Most of the jackets are of the same design all over the world except for a few embellishments like buttons of knotted cloth or geometrical designs. The sleeves are long that can be folded inside.
They may be simple or have colored piping with large pockets on the left-hand side. White is the traditional color of these jackets as white is a symbol of perfection and cleanliness.
They are double breasted. The material that is used is pure cotton as it helps to keep the chef comfortable while he works in the kitchen among ovens and grills. Cotton being a wonderful insulator it does not allow the heat to penetrate into the body.
It is a great achievement for a chef to keep his/her coat spotlessly clean and stainless after cooking. The double breasted jackets have great advantages as you can reverse and wear the garb inside out so that the stains are hidden from view.