Can chainsaw chaps be repaired after minor cuts?
The protective material (Prolar) inside the chaps works by jamming the chain against and forcing the saw to stop. This action happens because the chain catches the Prolar fibers and pulls from the full length of the chaps. Therefore chaps cannot be patched, since sawing into the protective fibers can prevent the Prolar fibers to be pulled from the full length of a leg. A chain saw chap has to be considered to have served its purpose when it has protected its user once. For small or insignificant cuts into the cover fabric (not the protective layers), you may use duct tape or similar in order to prevent further damage to the chaps.
