Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
STIHL Pro Mark Wrap Chaps vs Husqvarna Technical Apron Wrap Chainsaw Chaps
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Chainsaw Chaps: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
STIHL's Pro Mark wraps the lower leg rather than only covering the front of it, carries nine layers of Avertic Pro, comes in 32, 36 and 40 inch lengths, and is UL Classified to ASTM F1897. Husqvarna gives you UL certified apron wrap protection with a wedge pocket for far less bulk and is stocked at almost every dealer, which is why it is the sensible default for a homeowner.
STIHL Pro Mark Wrap Chaps
Buy itProfessional wrap chaps that carry the protective pad around the lower leg instead of only across the front of it.
- STIHL describes these as wrap-around chaps with full lower-leg cutting protection, so a contact that comes across the side or back of the calf still meets protective fibre.
- Nine layers of Avertic Pro by Engtex, three more than STIHL's standard apron chaps, and UL Classified to the ASTM F1897 performance standard using the F1414 test method.
- Three lengths (32, 36 and 40 inches), a reflective waistband, a zipper cargo pocket and an abrasion-resistant knee, and STIHL calls them wash and wear.
- The wrap is around the lower leg. STIHL does not claim rear coverage of the thigh, so the back of the thigh is still open.
- STIHL's UL classification wording covers operators of gas-powered chainsaws, so battery saw users should read the label and the battery saw FAQ below.
- STIHL does not publish the shell fabric or a waist range, and the lengths stop at 40 inches, so very tall operators may run short.
Husqvarna Technical Apron Wrap Chainsaw Chaps
Buy itThe default homeowner chap: UL certified, apron wrap coverage, a wedge pocket, and available almost anywhere saws are sold.
- Husqvarna lists ASTM F1897, ANSI Z133.1, UL certification and compliance with OSHA 1910.266 on the product page itself.
- Apron wrap cut carries protection around the front and onto the sides of the leg, which is more than a flat front apron gives you.
- Five layers of TEK WARP under a PVC coated 1000 denier polyester shell, with a felling wedge and gear pocket and Delrin buckles.
- Wrap is partial. The back of the thigh and calf are still open, unlike a true full wrap.
- Only two size bands, 36/38 and 40/42, with the waist topping out at 42 inches, so tall or large operators are squeezed.
- Husqvarna specifies cold water, mild detergent and hang drying with no chlorine bleach, which is fussier than some rivals.
Side by side
| STIHL Pro Mark Wrap Chaps | Husqvarna Technical Apron Wrap Chainsaw Chaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone felling, bucking or clearing storm damage often enough that the extra layers and lower-leg wrap are worth the weight and the cost. | The homeowner or part time firewood cutter who wants a properly certified chap without hunting a specialist supplier. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the STIHL Pro Mark Wrap Chaps - Professional wrap chaps that carry the protective pad around the lower leg instead of only across the front of it. Choose the Husqvarna Technical Apron Wrap Chainsaw Chaps instead if the homeowner or part time firewood cutter who wants a properly certified chap without hunting a specialist supplier.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Chainsaw Chaps: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).