Useful tools
Free calculators for restaurant and kitchen managers. Enter your numbers and see the cost, savings and purchase recommendation right away. The sources and calculation logic are shown transparently for every tool.
Paper vs textile napkins
The calculator shows how much you save over 5 years by switching from paper napkins to textile napkins — including waste and CO2 footprint.
How many chef aprons do I need?
Enter the number of chefs and service staff, shifts and the laundry cycle. The calculator shows exactly how many aprons you need to keep in stock — and which sets offer the best value.
Cheap vs quality: 3-year cost of work shoes
Kitchen work shoes wear out fast. The calculator shows how many pairs a year your team goes through and how much you would save with Safety Jogger / Sika class over 3 years.
Why did Smiletex build these tools?
We have supplied workwear to Estonian restaurants and cafés for 25+ years. Every day we get the same questions: "How many do I need?", "Is quality worth it?", "Does switching to textile napkins pay off?"
We decided that every decision a restaurant owner makes about our products should be based on numbers — not sales team pressure. These calculators give you the answer about what the actual costs and savings are. In some cases Smiletex is the best choice; in others we'll be honest and tell you paper suits you better.
Free. Anonymous. Using them doesn't oblige you to order anything.
Coming soon
- Logo print ROI — How much does staff branding bring back?
- Polyester vs cotton — The right material for chef clothing
- Brand comparison — Kentaur vs Le Nouveau Chef vs ChefWorks on the Estonian market
Want to try one of these before the public version? Write to us — we'll send it to you separately when it's ready.