The Fire Apron
THE FIRE APRON - the only apron built for the fire.
Full grain bovine leather, which is naturally flame-retardant, so you can stand closer to the flames for longer. Shoulder-mounted with a cross-back to keep the weight off your neck. Pockets sized for what actually matters: your tongs, your lappie, your phone, and a cold one.
Designed for the adventurer at heart. Handmade in South Africa.
GIFT READY - comes hand-wrapped, all you need to do is gift it!
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Free delivery across South Africa for orders of R1,000 and up.
- Express: 2-3 days
- Economy: 4-5 days
- Collection available from The Barn in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town
Adding an engraving? Allow an extra 2-3 days of production before your order ships.
Need an emergency gift, a last-minute braai or an adventure? Contact us and we'll do our best.
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It's tough to let go of a good apron, but if you need to return it, contact us within 30 days of receiving your order and have a look at our FAQs.
Please note: the product must be unused, undamaged and in its original packaging.
Features
Built different, end to end.
Built for the fire
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Solid brass rivets at every stress point. Naturally antibacterial, corrosion-resistant, and built to hold this apron together through years of serious fires.
Shoot POV content or use your phone light to see in the dark. This dedicated pocket is stitched into the chest area for ease of access.
The solid brass D-ring lets you attach cloths or anything else you might need around the braai.
Naturally flame retardant so you can stand close to the fire for longer.
Clip whatever you need onto your Fire Apron so that it is always close by and ready to go.
The dedicated holster keeps your Donkey Tong 69cm within reach at all times.
No table, no problem. Every braai master needs a cold one within arm's reach and with this pocket, it always will be.
Overview
Built for life at the fire. Leather handles sparks and splatter far better than a fabric braai apron, and it feels light and soft from the first wear. One size fits most: the cross-back hub adjusts up and down to make room for your bust or your stomach. Like any good leather, it only gets better with age.
Materials
- Full-grain bovine leather, naturally flame-retardant
- Solid brass D-ring
- Solid brass trigger hook
- Brass rivets
- Heavy-duty thread
Features
- One size fits most
- Shoulder-mounted straps: no neck strain, no sore back
- Adjustable cross-back hub for bust and hip fit
- Tong holster strap sized for the Donkey Tong 69cm.
- D-ring on the upper pocket to clip on your lappie
- Hidden inside pocket for your phone: shoot POV braai content, or use the torch when it's dark
- External lower pocket for a cold one
- Personalise it with a heat-pressed name
Care
Knock off the ash with a dry cloth after every fire. For marks and scratches, work in a quality leather oil with a cloth. Don't overthink it. And as with all leather, don't leave it lying in the fire.
The Fire Apron
Packaging details
- Length : 63cm
- Height : 7cm
- Width : 11cm
Weight
- Product & packaging : 885g
FAQs about the Fire Apron
The Fire Apron is built for life at the fire. Whether you’re standing around a braai or working over open flames, it protects you from sparks, splatter and heat while keeping your tools close. This is for the guy standing closest to the fire on purpose.
Leather is naturally fire-retardant, which makes it the perfect choice for working around flames. It can handle sparks and heat far better than standard fabric aprons, which can easily catch alight. However, as with all leather, just don’t leave it sitting in the fire.
Yes. It uses a cross-back strap system that’s fully adjustable, which spreads the weight comfortably across your shoulders. No neck strain and no constant adjusting.
It does. There’s a dedicated tong holder strap, a chest pocket for your phone (perfect for POV braai content or a light if you’re cooking in the dark), a clip and a loop for your cloth. Everything you need, right where you need it.
We like to say “one size fits most.” The adjustable cross-back straps make it easy to fit different body types comfortably.
Yes. We offer custom heat pressing for an additional R300. It’s a great way to make your Fire Apron fully yours or turn it into a meaningful gift for Father's Day, birthdays, special occasions, corporate gifting, or even just to let someone know that you’re thinking about them. Contact us for any corporate gifting solutions.
Yes, it’s packaged and ready to impress. We use a special handwrapping technique that will score you some serious brownie points.
Please note: the courier waybill is stuck to the outer packaging. If you’re sending it directly as a gift and don’t want the shipping label visible, leave us a note at checkout and we’ll double wrap it for you.
It’s the best gift. A leather braai apron is something most people wouldn’t buy for themselves, but once they have it, they use it every time they stand by the fire. Add personalisation and it becomes a keeper.
Wipe it down with a damp cloth after use. For long-term care, use a good quality leather oil to keep it soft and ready for many fires to come. Like any good leather, it gets better with age.
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