Description

Jet black leather, cognac cross-back straps, and three open pockets: the Spiceguard Leather Apron is built for professional kitchen use and does not pretend otherwise. The chest pocket holds the thermometer or pen you reach for fifty times a service. The two lower pockets handle the larger tools. Long chest-to-knee coverage keeps you covered through the full range of stove, counter, and oven work. No fuss, no excess. Just a well-built leather apron that looks right in a professional kitchen.

Jet black full-grain leather is the working chef’s choice for a reason: it does not show oil, sauce, or steam contact between wipes, it cleans quickly at the end of a shift, and it develops a quiet surface sheen over years of service that looks earned rather than applied. The cognac straps break up the all-black body with a warm contrast that reads as deliberate in any kitchen setting. Both leathers condition and age in parallel.

At a glance

• Material: Full-grain leather
• Color: Jet black body with cognac tan cross-back straps
• Coverage: Chest to knee
• Chest pocket: One large open square bib pocket
• Lower pockets: Two wide open pockets side by side
• Hardware: Silver stud at cross-back strap junctions
• Straps: Cross-back configuration in cognac tan leather
• Sizing: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL

Storage

Three open pockets, no closures anywhere. The chest pocket is large enough for a thermometer, a folded order pad, or a tasting spoon to stand upright at bib height. The two lower pockets are wide and side by side: stage your spatula and ladle in one, your cloth wipe and spare tools in the other. Everything is accessible in a single reach during service. Nothing snaps, nothing zips, nothing slows you down.

Straps and fit

Cognac tan cross-back straps with a silver stud at the shoulder junction contrast warmly against the jet black body. Cross-back routing keeps the long chest-to-knee apron balanced across both shoulders through a full service shift. Made for the US market in sizes Small through 2XL.

Coverage and safety

Chest-to-knee jet black full-grain leather covers the torso and full thigh from oil splatter, steam, and hot liquid contact through a complete kitchen service. Full-grain leather handles brief heat and moisture contact better than cotton or linen. It is not fireproof. Cook safely with appropriate tools and heat management at the range and oven.

Care and maintenance

Wipe the jet black surface with a damp cloth at the end of each service. The dark tone is forgiving between cleans. Condition regularly to maintain the grain’s flexibility and the surface sheen. The cognac straps benefit from conditioning at the same intervals. Do not machine wash or soak. Store hung or flat away from direct heat.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Spiceguard fireproof?
No. Jet black full-grain leather handles kitchen splatter and brief heat contact well. It is not fireproof. Cook safely with appropriate tools and heat management at all times in the kitchen.

How are the three pockets laid out?
One large open chest pocket on the bib, and two wide open pockets side by side across the lower panel. All three are open with no closures. The chest pocket suits a thermometer or tasting spoon; the lower pockets suit larger tools and a cloth wipe.

What sizes are available?
Small, Medium, Large, XL, and 2XL. The cognac cross-back straps adjust at the silver stud junction for fit within each size.

The Spiceguard is part of Leathron’s leather cooking aprons collection. For outdoor grilling and open fire cooking, the leather BBQ aprons collection has aprons built for that environment.