Yes. Following the recent update to the ASTM F1897-25 standard, certified chainsaw protective garments are considered effective against both battery-powered and gas-powered chainsaws.
Chainsaw protection works by using specially engineered fibres that pull out and clog the chain and sprocket on contact, helping to reduce the severity of an injury. This mechanism works the same way regardless of whether the saw is battery or gas powered.
As long as the garment is certified to the relevant standard, it will provide protection when using an electric chainsaw.
You can read more about this here: https://clogger.co.nz/blog/do-chainsaw-chaps-workwithbattery-chainsaws-astm-standard-explained/
Apr 9, 2026