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Artisan Collection by Reprime Unisex Recycled Chef Coat - Artisan Collection by Reprime RP657
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Description
Description
Artisan Collection by Reprime RP657 Unisex Recycled Chef Coat for Sustainable Kitchen Uniform Programs
The Artisan Collection by Reprime Unisex Recycled Chef Coat (RP657) is a classical double-breasted-style chef coat rebuilt on recycled fiber: 5.8 oz./yd² of 65% recycled polyester, spun from post-consumer plastic, blended with 35% cotton. The front closes with a traditional ten-button hole wrap-over fastening using long-life resin buttons, the collar is a clean mandarin, and a pen pocket rides the left sleeve. At 29.9 inches long in a size run reaching 4XL, it anchors the sustainable side of the Artisan Collection by Reprime range and pairs with recycled bibs from our apron collection for kitchens building an end-to-end recycled uniform story.
Key Product Specifications
- Brand: Artisan Collection by Reprime
- Style Number: RP657
- Product Type: Long sleeve chef coat, unisex
- Material: 5.8 oz./yd², 65% recycled polyester / 35% cotton
- Recycled Content: Recycled polyester from post-consumer plastic
- Collar: Mandarin collar
- Closure: Ten-button hole wrap-over fastening, resin buttons
- Sleeve Pocket: Pen pocket on left sleeve
- Length: 29.9 inches
- Sizes: XS through 4XL
Specifications at a Glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Style | Artisan Collection by Reprime RP657 |
| Category | Chef coat, long sleeve |
| Fabric | 65/35 recycled polyester/cotton, 5.8 oz./yd² |
| Collar | Mandarin |
| Front | Ten-button wrap-over, resin buttons |
| Length | 29.9 inches |
| Sleeve storage | Pen pocket, left sleeve |
| Sizes | XS-4XL |
Quick Answer: The Role of the RP657
Specify the RP657 recycled chef coat when the kitchen wants traditional chef-coat formality, wrap-over front, button rows, full 29.9 inch length, delivered on a recycled-fiber platform the sustainability office can quote. The wrap-over front gives the classic layered silhouette that stud coats trade away, and the size run to 4XL dresses brigades other coats leave out. Kitchens that prefer modern stud closures keep the same maker and take the studded front coat instead.
Construction and Materials
The fabric mirrors the brand's recycled formula: 65% recycled polyester from post-consumer plastic and 35% cotton at 5.8 oz./yd², a weight that shields against splash while breathing through a full shift. The front is the traditional statement, a wrap-over double layer fastened through ten button holes with high-quality, long-life resin buttons that tolerate hot laundering. The mandarin collar keeps the neckline modern and unfussy, the left sleeve carries a pen pocket, and the 29.9 inch body length covers to the hip for the classic professional line.
Fit and Sizing
The unisex cut runs XS through 4XL, one of the widest ranges in the collection, and the wrap-over front adds a layer of adjustability that stud coats lack: the overlap forgives mid-season changes in build and layers over thermal wear in cold prep areas. The 29.9 inch length hits at the hip on most wearers, keeping the waistband covered when plating at the pass. Kitchens balancing hot and cold stations often split the order with the RP656 short sleeve recycled coat, which shares this fabric and front in a hot-line cut.
Decoration Guidance
The wrap-over front shifts the embroidery geometry: the left chest panel is generous and flat when fastened, making it the prime logo zone, with names on the right panel. Test placement on a fastened sample, since the overlap changes where the panel sits compared with single-front coats. The recycled twill embroiders like conventional polyester-cotton with no special handling. Programs extending the recycled story across the team often decorate this coat alongside the Barley contrast stitch recycled bib apron for front-of-house roles.
Programs Where the RP657 Excels
| Setting | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Hotel groups with ESG targets | Recycled fiber feeds sustainability reporting |
| Fine dining kitchens | Wrap-over front delivers classical formality |
| Farm-to-table restaurants | Recycled coat matches the sourcing story |
| Culinary schools | XS-4XL run fits every intake without exception |
| Corporate campus dining | Vendor scorecards favor recycled content |
| Cold prep and bakery sections | Long sleeve, layerable wrap front |
| Country club kitchens | Traditional silhouette suits member expectations |
| Eco-certified resorts | Uniform supports property-level certifications |
Wholesale and Program Buying
For buyers whose organizations ask sustainability questions in writing, the RP657 is the coat that answers them: post-consumer recycled polyester in a garment that otherwise behaves exactly like the conventional alternative. The resin buttons and stable twill keep replacement cycles long, and the wide size run collapses special-order exceptions. Whole-kitchen programs typically pair it with recycled aprons and headwear from the same brand family so the recycled claim covers the entire visible uniform.
