Cut-resistant materials are subject to a certain degree of wear and tear. In professional forestry work, a maximum service life of 1 to 1.5 years is assumed. In non-professional use, the service life can be assumed to be up to 5 years. Both of these correspond to approximately 25 washes, which must be carried out in rotation with wear. However, this depends on the level of wear and tear and the intended use. If in doubt, the garment should be replaced with a new one