Stacy B. Williams

Special Contributor

Fabricator’s Friend has done it again. An industry favorite, the Bullet Proof™ Fabricator’s Apron is made of the most durable Cordura material, making it one of the safest and most light-weight aprons on the market.         

The new Deluxe Apron features upgrades in comfort and convenience. Owner of Crowley Granite and President of Fabricator’s Friend, Aaron Crowley, demonstrates that good product design starts with attention to customer feedback. 

“Because we own a stone fabrication company, we have a literal laboratory for designing, improving, and testing gear,” says Crowley.

Fabricators and tool reps recommended that a suspender type attachment over the shoulders might be more comfortable than the neck strap, especially for those working long hours. Therefore, the Deluxe Apron has a suspender-type support that distributes the weight of the apron over the shoulders and onto the back to help lessen fatigue.

Not only does the Deluxe Apron keep fabricators safe and dry, it protects smartphones too. The new design includes a special protective pocket to keep phones and valuables safe during work. The emergence of iPods and ear buds in the shop suggested that adding a protected pocket for electronic devices might be a welcomed addition.

“Almost all our employees like to listen to music on their phones while working so it seemed a natural improvement to make,” says Crowley, “They love it.”

The Bullet Proof™ Deluxe Apron was first introduced at StonExpo 2013, and was made available through exclusive distributors like Braxton-Bragg in December 2013. This product is ideal for fabricators to wear while wet polishing, sawing, or operating anywhere in a stone shop where there is water, abrasives, and rough-cut granite.

Fabricators and tool reps recommended that a suspender type attachment over the shoulders might be more comfortable than the neck strap, especially for those working long hours. Therefore, the Deluxe Apron has a suspender-type support that distributes the weight of the apron over the shoulders and onto the back to help lessen fatigue. Not only does the Deluxe Apron keep fabricators safe and dry, it protects smartphones too. The new design includes a special protective pocket to keep phones and valuables safe during work. The emergence of iPods and ear buds in the shop suggested that adding a protected pocket for electronic devices might be a welcomed addition.

Braxton-Bragg offers a full range of fabrication tooling and installation accessories including sinks, installation hardware, and every tool and piece of equipment needed to run a professional stone, tile, and polished concrete shop. For more information about Braxton-Bragg and its publications and products, contact them toll-free at 800-575-4401 or visit www.braxton-bragg.com.