Restaurant Gloves, Aprons & Towels

Restaurant textiles such as aprons, towels, and gloves are essential supplies in any efficient kitchen. Oven mitts, potholders, and cut-resistant gloves help protect workers from common cooking injures, while an assortment of clothing from chef hats to non-slip shoes keep staff safe and comfortable in a hot and hectic kitchen.

Oven Mitts

Heat- and fire-resistant oven mitts are critical tools for every kitchen. Ensure the safety and comfort of your kitchen staff with a supply of these mitts.

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Chef Aprons & Kitchen Smocks

Chef aprons are available in both bib and waist styles. Help your employees keep their clothes and workspaces clean with aprons in a variety of fabrics.

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Foodservice Gloves

Disposable food prep gloves will help keep your kitchen free from cross-contamination and provide your customers peace of mind.

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Kitchen Towels

From cloths designed to keep glass spotless to multi-purpose microfiber, a complete stock of kitchen towels is required for any kitchen or dining room.

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Pot Holders

Pot holders that protect hands from temperatures up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit are available in square type and ones that fit securely around the pot handle.

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Dishwashing Gloves

Dishwashing gloves are available in multiple sizes and colors, so you can keep a variety of them stocked in your commercial kitchen.

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Cut Resistant Gloves

Protect your employees with cut resistant gloves. These gloves will help keep you OSHA compliant when staff works with knives and slicers.

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Dishwasher Aprons

Choose from multiple thicknesses of vinyl and nylon dishwasher aprons to help keep your employees safe and dry while washing dishes in your restaurant.

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Hair Nets

A hair net for each employee can help keep your kitchen in good standing with the health department, as can a beard net for anyone who needs one.

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Gloves, Aprons, & Towels Top Products

Intedge 337B Pan Grabber Pad w/Wrist Strap, 8 1/2" X 11 in, Cotton Terry, Natural

$3.31

San Jamar 800FG17-BK Oven Mitt, Fire Retardant, 17", One Size, Black

$8.15

Update BAP-BK Bib Apron - (3)Pocket, 33x28 1/2" Poly/Cotton, Black

$3.93

San Jamar 835PG Pan Grabber Baker's Pad, 10 x 11", Heavy Duty Terry w/Hemmed Slit

$39.37

Winco OMF-17 17" Oven Mitt, Flame Resistant up to 400 F

$2.26

Update WAP-BK 4 Pocket Waist Apron - 23x12" Poly/Cotton, Black

$2.27

Common Questions About Restaurant Textiles

What are the most common types of aprons?

Bib aprons are most often worn by wait staff and servers. They run from under the neck to below the knees, and most are secured by waist ties and an adjustable neck strap on the square neckline. Commonly used in high-end restaurants, tuxedo bib aprons have a V-neck design resembling a tuxedo jacket.

Usually worn by bartenders and servers, waist aprons do not provide any coverage to the upper body. These are typically 11 inches to 34 inches long; the longest options, also called bistro aprons, are often worn by chefs. Bistro aprons protect pants from stains and splashes without hiding chef coats.

Smocks, also called cobbler aprons, fit over the wearer's head and rest on the shoulders, covering the back and chest completely. Ties on the sides keep smocks in place. These aprons aren't typically worn in restaurants and other front-of-the-house operations, but they are common in commissaries and cafeterias.

What are the most common types of gloves?

Foodservice gloves, made for food prep and serving, reduce the risk of contamination and adhere to health codes that restrict hand contact with ready-to-serve food. These gloves are often made from polyethylene, vinyl, and other disposable, non-latex materials. Disposable gloves made of transparent polyethylene provide a looser fit, while other options are tight fitting and opaque.

Cut-resistant gloves protect hands and fingers from injuries when you're working with knives during food prep. They are typically made of metal mesh or special fabrics. Some gloves are available in various colors or with a colored band, so they can be used with HACCP processes to eliminate the risk of cross contamination.

Dishwashing gloves are made of nitrile rubber or latex. Extending up past the hands, these protect wearers from chemicals and hot water while washing dishes and cleaning other surfaces. Heat-resistant gloves protect the wearer from temperatures as hot as 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Some dishwashing gloves are machine washable, but others should be washed by hand and air-dried.