processhead Maybe so, I would have thought it would be better in a meat processing plant, but then again, I’ve never even been near one.

Any members that have experience with this? Just an interesting topic that I don’t know anything about.

I haven’t work in a plant in 45 years, but when I did, we wore white frocks and disposable plastic aprons in production, and packaging departments.

In other departments like sanitation, or on the kill floor, heavy duty washable aprons like those sold by Walton’s were worn. I suspect things have not changed too much.

https://www.waltonsinc.com/supplies/apparel/aprons

Any members that have experience with this? Just an interesting topic that I don’t know anything about.

processhead Actually, they are often worn by kitchen staff at high end restaurants. Just as wood chopping boards are safe when properly maintained, leather, when maintained is also safe in food handling. Hot liquids can be a source of many injuries in the kitchen. Only a high quality leather apron can protect against this.

Cloth aprons are more often seen in food service because of cost, not safety.

Chef you are probably right about restaurants.
My comments are probably more appropriate for apron use in meat processing operations where the cost, moisture, and sanitation requirements would be problematic for leather goods

Cloth aprons are more often seen in food service because of cost, not safety.

A health or USDA inspector would probably tell you to get it off the premises of a business.

The leather aprons however are a cool accessory for the home/ kitchen or patio.

They do make a Scotchgarde for leather, I have never used it but I know a few people who do.

This is one (of many) products that Walton’s knocked out of the park.