Quick verdict
Apron-style chainsaw chaps from Husqvarna with a 1000 denier PVC-coated polyester shell over five layers of Tek Warp, certified to ASTM F1897 and ANSI Z133.1 and compliant with OSHA 1910.266, in a 36 to 38 inch size with an adjustable waist. They suit the firewood cutter and the homeowner who runs a saw a few weekends a year and wants protection that meets the same standards as professional gear. The caveat is coverage: apron chaps protect the front and sides of the leg, not the back of the calf.
Strengths
- Five layers of Tek Warp designed to clog the sprocket and stop the chain
- Meets ASTM F1897 and ANSI Z133.1, OSHA 1910.266 compliant, UL certified
- 1000 denier polyester shell with PVC coating
- Felling wedge and gear pocket
- Acetal buckles that do not corrode
- Adjustable waist
Weaknesses
- Apron style leaves the back of the calf uncovered
- One size in this listing, 36 to 38 inch; measure before ordering
- Warm in summer, as all chaps are
- Must be replaced after any chain contact
The overall YardToolLab Score is out of 100. Section scores are out of 10.
Who these chaps are for
A chainsaw does most of its damage to the left thigh and the knee, in the second the bar kicks or the operator steps forward into a running chain. Chaps exist for that second. Husqvarna’s Technical Apron chaps are the mid-range option in the maker’s line, built to the same ASTM and OSHA standards as professional gear and aimed at the firewood cutter, the storm clean-up homeowner and the small landowner who runs a saw often enough to take it seriously.
This review is based on the maker’s published specifications and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run this product ourselves.
What you get
One pair of apron wrap chaps in orange and gray, model 587160704, listed at 36 to 38 inches with an adjustable waist up to 38 inches. The shell is 1000 denier polyester with a PVC coating; beneath it sit five layers of Tek Warp, Husqvarna’s loose-fiber protective material. There is a felling wedge and gear pocket on the leg and the buckles are acetal, which the listing spells as Acetyl Delran. The chaps meet ASTM F1897 and ANSI Z133.1, comply with OSHA regulation 1910.266 and carry UL certification. No separate inseam figure is given, which matters for sizing and is covered below.
Protection and standards
Chainsaw chaps do not stop a chain the way armor stops a blade. They work by pulling apart: on contact the chain tears into the layers of long fibers, drags them out and winds them into the sprocket, which jams the drive and stops the chain, in most cases before it reaches the leg. Five layers of Tek Warp is Husqvarna’s standard pad depth for this line. ASTM F1897 is the US benchmark for chainsaw leg protection, ANSI Z133.1 is the arborist safety standard that calls for it and OSHA 1910.266 is the logging regulation that makes it mandatory on the job. For a homeowner, the practical meaning is that these chaps are the same class of protection a tree crew is required to wear, not a lighter consumer version. The maker does not state a chain speed rating in the listing.
Fit, sizing and coverage
The listing gives one figure, 36 to 38 inches, and ties it to both the adjustable waist and the waist-to-ankle length, which is confusing. Husqvarna chaps are generally sized by length from the waist to the top of the boot, and the waist belt adjusts across a range. Measure from your waist to the ankle bone while standing in work boots; if it falls in the 36 to 38 inch band these should fit, and if it does not, this listing is the wrong size rather than the wrong product. Apron wrap means the pad covers the front of the leg and wraps partly around the sides, with the back of the calf open. That is the normal design for ground work and is cooler and easier to walk in than full-wrap chaps, but it is a real limit for anyone who works on slopes or in brush where the saw can swing behind the leg.
Build and comfort
The 1000 denier shell with PVC coating sheds sap, chips and light rain and is the layer that takes the everyday abrasion from brush and bark. Owners describe Husqvarna chaps as holding up for years of weekend use with the shell fading long before anything fails. The acetal buckles do not corrode and release with gloves on. The gear pocket holds a wedge or a scrench. Chaps of this build weigh enough to notice at the end of a day and run warm in July; neither is specific to this pair.
Living with them
Put them on for every cut, including the five-minute job, because the five-minute job is when the kickback happens. Brush off chips and let them air dry; most makers advise against machine washing with detergent that can coat the protective fibers, and Husqvarna’s care label should be followed. Any chain contact that reaches the pad means the chaps are done, even if the shell looks fine; the fibers that stopped the chain are gone. Warranty terms are not stated in the listing.
Alternatives to Consider
Husqvarna’s Functional Apron chaps are the lower-cost tier with a lighter shell, a fair choice for occasional use. Labonville full-wrap chaps close around the calf and are the pick for slope work and for anyone who wants the back of the leg covered. The YARDMARIS 8-layer chaps are the budget UL-classified option for a saw that comes out twice a year.
Verdict
Buy the Husqvarna Technical Apron chaps if you cut firewood, clear storm damage or run a saw most months and your waist-to-ankle measurement falls in the 36 to 38 inch band. Skip them if you work on slopes or in heavy brush and want the calf covered, where full-wrap chaps are worth the extra heat.
Full specifications
Husqvarna Technical Apron Wrap Chainsaw Chaps, 36 to 38 Inch, Orange/Gray, Model 587160704 FAQs
The listing ties it to both the adjustable waist and the waist-to-ankle length. Husqvarna chaps are usually sized by length, so measure from your waist to the ankle bone in work boots and pick the band that fits.
No. The pad covers the front and wraps partly around the sides; the back of the calf is open. Full-wrap chaps are the option for complete coverage.
The listing states the ASTM F1897 and OSHA standards but not a chain speed rating. Some makers note that high-torque electric saws are harder to stall, so check Husqvarna's guidance if you run a battery saw.
Follow the care label. Chaps are generally brushed clean and air dried; detergents and fabric softeners can coat the protective fibers and reduce how well they pull apart.
