The European standard EN 381 complies with protective clothing for chainsaw users. This norm is divided into different parts (or designs). We specialize in producing forestry trousers which cover norm EN381-5 class 1-2. For leg protectors, the lowest allowable level of protection is Class 1, which resists cutting at up to 20 m/s.

Chainsaw protective products of class 2 or class 3 are tested at (a chainsaw chain speed of) 24 m/s and 28 m/s respectively.

• EN 381-5 — Requirements for leg protectors

• EN 381-7 — Requirements for chainsaw protective gloves

• EN 381-9 — Requirements for chainsaw protective gaiters

• EN 381-11 — Requirements for upper part of the body

The norm also prescribes 4 classes that correspond to the chain speed with which the tests have been done:

• Class 0 : 16 m/s

• Class 1 : 20 m/s

• Class 2 : 24 m/s

• Class 3 : 28 m/s

Not all classes are applicable in each part of the norm.