Velilla 404214 organic bib apron: cross-back, no neck strap
The difference you notice at the end of the shift is not in the fabric but in the back. This apron has no neck strap: it crosses over at the back, so the weight rests on the shoulders and not on the neck, which is where it hurts after eight hours. On top of that comes 240 g/m² organic cotton with a liquid-repellent treatment.
✅ Features
Cross-back: spreads the weight across the shoulders and removes pressure on the neck.
Multi-position ergonomic adjustment straps: in the same shade as the fabric, adjustable to several heights.
Liquid-repellent treatment: splashes run off instead of soaking in.
Two pockets: a large central one with an inner pocket.
Inner hanging loop: to hang it up without creasing it.
100% organic cotton at 240 g/m², in four natural shades.
👷 Suitable for
Signature cuisine and restaurants with a sustainability focus.
Open kitchens, show cooking and gastrobars.
Bakehouses, sourdough bakeries and artisan patisserie.
Speciality coffee shops and brunch venues.
Delicatessens, wine shops and coffee roasters.
📋 Technical data
Velilla reference: 404214
Composition: 100% organic cotton
Weight: 240 g/m²
Finish: liquid-repellent treatment
Back: cross-back, no neck strap
Pockets: two, one central with an inner pocket
Sizing: one size (U), unisex
Colours: hazelnut, eucalyptus, pistachio and redcurrant
🧺 Care
Machine wash at a moderate temperature.
Do not use fabric softener: it cancels out the repellent treatment.
Iron at medium temperature.
Shrinks slightly in the first washes, like all 100% cotton.
💡 Tip: the cross-back has a drawback worth knowing before you buy: you have to put it on over your head and slip your arms out, and with dirty hands that is more awkward than undoing a knot. If the apron goes on and off several times per shift, the neck-strap version (404204 or 404207) is more practical; if it goes on at the start and comes off at the end, the cross-back wins on comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the advantage of the cross-back?
It spreads the weight across the shoulders and removes pressure on the neck.
What is the drawback?
You have to pull it over your head to put it on and take it off, which is awkward with dirty hands.
Can fabric softener be used?
No. It cancels out the liquid-repellent treatment.
How many pockets does it have?
Two, one of them large and central with an inner pocket.
How does it differ from the 404215 apron?
The 404215 has detachable faux-leather straps, metal rivets and four pockets, and comes in an urban colour range.
Does it shrink in the wash?
Slightly in the first washes, like all 100% cotton.
