Welding Jacket

[BMan2005]

Opinions on any in specific? Are they manageable to wear in 70-80* weather?

I'm looking to buy one.

 

[nybirdman]

They do make some that a fire-proof cloth;lighter duty than the leather ones.Better than getting burned.I have lots of scars from welding and always wore proper protection.

 

[Shield Arc]

When I worked in California, I welded in leather sleeves.
AP-917 FR 22" Split Cowhide Leather Welding Sleeves W/ Studs Front around Neck | eBay

 

[ruffdog]

I have Tillman cotton jackets that use Proban FR-7A burn resistant fabric.

 

[Rustyiron]

Opinions on any in specific? Are they manageable to wear in 70-80* weather?

I'm looking to buy one.

It depends, does your welding mean the difference between groceries on the table or not! :laughing:
I like the fabric jacket or just sleves.

 

[AWSubie]

I've always liked Black Stallion jackets.

 

[Oldpath05]

For overhead welding I like leather cape sleeves combo>>>>> AP-2188/8188 FR Full Cowhide Leather Welding Cape Sleeves W/ 2" Bib Set | eBay

For flat welding I like wearing a flame retardant welding shirt like from Black Stallion>>>> black stallion welding jacket | eBay but this is only needed for high production welding, 10-60 lbs wire per day, for banging around the shop, anything flame retardant will work, usually 100% cotton shirt.

 

[dragoneggs]

For overhead welding I like leather cape sleeves combo>>>>> AP-2188/8188 FR Full Cowhide Leather Welding Cape Sleeves W/ 2" Bib Set | eBay

For flat welding I like wearing a flame retardant welding shirt like from Black Stallion>>>> black stallion welding jacket | eBay but this is only needed for high production welding, 10-60 lbs wire per day, for banging around the shop, anything flame retardant will work, usually 100% cotton shirt.

Just put the Black Stallion (blue color) on my xmas list!

 

[Redlands Okie]

For over head in hot weather I have been using one like the one listed above for years. Great set up.
AP-2188/8188 FR Full Cowhide Leather Welding Cape Sleeves W/ 2" Bib Set | eBay

For normal odds and ends and general use I use a cloth one. Similar to

Black Stallion FR Jacket #F9-36C | TurGard F9-36C 2 Welding Jacket | Welding Safety Apparel | Shop Welding Supplies Online | Welders Supply Company Beloit-Big Bend-Burlington Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois

Recently bought a bit of a mixed used jacket for colder weather and for warm weather when I need some heavier duty protection. I got the bib for it so it makes it a very flexible set up. Had to do some repairs on a razor wire covered fence and iI needed it in a bit of a hurry and so paid a bit extra for it out of the welding shop supply house. Similar ones i am sure can be found online for less. So far I really like it.

Combo Welding Jackets - MillerWelds

P.S. the comment on if its used to help put food on the table is absolutely correct. If its a paycheck it sure does change ones outlook on comfort.

 

[drizler]

Welding jacket? Awwww just toss on your finest ancient cotton sweat shirt. Treasure it dearly and for around the shop it will last a couple years of routine repairs . After a few months mine usually look like somebody patterned bird shot on them but they still keep going.
Somebody just recently gave me an old carhart jacket to work in. That’s sort of spark proof......