Clothing for cooking in the evening
Short answer: Cooking in the evening takes place amid heat, steam and splashes of fat. Clothes that are soft, do not hang into the pans and cope with frequent washing make it more pleasant to stand at the hob.
Heat and steam in the kitchen
When you stand at the hob you soon get warm, especially if the oven is on and there is steam from the pans. At the same time the kitchen can be cool by the window. That is why thin layers that can be taken off are better than thick clothes. Choose fabrics that feel light and do not cling when you move. Push your sleeves up if it gets too warm, and take a jumper off if you start to sweat. Open a window so the steam can escape, and keep to clothes that are easy to wash.
Sleeves and safety at the hob
Loose sleeves and long ties can come too close to flames and hot pans. Choose clothes with close fitting sleeves, or push them up to the elbows when you cook. Stay away from fabrics and cuts that swing when you reach across the heat. Always use oven gloves when you take something out of the oven, and do not let clothes hang over an open flame. These are good habits whatever fabric you are wearing.
Loungewear as everyday clothing in the kitchen
Many people want to cook in something comfortable that they are not afraid of getting stains on. Loungewear in viscose from bamboo is soft and relaxed and can be washed at 30 to 40 degrees. See bamboo loungewear for men. Put an apron over it if you are making something that splashes, and keep a tea towel to hand. Choose a colour that hides small stains if you often cook with sauce or oil.
A hoodie for cool kitchens
If the kitchen is cold, or you cook in a house with little heating, a hooded top can be pleasant to wear. It keeps shoulders and neck warm while you stand still and chop vegetables. See bamboo hoodie for men. Be careful with the drawstrings and the hood, though, which can come close to heat. Take it off if the kitchen gets warm, and lay it on a chair away from the hob. Choose a style without thick drawstrings if you often cook in it.
Care after fat and spices
Cooking leaves smells and grease stains. Hang the clothes to air when you are finished, and rinse stains with cold water before they dry in. Put a little washing up liquid on grease stains and let it work for a few minutes before you wash the clothes. Wash viscose from bamboo at 30 to 40 degrees and leave out fabric softener. Let the garments dry flat or on a hanger. You can look at the range from Copenhagen Bamboo if you are looking for more clothes for the home. It is a good idea to have a couple of sets of home clothes so you can change when one set is in the wash.
Frequently asked questions
What should I wear when I cook
Clothes with close fitting sleeves that are easy to wash. Put on an apron if you are making something that splashes.
How do I remove grease stains from clothes
Rinse with cold water straight away, and use a little washing up liquid before you wash. Always follow the care label in the garment.
Is a hoodie safe to wear in the kitchen
Yes, if you keep the drawstrings and hood away from heat and open flame. Take it off if the kitchen gets warm.
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