Kiln Crafts Half Split Apron

Linen waist apron designed for time at the wheel — split for movement, with proper pockets. Kiln CraftsHalf Split Apron A waist-tied linen apron designed for potters who actually sit at the wheel. The half split through the front lets you straddle the wheel comfortably and move freely, while the wrap-around tie keeps it adjusted to you. Half-split front: Open through the centre so the apron drops cleanly either side of the wheel without bunching or riding up. Wrap-around waist tie: Long ties cross at the back and tie at the side — sits flat, stays put, fits any shape. Angled hand pockets: Two deep, slanted pockets that swallow a sponge, rib, or phone without falling out when you lean. Heavy linen: Soft, breathable, hard-wearing — gets better with every wash. Knee length: Proper coverage from waist to knee for throwing, trimming, and glazing without dragging on the floor. Heavy linen One size, adjustable Free UK delivery Kiln Crafts own brand Made for the wheel Free UK delivery £34.99 Wheel apron Heavy linen waist apron with half-split front and angled hand pockets. Free delivery to mainland UK. 30-day returns. An Apron That Sits at the Wheel With You If you've ever thrown in a normal full-bib apron, you'll know the problem. The fabric pools in your lap, rides up over your knees, and ends up covered in slip you didn't ask for. You spend half the session adjusting it instead of centring clay. This is what we built to fix that. The half split runs straight up the front so the apron falls cleanly down each leg the moment you sit down — no bunching, no fabric trapped between your knees and the splash pan, no flapping when you lean over the wheel head. When you stand up, the wrap closes naturally and reads as one piece. The fabric is a heavy linen we chose for the same reasons everyone keeps coming back to linen — it's properly breathable, it shrugs off slip and water, and it just gets nicer with every wash. The two angled pockets are deep enough to hold a sponge and a rib without losing them when you bend forward. Made For You If You spend most of your studio time sitting at a wheel You want waist coverage without a bib pulling on your neck You like aprons that don't look like aprons You want somewhere proper to put your tools You're buying a studio gift that will actually get worn Designed Around the Wheel The Half Split The defining feature. A vertical split through the front of the apron means it opens cleanly down both legs when you sit at the wheel — no bunched fabric in your lap, no riding up onto your thighs, no slip soaking into the centre seam. Stand up and the wrap closes back over itself so it still looks like a single panel. Wrap-Around Tie The waistband crosses behind your back and ties on your hip with a soft bow. It's long enough to fit comfortably from a small frame up to a much larger one, and there's a fabric loop on the front so the tail of the tie doesn't end up swinging into the wheel head. It sits flat and stays adjusted through a full session. Two Angled Pockets Slanted hand pockets cut into the front panel — deep enough for a sponge, a rib, a notebook, or a phone, and angled so things don't fall out when you lean over your work. The same pockets are also where your hands end up when you're standing around chatting with someone, which is a nice bonus. Heavy washed linen, generous wrap, real pockets — at a price that doesn't feel like overpaying for a piece of cloth. Makes a properly good gift for any potter. Why Potters Like It "I've never been able to throw in a full apron — the fabric always ends up in the way. This one just falls either side of the wheel and stops me ruining another pair of jeans." "The linen feels lovely. It's washed beautifully too — softer every time without losing shape." "The pockets are deep enough to actually use. I keep a sponge in one and a rib in the other and it's changed how I work at the wheel." Buying from Kiln Crafts 30-day returns, no questions asked Free delivery to mainland UK Designed and sold by Kiln Crafts Real people on email if you have any questions Details MaterialHeavy washed linen StyleWaist apron with half-split front LengthKnee length (approx) ClosureLong wrap-around ties, side bow PocketsTwo angled hand pockets ColourCharcoal black SizeOne size, adjustable CareMachine wash cold, hang dry DeliveryFree to mainland UK Tie It On Ships free to mainland UK with 30-day returns if it doesn't work for you. If you've got a question — sizing, fabric, anything — drop us an email and a real person will reply.