Simons Maison
Suede Accents Coloured Apron
This industrial-style apron from Simons Maison is designed in Canada and handmade in Quebec. It is made from washable, fire-resistant 100% cotton canvas, with suede waist ties and adjustable metal-buckled neck straps. It features a chest pocket and two large patch pockets, and measures 25 by 31 inches (64 by 79 cm).
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Specifications
- Material
- Main material: 100% cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
This Quebec-made apron combines hand-cut fire-resistant cotton canvas with reinforced suede and fair labour, featuring a pocket layout inspired by atelier tradition for cooking, pottery, and woodworking: a chest pocket at sternum height and full-width open-top pockets enable one-handed tool access and cross-body retrieval. Its unisex design adjusts via neck strap and waist ties. A tradeoff: the suede trim requires spot-cleaning while the canvas body is machine-washable.
Verified claims
- Pockets
- Pocket layout follows Quebec atelier tradition for practical tool access.
- Craftsmanship
- Quebec-made with hand-cut canvas, reinforced suede, and fair labour.
- Exclusivity
- Exclusive to Simons Maison with limited production and handmade character.
- Fire resistance
- 100% cotton fire-resistant canvas chars and self-extinguishes when exposed to flame, unlike synthetics.
- Pocket layout
- Full-width open-top pockets allow one-handed tool drop and cross-body towel retrieval.
- Chest pocket
- Chest pocket at sternum height keeps tools within natural reach without bending.
- Design lineage
- Pocket layout inspired by Quebec atelier tradition for cooking, pottery, or drawing.
- Pocket utility
- Pocket layout works for cooking, pottery, and woodworking tasks.
- Suede care
- Suede trim requires spot-cleaning; the canvas body is machine-washable.
- Fit
- Unisex design with adjustable neck strap and long waist ties fits various body types.
- Pocket ergonomics
- Chest pocket at sternum height; symmetric lower pockets allow cross-body tool access.
- Construction
- Hand-cut cotton canvas and reinforced suede stitching maintain fit and adjustability.
Product record
- Title
- Suede Accents Coloured Apron
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 85 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Pocket layout and everyday usefulness
- Spread across the 25-inch-wide apron front, the pair of large patch pockets create a combined stowage width that can swallow an 18x28-inch side towel folded in thirds flat, a capacity advantage over bib aprons whose narrower, divided pockets force towels to bunch up and protrude.
- Handmade in Quebec, the apron’s pocket layout reflects a local tradition of utilitarian atelier wear where a chest pocket held a marking tool and a lower pocket held supplies — a design vernacular that makes the apron useful not just for cooking but also for pottery or drawing.
- Both the chest and patch pockets are simple open-top designs without flaps, allowing a cook to drop a spatula or pepper mill into them one-handed mid-task and grab it again instantly — a workflow priority inherited from woodshop aprons where tools are swapped in seconds.
- The symmetric placement of the two lower pockets enables cross-body tool retrieval: a right-handed user can store a towel in the left pocket and reach across with the dominant hand while keeping the right pocket free for a phone, a configuration that single-pocket or off-center designs can't match.
- Set at the natural reach point on a 31-inch body length, the chest pocket puts a probe thermometer or Sharpie at sternum level for an average-height wearer, an ergonomic position that kept a mill foreman’s pencil at hand a century ago and now speeds a cook’s recipe check without bending.
The story behind handmade in Quebec
- Quebec's labour regulations guarantee fair wages and safe conditions for the artisans making this apron; the buyer choosing this over an imported alternative is supporting a transparent production chain with enforceable standards, which is a rare assurance in the kitchen linen category.
- Hand-cutting the 100% cotton canvas ensures that the material's natural grain is followed for each piece, resulting in an apron that drapes squarely and resists the diagonal twisting common in bulk-cut fabrics; this attention to alignment also reduces strain on the chest pocket and patch pockets, keeping them flat even when loaded.
- Exclusive to Simons Maison and handmade in Quebec, the apron is produced in limited quantities — a sharp contrast to mass-produced kitchen textiles; for the buyer, this means owning a piece with inherent scarcity and the subtle irregularities that signal human involvement, which in the world of craft goods is valued as character rather than defect.
- The suede waist ties and adjustable neck straps represent a hybrid material construction; hand-assembling these leather components onto canvas requires specialized stitching that distributes tension evenly, preventing the suede from tearing away at attachment points over years of use.
- Simons Maison is the in-house brand of Simons, a Quebec City-based department store founded in 1840; this apron is part of a tradition of locally-focused design that avoids the generic international supply chain, giving the buyer a direct link to a historic Canadian retailer rather than an anonymous importer.
Fire-resistant cotton canvas: how it works and stays safe
- The 'safe' designation in the product description indicates the flame retardant meets consumer safety standards for prolonged skin contact and does not release harmful byproducts when heated, a critical consideration for a garment worn close to the body while preparing food.
