Since the past, the forest has been an important resource for mankind. Nowadays, forestry is gaining in popularity among adults and young people alike. Especially during the pandemic period, people have been able to rediscover the beauty and importance of forest care. At a hobby level, however, this type of activity is often not carried out according to safety criteria and using the appropriate equipment. This is often due to a lack of information, but also to problems related to the structure of the equipment. These include difficult maintenance, difficulty in movement and bulky weight. The aim of this project is to try to improve these protective systems so that people can carry out this activity safely. This is why the name of the project is called ”Scusse”, which in Friulian means bark, the natural protection of trees against external agents. In addition to bark, it also means human skin and safety, underlining the link between man and nature that the project aims to enhance. 

Scusse consists of a cut-resistant solopette and jacket. 

In common chainsaw cut-resistant trousers, these parts cannot be removed. If the cut-protection part is damaged, the entire trouser must be thrown away. In addition, each pair of trousers has its own safety class, which means that you will have to change your trousers if you use a chainsaw with a higher power rating. In ‘’Scusse’’ it is possible to remove the anti-cut parts and replace them according to the occasion and in case of breakage. By removing these parts we obtain a light forest trouser, excellent for other activities that do not involve the use of the chainsaw. 

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