DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING APRON WITH WATER REPELLENT FINISH USING BEES WAX AND LINSEED OIL

Costume and Apparel Design

An apron is a protective garment worn over other clothes covering the front part of the body. Apron is a garment that protects the wearer’s clothing from dirt and stains while working. Apron comes from French word ‘napperon’, meaning small decorative table cloth. Over the years aprons have been worn as part of uniforms, trades and rituals and simply as fashion statements. They are made using different materials according to the end use including cotton, linen, leather or even rubber. No matter their function, aprons have been worn throughout many eras and culture. While the apron had long been a housewife’s essential accessory, it became unpopular and old-fashioned during the 20th century. As they became unpopular with women, they remained a staple for workplace. They were worn primarily for functional reasons by chefs, butchers, barbers and waitresses. In the recent times, cultural influences have seen the apron undergo a revival. The kitchen and craft movements, increased the popularity in cooking, and renewed interest in retro fashions have brought back the apron and made it popular again. Whether used for practical, decorative or ceremonial purposes, aprons have played a valuable through the ages. With its renewed popularity, it is once again a functional and fashionable garment worn and appreciated by many.

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