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Brand

Arbortec

Arbortec is a British brand that makes chainsaw pants, jackets and work clothing built around how arborists move. Arbortec chainsaw trousers are popular with climbers who want protection without feeling like they are wearing armor.

  • Chainsaw pants and trousers
  • Breatheflex climbing-cut clothing
  • Suspenders for chainsaw pants
  • Work jackets and shirts

19 products

About Arbortec

Arbortec started in the UK, where chainsaw trousers are the norm rather than chaps, and that shows in the design. Their chainsaw pants are cut for climbing and kneeling, with stretch panels, venting and protective layers built into the front of the legs. The Breatheflex line is the one most climbers ask about, aimed at warm days and lots of movement.

Beyond pants, Arbortec makes work shirts, jackets, base layers and accessories like heavy-duty suspenders for chainsaw pants. If you run a saw in the tree or spend all day on the ground bucking, chainsaw pants can be more comfortable than strapping on chaps. Check the protection rating on the label against what your employer and the applicable standard require.