Buyer and Reorder Workflow
Pilot with one coat per station to confirm the wrap-over drape under aprons, log sizes, and scale. As a continuing style, the RP657 reorders true to earlier runs in both color and hand. Because the buttons are sewn resin rather than studs, add a spare-button note to your laundry contract; with that in place, coats stay in rotation for years, and artwork filed with your decorator makes each top-up a repeat order.
Who Buys the Recycled Chef Coat and Why
Sustainability-mandated procurement teams buy the RP657 because its post-consumer fiber content is a documentable claim, not marketing garnish. Executive chefs at traditional houses buy it because the wrap-over front reads as classical training. Institutional buyers pick it for the XS-4XL span. It is the coat for organizations that want their values and their formality in the same garment.
Choosing Between the RP657 and Its Companion Coats
| Style | Sleeve | Best For | Distinguishing Trait |
|---|---|---|---|
| RP657 | Long | Classical recycled-fiber programs | Wrap-over button front, 4XL run |
| RP656 Recycled Short Sleeve | Short | Hot lines, same recycled story | Short sleeve wrap-over |
| RP665 Studded Coat | Long | Fast-changeover modern kitchens | Ten press stud front |
| RP906 Zip-Close Coat | Short | Contemporary open kitchens | Zip-through fastening |
| RP660 Denim Jacket | Long | Craft and casual concepts | Denim fabric character |
Our Recommendation
When tradition and sustainability both sit in the brief, the RP657 is the only coat in the range that fully satisfies each, so start there and let stud and zip styles cover stations where speed beats formality. Its wide size run also makes it the safest single-style choice for large, varied brigades.
Alternatives and Replacement Styles
Kitchens that value the recycled fabric but need faster closures move to the studded front coats, and casual concepts drift to denim. The short sleeve sibling covers the hot line without leaving the recycled platform. If a traditional button chef coat has been discontinued from your program, the RP657 restores the silhouette with a stronger fiber story than the coat it replaces.
What Sets the RP657 Apart
This is the range's proof that recycled does not mean casual: a full wrap-over, ten-button, hip-length chef coat, the most traditional silhouette in professional cooking, built on post-consumer recycled polyester with long-life resin buttons. Add the XS-4XL span and it is simultaneously the most classical and most inclusive coat in the lineup.
Most Popular Artisan Collection Chef Wear
RP665 Studded Coat | RP553 Essential Pants | RP653 Chefs Beanie | RP904 Recycled Shirt | RP906 Zip-Close Coat
Care and Durability
Launder hot as kitchen hygiene demands; the recycled polyester behaves identically to virgin fiber in the wash, resisting shrinkage and drying quickly. Resin buttons tolerate commercial cycles but appreciate moderate press temperatures. Fasten the wrap-over before washing to reduce edge abrasion, and the coat will hold its formal line through years of rotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RP657 chef coat made from?
A 5.8 oz./yd² blend of 65% recycled polyester, sourced from post-consumer plastic, and 35% cotton.
How does the front of this coat fasten?
With a traditional wrap-over front closed through ten button holes, using high-quality long-life resin buttons.
What sizes are available in the RP657?
The unisex run spans XS through 4XL, one of the widest ranges in the collection.
How long is this chef coat?
The body measures 29.9 inches, covering to the hip for the classic professional silhouette.
Does recycled polyester wash differently from regular polyester?
No. It launders identically, tolerating hot commercial cycles, resisting shrinkage, and drying quickly.
Where should embroidery go on a wrap-over coat?
On the left chest panel as worn fastened; always confirm placement on a closed sample because the overlap shifts the visible panel.
Is there a short sleeve version of the RP657?
Yes. The RP656 shares the recycled fabric and wrap-over front in a short sleeve cut for hot stations.
Why choose buttons over press studs for a chef coat?
The wrap-over button front delivers the traditional layered look many formal kitchens require, and resin buttons are built for laundry endurance.
Does this coat have a sleeve pocket?
Yes, a pen pocket on the left sleeve keeps a marker or thermometer at hand.
Which pieces extend the recycled story across a uniform?
Recycled bib aprons, the chefs beanie, and the recycled chef shirt from the same collection complete a documented recycled-content kit.
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