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Crossback Chef Apron

$47.95
Apron Color:Charcoal
solid colors
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Strap Color:Black
$47.95

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PRODUCT INFO

If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, you might prefer a Crossback apron. Instead of hanging on your neck, the Crossback straps extend over your shoulders and cross in back. The weight of the apron is more evenly distributed. There is no hardware.

We supply our Crossback Aprons to everyone from Michelin Star restaurants to 5-star hotels and home chefs. Our customers come back to purchase again and again because of our quality and value. 

  • 100% cotton canvas
  • Medium weight, beautiful texture
  • Durable, professional quality
  • One chest pocket for utensils + two large pockets below waist
  • Signature blue ticking-stripe on side of lower pocket
  • All-gender design
CARE

WASHING

  • Wash with like colors in cold water.
  • Delicate cycle is best.
  • Do not bleach.
  • Avoid fabric softeners, they can leave waxy residues.

DRYING

  • Dry on Low Heat or Air Dry.
  • To avoid wrinkles, put apron in dryer with a clean, damp washcloth. Nothing else. Run the dryer on high for 10-15 minutes and remove apron.
  • The steam from the washcloth will remove the wrinkles.
  • Line dry or lay flat


There are lots more helpful care tips in our FAQs

MEASUREMENTS

Please note: Not all colors are offered in all sizes. And not all sizes are offered in all colors.

  • Standard Size - 30"W x 34"L
  • Tall Size - 30"W x 37"L
  • Grand Size - 37"W x 37"L
  • Top pocket overall: 4.16"W x 5"H
  • Top pocket is divided by a seam down the center - creating two usable spaces of 1.75"W x 4.5"H
  • Lower pockets, two, each: 10.5"W x 7.5"H
SHIPPING

Ship To Contiguous USA or APO/FPO address

- Orders $60 and up - FREE Standard Shipping
- Orders $59.99 or less - $6.95 Standard Shipping

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- Orders $59.99 or less - $9.95 Standard Shipping

Cost of shipping is calculated per order, per address. Standard delivery services. Expedited shipping services are also available during checkout. 

Orders ship 1-2 business days after the order is placed. Overnight and 2 Day orders also require one business day for processing. Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays are not business days. We do not ship out the same day.

For more info, see Shipping and Delivery.

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Adam Marty
Stitching in the front pockets

Hi, first off I think you make a good product and is relatively competitive with quality. However I’ve noticed on the order before this that the front pockets become unstitched after a while. Actually we have sown them back together, because they have become non functional.

Hi Adam, thank you for your feedback and for your continued business. We're sorry to hear about the stitching coming loose on the pockets of your previous aprons. We take quality concerns seriously and stand behind our products. We've reached out a few times to learn more about the issue but haven't been able to connect with you. We'd welcome the opportunity to work with you to resolve this and appreciate you bringing it to our attention.

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Hi Gabby, we're very sorry your original apron never arrived. After seeing your review, we investigated and discovered that your shipment appeared to have been lost by the carrier. We immediately sent a replacement at no charge, and tracking confirms it was successfully delivered. We've also followed up by email to make sure everything arrived safely. We hope you're enjoying your new apron, and please know we're always here to help if you need anything else!

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Okay, “biggest” fear was straps required rear tying because I’m close to 220 lbs, but no problem tying my charcoal beauty in front. Phew.
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