Spring/Summer 2026 is New York movement in uniform form. Start with the Essential Chef Pants for a relaxed, straight-leg fit and reinforced knees. Add the TILIT Chef’s Hat, a stretch cotton twill skull cap with a mesh top lid and velcro tab. Or go Downtown Hat for a classic five-panel snapback with the embroidered arrow. Compare the core pieces in the table below.
Style Highlights
Unisex, suitable for both men and women; adjustable & secure waistband.
Adjustable velcro tab for snug fit; breathable stretch cotton twill.
Compare the Summer 2026 Collection
| Style | Key difference | Material & features | Fit & sizing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Chef Pants | Adjustable & Secure Waistband; Reinforced Knees | 59% Cotton / 37% Polyester / 4% Spandex; Welted Rear Pockets | Relaxed, Straight-Leg Fit; XS,S,M,L,XL,2XL,3XL | From $55.00 |
| TILIT Chef's Hat | Breathable stretch cotton twill; mesh top lid | 59% cotton, 38% polyester, 3% stretch, 100% polyester mesh lid | Adjustable velcro tab for snug fit; Small/Medium, Large/Extra Large | $16.00 |
| Downtown Hat | Adjustable Snap Closure; Classic five panel silhouette | See the product page for current construction details | One Size Fits Most; One size | $27.00 |
Sizes and colors vary by style, and availability can change. Check the linked product pages for current options.
More in This Collection: Additional Styles
Additional styles: Seersucker Box Workshirt, Transit Hoodie, Feather Print Sunday Pants, Feather Print Box Workshirt, and Transit Short Sleeve T-Shirt expand the assortment beyond the comparison. Compare construction, fit, and current options on the linked product pages.
How to Choose Summer 2026 Collection
Start with fit: Compare the fit for each featured style: Essential Chef Pants: unisex fit; TILIT Chef's Hat: adjustable velcro tab for snug fit; Downtown Hat: one Size Fits Most. Compare construction: Use the table to compare waistband, reinforcement, stretch, and closure details without rereading every product description. Confirm sizing: Use each row's listed size range and the linked size chart to confirm measurements before ordering.
Plan the order: Shortlist the styles whose coverage, construction, and closure suit the role, then confirm current colors and availability on their product pages. For a team order, measure each wearer before standardizing on a style; people in the same role may still need different fits or sizes.
Sizing & Fit
Fits aren’t one-size-fits-all here. Essential Chef Pants run XS - 3XL in a unisex, relaxed straight-leg cut, with an elastic waistband and adjustable drawstring, plus reinforced knees and welted rear pockets. The TILIT Chef’s Hat comes in Small/Medium and Large/Extra Large, then you fine-tune with the manual adjustable velcro tab; the mesh top lid adds airflow. The Downtown Hat is One Size Fits Most with an adjustable snap closure. Before you order, pull measurements from the Size Chart and match them to the style you’re buying, then check the product page for live color and size availability. For laundering, start with Care Instructions and follow the specific item’s page, since fabrics and prints vary across the drop (including Seersucker Box Workshirt, Feather Print pieces, and the Transit tee/hoodie). Buying for a crew, start at Wholesale & Team Ordering.
Collection buying guide
Every restaurant has its own summer uniform. This drop gives you a few different ways to build yours, from a relaxed chef pant to two headwear options that wear completely differently.
If you want one pant that covers a lot of stations, start with the Essential Chef Pants. You’re getting 59% Cotton / 37% Polyester / 4% Spandex, a relaxed straight-leg, and reinforced knees. For hats, decide on profile. The TILIT Chef’s Hat is a skull cap with stretch cotton twill and a 100% polyester mesh lid, finished with a manual adjustable velcro tab. The Downtown Hat goes classic five-panel with an adjustable snap closure and the directional arrow embroidery tied to TILIT’s move from the Lower East Side to downtown Manhattan, thirteen years into building in the same city.
There’s more in the seasonal collection too, like the Seersucker Box Workshirt with underarm ventilation grommets and the apron neck tab, plus Feather Print and Transit graphics across pants and layers. Use the table to pick the core pieces, then fill in the rest from the product pages.