Many years ago, there was a small sewing factory in New Zealand. Life was ticking along nicely, until one day, an unusual question came our way:

"Would you be interested in making chainsaw clothing? We’ve tried, but the authorities are insisting on compliance to standards. We’re not up for that. Do you want to take it on?"

The answer at first? “Umm… probably.”

That “probably” quickly turned into a “definitely.” The challenge was simply too tempting. The thought of matching textile know-how against tough international safety standards lit a spark in our team. Before long, the factory floor was covered in fabric off-cuts, pencils were worn down to stubs, and a few learning trips overseas later, Clogger was born in 1994.

It wasn’t all smooth sailing. From the very beginning, our goal wasn’t just to make chainsaw gear - it was to make something extraordinary. Something that arborists would actually want to wear: protective, yes, but also innovative, comfortable, and tough enough to handle real-world conditions.

That vision took years to refine, but it’s what made Clogger who we are today.

Now, we’re proud to say that Clogger is trusted worldwide. Every day, thousands of arborists, tree workers, and even occasional chainsaw users step into our gear, knowing they’re protected by decades of relentless innovation.

Some Highlights Along the Way

1994 – First Clogger product created, using our original Arrestex chainsaw fabric.

1995 – We expand across the Tasman into Australia.

1999 – First Arborist trousers released with stretch fabrics — a game-changer at the time.

2005 – Our own in-house test lab and rig is built.

2007 – Arrestex HP (High Performance) fabric developed and launched.

2009 – We move into the future with computerized fabric cutting and CAD pattern design.

2012 – The Arcmax range debuts, with the world’s first fire-resistant chainsaw protection fabric, Arrestex FR.

2016 – DefenderPRO trousers and chaps hit the market — built tough for forestry.

2016 – The Zero Range is born: the world’s lightest, coolest chainsaw pants, designed for arborists working in the heat.

2017 – We enter North America, achieving UL certification to US and Canadian standards.

2019 – A proud milestone: our 500,000th protective garment rolls off the line.

2021 – We launch our Denim Range — everyday style, with chainsaw protection built in.

2022 – The TreeCREW Range is released, tailored for hard-working ground crews.

2022 – We move into our new purpose-built home — a space designed to push innovation even further.

2024 – Our Wildfire Chaps arrive, built for crews fighting fires in the harshest conditions.

2024 – The Zero Ultra launches — our most breathable, premium chainsaw pants yet.

What Drives Us

If there’s one thing that hasn’t changed since day one, it’s this: we’re never finished. Innovation is baked into who we are. We listen, we test, we learn, and then we make it better. That’s why arborists keep trusting Clogger — because our gear evolves with them.

The story’s still being written. And the best chapters are yet to come.

Clogger. The experts in chainsaw protection.
Advance Your Guard.

One More Thing

People often ask: “Where did the name Clogger come from?”

It’s simple — it comes from the “clogging” action of our fabric on a chainsaw. The name also nods to the forestry roots of the word “logger,” while the “C” in our logo cleverly represents the nose of a chainsaw bar.