Economy Apron Style Chainsaw Chaps

These economy apron style chainsaw chaps buckle around your waist and wrap the front of your legs with cut-resistant layers. They are an affordable choice for ground workers, homeowners, and crews who need spare chaps on the truck.

How apron chaps work

Apron chaps wrap the front and sides of your legs and buckle at the waist and behind each leg. When a moving chain contacts the chaps, the inner fibers pull out and clog the drive sprocket to stop the chain. They go over your work pants in seconds, which makes them handy for ground workers who pick up a saw on and off through the day.

Check the label for the standard the chaps are tested to, such as ASTM F1897 or a UL listing, before relying on them.

Apron chaps suit occasional saw users and ground workers who move between tasks. Climbers and full-time fellers often prefer full-wrap chaps or chainsaw pants that protect the back of the calf too.

Sizing and replacement

Chaps should cover from the waist to about 2 in below the boot top. Snug the straps so the chaps do not shift. Replace chaps after any cut that reaches the protective layers, and keep them clean of oil and fuel. Compare other chainsaw chaps for full-wrap styles.

Chaps are not a reason to take chances. Keep two hands on the saw, keep your stance stable, and keep the bar away from your legs.

Store chaps flat or hanging, out of sunlight, and inspect them for cuts and wear before each use. Fuel and oil can weaken the protective fibers over time.