Ultimate Apron Guide 2022

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to selecting your perfect apron.

At Cargo Crew we work with our ethical supply chain to create quality apparel for everyday work and play.

We dress over 25,000 crews in over 80 countries, delivering durable designs that last. We are a family founded business, with 20 years’ experience making, creating and innovating!

We launched Cargo Crew back in the day with just 4 Denim Aprons, so whilst to some an Apron is just an Apron, to us it’s so much more!

This is your one-stop-shop Apron Expert Guide with all of our famous apron styles and the 5 key tips for selecting the right apron for your use.

love, Cargo Crew Opposite: Henry Black with Pink Herringbone straps, Henry Tobacco with Soft Blue Herringbone straps, Henry Pebble with Navy Herringbone straps, Henry Bluegrain with Navy/White Stripe Herringbone Straps

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Contents The Apron Basics

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Things to consider

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Our range

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Tried & tested fabrics

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Customise your apron

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Apron care

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Opposite: Boston Colour Pop Aprons in Sweet Pea, Rose Pink, Pumpkin and Mustard, with Riviera 3/4 Sleeve tee in Vanilla/Black

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APRON BASICS

Apron Basics Function First Our Aprons have been designed to look great and be super functional! Style is important, but if your Apron doesn’t make your job easier when you are busy doing your thing, it will only frustrate.

Aprons are designed with large functional pouch pockets to fit notepads and iPads discreetly, as well as easy-tie straps for staff to be ready to serve your customers efficiently. They also come in a range of styles – cross-back, neck strap, and waist aprons meaning you can put function first for your staff depending on your individual venue requirements.

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Neck Strap

Cross Back

Waist

APRON BASICS

Cross Back Aprons Cross Back Aprons are recommended for teams spending long shifts on the floor.

Whilst Aprons play the role of representing the business and identifying the staff member, they also play a part in protecting the wearers clothes from stains and spills. Through its functional design, The Cross Back Apron style ensures no pressure is placed around the neck of the wearer.

FAST FACTS: • Straps sit on the shoulders and cross at the back, distributing the weight of the straps evenly, providing all day comfort.

• The wearer can choose to tie the straps to the front of the apron or to the back.

• Insiders Tip: Straps tied to the front hold the Apron straps more securely, assisting the straps from sliding off the wearers shoulder.

• Washing Tip: Remember to remove your Apron Straps before washing your Apron.

CROSS BACK SIGNATURE STYLES:

Henry, Tom, Tommy, Ace, Barkly & Deluxe Canvas

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APRON BASICS

Neck Strap Aprons A neck strap style is quick & easy to put on and take off, particularly handy for at home use.

A single strap sits around the neck and is adjustable to fit the wearer's needs. They are designed with adjustable strap functionality so the wearer can pick the best length for optimal comfort.

FAST FACTS: • Insiders Tip: Neck Strap Aprons are the preferred style worn by Chefs navigating the bustle of a busy Kitchen.

• Wearers Tip: Make sure your Apron sits comfortably positioned mid chest, no need to wear your Apron so high it rides up near your collar bones… not comfortable or cool, just sayin.

NECK STRAP SIGNATURE STYLES:

Boston, Harvest, Harvest Mini & Banjo Chef Apron

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APRON BASICS

Waist Aprons Waist Aprons cover the hip area of the body, leaving the legs free for easy movement.

Also known as Server Aprons or Half Aprons, Waist Aprons are super practical for storing notepads, iPads and bits & bobs.

Waist Aprons tie simply around your waist, and provide a casual, versatile Apron solution for relaxed dining environments as well as bars and roaming retail roles. The Waist Apron is also popular for Spa and Beauty Crews who prefer full upper body movement.

FAST FACTS: • Insiders Tip: Tie your waist apron straps to the front and tie a one loop bow for a chic styled look.

• Wearers Tip: Waist Aprons that fall below the knee offer a more elevated waist style that works perfectly for venues seeking a sophisticated, understated look.

WAIST APRON SIGNATURE ST YLES

Henry, Deluxe Canvas, Harvest, Utility & Ted

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Apron Sizes & Lengths We have 6 Apron lengths within our range which have been designed to meet both functionality and style requirements for your crew.

