Your Pick of Custom Organic & Recycled Aprons
Okay, here we go, our 2024 – 2025 pick of eco friendly aprons for printing and embroidery. Fifth Column are probably best known as London screen printers printing high quality t-shirts. But these days we brand a wide variety of clothes and merchandise. Naturally, that includes customising workwear. And one thing we’re often asked about is bibs and aprons. Especially with regard to the ethical stuff that’s out there for custom branding. The good news is that there are a number of organic, recycled and Fairtrade blank aprons now available in the UK. And they come from well-established suppliers of quality products for the customisation market.
Plain sustainable aprons to customise.
Aprons are one of those essential items which should never be overlooked when it comes to branding for your business. They obviously need to be functional first. That’s to say, good quality and able to cope with regular washing. But that doesn’t mean they can’t carry your message and values. They’re highly visible because they’re used in so many areas of hospitality. Professional kitchens and café service, high street shops and artisan craft to name but a few. Truth is, the unassuming apron is always there. And if your business, like so many consumers, is concerned about the environment, eco-friendly aprons for printing and embroidery should be on your radar.
The best way to customise work aprons.
Before we look at products, it’s worth mentioning how these garments can be customised. We can print or embroider aprons. But embroidery tends to be the more popular way of customising workwear aprons. That might be because of the durability of embroidery in what is such a demanding environment. However, printing them is still an option and doesn’t need to be ruled out.
1. Neutral Chef Apron
Our list of eco friendly aprons for printing and embroidery starts with this Neutral Chef Apron (code (O92003). It’s definitely one with which you can cook up a spot of responsible rebranding. It’s sustainable and made from organic cotton. And also practical because of the heavy twill weave. Great for a busy kitchen environment.
2. AS Colour Canvas Apron
Next, we have an item from the good folk over at AS Colour. And it’s a heavy weight number made from cotton duck canvas. Besides the attractive weight, this AS Colour Canvas Apron (code 1080) has several other appealing features. Not least an adjustable shoulder strap, YKK metal strap adjuster and front patch pocket.
3. Earth Positive Unisex Bib Pocket Apron
As you might guess from the name, the Earth Positive Unisex Bib Pocket Apron (EP77) is organic cotton. Another brand which gets a big tick for sustainability. All of Earth Positive’s merchandise in made in accordance with the Global Organic Textile Standard. An attractive quality in our opinion.
4. Premier Barley Contrast Apron
Here we go, one to turn heads both in terms of a renewable, reusable approach and good looks. It’s hard to deny that this Premier Barley Contrast Apron (PR121) includes some delightful detailing. Such as oversized brass eyelets and the super useful centre zip pocket. Plus rivet features. Striking is our take.
5. Westford Mill Craft Apron
Next we have another well known name in this latest take on eco friendly aprons for printing and embroidery. And the Westford Mill Fairtrade cotton adult craft apron (code WM364) is a good example of their eco ethical ranges. It’s a full bib style. With a always useful deep front pocket. Plus a stylish cotton herringbone neck tie.
6. Neutral Waiters Apron
Another blank apron from Neutral® Certified Responsibility™ comes next in our look at plain sustainable aprons to customise. As with a number of these products, the Neutral Waiters Apron (O92020) is crafted from organic Fairtrade cotton and recycled poly. Your logo will be weaving between those tables with eco style.
7. Premier Denim Bib Apron
Next we have the Premier Cotton Denim Bib Apron (code PR113). This rather stylish piece of attire is made from certified organic Fairtrade cotton. And it should add a touch of environmentally aware casual chic to any service. Even better once you’ve adorned it with some premium ink and stitch.
8. Neutral Café Apron
When you’re serving ethically sourced Fairtrade coffee it probably makes more sense to do so dressed in appropriate clothing. Choose a Neutral Café Apron (O92002) if you want to cover that base as well. Decorate it your café emblem and you’ve got an eco-friendly apron that’s great advertising into the bargain.
9. Premier Recycled Poly Cotton Bib Apron
Fancy something heavyweight and ready for custom branding? Well, how about the Premier Recycled Polyester and Cotton Bib Apron (code PR120). The slant pockets bring a certain stylistic flair beyond the obvious functional aspects. Add your logo and you’re all set for enhanced eco environmental hospitality.
10. Earth Positive Organic Short Apron
10. Now, you know that a classic short length waiter’s apron is going to feel better if it’s responsibly sourced. Luckily, we have the very thing with this Earth Positive Organic Short Apron (EP78). Plus, it’s created from heavy woven twill which is suitable for screen printing, high quality DTF printing and embroidery.
11. Neutral Kids Apron
Neutral aprons really are worth checking out. The Neutral kids apron (O92011) is an excellent option for the youngsters out there. Protect them from all of the spills and splashes as they’re having fun and learning. And also demonstrate something about sustainable clothing while you’re doing it. This apron is a durable and heavyweight 210gsm twill weave organic Fairtrade cotton.
Fifth Column can help
Well, there we are. That concludes this pick of eco friendly aprons for printing and embroidery. Get in touch if you have a project in the pipeline. We specialise in sourcing and decorating garments from GOTS-certified, Fairtrade and Fair Wear audited producers. And we offer a complete range of garment customisation Services. We love what we do. You can also get a Quote Online.
