PVC Apron, Oilcloth Apron and Cotton Apron

There are three different kinds of popular British style aprons:

1. PVC Aprons - The PVC apron is a unique kind of apron from UK and is very popular. It is thick and not as comfortable. However, it is pretty, durable, water proof and could be simply swiped clean. You could consider it is made by 3 layers: print cotton fabric + PVC coating + glossy finish on top.
2. Oil Cloth Aprons - The oilcloth apron is like a PVC apron without the glossy finish. Thus, it is relative thinner and softer than PVC apron, and thus easier to wear and still easy to be taken care of. You could consider it is made by 2 layers: print cotton fabric + PVC coating
3. Cotton Aprons - These are the traditional kitchen aprons. Most of them are made by cotton drill fabric, which are thicker and more durable cotton. Some are made of print cotton fabric, which are thinner, comfortable for long hours of wearing, and great under hot weathers.

Which kitchen apron makes a perfect gift? It really depends on your personal preference and life style.
Some people think that wearing a PVC apron or oil cloth apron is like wearing a pretty plastic bag. In a sense it is true. Nonetheless, these kinds of aprons do the best for protecting your inner clothes from getting wet in washing dishes, getting smelly in cooking, or getting soiled in gardening. More over, you don't have to worry about washing these aprons. On the other hand, if you need wearing the apron for long hours, or need to bend down frequently, the traditional cotton apron could be a better choice.