ADVERTORIAL // Karmine Leather
Karmine Leather aprons Whether it’s in the kitchen or behind the bar, Karmine’s apron range has the hospitality industry covered.
FOR MORE THAN 30 years, Karmine Leather’s Founder Ray Borda has
In addition, kangaroo leather is proven to be heat, water and stain
pioneered the use of kangaroo meat in Australia. After putting it on
resistant, making it a practical choice. Whether it is cooking with hot
the menu, the skin was a natural byproduct.
pans in a restaurant kitchen, making drinks behind the bar or serving
Now, Karmine Leather is giving back to the hospitality industry in more ways than one by crafting kangaroo items such as knife sleeves, menu covers and aprons for many different types of venues. Aprons are an essential tool of the trade for those working in the
customers on the floor, Karmine’s kangaroo leather aprons work perfectly in any industry setting. Karmine Leather aprons and menu covers are used at Grünthal Brew & Udder Delights Cheese Cellar in South Australia. Founder
food and beverage sector. The job requires staff to handle tough and
Sheree Sullivan has seen the many benefits that come with
at-times messy tasks, which means strength and durability is a must
the aprons, which are crafted from 100 per cent ethically and
for uniforms. Both qualities can be found in kangaroo leather, which
sustainably sourced kangaroo skin.
has long been praised for being a stronger, more lightweight and flexible option compared to cattle hide. 24 | Hospitality
“We are using a full-bib floor apron which covers the chest and legs of our staff and Karmine makes our menu covers as well,” says Sullivan.
