Welding Gloves
Welding Gloves Manufacturer
Shanghai Haoke Safety Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in protective gear, including welding gloves designed for demanding welding environments. Suitable for a wide range of applications—from TIG, MIG/MAG, and arc welding to gas-shielded welding—our gloves combine superior protective performance (including resistance to heat, spatter, cuts, abrasion, punctures, and tearing) with all-day comfort. We are dedicated to reducing the risk of hand injuries during welding operations, providing users with high-quality protective products, and creating social value. We supply hand protection solutions that meet standards such as EN388 and ANSI to global distributors, importers, industrial brands, and OEM customers.
CE/EN388 certified
Factory audits welcome
Free samples available
Factory-direct supply
Low MOQ and fast prototyping
OEM & ODM
Experienced in global exports
Worry-free after-sales service
What are welding gloves?
Welding gloves are Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used by welders and cutting‑process operators. They protect the hands, wrists and forearms covered by extended cuffs against multiple occupational hazards in welding and hot‑metal processing scenarios.
They normally provide the following protective performances:
- Thermal protection: against burn injuries caused by thermal radiation, welding sparks, molten‑metal spatter and high‑temperature workpieces
- Block ultraviolet and infrared radiant energy emitted by welding arcs
- Mechanical protection: against cuts, abrasions and puncture injuries caused by metal burrs and sharp edges
- Only limited incidental resistance to low‑level electric current
(Important note: standard welding gloves have no voltage rating and must never be used as a substitute for certified insulating gloves in live‑line electrical operations)
How Welding Gloves Protect Your Safety
High-Temperature & Burn Resistance
Crafted from premium leather with a flame-retardant, heat-insulating layer, these gloves effectively block intense heat during welding, preventing burns from direct contact with hot workpieces and shielding against thermal injury caused by arc radiation.
Metal Spatter Protection
The thickened leather effectively blocks high-temperature molten metal spatter, preventing slag from penetrating the glove and burning the skin, while also stopping slag from adhering to the surface and causing prolonged injury.
Cut & Tear Resistance
Constructed from thickened, abrasion-resistant leather with reinforced stitching, the gloves offer excellent cut and tear resistance, protecting against scrapes and cuts from sharp workpieces and edges during welding tasks.
Shock Absorption & Cushioning
The flexible leather structure compresses slightly upon impact to absorb shock and cushion the hand, all while maintaining dexterity and allowing for the precise handling of welding tools.
Reinforced Thumb-Index Webbing
An extra layer of leather reinforces the area between the thumb and index finger, enhancing abrasion and puncture resistance; this provides superior finger protection and extends the overall service life of the gloves.
Thickened Palm
A reinforced leather layer stitched onto the palm enhances puncture and shock resistance, improves wearing comfort, and ensures greater stability when gripping tools.
Comprehensive Protection
An extended cuff design covers the wrist and forearm, preventing welding spatter from entering the sleeve and providing full protection from fingertips to forearm.
The Difference Between Welding Gloves and Standard Protective Gloves
- Welding gloves: Primary function is heat‑resistance and flame retardancy. The leather material blocks high‑temperature sparks, molten slag splash and thermal radiation to prevent hand burns.
- General safety gloves: Only offer physical protection such as abrasion resistance, anti‑slip, cut resistance and oil resistance. They provide no heat‑insulating & flame‑retardant performance. Sparks or high‑temperature debris will burn through the glove easily, creating burn hazards.
- Welding gloves:Made mainly of full‑grain cow leather / split cow leather, match with flame‑retardant lining. Material must pass EN12477 welding fire‑resistant test.
- General safety gloves: Constructed from nylon, polyester, cotton yarn or standard nitrile. No fire‑resistant standards are required, most fabrics will catch fire or melt under high‑temperature sparks.
- Welding gloves: Arc welding, MIG/MAG welding, stick welding, casting work, hot metal handling and other high‑temperature hot‑work operations.
- General safety gloves: Non‑hot‑work operations including material handling, mechanical grinding, construction work and cargo loading‑unloading.
- Welding gloves: Even tiny burn holes, charred spots or cracks on the surface may cause heat injury. The gloves must be discarded immediately.
- General safety gloves: Can continue to be used with minor wear.
Application
Burn hazards from spark and molten metal splash；Abrasion, cut and puncture injuries from sharp metal burrs；Scald risk from hot workpieces.
