I'm a messy cook and i have tons of oil spilled shirts to prove it lol. I honestly bought this to at least attempt to stay clean while cooking. Plus in my line of work as a part time deli worker it comes in handy love this aprons, they are the best I have found yet! I bought my own for work and these are much better than the company issued aprons. Love the pocket for markers and pens. Only problem with that pocket is my marker falls into the dishwater if I forget to take it out and put into lower pocket ( am shorter and sinks are higher to lean over). These aprons wash and dry fantastic. Will definitely recommend to anyone in food service industry!