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Outside Strap-On Chaps
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PRO CHAPS are worn outside regular work pants
and are held in place by Fastex® buckles. These
buckles are on the waist belt and leg straps. They
are light, strong, and easy to release.
Many chain saw operators favor this type of cut
protective chap because they can be put-on and
taken-off as needed. This is convenient when a saw
is used at a mill or on a job site where a saw is oper-
ated occasionally. Easy on and off also allows the
chaps to be shared among several users on other
shifts or crews.
Labonville Pro Chaps meet the February '95 OSHA
standards for leg protection. They have 6-plys of
cut protective fabric. This fabric is a polyester/
Kevlar® knit developed for Labonville (see the pic-
ture below. The chap's shell is made from 1000
denier Cordura nylon which is tough and stain
resistant. This Cordura is used on both the front
and back, so the chaps are reversible.
What size chaps should you buy?
Chaps are are not sized like pants, where length is
determined by the length of your inseam. Chaps
are sized by overall length. To determine the cor-
rect size, measure the distance from your belt to
your instep. Chaps that are shorter will leave
areas of the leg exposed and unprotected. Chaps
that are too long can impede movement and cause
tripping. When wearing boots with built-in cut
protection, the chaps can be fitted to overlap as
shown above. Before buying chaps, also check
with your employer and the safety agency with
authority on your job site for details on the safety
apparel you need. If you require an item not
listed, please call.
When should chaps be replaced?
When chaps are cut, it severs fibers in the cut
resistant material. Even a small cut greatly
reduces protective qualities. If your chaps are cut,
they've done their job. Don't patch 'em - replace
'em. Over time chaps also get soaked with gas, oil,
and sweat. This also reduces their cut protective
qualities. They can be laundered, but this does
not completely restore the level of protection they
originally offered.
Overall Part MADSEN'S
Length Number 1-3 4+ ea
Short - 28" #850KPS 56
95
54
95
Regular - 32" #850KPR 58
95
56
95
Long - 36" #850KPL 64
95
62
95
XL - 40" #850KPX 68
95
66
95
XXL - 44" #850KPXX 74
95
72
95
Labonville Cut Protective Chaps
Shown is a chap
we cut during a
test. Note the
loose fibers that
have snagged the
saw's chain and
slowed it. Fibers
also traveled into
the saw 's side
cover, slowing the
drive mechanism.
T h e s e cha p s are m a d e by
Labonville, a USA company that
has been making cut protective gar-
ment for over twenty-five years.