Artisan Collection by Reprime Unisex Ten Studded Front Short Sleeve Chef Coat - Artisan Collection by Reprime RP664

Artisan Collection by Reprime RP664 Short Sleeve Ten Studded Front Chef Coat for Hot Lines and Summer Kitchens

The Artisan Collection by Reprime Unisex Ten Studded Front Short Sleeve Chef Coat (RP664) takes the brand's stud-front coat formula and cuts it for heat: the same 5.8 oz. (US) twill, listed at 9.7 oz./L yd for Canada, in 65/35 polyester/cotton, the same topstitched mandarin collar and ten press stud closure, finished with short sleeves for the line, the grill, and the summer season. The double pen pocket moves with the left sleeve. It partners the long sleeve original inside the Artisan Collection by Reprime range and rounds out kitchen kits built from our apron catalog where the thermostat, not the calendar, decides the uniform.

Key Product Specifications

• Brand: Artisan Collection by Reprime
• Style Number: RP664
• Product Type: Short sleeve chef coat, unisex
• Material: 5.8 oz. (US), 9.7 oz./L yd (CA), 65% polyester / 35% cotton
• Collar: Mandarin collar with topstitching
• Closure: Ten press stud front fasteners
• Sleeve Pocket: Double pen pocket on left sleeve
• Sizes: XS through 3XL
• Certifications: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified; WRAP certified

Specifications at a Glance

Quick Answer: Why Hot Kitchens Pick the RP664

The RP664 short sleeve studded chef coat exists for one reason: kitchens run hot, and rolled-up long sleeves are a compromise nobody enjoys. The short sleeve keeps forearms free at the wok, grill, and fryer while the ten stud front preserves the full professional coat presence from the waist up. Brigades that split roles simply issue the long sleeve companion coat for cooler stations, keeping one silhouette across the entire kitchen.

Construction and Materials

The twill matches its long sleeve sibling exactly: 65% polyester for laundering resilience, 35% cotton for hand feel, at 5.8 oz. (US) and 9.7 oz./L yd (CA). The mandarin collar carries the same topstitching, so it holds its line after hot washes, and the ten press studs close the front flat with no button bulk under an apron bib. Short sleeves are hemmed to sit cleanly above the elbow, and the double pen pocket on the left sleeve keeps marker and thermometer separated. Certification is the same stack as the rest of the coat group: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and WRAP.

Fit and Sizing

The unisex block runs XS through 3XL and matches the long sleeve version size for size, which is the operationally important detail: a cook who wears a large in one wears a large in the other, so mixed-sleeve brigades order from one size roster. The short sleeve opens airflow at the forearm where line heat bites first, and the coat length still covers the waistband for a finished look. Kitchens standardizing across both cuts usually run this style alongside the RP665 long sleeve studded coat in whatever ratio the stations demand.

Decoration Guidance

Embroidery placement mirrors the long sleeve coat: logo left chest, name right chest, both sitting flat between the stud line and side seam. The short sleeve changes one thing, sleeve badges compete with the pen pocket for limited real estate, so station or rank marks are better placed on the right sleeve. Thread colors read true on the twill. Programs decorating an entire kitchen kit often carry the same artwork onto the RP904 chef recycled shirt for prep and counter staff who work coatless.

Where the Short Sleeve Studded Coat Works

Wholesale and Program Buying

Most coat programs are not long sleeve or short sleeve; they are both, split by station and season. The RP664 makes that split painless because it shares sizing, fabric, closure, and certifications with the long sleeve coat, so procurement manages one spec with a sleeve checkbox. Buyers filling the rest of the uniform pull trousers, headwear, and aprons from the same brand lineup, keeping every piece visually and administratively aligned.

Buyer and Reorder Workflow

If your kitchen already wears the long sleeve version, skip the fitting day: sizes transfer directly, and a decorated sample is only needed to confirm sleeve badge placement. New programs should pilot both sleeve lengths on the hottest and coolest stations before setting the ratio. The RP664 reorders consistently across seasons, so summer top-ups match the coats issued in spring.

Who Buys the RP664 and Why

Chefs running wood-fire, grill, and wok stations buy it because forearm freedom is a safety and comfort matter, not a style choice. Operations managers buy it because it eliminates the ragged look of rolled sleeves in open kitchens. Warm-climate operators make it their year-round standard. In each case the buying logic is the same: keep the coat, lose the sleeves, change nothing else about the program.

Choosing Between the RP664 and Its Companion Coats

Our Recommendation

Treat the RP664 as the hot-side half of a two-coat standard rather than a standalone purchase. Paired with its long sleeve twin, it lets a kitchen dress every station correctly without splitting suppliers, sizes, or embroidery specs, which is as close to a free operational win as uniform buying offers.

Alternatives and Replacement Styles

Kitchens with a recycled-content mandate reach for the short sleeve recycled chef coat RP656 in the same sleeve length, while teams wanting a sportier fastening move to the zip-close coat. If a discontinued short sleeve stud coat is leaving your program, the RP664 is its direct current-production successor.

What Sets the RP664 Apart

Short sleeve chef coats often arrive as an afterthought, a long sleeve pattern crudely cropped. The RP664 is the same engineered garment as the brand's flagship coat, with matched sizing, matched closure, matched certifications, and a properly hemmed sleeve, which is why kitchens can mix the two cuts in one brigade without anyone spotting the difference above the elbow.

Most Popular Artisan Collection Chef Wear

RP665 Studded Coat | RP657 Recycled Coat | RP553 Essential Pants | RP653 Chefs Beanie | RP660 Denim Jacket

Care and Durability

Hot washing is expected and tolerated; the 65/35 twill and press studs are chosen for exactly that duty cycle. Dry at moderate heat to protect embroidery and collar topstitching. Because short sleeves see more direct splatter, rotate coats daily; the fabric releases kitchen soil well, and a three-coat rotation per cook keeps the whole brigade crisp for years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric is the RP664 short sleeve chef coat made of?
A 65% polyester / 35% cotton twill at 5.8 oz. (US) and 9.7 oz./L yd (CA), the same cloth as the long sleeve version.

Does the RP664 size the same as the RP665?
Yes. Both share the unisex XS-3XL block, so cooks wear the same size in either sleeve length.

Why choose press studs on a short sleeve coat?
Studs open and close in seconds during changeovers and survive commercial hot laundering without the chipping sewn buttons suffer.

Where is the pen pocket on this coat?
On the left sleeve, a double pen pocket separates a marker from a probe thermometer within easy reach.

Is the RP664 certified?
Yes, it carries Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification for tested inputs and WRAP certification for responsible production.

Is a short sleeve chef coat professional enough for open kitchens?
Yes. The full stud front and mandarin collar keep coat-level presence; only the sleeve length changes for heat management.

Where should logos be embroidered on the RP664?
Left chest for logos and right chest for names; sleeve badges work best on the right arm, away from the pen pocket.

How should this coat be laundered?
Wash hot as hygiene requires and dry at moderate heat; the twill and studs are built for high-frequency commercial cycles.

Can long and short sleeve coats mix in one brigade?
Cleanly. Matching fabric, collar, and closure mean mixed-sleeve teams still read as one uniform.

What other pieces complete a hot-kitchen uniform?
Essential chef pants, a chefs beanie, and a bib apron from the same collection finish the standard kit.

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