Novotex Class 1 Form C Cut-Protection Dungarees (92130)
Class 1, Form C (all-round) cut-protection dungarees from Novotex — leg protection for anyone running a clearing saw or chainsaw as well as a brush cutter.
In short:The item on our link is Novotex's 92130 cut-protection dungarees (bib-and-brace trousers), class 1 and Form C, meaning the cut-protective padding goes all the way round the legs rather than just the front. Class 1 is tested against a 20 m/s chain. Chainsaw-protective legwear isn't required for ordinary line trimming, but it is sensible with a clearing-saw blade or when you also use a chainsaw.
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Pros
- All-round (Form C) protection, not just the front of the legs
- Dungaree style stays up without a belt
- Class 1 suits most domestic chainsaws
Cons
- Warmer and heavier than ordinary work trousers
- Overkill for line trimming alone
- Amazon.co.uk listing unavailable in October 2026
What it is
The listing we link to is Novotex’s 92130 cut-protection dungarees: class 1, Form C. In chainsaw protective clothing, the class is the chain speed the padding is tested to stop (class 1 = 20 m/s), and the form describes coverage: Form A protects the front of the legs, Form C protects all the way round. The standard was EN 381-5, now replaced by EN ISO 11393-2. When we checked in October 2026 the Amazon.co.uk listing showed as unavailable.
Do you need them for a brush cutter?
Not for ordinary line trimming — the line won’t cut through work trousers, and what you mainly need is protection from thrown debris: tough trousers, boots and a visor. Cut-protective legwear earns its place when you fit a circular clearing-saw blade, clear saplings near your legs, or switch between a brush cutter and a chainsaw on the same job. The long fibres in the padding are designed to pull out and jam a moving chain or blade.
Fit and care
Choose your normal size with room to kneel. Never wear them under other trousers, and retire them once the outer fabric has been cut through, as the padding has done its job. Washing should follow the label, since some detergents and high temperatures damage the fibres.
Alternatives
For lower-leg protection only, consider cut-protection gaiters; for front-only protection, Type A safety trousers. The full kit is covered in the best safety gear for brush cutting.
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