*All measurements are approximate and can vary depending how you wear your apron

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APRON BASICS

Short Waist

Waist Apron Styles: Deluxe Canvas, Henry & Utility

27-46cm*

Perfect for warm climates & paired with matching Bib Apron for uniform variety.

Long Waist

62cm*

Bistro Long Waist Aprons provide refined and understated style to your venue.

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Waist Apron Styles: Deluxe Canvas, Henry & Utility

69cm*

Mini Bib Great for petite crew members, or those wanting a shorter cropped length.

Mini Bib Apron Styles: Harvest Mini Bib

Full Bib A classic length for full coverage, keeps your clothing fully protected & offers a polished finish across your team.

Full Bib Apron Styles: Henry, Deluxe Canvas, Barkly & Harvest.

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88cm*

APRON BASICS

Regular Bib

Short Bib Apron Styles: Tom, Tommy, Ace & Boston

79cm*

Not too long, not too short.

The perfect all round length offers extra ease of movement for fast paced environments.

Chef

92cm*

Designed for Chefs. Cut wider across the top front, with slightly longer length for fullest coverage & protection.

Chef Apron Styles: Banjo

Things to consider Selecting a new uniform provides the perfect opportunity for a new-look refresh and an Apron is the hero. Knowing where to start can be tricky, so we’ve put together 5 key things to consider.

We hope this is a valuable starting point before you update or roll out a new uniform that will give you an end result your staff and customers love. Our amazing team are also available to help with advice, styling and roll out too!

THINGS TO CONSIDER

What Type Of Business Are You? Are you a fine-dining restaurant or casual pub? An all-natural beauty service?

An artisan baker? A boutique hotel?

When you think about customer experience, your staff are most often the first touch point for your customers, whether it be through guest services or front of house servicing.

The role of the staff uniforms should not only allow staff to be easily recognisable at this critical stage, but importantly reflect the image of your venue and business.

The look of well-dressed staff helps set the tone of your business and inspire feelings of relaxed vibes through to elevated formality and your staff’s uniform should be something your customer relates to.

Clockwise from top left: Deluxe Canvas Apron in Black, Henry Apron in Pebble with Cream Herringbone Strap & custom embroidery, Deluxe Canvas Apron in Navy with custom embroidery.

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THINGS TO CONSIDER

What are the colours of your brand or venue?

A good way to ensure your staff uniform fits in with your venue is to decide on a colour palette.

If your venue interior is full of neutral earthy tones it’s a good idea to carry this through to your uniform range with fabric colours like Forest, Tobacco, Mocha, Chocolate, Pebble and Charcoal.

For a bold contemporary environment, choose denim with a pop of colour in your apron straps or accessories.

We offer a range of fabric colours that can bring your team to life.

We step through our tried and tested fabrics, our strap options to complement your apron style and break down the best positions for logo embroidery and pockets for keeping your team’s must-haves with them on the go.

Top: Smith Oxford Shirt in White, Henry Waist Apron in Mocha.

Bottom: Ace Bib Apron in Swedish Blue with Pink Herringbone Straps.

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THINGS TO CONSIDER

Let’s Talk Colour At Cargo Crew we believe an Apron forms part of your visual language of your venue or business and is a talking point that sets the visual identity.

The colour selection of your Apron will help determine the tone you want to set for your venue or event. The colour palette you choose for your team is an opportunity to bring bright fun, understated chic or tonal delights, all based on the power of colour.

REACH OUT

Our experienced team of Client Service stars who will help you style the perfect colour tones for YOU! hello@cargocrew.com.au

Opposite: Boston Aprons in Sweet Pea, Pumpkin, Mustard, Rose Pink & Light Blue 26

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Do you involve your team?

A great way to assist with the successful roll out of a uniform is to have a ‘uniform champion’ from your staff to give thoughts and feedback at the initial planning stages.

They can be a great influence for a smooth and considered uniform roll out and take ownership of feedback, new starters and reorders.

If you have several locations, it can be a good idea to test one location first, before rolling out to all. View our case studies online for examples of successful uniform roll outs.

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Our Range Our designer Aprons are worn by the worlds leading cafes, restaurants, retailers, hair stylists, chefs, beauty crews, bakers and makers! We've combined classic lines with the highest quality fabrics to create fashion-forward apron designs that are tried and tested in every environment.

Let’s meet them!