- Fire-resistant cotton canvas is engineered to char and self-extinguish after flame removal, unlike synthetic fabrics that melt and drip — for a cooking apron, this means it forms a protective barrier that reduces the severity of contact burns from splatters or accidental brush against a burner.
- The manufacturer's combined claim of 'washable' and 'fire-resistant' denotes a treatment that chemically bonds to the cellulose, allowing the apron to maintain its flame resistance through repeated laundry cycles without the need for reapplication, distinguishing it from topical sprays that rinse out.
- To preserve the bonded flame retardant over many washes, best practice is to use mild, bleach-free detergent and avoid fabric softeners, which can degrade the FR polymer — a simple care adjustment that keeps the apron performing as a heat shield for years.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A full-length dark single-piece bib apron with three external patch pockets and tan leather/suede neck and waist straps attached by metal hardware. The apron is hung from a wooden peg rack.
- Overall shapeSingle-piece bib apron with a straight top hem, wide torso coverage that narrows slightly toward the top, and a gently curved lower hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.70 · h 0.88 (high) - Main fabricSolid dark fabric covering the entire apron surface with a matte finish and visible stitched panel lines around pockets and edges.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.76 (high) - Chest pocketSingle rectangular patch pocket positioned on the upper center-right of the bib with visible topstitching.
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x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Lower pocketsTwo large symmetrical patch pockets on the lower front, each with reinforced rivet points at their upper corners and topstitched edges.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high) - Waist and neck strapsThin tan leather or suede straps used as both neck loop and long waist ties; straps attach to the apron body at metal D-rings and reinforced tan leather tabs.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.44 (medium) - HardwareSmall silver-toned metal rivets at pocket corners and silver D-rings/clips connecting the straps to the apron.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Small sewn tagSmall rectangular sewn tag on the right lower pocket side, darker than the straps and sewn into the pocket seam.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.62 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Product photographed hanging from a wooden peg rack against a neutral textured wall with soft directional lighting from the left creating gentle shadows.
- Hanging fixtureLight wood wall-mounted peg rack with rounded pegs; the apron is hung by its neck strap loop over a peg near the top center of the frame.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and surfaceSmooth, warm neutral wall with subtle texture and soft shadows; lower-left shows a rectangular cast shadow from the apron.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper-left producing gentle highlights on the strap and a vertical band of lighter tone across the apron center.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.70 (medium)
Colors
very dark navy· main fabric#0C0D0Ewarm tan· straps and leather tabs#A48B75silver metallic· metal hardwaredark brown· sewn pocket tag- Overall shapeSingle-piece bib apron with a straight top hem, wide torso coverage that narrows slightly toward the top, and a gently curved lower hem.
- 02
Product
Close-up of an apron showing suede neck/waist straps with an adjustable square metal buckle and two metal clip fasteners attached to a textured dark navy fabric apron body with a large front pocket.
- Suede strapPair of flat suede-textured straps in a warm brown tone; straps are stitched along both edges with visible topstitching and hang from a peg at the top of the image.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.66 (high) - Adjustable buckleSquare metal adjustable buckle centered on the left strap, rectangular frame with visible strap threaded through it.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.24 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Metal clip fastenersTwo polished silver-toned metal clip fasteners at the strap ends that attach to the apron waistband; one clip is a hinged clamp style and the other is a flat rounded clip plate.
2 regions
x 0.59 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.60 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Apron fabricDark navy woven fabric with a visible coarse weave texture; the top edge of the apron and the upper portion of a large rectangular front pocket are visible.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.72 · h 0.34 (high) - Pocket constructionRectangular front patch pocket stitched onto the apron body with visible topstitching along the pocket edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Staged product photograph hanging from a light wood peg rack against a light-colored wall with directional lighting casting distinct shadows; image is a detail crop focused on straps and top of the apron.
- Wood peg rackHorizontal light wood peg rack with turned peg dowels from which the straps hang; wood grain is visible.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.18 (high) - Strong directional lightingHard directional light from above-left produces strong defined shadows of the straps and clips on the wall behind the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Shot compositionTight vertical crop focusing on the top portion of the apron and straps; lower apron and full surroundings are cropped out of frame.
Colors
warm brown suede· suede straps#7B4B24polished silver· metal hardwaredark navy· apron fabric#24252A- Suede strapPair of flat suede-textured straps in a warm brown tone; straps are stitched along both edges with visible topstitching and hang from a peg at the top of the image.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the apron front showing a black textured fabric body with a rectangular front pocket secured by metal rivets, a small vertical tan label, and tan suede strap and tab attached to a metal ring at the upper right.
- Body fabricBlack tightly woven textured fabric forming the apron front visible across the left and central area of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Front pocketRectangular front pocket made from the same black textured fabric, topstitched at the top edge and attached to the apron with visible rivets at the top corners.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.54 · w 0.52 · h 0.30 (high) - RivetsShiny round metal rivets (bright gold-tone) visible at the pocket corners and at the upper strap attachment tab.
