WITLOFT started in a little garden shed inAmsterdam. That time founder Frank followed a woodworking course as a hobby, at which he wore one of their old welding aprons for protection. As soon as he put on that apron he got into a work mode, he felt motivated and passionate. But he couldn’t help thinking, this apron can be so much better, more beautiful and more functional. So he went looking for a leather apron, but couldn’t find one. That’s how it all started in 2014.
WITLOFT made the first apron out of a rough piece of leather, which was great for personal use. They went on to design, fine-tune and produce the WITLOFT brand. Since then WITLOFT evolved into a great collection of not only aprons, but also other leather items like knife rolls and placemats.
With the beginning of WITLOFT in 2014, a new adventure into the world of cooking and craftsmanship was started. Throughout the years, WITLOFT has collected many unique experiences, met inspiring new people from all over the world and created moments that shape WITLOFT for what it is now – a company with an exceptional passion for handcraft and a distinct sense for high quality.
WITLOFT developed a special and unique coating which is used on most of their aprons. It protects the leather against stains, dirt and even the first scratches. It also makes food or dirt easy to wipe off with a damp cloth. The coating makes the leather a bit stiff in the beginning, but will quickly soften with use. The WITLOFT apron is made to last and will take on its own unique characteristics over time. The aprons are good for use in a heated environment such as BBQ or grill and will protect you. When you’re not using your apron, hang it or roll it, don’t fold to ensure no lines or cracks will appear in the finish.
The WITLOFT accessoires are made of high quality tanned leather. The collection is handmade with great care, making each product unique. As the leather lives and breathes, their products get even more beautiful over time while using it.