Welding Gloves for Every Welding Application

Goatskin, pigskin, cowhide and more! With so many types of welding gloves available, how can you be sure you’re using the best pair for the job? 

• Cowhide welding gloves are tough and durable. They are flame and heat resistant and provide good electrical resistance when they’re dry. Often, cowhide welding gloves are worn during MIG or stick welding.
• Similar to cowhide, welding gloves that are made from calfskin have better dexterity, but are not as tough as cowhide welding gloves.
• Pigskin welding gloves are made of a thin material, which is oil and weather resistant, but not very heat resistant. If a job deals with a lot of heat and fire, choose welding gloves that are made from a stronger heat resistant material.
• Lightweight, flexible and durable, goatskin welding gloves are oil and weather resistant while providing the welder with the flexibility needed for precise TIG or MIG welds. Gloves made from goatskin are also great for stick welding, as well! 

Some of the other features you should look for when choosing a pair of welding gloves include, a flexible wrist area, angled thumb for natural grasp, reinforced thumb and palm, and flame-resistant lining for additional heat protection.