The prices of chef jackets tend to vary considerably. We often have a situation where one chef jacket ends up costing ten times as much as another chef jacket. In one store alone, two types of chef jackets may be sold, but if the other one is on sale, you can buy them at different prices. There is such a disparity in the selling price that you couldn't help but wonder what brought it on, among other things. That is the question we will be answering, as we explore the five main factors that influence the cost of these jackets.
It emerges that the first factor that plays a role in determining the cost of a chef jacket is, naturally, the sort of material used in making the jacket. The nature of these jackets is such that the people who make them are restricted, in terms of the materials they can use in making them (these being jackets that are, ultimately, meant to enhance kitchen hygiene). Those restrictions notwithstanding though, the chef jacket makers still have some leeway, when it comes to selecting the specific materials to use in making the jackets ' but within certain confines. High-quality fabrics would make for high-quality chef jackets, which would then translate to more expensive chef jackets.
The second consideration would be the size of the chef jacket. That means the super-sized or bigger jackets are going to sell for more than the smaller ones. But we also have some vendors who opt to charge uniform prices for all jackets.
A chef jacket with a more elaborate design is predictably going to cost you more than a plain jacket or one with a simply design. In terms of color, all these jackets are supposed to plain white. The makers are, however, allowed to design them in various ways (but within certain standards). You should expect to pay more for chef jackets with a more sophisticated design.
The fourth factor that determines the cost of chef jackets is the manner in which they are procured. Many hoteliers have experienced paying more when they go to their local tailor for the chef jackets as compared to buying the jackets from a website. A ready-made jacket bought off the rack would also be relatively cheaper than a custom-made one.
Last, but not the least, the number of jackets that have been purchased will also be a factor in determining the cost you will have to pay. This is the situation where a person buying a single chef jacket is likely to pay a higher unitary price than the person ordering several jackets at once. Naturally, the total price you will be paying will be higher. But simple division would reveal that the unit cost of the jackets would be relatively lower if you buy in batches. The difference is attributable to the so-called economies of scale, and the fact that chef jacket vendors are more inclined to give discounts to customers who order the jackets in bulk.