Apron

Outer protective garment Aprons may be worn at work. Cook with Red Apron by Léon Bonvin An apron is a garment covering the front of the body, over clothing, to protect the clothing underneath. They have several purposes, most commonly to protect clothes and skin from stains and marks, and also worn as a decoration, for hygienic reasons, as part of a uniform, or as protection from acid, allergens, excessive heat, etc. It can also be used at workstations to hold extra tools and pieces in pockets, and protect from dust and unwanted materials. As a top layer that covers the front body, the apron is also worn as a uniform, adornment, ceremonial garb (e.g. Masonic apron) or fashion statement. The word comes from Old French napron, meaning a small piece of cloth. Over time "a napron" became "an apron", a linguistic evolution called rebracketing. Styles Woodworking apron There are many different apron forms depending on the purpose of the apron. A basic distinction is between waist aprons, which cover the body from the waist down, and bib aprons, which also cover the upper part of the body. An apron is usually held in place by two cloth ribbons that are tied at the back. A bib apron may e