Ben Davis Machinist's Apron (Indigo Blue)
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Why we picked it
12 oz indigo-dyed denim - develops fade pattern with use
Ben Davis has been making workwear in San Francisco since 1935, same family ownership, same Bay Area factory. The Machinist's Apron is their bib style heavy duty apron in indigo dyed 12 oz denim, the same fabric used in their work shirts. Six deep pockets across the front hold tools (small hand tools, calipers, pens, smartphones), the cross back straps distribute weight better than neck loop aprons (avoids neck strain on long shop sessions), and the indigo dye produces the same fade pattern as raw denim jeans, the apron tells a visible story of how you use it. r/woodworking and r/Machinist both surface Ben Davis as a workshop staple. Made in California; Ben Davis stitches their gorilla logo on every garment. Adjustable for sizing across body shapes.
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Community & Review Summary
Price History
Best Price!Lowest
$37.95
Mar 23
Average
$37.95
Highest
$37.95
Mar 23
Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +12 oz indigo-dyed denim - develops fade pattern with use
- +Six deep front pockets for shop tools and devices
- +Cross-back straps distribute weight off the neck
- +Made in San Francisco at Ben Davis since 1935
- +Adjustable sizing across body shapes
- +Family-owned American workwear brand
Cons
- -Heavier than chef-style cotton aprons (~2 lbs)
- -Indigo will transfer slightly to light-color clothing while new
- -Single-size with adjustable straps (not pre-sized)
- -Premium price vs basic shop aprons
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
Manufacturing defect replacement from Ben Davis
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