The beginning of the school is almost upon us, and the time has come to think about school clothes too: on which models of school apron have you decided to bet? With this guide, we decided to help you choose the best school aprons, paying attention to fabrics, style, and comfort.
Let’s start with a little advice: don’t focus on the price, but on the wearability and general quality of the product. We are talking about school clothes that will have to be worn by their children for many hours, so it is better to focus on quality.
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Why the apron at school?
One topic that is always discussed is the use of the apron at school. In many cases, it is enough for just pronounce the term grem … well, awful dust has already risen. There are two sides that face each other in a battle that began in modern times: the parents who stand in favor of this particular school uniform and those who just don’t want to see their children wear these little gowns.
We ask ourselves: is it mandatory to wear school apron? There are many battles carried out with determination and strong motivation by armies of mothers convinced that the apron is something that now belongs to the past. Times have changed and society presents itself wearing new clothes, among which the school uniform, which incorporates the shapes of the gowns worn by the doctors, just does not fit.
Battles started (and not yet finished) to make it clear that children must have the opportunity to express their identity even through the clothes they wear at school. It’s all true? Above all, is it right? Still, is it just a whim of the parents or is the apron really something limiting (not just in the movements)?
The debate is on and we have decided to remain neutral. What does the law say? All these problems stem from the law. What do you mean? In this case, as for other things, the problems derive precisely from the lack of clarity of the regulations in force.
In our country, the principle/system of school autonomy is in force, which does not provide for any imposition as regards the use of currencies within public schools, leaving wide decision-making autonomy to institutions. Each school can decide, by adopting a precise internal regulation, whether to wear the apron for children or not.
Yes or no kindergarten apron? How do we respond? In truth, we have already given an answer to this thorny question, which can also be repeated with regard to the world of elementary school, but we can add, have a more precise picture, that the apron is not mandatory.
Warning! This does not mean that it is possible to do one’s own thing since the regulations of the individual Institutes speak for themselves. In our opinion, the school apron should not be understood as a real uniform, but simply as a garment that allows children to be all the same in the same place.
Something that makes it possible to highlight the sense of belonging and respect (at school, as in the Church or in other places, it is not possible to go dressed as one believes) towards the Institute of belonging. The rules are there and must be respected as such.
So what is the real problem? Those who oppose the use of the apron at school see this particular garment as a great limit to lay bare their individuality. At school, you go to study, to always learn new things, to socialize and feel part of a second family.
Does the apron really not allow you to do all this? This time we do not respond, leaving room for your considerations. Apron yes, apron no. Two different schools of thought, two philosophies of living the school and a sense of belonging to a community that travels on different tracks. Why don’t we ask the children what they think? The simplicity of their answers is always illuminating.
Apron at school for and against
As we have already said, we absolutely do not side with either side, because freedom of thought is sacred, and as such we respect it in all its democratic forms. We limit ourselves only to analyze the issue from a technical point of view, let’s call it that, focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of the school apron.
Let’s analyze the pros and cons of the apron, starting from advantages. In terms of practicality, there is no question: in kindergartens, as well as in elementary schools, the apron performs a shield function, preventing children from getting dirty, and then being able to wash the same uniform (it is a somewhat heavy term, but we only use it to identify this common way of dressing at school) is really easy and fast.
Going deeper into the question, we can analyze the social aspect, since even a simple apron can help erase the social differences among children. The school is not a catwalk where children are paraded with designer clothes! Finally, the apron is a symbol, something that shows respect for the rules, the school ones.
Making children understand compliance with the guidelines is really difficult, so why not start right here? Many will turn up their noses, raising their eyebrows and assuming expressions that can describe their different way of seeing. The apron is also a symbol of an important educational aspect. Is it possible to work wearing shorts, a tank top, flip-flops, and sunglasses? No, unless you are responsible for the safety of people on the beach!
School apron: What are the disadvantages? To be fair, this time too, we analyze the three aspects considered above, namely the practical, the social and the educational aspect. The first point takes up the economic aspect: the aprons have a cost, that’s for sure.
We included this in the negative notes, but we forced the whole thing a bit. Yes, we talk about prices, but they are not so inaccessible. There are and as such, they can be considered as something negative, even if only minimally.
Those who support the abolition of the apron at school are convinced that the individuality of the child must be free to manifest itself without any compulsion to dress. Only by eliminating the apron can children be taught that people should never be judged for what they wear.
