Customized Aprons
Cooking in a kitchen means getting at least one splash of something on your clothes. And if you’re wearing a white shirt that you love, you’re almost guaranteed to get a tomato sauce stain on it, even if no tomato sauce is in sight.
Aprons cut down on the food chefs end up wearing, so they’re pretty handy to have in the kitchen.
But why have a dull apron like everyone else when you could have a personalized apron? Maybe it’s got your name on it, so Carl won’t “accidentally” end up using it. Or it’s got a picture, logo, or funny quip on it. Regardless, it’s your apron.
Here are some apron custom gems you might check out for yourself or as a gift for the cook and kitchen lover in your life.
Best Customized Aprons:
- THE APRONPLACE Personalized Embroidered Chef Apron
- THE APRONPLACE Personalized Embroidered Grillmaster Adult Apron
- Personalized Custom Aprons by Zazzle
- Naive Argo Personalized Kitchen Apron
- Embroidered Chef Apron
Customizing Your Apron
No matter what kind of apron you choose, you’ll need to know what you want on it when it comes to customizing it. Some aprons allow for one name, some have a pre-existing pattern or design to personalize, and some allow you to add logos or graphics.
Also, all aprons are not the same. Some cooks love having a pocket or two. Some want a pocket at the waist, others a little higher up among them. Some aprons are longer than others, and some offer adjustable straps to help them fit a wider swath of bodies.
There’s also the difference in materials. Heavier materials will last longer and be more durable, but they may trap a lot of heat. It’s hot in the kitchen, and a heavy-duty apron might make the cook wearing it too hot. However, a thinner apron may not last long, depending on the chef wearing it.
You’ll want to consider all this when choosing the best personalized apron for yourself or as a gift.
1. THE APRONPLACE Personalized Embroidered Chef Apron
This apron is customizable with nine color choices and offers embroidered personalization. Your name won’t fade or flake off as it might from a screen print job.
You have two choices when it comes to sizes— the regular apron is 28 inches long, while the long apron adds another six inches for a length of 34 inches.
Both sizes feature two pockets that sit at about waist level, and at eight inches deep, they’ll hold just about any spoon, spatula, or other cooking implement you might want to keep close at hand.
Pros
- Poly-cotton blend offers durability without being too heavy
- American-made
Cons
- Customization is one name only; Apron will say “Chef” followed by your name
2. THE APRONPLACE Personalized Embroidered Grillmaster Adult Apron
Similar to the first apron on our list, the Grillmaster apron comes in fewer colors but still provides embroidered customization on color-fast material.
Two available lengths are 28 inches and 34 inches, both with an adjustable neck strap so you can customize where the apron sits on your body.
Pros
- Polyester embroidery thread in the custom name will likely outlast the poly-cotton blend of the apron, as it’s that sturdy
- Two fairly deep pockets at waist level
Cons
- Customization limited to “Grillmaster” and your name
3. Personalized Custom Aprons by Zazzle
These aprons from Zazzle give us the most options for personalization. If you’re looking for an apron with custom logo, this is for you. You can upload picture files to the site for use on your apron, and if you want, you can have an apron entirely covered in the print or image of your choice.
Not only that, while the aprons are all poly-cotton, there are six styles to choose from, and most of those styles have at least a couple of available sizes. In addition, one has side pockets, one has no pockets, and a couple have front pockets.
There are only three colors available, but if you’re planning on printing a pattern or a large image, you’ll just want a white apron to start with, so that shouldn’t be an issue depending on what you want from your custom cooking apron.
Pros
- Multiple configurations available— pockets, strap location, strap color
- Machine washable
Cons
- 100 percent polyester may get a little warm, especially when grilling in the summer
4. Naive Argo Personalized Kitchen Apron
If there’s a difference between personalized and customized, you see it here. Naive Argo gives us an apron (white) with several design options, all along the same lines. You can enter up to three lines of text, and those lines will be bracketed between some flower designs printed on the apron.
Choose a design that fits what you want— one option has a first initial, then the first name, then a line of text (such as “Chef Extraordinaire”).
This personalized apron is made of 100 percent cotton, comes in one size, and has two deep pockets on the front at waist level.
Pros
- Nine design options, all with different flower graphics
- Designs are bursting with color
Cons
- Hand wash recommended
5. Embroidered Chef Apron
Fans of the TV show Master Chef will want this personalized apron as the lettering uses that show’s logo’s font. This apron is made with heavy cotton and 35 percent polyester and will stand up to the hard work you do if you’re a master chef.
You have six colors to choose from for the apron itself and nine color options for the customization.
You can even add a personalized chef’s hat that matches. Both the apron and the hat will have “Chef” embroidered on them and a logo featuring a kitchen knife and your name.
This apron offers two pockets and comes in one size— 34 inches long, so chefs of more diminutive statures may find it to be too long.
Pros
- Apron material is thick for durability but doesn’t feel heavy
- Personalized embroidery is four inches wide for easy readability
Cons
- Customization is limited to just ten characters.
Wrapping Up
As a gift, an apron custom made for the chef in your life stands as a very thoughtful one. If you have a good sense of humor, you can create a funny customized apron that will bring smiles to the kitchen.
Whatever you want to do with a personalized apron, any of these products will serve you well, so order yours today.
