Buyer's Guide
Boot & Clothing Aftercare Buyer's Guide
Chainsaw boots and technical clothing aren't cheap — a bit of regular aftercare keeps them waterproof, comfortable and working for years longer. Here's what to stock in the kit bag.
Waterproofing & Conditioning Boots
Leather chainsaw boots need regular conditioning to stay waterproof and supple — the Pfanner Leather Chainsaw Boot Balm and Crispi Chainsaw Boot Conditioning Cream both feed the leather and help maintain the factory waterproofing over repeated wet-weather use. For synthetic or treated uppers, a dedicated waterproofing spray such as the Crispi Chainsaw Boot Waterproofer keeps water beading off rather than soaking in.
Replacement Laces & Insoles
Chainsaw boot laces take a lot of abuse from daily lacing, mud and abrasion, so keeping a spare set on hand avoids a boot being out of action. Most major chainsaw boot brands are covered here — Haix, Pfanner, Arbortec and Crispi all stock laces matched to their own boot ranges, along with replacement footbeds like the Arbortec BreatheDry Footbeds and Crispi Footbed Active Carbons for extra comfort and odour control.
Chainsaw Clothing Repair Kits
A small tear or snag in chainsaw-rated fabric shouldn't mean replacing the whole garment. Arbortec's AT0400/ATHV0400 and AT0410 Breatheflex repair kits, along with the Arbortec Fabric Repair Patches, are designed to restore the fabric's integrity on Breatheflex trousers and jackets so the protective layer stays intact.
Washing & Care for Technical Fabrics
Chainsaw-rated and waterproof fabrics lose performance if washed with standard detergent, which can clog the breathable membrane. The Pfanner Chainsaw Clothing Washing Liquid Intensifier and Nikwax Cleaning & Waterproofing products are formulated specifically for technical workwear, helping restore water repellency after washing rather than stripping it away.