3 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.66 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.60 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Suede strap and tabNarrow tan suede strap hangs vertically at the right edge and is attached via a small tan suede tab that is riveted to the apron near a metal ring.
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.88 (high) - Metal ringCircular metal ring (gold-tone) located at the upper right where the suede tab is threaded and riveted.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.07 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Label text“milon”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.58 · w 0.03 · h 0.08 (high) - Edge bindingFolded and topstitched fabric edge visible at the apron side and along the neckline curve at the top right of the visible area.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up shot with a neutral textured beige wall background; soft directional lighting from the left creates subtle shadowing on the right; image is vertically cropped so only a portion of the apron is visible.
- Shot compositionVertical close-up crop focusing on the apron midsection and upper-right strap attachment; left side of the apron occupies most of the frame while the strap hangs at the right edge.
- BackgroundTextured beige wall behind the apron visible at the rightmost strip of the image.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.00 · w 0.22 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the left results in gentle highlights on the rivets and ring and a soft shadow cast by the suede strap onto the background.
Colors
deep black· apron bodywarm tan suede· suede strap and tab#9C826Cwarm gold metal· metal hardware#BCAB9Ctan label· label- Body fabricBlack tightly woven textured fabric forming the apron front visible across the left and central area of the image.
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Customer Reviews
41 total41 reviews · out of 5
J'ai fait des heureuses avec
J'ai fait des heureuses avec ces tabliers!
Parfait
Parfait
Très jolie et pratique.
Très jolie et pratique.
Tres satisfait
Produit de qualité, fabriqué au Québec et reçu très rapidement même plus vite que prévu. Service très efficace
Super. Reste à voir la
Super. Reste à voir la résistance au lavage. Taille parfaite jusqu'à présent.
Bonne qualité !
Bonne qualité !
Le produit répond à mon
Le produit répond à mon attente.
cadeau pour ma fille qui
cadeau pour ma fille qui fait du bookbinding. Elle l'adore.
Meme pas le produit affche
Meme pas le produit affche sur votre site
Très beau
Très beau
A perfect gifts for adult
A perfect gifts for adult sons who love to cook!
Bonne qualité
Bonne qualité
Très bonne qualité et fait
Très bonne qualité et fait solide
Superbe!
Très belle qualité de tissus et la couleur est à sublime! J’adore mon achat.
5 étoiles
5 étoiles
Very good. It's my second
Very good. It's my second one like that.
My husband loves it. It
My husband loves it. It was a lovely Father's Day gift. The material seems like it will wear well. However, I'm not sure the faux-leather straps will stand up as long. I may have not seen that they were not real leather, but I bought this because I thought they were.
Très bien, conforme à mes
Très bien, conforme à mes attentes, je recommande !
Très pratique.
J’ai acheté deux tabliers. Un pour moi et l’autre comme cadeau qui fut très apprécié.
Qualité et bonne épaisseur du tissu
On n’a pas peur que les taches imbibent le vêtement sous le tablier Super contente et belle couleur vive Et poches trés pratiques
Produit de très belle qualité
Produit de très belle qualité et style original.
Satisfaction
Très beau produit et livraison ultra rapide!!
Bien mais pas acheté. J'ai
Bien mais pas acheté. J'ai opté pour le tablier denim et cuir car cuir véritable au lieu des sangles en suédine...
Fait au Québec
Très belle confection, produits de qualité fait au Québec. 6 étoiles
Très belle qualité
Très belle qualité
Pas encore essayé
Pas encore essayé
Bon
Bon
Perfect
Perfect product and great service.
Pour un chef.
Le chef est mon gendre qui est content.
Tablier toile chatbon
Tel que représenté, très satisfaite !
Belle. Bon coton. Résiste bien
Belle. Bon coton. Résiste bien au lavage. Pas chère. Recommande.
Très beau
Facile d’entretien, les ficelles en suède se retire facilement
Excellent tablier Et fonctionnel
Excellent tablier Et fonctionnel
Merci
Merci
As seen on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Makes you feel like Captain Pike making breakfast in his quarters.
Xxxx
Xxxx
Matériel de bonne qualité et
Matériel de bonne qualité et tel que présenté sur le site.
J'adore le tissu robuste et
J'adore le tissu robuste et qualité!
it was a gift and
it was a gift and recipient very pleased.
Beautiful construction and materials
Beautiful construction and materials
Exactly what we were looking
Exactly what we were looking for at a good price.
Q&A
2 answered- How does the suede on the waist ties and neck straps hold up after washing? Does it require special care?
- The apron's cotton canvas is machine washable, but suede requires more delicate care. We recommend spot-cleaning the suede ties or removing them if possible before washing to preserve their texture. The product does not include specific care instructions for the suede accents.
- Is the apron designed to fit both men and women, or does it have a specific gender fit? Are there size adjustments beyond the neck strap?
- The apron is designed as a unisex fit with adjustable neck straps and long waist ties to accommodate various body types. There are no additional sizing adjustments beyond the neck strap and waist ties.