No ordinary pinny, this. In fact, even though I'd read the stuff at the top of the page, I was still surprised at the quality of this apron. You see, I had originally thought I'd use it as back-up for the one I use for painting but this one gets way too messy to subject my lovely new one to the same trauma ... the pockets WOULD be useful though ... Oh, I don't know! Maybe it would be handy in the garden when getting in among the prickles. Or maybe when doing bits and pieces of DIY around the house when I could keep hammer, nails and screwdrivers in the pockets. You know, now I've thought about it, I reckon this fine, hard-wearing, new acquisition will become my go-to garment for just about any job, in house or garden, messy or otherwise. I DO have one small gripe and that is that I, being a bit on the skinny side, had trouble getting a snug fit, even with the various versatility-rendering popper arrangements on the strap attachments. I will be wearing it, though and am thus, very happy to recommend.