CROSS BACK

Tom Regular Bib Length 8 colours 3 Strap Options A crew favourite with loop straps & edgy shorter length. Tom is detailed with antique gold metal hardware and utility style pockets to complete the modern look.

POCKET GUIDE Chest:

Hip:

5.5 x 12cm 15 x 21cm

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Sage

Blush

Chocolate

Tobacco

Black

Navy

Ash

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CROSS BACK

Tommy Regular Bib Length 2 colours 3 Strap Options Our crews have spoken, and we listened! We have created our Tommy Bib Apron to answer the call for our famous Tom Bib Apron to be made without a top pocket.

Identical to our Tom Bib Apron in every other way, our Tommy Bib has been designed with no top pocket, so the chest area is completely clear for embroidery and branding to be added and sit in the middle of the chest.

POCKET GUIDE Hip:

15 x 21cm

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Navy

Black

Black

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CROSS BACK

Bluegrain

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Charcoal

Pebble

Tobacco

Forest

Black

Mocha

Navy

Henry Full Bib Length 8 Colours 13 Strap Options A distinctive style that’s designed locally and loved globally. With soft cotton canvas and ‘Choose your Straps’ in myriad colours the Henry has become the go to Cargo Crew apron for modern venues.

POCKET GUIDE Chest: 5.5 x 10.5cm Waist: 30 x 19.5cm

21.5cm

7.5cm

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CROSS BACK

Ace Regular Bib Length 2 Colours 13 Strap Options With its premium herringbone crossback straps, twin pockets and edgy shorter length, our Ace Bib Apron is the go-to pick for café and florist uniforms.

POCKET GUIDE

36.5 x 29cm

18cm

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Swedish Blue

Barkly Full Bib Length 2 Colours 13 Strap Options The Barkly Apron is a versatile denim apron that is an ideal uniform piece in the hospitality or retail industries.

POCKET GUIDE 30 x 19cm

21.5cm

Indigo

7.5cm

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CROSS BACK

Deluxe Canvas Full Bib Length 4 Colours Our Deluxe Canvas aprons are both stylish and functional. The ideal apron for colour fastness and built to last for your hard-working crew.

POCKET GUIDE 28 x 18cm

20.5cm

7cm

Navy 40

Black

White

Ash

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NECK STRAP

Boston Regular Bib Length 6 colours The apron of choice for stylists, servers, hairdressers and the beauty industry around the globe, Boston brings denim delight to any workplace or creative space.

POCKET GUIDE Chest:

16 x 13.5cm

Hip: 64 x 22cm

21cm

Blue 42

Black

Sweet Pea

Pumpkin

Mustard

Rose Pink 43

NECK STRAP

Harvest Bib Full Bib Length 2 Colours

Our Harvest Bib apron in Indigo takes inspiration from iconic character of denim, celebrating its heritage and history in workwear.

POCKET GUIDE 28 x 18.5cm

20.5cm

Indigo Denim 44

7cm

Black Denim

Harvest Mini Bib Mini Bib Length 2 Colours

The Harvest Mini Bib is a shorter style of our original denim aprons. The release started a trend in hospitality that secured denim's place in the uniform market.

POCKET GUIDE 28 x 18.5cm

20.5cm

Black Denim

7cm

Indigo Denim 45

NECK STRAP

Black

Banjo Chef Apron Chef Fit 4 Colour Options

Built For Work, our Chef Aprons are worn and loved by the best chefs globally.

Designed specifically for Chefs, our Banjo Chef Aprons are cut wider across the top front than our regular Bib Aprons, as we know Chefs like to wear their aprons LOW… The apron length is also slightly longer for extra coverage & the removable waist straps are longer in length to tie around to the front of the body, helping to keep the apron secure and in place for long shifts in the kitchen.

Stripe

POCKET GUIDE 4.5 x 11.5cm

Khaki 46

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WAIST

Detailing

Ash

Forest

Navy 48

Pocket Detailing

Black

Deluxe Canvas Waist Short Waist 4 Colours

Our Deluxe Canvas Waist Aprons are crafted from the same hard-wearing fabric as our Deluxe Canvas Bib Apron range. They also match our Henry and Tom Canvas Apron styles, offering the perfect pairs.

Co-ordinating our waist aprons with a button up shirt, short sleeve or Riviera Tee can change up the look to take your apron from casual beach side café to fine dining.

