Built by a groomer
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
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.
Every fabric exists for a reason
I wanted the right fabric for different groomers, different preferences and different days behind the grooming table.
01 · The everyday workhorse
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.
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02 · The move-with-you fabric
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.
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03 · The polished stretch
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.
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04 · The featherweight
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.
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05 · The signature texture
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.
The standard has always been simple
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.
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.
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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