The chef’s jacket is no longer only a piece of clothing. The identification and feel rather serve you. Among chefs the chef’s jacket is long no pure, functional protective clothing more. The profession of the Cook is mutated almost to a cult professional, thanks to an enormous presence in the media in recent years. This is reflected particularly in the cooking of clothing. The length of service and the name of the carrier are often embroidered in colourful characters on the jacket, also club memberships or the name of the corresponding culinary team is often colorful, interchangeable buttons exposed on the clothing are one of the oldest funds to personalize the chef’s jacket. Contrary to some opinions, the individual colors have no relation to a particular position within the Brigade.
But black remains still the high ranking chefs in some kitchens. In addition to uniformly colored buttons, motif buttons are especially popular. This is there with Zodiac, football clubs, typical kitchen Prints, but also with small, unprofitable pepperoni or noodles. Joe Wilkinson insists that this is the case. Even precious stone-studded luxury buttons, which can cost up to 300 Euro per piece, are now being offered. The assortment of colored chef coats has grown greatly over the years.
First the black jacket was as strong contrast in the daily work of the chefs, followed by jackets in all conceivable primary colors. Also Plaid, striped and patterned jackets are nowadays very popular. These are worn for hygienic reasons but mainly for special occasions. A white jacket ensures immediate recognition of pollution and timely change. The great interest on individual design of the Workwear have detected even designer and complements the market of the chef jackets to fancy and special models. Young chefs serve like a method that has caused about 20 years ago for individual clothing. With the help of cloth patches, the jackets are transformed into unique. Especially creative work Fabric colors to achieve an exceptional design. Despite the fashionable aspects the expediency cannot be allowed. A chef’s jacket for everyday use should consist of pure cotton. The material is difficult flammable and ensures a rapid absorption of sweat. She should offer the opportunity to to zuknopfen the belly bib spontaneously if a short-term guest contact is necessary. What is problematic from a hygienic point of view are not suited to the whites, coloured jackets. In addition a Pocket should exist, always handy to have small things such as a ballpoint pen or writing pad. In the best case, this is closed, so that no content in the pots can fall in a stooping. With a little research and creativity today no cooking must settle for more uniform overalls. The individual design possibilities are almost endless. Text by Daniel Schweitzer