POCKET GUIDE 36 x 14cm

23cm

12cm

HOT TIP FOR DARK APRONS: Iron with a cloth to avoid shining your fabric.

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WAIST

Indigo

Harvest Waist Short Waist

Our Harvest Waist Apron in Indigo takes inspiration from iconic character of denim, celebrating its heritage and history in workwear.

POCKET GUIDE 28 x 18.5 cm

20.5cm

Black

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7cm

Ted Long Waist 2 Colours Crafted from our exclusive Fight The Fade™️ Fabric, Ted delivers a stylish linen look design without the creasing and washing hassles of the real deal linen.

POCKET GUIDE 18.5 x 28cm

Blush

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WAIST

Utility Toolbelt Belt Style The Utility Toolbelt Pouch Apron is the essential tool of the trade sweeping global hospitality and retail scenes, used as money pouch or tablet/iPad apron.

POCKET GUIDE

2.5 cm

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22cm

15cm

30cm x 22cm

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WAIST

Henry Waist Short Waist 2 colours Our three Henry Waist Aprons are crafted from our exclusive Fight the Fade™ fabric.

Super durable and can withstand 100+ washes without fading!

POCKET GUIDE 30 x 19.5cm

21.5cm

7.5cm

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Charcoal

Blue

Charcoal

Tried & tested fabrics At Cargo Crew, we take fabric development seriously!

Choosing the right fabric for your needs is key.

FABRICS

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Choosing the right apron for your needs starts with the fabric.

Fortunately at Cargo Crew we take fabric very seriously!

As a company who cares about detail, we personally oversee every step of the manufacturing process of our fabrics to ensure superior quality and consistency is delivered with every Cargo Crew piece.

Since crafting our first apron two decades ago, our quality promise remains: when we cut our uniforms, we don’t cut corners.

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Fight the Fade™

Harvest Denim

POLYESTER COTTON WEIGHT 270GSM

63% POLYESTER 37% COTTON LIGHTWEIGHT 220GSM

100% COTTON HEAVYWEIGHT 400GSM

pick for events & mercial environments, eluxe canvas fabric stains due to the higher ter composition.

Exclusive Cargo Crew technology — 100+ washes with no noticable fading!

The original denim apron that grows in character as it ages.

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Easy care linen look fabric, loved and worn by more than 220,000 crew members globally.

Authentic surface indigo dye means the denim will fade with wash and wear like your favourite pair of jeans.

Cotton Drill

Boston Denim

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100% COTTON HEAVYWEIGHT 320GSM

100% COTTON HEAVYWEIGHT 280GSM

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Our 100% Cotton Colour Pop Aprons are dyed in garment form to deliver character and textural variation, so each batch is unique.

Inspired by denim overalls, Boston Denim is washed back to deliver character and softness.

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FABRICS

Fight the Fade™ Let’s face it, aprons are designed to get dirty. They require frequent washing to keep things looking fresh.

As the Apron Experts, we made it our mission to develop an exclusive fabric that was specifically created to withstand repeat washing and still look great wash after wash.

Our incredible Fight the Fade™ fabric holds strong against common washing products including Oxygen Bleach agent stain removers such as Napisan, Vanish and Sard Oxy. Our trials show washing over 100+ times shows no obvious change in colour.

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FABRICS

Hardworking denim From the OG indigo denim to a statement black, through to a washed-out beachy light blue, denim delivers authentic style.

Denim is a fabric that suits all individuals in their own unique way and it’s a fabric that can be worn and adapted to suit almost every occasion.

We offer our Denim Aprons in both a midweight and heavyweight denim, providing options for the wearer that best suits their needs and environment. Our Harvest Denim Aprons are finished with a simple rinse wash, meaning they are a solid denim shade in their aesthetic. Like your favourite pair of jeans, the solid denim look will wash back and fade over time.

Our Boston Denim styles are created with prewashed detailing that adds highs and lows to the fabric and delivers a casual vibe to the apron design.

Denim fabrics are both a functional & comfortable choice for modern crews and brands. Our Denim aprons are finished with premium metal detailing, ensuring the pressure of daily wear and tear are supported with trims built for work!

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Customise your apron!

Our custom Apron service allows you to create a unique uniform for your business that makes a lasting impression.

