Corporate gifting, made personal
Most corporate gifts are gone within a week.
The chocolates get eaten, the flowers wilt, and the wine is finished by Friday.
An apron from Search & Rescue Denim lasts for years. It goes home, hangs by the back door, and comes down for Saturday pancakes, backyard barbecues and weekend projects in the garage. It picks up flour, sawdust and sauce along the way. Over time it softens and wears in, so the more it gets used, the better it looks.
And every time they put it on, they think of who gave it to them.
Made for restaurants. Great at home.
We've been cutting and sewing aprons in Vancouver since 2013. Most of them have gone to people who wear them all day. Chefs through a double. Bartenders through a Saturday close.
If an apron can get through a Friday night rush, it can handle Sunday dinner at home.
Who to give them to
The people on your list don't need to cook for a living to love a good apron.
The client who's been with you since day one.
The partner who sent you three referrals this year.
The leadership team.
The new hire you want to welcome properly.
The colleague heading into retirement.
The whole staff, all forty of them.
An apron doesn't end up in a desk drawer like the mugs and notebooks do. It goes home and gets used, on weekends, in the garden and at dinner with friends. (They make a great personal gift too, if your dad or best friend is on the list.)
Add their name
The best part of any gift is the stitching that belongs to just one person.
A first name on the chest. A date to mark twenty years with the company. A few words to send someone off into retirement. An inside joke from the team.
It's embroidered, not printed, so it won't crack or wash off. It'll still be there at the next milestone, and the one after that.
How we made 51 aprons for Diageo
We handle large orders all the time. Here's a recent one. Diageo was bringing 51 global finalists to Toronto for World Class, its biggest bartending competition. Every finalist needed an apron with the event logo and two words stitched on it: Global Finalist.
The date couldn't move. We made all 51 in our Vancouver studio, checked every one, and shipped them with time to spare. Ten weeks, first call to delivery.
“The quality of the aprons is exceptional and the team were incredibly easy to work with when customizing the design. If you are looking to equip your staff with high-quality uniforms, or need a special gift, then I can't recommend S&R enough.”
Kevin Delaney, Global Head of World Class, Diageo
Made to last
Every apron is sewn in our Vancouver studio and built to be worn hard, day after day. Each one is backed by our 1 Year Guarantee.
No sizing headaches
If you've ever ordered clothing as a gift, you know the drill. Guessing sizes. Sending reminder emails. Waiting on the one person who never replies.
Aprons skip all of that. Our sizes are just lengths: X-Short, Short, Regular and Tall. Most people fit Short or Regular, and it's fine to order the whole group in one size. The neck and waist straps adjust, so the fit works on almost anyone.
How ordering works
Your logo, their names
We embroider your logo, plus a name or short message for each person.
A free mockup first
You'll see a digital mockup before we start, so you know exactly what you're getting.
Volume pricing
The price per apron drops as your order grows, starting at 5 aprons.
Shipped where you need it
To one office, or straight to each person's home.
Ready to give
Each apron can come in a gift box with a printed card carrying your message.
Timing
Custom orders usually take 4–6 weeks. Some styles are in stock and ship sooner, so ask us about holiday dates.
Make their next favourite gift.
Your best client. The team that carried you through this year. The partner who keeps sending work your way. Whoever it is, we'd love to make something for them.
Tell us who it's for, and we'll take it from there.
Or email us at contact@searchandrescuedenim.com.
Cheers, Will.
