Artisan Collection by Reprime Unisex Zip-Close Short Sleeve Chef's Coat - Artisan Collection by Reprime RP906

Artisan Collection by Reprime RP906 Zip-Close Short Sleeve Chef Coat for Modern Open Kitchens

The Artisan Collection by Reprime Unisex Zip-Close Short Sleeve Chef Coat (RP906) is the most contemporary silhouette in the brand's kitchen line: a mandarin-collared, short sleeve coat that closes with a full zip-through fastening instead of buttons or studs. It comes in two distinct fabric builds, White in a 5.1 oz. 65/35 recycled polyester/cotton at 5.0 oz./yd², and Black Denim in a heavier 6.8 oz./yd² 60/40 cotton/recycled polyester, with under arm fabric variances for ventilation and a double pen pocket on the left sleeve. It brings streetwear pace to the Artisan Collection by Reprime range and finishes kitchen kits built around our apron collection.

Key Product Specifications

• Brand: Artisan Collection by Reprime
• Style Number: RP906
• Product Type: Short sleeve chef coat, zip closure, unisex
• Material (White): 5.1 oz., 65% recycled polyester / 35% cotton, 5.0 oz./yd²
• Material (Black Denim): 6.8 oz., 60% cotton / 40% recycled polyester, 6.8 oz./yd²
• Collar: Mandarin collar
• Closure: Zip-through fastening
• Sleeve Pocket: Double pen pocket on left sleeve
• Ventilation: Under arm fabric variances
• Sizes: XS through 2XL

Specifications at a Glance

Quick Answer: Why Choose the Zip-Close RP906

The RP906 zip-close chef coat is for kitchens where the uniform is part of the show: open pass lines, chef counters, food halls, and concepts whose staff dress closer to streetwear than brigade tradition. The zip runs the coat on and off in one motion, the under arm fabric variances vent where kitchens overheat first, and the choice between a crisp White build and a heavier Black Denim build lets one style serve two very different rooms. Traditionalists in the same range are covered by the wrap-over recycled coats.

Construction and Materials

The RP906 is really two engineering answers to one design. The White version uses a light 65/35 recycled polyester/cotton at 5.0 oz./yd², keeping the coat cool and crisp for classic culinary settings. The Black Denim version flips the blend to 60/40 cotton/recycled polyester at 6.8 oz./yd² for denim character and heavier drape. Both close with a zip-through front that lies flat under aprons, carry a mandarin collar, vent through under arm fabric variances, and mount a double pen pocket on the left sleeve. Recycled polyester content runs through both builds.

Fit and Sizing

The unisex cut runs XS through 2XL with a modern, trimmer line than traditional wrap-over coats; the zip front means the coat fits as cut, so size to the chest and layer accordingly. Short sleeves keep forearms free, and the under arm variances stop the sweat-through that plagues solid-fabric coats on the line. Concepts pairing the Black Denim build with a full denim look typically add the RP660 denim chef jacket for front-of-house leads and cooler seasons.

Decoration Guidance

The zip divides the chest, so decoration follows placket logic: logo left chest, name right chest, each sized to its panel. Embroidery reads sharply on both builds, bright thread on Black Denim, tonal or color work on White. Keep stitching clear of the zip tape and the under arm panels. The left sleeve above the pen pocket suits small station badges. Programs dressing counter staff without coats often carry the same artwork to the chef recycled shirt RP904 so the whole line matches.

Rooms Where the RP906 Belongs

Wholesale and Program Buying

Buyers usually assign the RP906 by room: White for classic culinary spaces, Black Denim for craft and casual concepts, both under one style number, which keeps the program administratively simple even when two locations look nothing alike. The zip closure removes button-replacement from the maintenance ledger entirely. Kitchens completing the kit draw aprons, trousers, and headwear from the same brand lineup so the modern coat still reads as part of a coordinated uniform.

Buyer and Reorder Workflow

Sample both fabric builds before committing; they wear and drape differently enough that the right answer is room-specific. Log sizes from a fitting day, file artwork with your decorator, and reorders run as repeats. Note the two builds launder differently, the heavier denim build holds more water, so plan rotation counts per build rather than per style.

Who Buys the Zip-Close Coat and Why

Chef-owners of open-format concepts buy the RP906 because their kitchen is on stage and the uniform must look current. Younger crews favor it for the same reason they favor zip hoodies over cardigans: speed and silhouette. Operations leads appreciate a closure that cannot shed parts into food. It is the coat for kitchens that think of themselves as brands first and brigades second.

Choosing Between the RP906 and Its Companion Coats

Our Recommendation

If your kitchen is visible to guests and your brand skews modern, start the coat conversation with the RP906 and choose the build by room: White where crispness rules, Black Denim where character does. Its companions cover the traditional and coatless ends of the spectrum without leaving the collection.

Alternatives and Replacement Styles

Kitchens that want short sleeves with a classic closure step to the studded short sleeve chef coat RP664, while formal recycled programs return to the wrap-over builds. If a discontinued zip coat leaves your modern concept without its look, the RP906 is the like-for-like replacement with a recycled-content upgrade.

What Sets the RP906 Apart

No other coat in the range offers a choice of fabric personalities under one style number: crisp light White or heavyweight Black Denim, both zipped, both vented at the under arm, both carrying recycled fiber. That flexibility, one spec, two rooms, is a genuinely rare trick in kitchen uniforms and the reason multi-concept groups keep specifying the RP906.

Most Popular Artisan Collection Chef Wear

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

Care and Durability

Zip the front before laundering to protect the slider and surrounding fabric. The White build dries fast and tolerates hot cycles; the Black Denim build should wash with darks early on and prefers moderate heat to slow fading. Neither build sheds parts in the wash, which laundry services quietly love about zip coats. Dry at moderate temperatures to protect embroidery on both fabrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fabrics does the RP906 come in?
Two builds: White in 5.1 oz. 65/35 recycled polyester/cotton at 5.0 oz./yd², and Black Denim in 6.8 oz./yd² 60/40 cotton/recycled polyester.

Why a zip closure on a chef coat?
A zip fastens in one motion, lies flat under aprons, and has no buttons to crack in laundering or fall into food.

What are the under arm fabric variances for?
They provide ventilation where kitchen heat builds first, keeping the coat wearable through hot services.

What sizes does the RP906 come in?
The unisex run covers XS through 2XL.

Does this coat contain recycled fiber?
Yes. Both builds carry recycled polyester content in their blends.

Which build should my kitchen choose?
White suits classic culinary rooms and hot lines; Black Denim suits craft, pizza, and brewpub concepts wanting denim character.

Where should embroidery go on a zip-front coat?
Logo on the left chest panel and name on the right, sized to each panel and kept clear of the zip tape.

Is the RP906 good for open kitchens?
It is designed for them: modern silhouette, clean mandarin collar, and a coat that photographs as current rather than costume.

How should the two builds be laundered?
Zip closed first; the White build takes hot cycles easily, while Black Denim washes with darks at moderate heat to slow fading.

What pairs with the RP906 in a full uniform?
Essential chef pants, the chefs beanie, and denim or recycled aprons from the same collection complete the modern kit.

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