Tree Surgeons' & Arborists' Workwear
Arb work is one of the few trades where the clothing is doing a protective job second by second. Chainsaw-protective trousers and jackets, hi-vis for roadside and site work, wet-weather layers and branded team kit, all in one place. No minimum order, next-day dispatch on stock.
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The garment is part of the safety system
On most sites, workwear protects against knocks, weather and dirt. In arb work, chainsaw-protective clothing is engineered to slow or stop a moving chain, and that changes how you buy it. It is not a comfort or branding decision first; it is a specification decision, and the specification has to come from your own risk assessment of the cutting you actually do, from ground work to aerial rescue.
Protective layers
Chainsaw trousers, jackets and, for some tasks, chainsaw-protective gloves and boots. The protective type and class needs to match the work, not just the price.
Visibility
Roadside felling, verge clearance and utility work put crews next to live traffic. Hi-vis to the class your risk assessment sets, kept clean enough to still perform.
Weather and wear
Arb crews work through everything. Waterproofs that actually keep water out, and base layers for cold starts, so the protective kit stays wearable all day.
The arborist kit list
What most tree surgery firms end up ordering, and what each item is for. Chainsaw-protective items should be specified against your own assessment and the relevant standard.
Chainsaw-protective trousers
The core item. Type A (front protection) or Type C (all-round) and a design class set by chain speed. See chainsaw protection classes explained.
Chainsaw-protective jackets
For work where the upper body is exposed to the guide bar, particularly aloft. Often combined with hi-vis fabric.
Hi-vis jackets and vests
For roadside, verge and utility work where your risk assessment calls for visibility. See our hi-vis regulations guide.
Waterproof outer layers
A proper waterproof, not shower-resistant, so crews are not choosing between staying dry and staying visible. See waterproof ratings explained.
Base and mid layers
Cold, early starts and standing ground work. Worn under the protective and hi-vis layers rather than replacing them.
Protective footwear
Boots built for uneven ground, with chainsaw protection where the task requires it. See safety boots.
Gloves
Grip and hand protection for handling brash, ropes and kit, with chainsaw-protective options for specific tasks. See glove safety ratings.
Branded polos and t-shirts
The customer-facing layer for quoting, chipping and clear-up. See branded polos and t-shirts.
Team softshells and fleeces
Warm working layers for the parts of the day that are not active cutting. Softshell vs fleece compared.
Specifying chainsaw-protective clothing
The protective type and class you need depends on the cutting your crews do and the chain speeds involved. That decision sits with you and your risk assessment. What we can do is match products precisely to the specification you give us.
Type A vs Type C
Type A gives protection to the front of the leg and is common for ground-based chainsaw use. Type C adds all-round coverage and is generally specified for aerial and higher-risk work. Your assessment decides which applies.
Design class and chain speed
Design classes relate to the chain speed the garment is tested against. Higher-powered saws generally call for a higher class. Tell us the class your assessment sets and we will match it.
Protective clothing that has taken a chainsaw contact, or a heavy snag that may have disturbed the protective layers, should be withdrawn and checked against the manufacturer's guidance. Our guide to when workwear needs replacing covers the warning signs.
Branding a crew that is out in public all day
Tree work happens on verges, in front gardens and on the high street. A branded, tidy crew wins the next job on the street as much as the current one.
Brand the non-protective layers
Polos, softshells, fleeces and hi-vis carry your name and number without affecting how the protective garments perform. See our logo placement guide.
Consistent across the crew
Same logo, same placement, same colours, so a new climber or groundie matches the rest from day one and subcontract crews look like part of the firm.
How it works
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Common questions
Can you supply chainsaw-protective trousers to a specific type and class?
Yes. Tell us the protective type (A or C) and design class your risk assessment specifies and we will match products to it. We do not decide the specification for you, as that depends on the cutting your crews do.
Do you brand chainsaw trousers and jackets?
We keep decoration to the non-protective layers, such as polos, softshells, fleeces and hi-vis, so the protective garments are used exactly as the manufacturer intended. Your crew still ends up fully branded.
Can a two-person operation order from you?
Yes, there is no minimum order, so a two-person firm gets the same branding and pricing structure as a large tree surgery contractor.
Can you handle repeat orders as the crew grows?
Yes. Ask our sales team to set up a trade account on your first order and reordering for new starters is straightforward.
How quickly can we get kitted out?
Stock items dispatch next day. Branded items follow once you have approved the logo proof.
Kit your crew properly
Tell us your crew size, roles and any chainsaw-protective specification. We will quote and send free samples to try before you buy.
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