- Excellent flame‑retardant and heat‑insulating property against welding spatter and radiant heat
- Heavy‑duty cow leather provides great abrasion, cut and puncture resistance
- Reinforced palm and thumb crotch for frequent grabbing operation
- Extended cuff protects wrist and forearm from splash burns
- Heat‑resistant inner lining reduces heat transfer for better comfort
- Note: Suitable for MMA, MIG, TIG general welding work
High‑quality cow split leather shell, flame‑retardant heat‑resistant lining, double‑layer reinforced palm, long safety cuff, heavy‑duty stitching
Foundry & Metal Smelting Plant
Splashing of high‑temperature molten alloy; Heavy mechanical friction; Sharp casting flash cuts; Contact‑burn from hot castings.
- Good splash‑resistance to molten metal and radiant heat
- Thick cowhide material resists heavy‑load wear and sharp‑edge puncture
- Reinforced seam prevents tearing under strong pulling force
- Thick heat‑blocking lining slows down heat conduction
- Wide long cuff for full forearm protection
- Note: For handling hot castings, furnace auxiliary operation
Thick cow split leather outer shell, heat‑shield inner lining, reinforced stitching, extra‑long cuff design
Thermal radiation and hot‑scale splash; Abrasion caused by steel components; Scald from hot steel parts; Impact injury from heavy metal workpieces.
- High heat‑resistance against thermal radiation and hot oxide scale splash
- Robust leather construction for heavy mechanical wear‑and‑tear
- Double‑reinforced palm improves durability in heavy‑duty handling
- Flame‑retardant lining avoids heat penetration to hands
- Firm stitching for frequent heavy‑object handling
- Note: Used for hot steel piece carrying, rolling‑mill auxiliary work
Durable cow split leather, flame‑retardant heat‑resistant lining, double‑layer palm reinforcement, heavy‑duty sewing
Why Choose HK Glove?
years experience
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Quality Inspection
OEM & ODM:Customized gloves for your brand and market
Certified Quality:EN388, ISO9001 compliant
Advanced Manufacturing:Eco-friendly TPR
Wide Product Range:Various types of protective gloves
Global Export Experience:Fast delivery with worldwide shipping support
Dedicated Sales Support:Professional quotation and technical assistance
Manufacturing Process
Raw Material Inspection → Cutting → Stitching → Turning & Forming → Reinforcement → Welding Protection Treatment → Final Inspection → Packing → Shipping
We adopt high‑quality cowhide and flame‑retardant lining materials for welding gloves. Strict craftsmanship improves heat‑resistance, spark‑resistance and durability. We provide multiple‑channel professional international transportation solutions, including air freight, sea freight and land transport, to meet your different delivery requirements on transit time and cost.
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FAQ
Q1. Are welding gloves heat‑resistant for all welding jobs?
A: Not all styles. Light‑duty models suit light welding & general handling. For heavy‑duty welding, please choose thick leather with flame‑retardant lining.
Q2. Are welding gloves oil‑resistant?
A: Leather has moderate oil resistance. For heavy‑oil working conditions, please select gloves with extra oil‑repellent treatment.
Q3. Can welding gloves resist heavy impact and sharp punctures?
A: Leather offers good abrasion and heat protection. It cannot withstand heavy crushing or sharp punctures. Extra protective gear is required for high‑risk operations.
Q4. What international standards do the gloves comply with?
A: Our welding gloves meet EN 12477 (welding glove standard) and EN 388. Test reports are available upon request.
Q5. Will gloves become stiff and affect hand dexterity after long‑time use?
A: High‑quality cow leather keeps soft after repeated use. Light‑weight styles are recommended for fine‑operation welding work.
Q6. Will leather get hard in low‑temperature environments?
A: Genuine cow leather maintains flexibility under normal low‑temperature conditions. Fleece‑lined options are available for extremely cold working sites.
Q7. Do you support OEM customization?
A: Yes. We support custom leather grade, size, logo printing, cuff length and lining. Welcome to inquire about MOQ.
Q8. Which industries are suitable for welding gloves?
A: They are widely applied in welding, metal fabrication, foundry, construction, machinery repair and other high‑temperature work scenarios.
With abundant experience, we are one of the most professional welding gloves manufacturers and suppliers in China. We warmly welcome you to wholesale premium welding gloves in stock here and get free sample from our factory. All customized products are with high quality and low price.