An army school? The uniform, for many, is something that must be mandatory only for bodies belonging to the Public Force and not also to the school.
In short, there are many theses in support of the ” apron ” philosophy, as well as those that support the opposite orientation. Which side are you on?
Types of School Apron
How to choose the perfect apron? Which model to choose? What are the aspects to consider for a safe and satisfying purchase?
Choosing between backpacks, cases and many other school accessories is not easy, as there are so many proposals and the reference market is very crowded. In order not to make mistakes, it is always advisable to follow precise guidelines (not the classic ” buying tips ” ), so as to overcome, step by step, all the obstacles and quickly reach the goal of the perfect purchase.
What is the first thing to consider? There is no doubt about this: the fabric. The pure cotton kindergarten aprons or those, always in cotton, to be used for elementary school are preferable to synthetic ones. The latter attract for their synthetic price, but certainly do not stand the comparison if considered from the point of view of wearability, of the possibility of washing them comfortably, without damaging them directly in the washing machine, and also from the aesthetic point of view. A garment 100% cotton (or at most polyester and cotton) is to be preferred, always and in any case. They are also easier to iron.
Making mistakes is easy, that’s why we propose this practical scheme, on the elements to consider, to choose the best school apron:
Fabric
We underline, once again, the importance of opting for a quality fabric (100% cotton), easy to wash, to iron and that guarantees maximum comfort in the wearability for the child. With the right fabric, it is possible to obtain the perfect mix between comfort and aesthetic perfection of the apron.
Color
Better to check the regulation of the single institute first, since in some cases (it is rare) a monochromatic school apron is required with precise tonalities. If there are no particular requests from the school, it is possible to have fun choosing the specific item of clothing, leaving ample room for one’s own tastes and children’s requests.
In addition to color, care should also be taken with regard to images. The child will be happier when he will be the favorite superhero to accompany him at school, just as the girls will feel like real princesses when they will be the sweetest and nicest characters in fairy tales or cartoons.
Cut
Better a bigger apron. An extra size will allow children to move more comfortably, and no movement will be limited. Moreover, during the winter it is also possible to dress the children in bulky sweaters or sweatshirts (and warm ones), since the space under the school apron will be greater.
Closure
Better zip or buttons? Everything depends on specific needs, but in the case of zips, it’s better to choose a product with a very strong closure, given that there will be so many closing and opening operations. As for the buttons, it is possible to choose between models that have them at the front (even slightly shifted to one side) or back.
Buttoned school apron behind
The aprons with buttons positioned in the back are the alternative to those, in our opinion more practical, which have the same mode of opening in the front. For children, it will be practically impossible to learn how to unbutton the apron with back closure, while with the buttons ahead they will be able to strip themselves of this much-discussed school uniform even alone and at any time, becoming even more autonomous. Perhaps the back closure comes too close to a straitjacket, so it’s best to avoid. What do you think?
School Apron with zip
Can we talk about fashion with regard to school aprons? Yes, but in this specific case, we will limit ourselves to analyzing the most practical aspects of the new trends. The school apron with the zip is literally depopulated, both among the children who attend kindergartens, and for the older ones, already engaged with the first primary school students.
The zip not only changes the aesthetics of the garment in question (which we are not interested in right now) but also considerably increases its practicality. The aprons equipped with this opening/closing are easier to wear, even independently from the little ones. In short, very good comfort.
Where to buy school aprons
We come to the point: where to buy the best apron for elementary school or kindergarten? The trustworthy shop is not always equipped with so many garments to choose from and it all boils down to the most classic models, perhaps of quality, but not always appreciated, for the model and chromatic fantasies, from parents and children.
Moreover, most of the physical stores that sell this type of product do not always offer the possibility of buying them throughout the school year, providing a large supply in the month preceding the opening of the school and going towards the exhaustion of themselves, without subsequent new arrivals.
In short, the policy of “buy a lot and immediately” is almost always adopted, useful only for merchants to ensure the sale of all the products purchased to supply the warehouse. And then? Good question.
Our advice is to take a look at the web and exploit the potential of large sales platforms, where the big brands operate and lots of shops are ready to satisfy the most varied requests, even when the school has started for months.
So much choice, from the classic models to the sui generis ones, from the monochromatic ones to those with wonderful designs impressed on them, from those with classic to those with zipping and so on, in an endless catalog of continuously updated proposals. Prices? Buying a school apron on the web also means saving money.
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