms and keep spills at bay. The solution is investing in uniforms and aprons made from top quality, high tech fabrics that offer comfort and functionality in the same stitch and last you a long time.

It’s no secret that the kitchen can be a messy place – with dishes flying from stove to counter and sauces splashing all over the place, it takes no time to wet your clothes or stain a uniform. Unchecked, these mishaps can add up and lead to hygiene issues for your employees or cast a cloud of clutter on how your patrons view your establishment.

But not every spill needs to foreshadow disaster. The key to a satisfied clientele is a happy staff. Which is why, a waterproof apron is the armor of choice in a busy kitchen to protect your employee’s clothes and maintain hygiene and aesthetic standards at your establishment. With waterproof coverings, your employees can channel all their energy into offering great service and creating delicious meals, free of worries about stains or sogginess.

In an age when inclusivity and diversity have become keystones of our existence, the kitchen can also become fertile ground to reflect those values. Adapting cooking practices to accommodate food allergies, intolerances, and dietary restrictions is a simple gesture to show care and sensitivity towards different lifestyles. 

Excluding a whole group of foods while cooking can sound daunting at first. But preparing gluten-free food doesn’t need to be complicated if you’re dressed in the right kitchen gear and remember the basics. But what really is gluten, and why do some people want to avoid it?

When it comes to cooking at home, there are a few key pieces of equipment that you should never be without. A good set of knives, a sturdy cutting board, and an apron are all essential for any kitchen. But why an apron? What is so special about this humble piece of fabric?

Aprons provide protection against burns, splatters, and spills, making them an essential tool for anyone who likes to cook. They also keep your clothes clean, which can be especially important if you're working with messy ingredients like chicken or ground beef.

There's no denying that chef fashion has come a long way in the past few years. The days of boring, traditional uniforms are behind us! These days, chefs can express their personal style through their uniforms. From sleek and modern designs to playful and eclectic styles, there is a look for everyone.

In this blog post, we will take a look at five of the top uniform styles for the modern chef. Whether you're looking to update your current wardrobe or are just starting out in your culinary career, these trends will help you stay fashionable and professional in the kitchen!

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It's no joke - life in the kitchen is intense, and traditional chef apparel just doesn't cut it. Is your chef coat bulky, made of cheap poly/cotton twill fabric that wrinkles easily, holds on to odors, and doesn't hold up to daily wear? Don't sweat it - and we mean that quite literally - because we've got a solution that will take your chef apparel to the next level.

When you stop in at Hinoki and the Bird, you'll find that they're part of a uniform revolution. From the kitchen to the wait staff - even to the executive chef himself - Hinoki and the Bird is the first restaurant to outfit its entire team in our All Day Henley Chef Shirts & custom made aprons

Restaurants across the country are loving a new type of apron and joining the Helt Studio's uniform revolution. Our innovative line of food service workwear goes beyond the classic white apron. Made of CrewTech fabric, our products are water repellent and made in LA.

From our chef jackets to our canvas aprons, we would like to introduce you to a few of our biggest fans.

Chef apparel design has come a long way from generic white coats, stiff aprons, and the forever-iconic chef hat. Today, anything goes. More and more, we’re seeing chefs invest in unique chef coats and uniforms that help them perform better while allowing them to showcase a bit of their personal style

We love a homegrown success story - especially if it involves your favorite coffee shop. Today, we've got two such stories for you. From the chef uniform and chef apron to the restaurant apron, they're both wearing custom stitching that's made in LA.