The apron minimum order quantity is 50 pieces per style, and the same 50 applies to chef coats, kitchen trousers and housekeeping tunics. Aprons are one adjustable size, so the 50 is split only by colour; coats, trousers and tunics can also be split across sizes XS–3XL. Lead time is confirmed in your quotation, and the sections below explain what shapes it and how to plan around an opening or a refit.
How the minimum counts
| Style | Minimum | How it can be split |
|---|---|---|
| Bib apron | 50 pieces | By colour |
| Waist apron | 50 pieces | By colour |
| Chef coat | 50 pieces | By size (XS–3XL) and colour |
| Kitchen trousers | 50 pieces | By size (XS–3XL) and colour |
| Housekeeping tunic | 50 pieces | By size (XS–3XL) and colour |
Each style has its own minimum. An order of 30 bib aprons and 20 waist aprons does not meet it, because each style needs 50. The colour split within a style is confirmed at quotation, as it depends on the fabric and colours chosen.
Planning quantities by buyer
Café chains
Count the staff on the busiest shift at each outlet, then allow for spares and laundry rotation, since aprons are washed often. Multiply across outlets. A chain with several branches often reaches the minimum for bib aprons on its own, and adds waist aprons for floor staff if the numbers support a second style.
Hotels and restaurant groups
Build quantities role by role: chef coats and trousers for the kitchen, tunics for housekeeping, aprons for service. Collect a size list for each team, because sizes vary more than you might expect across a kitchen brigade.
Hospitality suppliers and uniform brands
Suppliers hold stock for many small accounts. Start with core colours, white and black for chef coats and aprons, and a spread of sizes weighted to the middle. Add colours once you know which accounts ask for them.
How samples work
We make a sample in your chosen style and fabric, with your branding where possible. Check:
- Aprons: length on the body, neck strap adjustment, tie length, pocket size and position, logo position and size.
- Chef coats: fit across the shoulders when reaching, sleeve length, closure, pocket details, logo position.
- Kitchen trousers: waist comfort, whether elastic or drawstring, leg length, pockets.
- Tunics: length, ease of movement, closure, logo.
- All styles: labels, hang tag and wash-care wording.
Wear the sample through a real shift and wash it a few times. Once you approve it, we start bulk production to the approved sample. Sample terms are confirmed in your quotation.
What sets the timeline
We do not quote lead times in advance of an enquiry, because they depend on the order. Lead time is confirmed in the quotation. What shapes it:
- Your decisions. The sooner styles, colours, sizes and artwork are fixed, the sooner the sample can be made.
- Sample approval. Production starts after you approve the sample and pay the advance. Changes after the sample add a step.
- Fabric and colour. Colours from the fabric options are simpler than a shade that needs checking separately.
- Quantity and number of styles. More styles and colours mean more setup.
- Branding. Embroidery, screen print and custom labels each need preparation.
- Packing. Packing by outlet or bagging each piece individually adds work at the end.
- Shipping. Method and destination affect how long goods are in transit. Shipping method, terms and documents are confirmed in the quotation.
Planning around an opening
If you have a fixed date, such as a restaurant opening, a new menu launch or a hotel refit, tell us in your first message. Work back from it: allow for the sample, your approval, production, our quality check and shipping. The quotation will show whether the date works. Having artwork and size lists ready before you enquire is the single biggest thing you can do to help.
The order steps
- Enquiry
- Quotation, with price per piece, lead time and shipping terms
- Sample
- Advance payment to start production
- Production to the approved sample
- Quality check before packing
- Balance payment and dispatch
We take enquiries from buyers worldwide.
What to send for a quote
- Styles and quantities per style
- Fabric: poly-cotton twill or cotton drill
- Colours, with a reference for any specific shade
- Size split for coats, trousers and tunics
- Details: apron pockets, chef coat closure and sleeve length, trouser waist type
- Logo artwork, method and position
- Labels, hang tag and packing needs, including any split by outlet
- Destination country, as labelling requirements vary by country
- Any date you are working towards
Our post on labels, tags and packaging for chef coats and aprons helps you decide the branding before you enquire. To see each style, visit our white label chef coats and aprons page, then send us your list for a quotation.