Product Overview
The Premier PR656 Short Sleeve Chef's Jacket is a cornerstone of professional kitchen attire, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of busy catering environments. This jacket combines a streamlined aesthetic with practical utility, featuring a classic mandarin collar and a versatile ten-button wrap-over front. Whether you are managing a high-volume service or refining a menu, this garment ensures you maintain a sharp, authoritative presence behind the pass while staying comfortable during long shifts.
Key Features
- Ten-Button Wrap-Over Fastening: This design provides a traditional professional aesthetic while allowing the jacket to be buttoned on either side, effectively extending the garment's wearability between laundry cycles.
- High-Quality Resin Buttons: These long-life buttons are specifically chosen for their resilience against heat and chemicals, ensuring they remain secure even after repeated high-temperature industrial washing.
- Left Sleeve Pen Pocket: A discreet and convenient feature that allows chefs to keep essential tools close at hand without compromising the jacket's sleek silhouette.
- Unisex Sizing: Designed with a versatile fit that accommodates a wide range of body types, ensuring a consistent and professional look across the entire kitchen brigade.
Design & Performance
Constructed from a robust blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton twill, this jacket strikes an ideal balance between durability and comfort. The lightweight fabric is particularly advantageous in the intense heat of a commercial kitchen, allowing for better air circulation than heavier alternatives. The twill weave is inherently strong, resisting the snags and tears that are common in fast-paced environments, while the polyester content ensures excellent colour retention and minimal shrinkage after washing.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
The stable surface of the polyester-cotton twill makes the PR656 an excellent candidate for both print and embroidery. For those seeking a highly professional and permanent finish, we recommend embroidery. Our Telford-based team can stitch complex logos or individual names with precision, providing a textured, premium look that withstands the rigours of industrial laundering.
If you require larger, more vibrant graphics for modern branding, printing is a versatile alternative. Since 1976, MyWorkwear has refined the art of customisation, and our in-house experts ensure that every application, whether stitched or pressed, meets our exacting standards before it leaves our facility.
Use Cases
This jacket is primarily designed for professional chefs, sous chefs, and kitchen assistants working in restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses. Its short-sleeve design makes it particularly suitable for those working in exceptionally hot environments or during high-pressure service periods. It also serves as an excellent uniform choice for culinary schools and front-of-house staff in open-kitchen concepts where a clean, smart appearance is paramount.
Why MyWorkwear
Since our establishment in 1976, MyWorkwear has been a trusted partner for businesses across the UK. Operating from our specialist facility in Telford, we bring decades of technical expertise to every garment we produce. We understand that your workwear is more than just clothing; it is a tool of your trade and a direct representation of your brand's standards.
Practical Advice
When selecting your size, please note that this is a unisex garment with a generous fit range from XS up to 4XL. If you intend to wear a base layer underneath, you may wish to consider this when reviewing the size guide. The short sleeves are designed to sit comfortably above the elbow, providing maximum freedom of movement for tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Caring for your product
To ensure your chef's jacket maintains its professional appearance and structural integrity, it is vital to follow the recommended laundering procedures. Maintaining cleanliness in a kitchen is non-negotiable, which is why this garment is built to handle significant heat.
For heavy soiling common in professional kitchens, this jacket can withstand industrial laundering at temperatures up to 85°C. This high-temperature cycle is essential for effectively removing grease and potential contaminants, ensuring your uniform remains hygienic and stain-free.
For standard maintenance, a domestic wash at 60°C is highly effective. Washing at this temperature helps to preserve the lifespan of the resin buttons and the vibrancy of any custom embroidery or print while still providing a thorough clean. Avoid the use of harsh bleaching agents unless specifically required, as these can break down the polyester fibres over time and lead to premature wear.
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