If you are choosing an apron for an adult, you should also make sure that the apron will look good on that person. Find a style and colour that you like or the person that you are buying for will like it. And because it is an apron, there are only a couple of different materials you can choose from. Both canvas and denim are thick materials that are really good for an apron. They are also extremely durable. But the downside is that it can get a little hot, especially in summer. In that case, there are washed cotton aprons that are comfortable even if you are wearing them for long hours.