Aprons, shorts and guards
Clothes that take a shift and a training session
A cross-back apron with real pockets, drawstring shorts cut wide through the leg, and shin guards that stay put through a match.
Shop work and playAbout Work & Play
Work & Play started with an apron whose pockets were decorative and a pair of shin guards that ended every match around the ankle.
The range is small and built around movement: a cross-back apron with deep pockets and a towel loop, drawstring shorts cut wide through the leg for warm kitchens and long days, and shin guards with a shaped shell and two straps.
Fit is the part most workwear gets wrong, so every listing gives the measurements that matter. Apron width and length, short inseam and waist range, and the strap span of the guards are all stated in inches.
The fabrics are chosen for a hot wash at the end of the day, and each listing says how hot and whether the dryer is allowed.
Orders placed before the daily cut-off leave the next working day, and one national carrier handles every parcel.
What the range solves
Pockets where hands need them
The apron has two deep front pockets and a towel loop, placed where they are reachable with a full tray.
Straps that stay tight
The shin guards close with two straps and a shaped shell, so they hold position through a run rather than riding down the ankle.
Fabrics that wash hot
Everything here is made to go through a hot wash after a shift or a match, and the listing states the temperature.
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Sizing charts in inches
Waist, length and strap span are published for every piece, so a size is checked against a tape rather than guessed.
Care before the order button
Wash temperature, dryer guidance and whether a piece can be bleached are stated on each listing.
Built for repetition
Stitching is bar-tacked at the stress points, which is what keeps a work piece usable past a season.
Before you order
Does the apron have real pockets?
Two deep front pockets and a side loop for a cloth. The pocket depth and the apron length are given on the listing.
What size are the shin guards?
The listing gives the strap span and the shell length, which together cover a youth range. The straps are elasticated and close with buckles.
Are the shorts suitable for a kitchen?
They are cut wide and the fabric is a cotton blend that takes a hot wash. The inseam and waist range are stated on the listing.
How should these be washed?
Hot machine wash for the apron and shorts, cold for the guards with the straps fastened. Each listing repeats the temperature.