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, r/Machinist, and r/SBC all 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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Price History
Current price: $37.95
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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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