Built by a groomer
Grooming apparel that had to earn its place.
I spent years searching for apparel that truly worked in the salon. When I could not find it, I started designing it myself.
The cliff notes version
I was tired of choosing between performance, comfort and style.
As a professional groomer, I tried smocks that felt stiff, trapped heat, collected hair or failed after real use. I knew grooming professionals deserved better.
So I became obsessed with the details. We tested fabrics, scrutinized prototypes and wore every style in real salon conditions. If a design did not meet the standard, it did not make the cut.
Real salon testing
Purpose-built fabrics
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Designed for more than the salon
Made for work. Styled for everything after.
When I started designing Retro, I didn't want grooming apparel that I couldn't wait to take off at the end of the day. I wanted pieces that could handle everything my workday threw at me, but still looked and felt like something I'd actually choose to wear.
Some of my favorite Retro styles have become pieces I reach for outside the salon, too. Whether I'm heading to work, running errands, traveling or just going about my day, I love having clothes that don't feel limited to one part of my life.
My off-the-clock favorites
Every fabric exists for a reason
I did not want one “perfect” fabric.
I wanted the right fabric for different groomers, different preferences and different days behind the grooming table.
01 · The everyday workhorse
Clean Finish Poly
100% polyester · 115 GSM · Clean matte finish
Why I made it: I wanted an everyday grooming fabric that stayed lightweight and breathable while still looking crisp and professional. It sheds loose hair instead of clinging to it and holds its shape through a busy day.
- Lightweight and breathable
- Hair-shedding finish
- Maintains a polished shape
- Low-fuss everyday care
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02 · The move-with-you fabric
FabFlex
82% polyester · 18% spandex · 180 GSM
Why I made it: I wanted a substantial stretch fabric that moved like athletic wear without looking thin or losing its shape. FabFlex gives groomers real structure, coverage and freedom to bend, reach, lift and crouch.
- Four-way stretch
- Structured and opaque
- Very water-resistant
- Recovers its shape
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03 · The polished stretch
ElastiCORE
88% polyester · 12% spandex · Plain-weave stretch
Why I made it: I wanted a fabric that looked tailored and pulled-together but still gave groomers built-in flexibility. ElastiCORE delivers a refined drape with stretch underneath.
- Built-in stretch
- Tailored drape
- Elevated, polished appearance
- Wrinkle-resistant
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04 · The featherweight
Lightweight Luxe
100% polyester · Featherweight · Airy drape
Why I made it: I wanted barely-there comfort for warm, demanding days without sacrificing a polished appearance. Lightweight Luxe feels soft and fluid, moves easily and delivers impressive water resistance in an ultra-light fabric.
- Ultra-lightweight
- Soft, fluid drape
- Breathable for warm days
- Very water-resistant
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05 · The signature texture
CrinkleWeave Pro
100% nylon · Textured crinkle weave
Why I made it: I wanted a lightweight fabric with exceptional water resistance and a distinctive texture that made long grooming days easier. Its crinkle finish helps disguise water spots and wrinkles while maintaining its character wash after wash.
- Supreme water resistance
- Textured crinkle finish
- Helps conceal spots and wrinkles
- Lightweight, durable nylon
The standard has always been simple
If it did not perform, it did not make it.
Some designs never launched. Some fabrics were not durable enough. Others trapped heat, collected hair or simply did not feel good after hours behind the grooming table.
If I would not choose to groom in it myself, it never became a Retro product.
Shop Apparel That Passed the TestBuilt by groomers. Worn by groomers.
The real test happens behind the grooming table.
Professional groomers now put Retro through busy schedules, wet dogs, endless movement and repeat washes every day. Their feedback keeps shaping what we create next.
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Still testing. Still improving.
And I am just getting started.
Retro was built because I believed groomers deserved apparel that made them feel comfortable, confident and respected in their field.
Every new style still starts with the same question: Would I actually choose to groom in this?
Elli Bultemeier
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