Chef Designs & Red Kap — Food Service & Culinary Apparel

This page provides an accessible overview of Chef Designs and Red Kap food service
and culinary apparel available through Republic Master Chefs. These garments are
designed for durability, comfort, and professional appearance in both back-of-house
and front-of-house environments.

Overview Sections

Food service collections

The catalog groups apparel into multiple style-based collections, including:

  • Brewery Collection — casual, functional uniforms for taprooms and gastropubs
  • Classic Collection — elevated, modern looks for kitchen and dining staff
  • Performance Collection — mobility- and comfort-focused garments
  • Traditional Collection — fine-dining styles with time-tested construction

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Back of the house apparel

Back-of-house garments are designed for chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff and include:

  • Chef coats (various button styles, sleeve lengths, and fits)
  • Cook shirts (gripper-front, button-front, and performance styles)
  • Butcher coats and wraps
  • Chef pants and work pants (elastic waist, drawstring, and modern fit options)

Many back-of-house items are industrial laundry friendly and designed for long shifts
in high-heat environments.

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Front of the house apparel

Front-of-house apparel focuses on service, presentation, and durability, including:

  • Dress shirts (solid, striped, and patterned styles)
  • Performance knit polos
  • Button-front vests
  • Work pants, shorts, and denim options
  • Coveralls and speedsuits for select roles

These garments are designed to maintain a polished appearance while supporting
mobility and comfort.

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Aprons & accessories

  • Bib aprons (standard, premium, and short bib styles)
  • Waist aprons and bistro aprons
  • Four-way bar aprons
  • Tuxedo aprons
  • Chef hats, skull caps, and neckerchiefs

Aprons and accessories are available in multiple colors and configurations to
support different service roles.

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Fabric & performance technologies

  • MIMIX™ — stretch panel design for improved mobility and comfort
  • OilBlok™ — oil-repelling finish to help garments look new longer
  • Touchtex™ / Touchtex Pro™ — color retention and soil release
  • Dura-Kap® — durable denim engineered for industrial laundering
  • Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finishes on select garments

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Need help?

If you need sizing information, fabric details, or help selecting Chef Designs
or Red Kap apparel in an accessible format, please contact Republic Master Chefs at
800-640-2433.