Literally arriving minutes ago, this is about first impressions. Tanning differs; the hide I received is much lighter and yellower than the picture; not quite mustard, but not pumpkin orange. The leather is suede both sides, very soft and compliant. It's shedding a tiny bit, but not even worth mentioning. It's a good bit softer than I expected, but from prior experience with suede, I have no doubt it will be tough enough. It ranges from .050" to .070" in thickness at the edges (~.13-.18mm). The "fuzz" makes it look thicker. It's assembled from seven pieces, well-stitched and riveted very securely at the outer edges. Looks well made. Straps are a fairly lightweight, light yellow webbing, perhaps cotton, but I suspect by feel a cotton/synthetic blend. They're not 100% synthetic, not nylon. They're sewn to the leather with a box & cross stitch of good size. Hardware is plastic, probably OK. It's a suspender arrangement, not a single neck loop. Both the suspender length and the waist belt are adjustable. The apron is 42" (1067mm) long, 11" (280mm) wide at the very top, 23" (584mm) at the middle, and tapers to 25" (635mm) at the bottom of the skirt. I'm 6' 2" (1880mm) tall, 255 pounds (116kg). I'm fairly small framed and waaaay too big in the middle, about 50" (1270mm) around the table muscle. After shortening the suspenders to get the bib up to my collarbone, the apron extends to my knees. I could wish for it to be wider at the belly and skirt, since it tends to fall into pleats like a window curtain, but it will cover all but my sides. It will stop the strawberries against the thighs and upper body when welding, and stop the red hot projectiles as I begin to fool with forging. It weighs 1 lb. 14 oz. (~840g). I'm pleased in all respects. Price is reasonable. I paid 345 for a full skin ten years ago. To get this for 31 is a deal. I'm very pleased with the supple leather. You can tuck it between the thighs as necessary. It's not like wearing a cardboard box. If you're a really big--that is, stocky--guy, I think you're going to find the fit marginal in width. Slender folks will find there's plenty of leather here. The package size states "ALL," the size on the apron is "large." For those who can't figure out the straps: You do know, of course, that the Lincoln logo faces away from your body. Hold the apron up so that you have an opening between the two straps sewn to the top, the two you see in the product photo. Arrange the rest to make an opening on each side of this, a total of three, left to right. Your head goes in the middle hole, between the leather and the black plastic "strap organizer," which lives behind you, on your back. One arm goes in each of the other holes, like wearing a backpack on your chest . The waist strap will then dangle on your left side. Pull it around behind and snap it on the right.
