In today’s day and age where everything seems to be instant, “disposable” or “use and throw” are quite buzzwords. However, with an increased focus on protecting the environment and ensuring sustainability, the “instant” factor is reducing for good. This may remind some of instant food we have at various restaurants, while others may wonder why the chefs who make these delicacies wear disposable accessories. With the Earth Day approaching, let’s resolve to opt for sustainable solutions that contribute to the environment. This encompasses using clothes, hats, aprons, and so on made of fabric. There is a variety of chef’s clothing and accessories made of comfortable fabrics such as cotton, polyester, and more. This post discusses how chefs may benefit from wearing fabric clothes vs. disposable clothing and accessories.
Disposable Clothing vs. Fabric Clothing
Many chefs, cooks, and trainees from the hospitality industry use disposable hats, aprons, coats, and so on. They are single use and need to be thrown after usage. On the other hand, fabric hats, coats, aprons, and other clothing items can be washed and reused multiple times. While shirts and pants would be mostly made of woven fabric, the commonly used disposable items include hats, aprons, and coats which can be avoided. Here are some pointers why chefs must prefer to use fabric rather than disposable clothing.
- Avoid Piling up Garbage Bins: Disposable clothing or accessories may or may not be recyclable depending on the material used. In fact, some professionals wear a combination of fabric and disposables. This piles up garbage bins. If not disposed properly, this may end up in landfills.
- Energy and Resource Utilization: Even if the material is recyclable, it requires energy and resources to create new clothing or accessories. On the other hand, fabric shirts, pants, and so on can be easily washed in a washing machine with a mild soap. The energy consumed is far lesser then the former.
- Patterns and Varieties: Chefs take pride in wearing their uniform, and rightly so. In case of fabric uniforms and accessories, they can choose the best fitment and patterns. For instance, you can choose from various types of pants such as baggy style, slim fit pants, kitchen pants,executive chef pants, cargo pants with multiple pockets, and more. The same applies for shirts, hats, coats, and so on.
- Colors and Prints: While the coats and shirts are mostly white, you can choose the pant in black, white, gray, with checks or plain, and many other patterns and colors. Some chefs also wear black, blue or similar colored shirts. You can get them tailor made to your size and choice.
- Cost: Chef’s uniform and accessories made of fabric definitely stand out and are more economical than the disposable ones in the long run. The only essential disposable items may include hairnet and shoe covers that help prevent contamination on floors and hair in food.
Minimal use of disposable accessories is the best policy. Things like hairnet or shoe covers should also be used wisely and carefully. For the remaining accessories, fabric is the best option. Chef’s Closet offers a huge variety of chef’s hats, pants, aprons, shirts, coats, kitchen towels, and table linens made of various fabrics. They can be customized in terms of sizes, colors, prints, and more. The company offer a variety of fabric types such as polyester and cotton blend, cotton dyed yarn, recycled dyed yarn, soft cotton, and more. They offer chef’s clothing for women, pants with pockets,shirts with or without pockets,various fitting styles, and so on. You can get in touch with their team via phone or email to discuss your requirements pertaining chef’s clothing and accessories.
The team at Chef’s Closet Wishes You a Happy Earth Day 2023. Let’s take a vow to “invest in our planet” on this day and forever.