When an apron is subjected to repeated friction or pummeling in front of a grinder, a wear strip can extend its life. This is a very personalized custom option. Most commonly we apply an additional layer of firm Water Buffalo leather as Water Buffalo has a more tightly woven epidermis making it extremely durable. Alternately, we can apply a thin metal plate that will repel grinding debris. Placement and size of both options are versatile. We have offered the most common choices but if you have a need beyond these common offerings, contact us to develop a solution. 
 
This durable leather add-on provides an extra layer of protection where you have the most wear, often times that is right at waist level where you lean into your layout table or where you shift sheet metal onto tables. One of our customers moves pallets from left to right and a diagonal wear strip adds that extra protection a normal apron isn't designed to hold up to.