Make your Apron unique for your business!

CUSTOMISE YOUR APRON

Choose your straps Like the icing on a cake, our range of Apron straps are the finishing touch to your perfect Apron.

Our choose your strap range is the perfect oppportunity to select the strap for your Apron that represents you! Use our wide selection of options to coordinate with your brand colours, venue theme or simply choose the strap you love best – it's up to you!

TOP TIP

These straps are removable for easy, quick washing of your team aprons.

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CUSTOMISE YOUR APRON

Tom Straps Our world-famous Tom Apron is available in 8 shades with 3 different strap options.

Each delivering a fresh look depending on your venue or brand aesthetic. Choose classic Tom Black with the Black Loop Straps for simple sophistication or elevate with our premium clip strap, adding hardware detailing to your team look.

TOP TIP

These straps are removable for easy, quick washing of your team aprons.

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Spotlight on our new Clip Strap Just when we thought our Tom Aprons couldn’t get any more popular, we introduced the Clip Strap.

Elevating this Apron style to new heights, these premium leather-look straps in Classic Tan add an authentic edge to your uniform style.

Apply to any of our 8 colour Tom Aprons for a premium look with hardware detailing.

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CUSTOMISE YOUR APRON

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Make it Personal!

Adding your team’s names, monogram or favourite emoji are a fun way to bring personality to your Apron and unite your team.

Cafes and hairdressers, to stylists and florists love adding name embroidery to their aprons. There are no minimums, so it’s an easy top up for new staff members and no need for logo set up or digitization. Quick, easy, online & oh so chic.

TOP TIP

Check out our personalised Apron range for fonts, colours and emoji options.

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Get your logo on it!

94% of customers* prefer staff in a uniform as it makes them easily recognisable.

Embroidery is a great way to present your brand on uniforms. It lasts longer than screen printing as it won't crack, fade or peel off and elevates your brand's professionalism.

We can suggest the best embroidery positions for your logo, based on your logo design and the apron style you choose.

* YouGov Galaxy Uniform Study, July 2018, Australia.

TOP TIP

Reach out to our experienced team of Client Services experts who will help you brand the perfect apron for your business!

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Apron Care Expert Tricks to remove stains Whilst many marks and dirt will remove easily from our aprons with regular washing, there are some stubborn stains that require a little more TLC to remove them from the fabric.

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Red Wine Stains Sometimes tough stains such as red wine need additional products and care to remove them before machine washing.

For red wine, we suggest covering the stain in salt and soda water and leaving to sit for around an hour. If you don’t have instant access to soda water you can just leave the apron sitting in salt for the hour. After the hour has passed, brush off the salt and continue to flush the stain with soda water until it has noticeably faded.

You can do this by propping the fabric over a sink (or bowl) and pouring the soda water through the stain allowing it to drain. Rinse in warm water and then throw in the washing machine on a warmer temp (60 degrees) with detergent.

For really heavy stains you can repeat this process up to 4 or 5 times. Pour more bi carb and add some vinegar to the front of the stain and let this bubble.

Rinse and put in the machine on a warm wash with detergent.

As an alternative to vinegar, you can also use dishwashing liquid that is designed to fight through tough grease stains. After going through the process with bi carb add dishwashing liquid to the back of the stain with warm water and continue to scrub until faded. This is almost like a pre-wash. Stick in the machine and wash in warm water with detergent. If the stain has set or is extra stubborn you can repeat this process multiple times.

On lighter-coloured garments, the best result you may be able to achieve is fading the stain, to lessen its appearance.

Pro Apron Tips Really Stubborn Stains, e.g. Oil Really tough stains may need even more work. Oil stains can be hard to remove, so for the best chance we recommend combining bi carb soda and vinegar.

To action, sprinkle bi carb generously over stain and leave to soak. Use a toothbrush to scrub this noticing the bi carb clumps up due to collection of moisture. Brush off and repeat process until clumps begin to look smaller.

Avoid ironing or machine drying the stain before you are sure it has completely disappeared as the heat can help set the stain.

It’s important to react to the stain instantly! We recommend venues to have a spare apron on hand to use in these times.

You can also add a small amount of white wine to a red wine stain to relieve this once dried and stained.

Cotton aprons are more likely to absorb liquids more quickly than polyester which will sit on the surface of the fibre.

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