Chainsaw Protective Gloves
Chainsaw protective gloves with cut-stop padding on the back of the hand, plus a grippy palm — for brush cutter users who also run a saw blade or chainsaw.
In short:Chainsaw protective gloves have cut-stop padding on the back of the hand (usually the left, which is most exposed on a chainsaw). Look for EN ISO 11393-4 (formerly EN 381-7) with a class, plus EN 388 for general cut and abrasion resistance. For line trimming, ordinary work gloves are enough; chainsaw gloves make sense when you also handle a saw. We couldn't read the current Amazon.co.uk listing in October 2026, so check its markings.
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Pros
- Protects the back of the hand against saw contact
- Grippy palm for control on the handlebar
- Also tough against brambles and thorns
Cons
- Thicker and warmer than ordinary work gloves
- Not needed for line trimming
- Listing details couldn't be checked in October 2026
What they are
Chainsaw protective gloves add a pad of cut-stop fibres to the back of the hand, where a kicked-back chain is most likely to strike — on many gloves only the left hand is padded. The standard is EN ISO 11393-4, which replaced EN 381-7; it carries a class for chain speed. Most also carry EN 388, the general rating for abrasion, cut, tear and puncture. We couldn’t read the Amazon.co.uk listing on our link in October 2026, so check the gloves state these markings before buying.
Brush cutter, saw blade or chainsaw?
For line trimming, ordinary snug work gloves give enough grip and protection. With a metal blade, cut-resistant gloves help when you’re clearing cut brambles or touching the blade — always with the engine stopped. Full chainsaw gloves are worth it if you also use a chainsaw on the same jobs.
Fit
Choose a snug fit: loose gloves bunch round the throttle trigger and slow your reactions. Check you can still operate the throttle lockout and stop switch easily.
Alternatives
For high cut resistance in a thinner glove, see the Vgo cut-resistant impact gloves; for general garden work, leather garden gloves. The full kit is in the best safety gear for brush cutting.
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