Description

Dark burgundy leather, a relaxed garden setting, two pockets deep enough to carry a full set of grill tools: the Embergrill Smoked Chef Apron is the one you reach for when the afternoon is about feeding people and having a good time doing it. No fuss, no complicated pocket layout. Cross-back straps, two wide lower pockets, and a deep oxblood tone that looks right whether you are standing over a gas grill or walking across the yard with a rack of ribs.

Burgundy full-grain leather has a richness that plain brown does not. The dark wine tone develops a complex surface patina over a season of use: a little lighter in the spots where your hands naturally fall, a little deeper in the grain creases, the whole thing moving toward a look that is clearly well-used rather than neglected. It wipes clean easily between cooks and takes conditioning well, darkening toward a deep plum tone over time.

At a glance

• Material: Full-grain leather
• Color: Dark burgundy (oxblood wine red)
• Coverage: Chest to mid-thigh
• Chest pocket: None
• Lower pockets: Two wide open waist pockets side by side
• Hardware: Gold/brass stud rivets at cross-back strap junctions
• Straps: Cross-back configuration
• Sizing: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL

Storage

Two wide open pockets sit side by side at waist height. They are deep enough for checkered cloth napkins and tongs to stand upright together, wide enough that you can carry a full spread of grilling accessories across both pockets without cramping. No snap closures, no zippers: just open and reach. For the cook who moves around the yard constantly and needs to grab tools without looking down, this layout works exactly as it should.

Straps and fit

Gold brass stud rivets anchor the cross-back straps to the burgundy apron body at the shoulder junctions. The gold hardware picks up the warmth of the burgundy tone nicely. Cross-back geometry distributes the apron weight across both shoulders so you are not feeling it at the neck after three hours at the grill. Made for the US market in sizes Small through 2XL.

Coverage and safety

Chest-to-mid-thigh full-grain leather covers the torso and upper legs through grease flare-ups, hot lid steam, and fat spatter. Burgundy full-grain leather is spark and heat resistant the same way any full-grain leather is: it handles brief high-heat contact without igniting the way synthetic or cotton materials can. No leather apron is fireproof. Keep the grill managed, use long handles at the fire, and let the Embergrill handle the rest.

Care and maintenance

Wipe grease and sauce off with a damp cloth after each session while it is still fresh, then dry the leather fully before hanging it up. Condition the burgundy grain a few times per season with a quality leather conditioner; the color deepens attractively over time with regular care. Do not machine wash or soak. Store flat or hung away from sustained direct sunlight, which can fade dark leather tones unevenly.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Embergrill fireproof?
No. Full-grain leather is spark and heat resistant, which covers grease flare-ups and brief heat contact well. It is not fireproof. Grill safely, use the right tools at the fire, and treat the leather as solid protection from everyday BBQ hazards rather than from sustained flame.

What are the two lower pockets like?
Both are wide and open with no closures. They sit side by side at waist height and are deep enough for tongs, cloth napkins, and a thermometer to stand upright. No chest pocket on this model.

What sizes does it come in?
Small, Medium, Large, XL, and 2XL. The cross-back straps adjust at the brass stud rivet junctions for fit within each size.

The Embergrill is part of Leathron’s leather BBQ aprons collection. For blacksmith work and forge environments, the leather blacksmith aprons collection has aprons built for those heavier demands.