TIG Welding Gloves: Dexterity, Protection & Comfort
The 3 most important elements when choosing TIG welding gloves are dexterity, protection and comfort. TIG Welding is a precise technique that demands high dexterity and fine motor control during the whole welding process. To enable this dexterity, TIG welding gloves are often made of goat leather that will allow good fingertip sensitivity with the TIG torch without compromising safety against heat resistance. It’s also important to choose a light and well designed glove to prevent mistakes. You can visit one of our UK stores to try on any TIG welding glove and find out which one will suit your welding needs better.
When choosing your next TIG welding gloves, you need to check the heat protection for which they are certified against. Most TIG welding gloves have excellent heat protection and high-level protection against burns thanks to the kevlar stitching they are made of. But you need to find out the protection level of the welding glove to be sure that you’re going to be well protected. This protection level is rated according to EN 407 on a scale of 1 to 6, with 6 being the most protective against molten metal for example. TIG welding gloves are also designed with welding gauntlets for extended protection of the wrist when TIG welding.
Last but not least, the comfort of your TIG Welding Gloves is something to not be forgotten. Be sure to select the ideal size and the most comfortable material for your needs to ensure a positive user experience during prolonged welding work.
How to choose the right TIG Welding Gloves
To choose the right TIG welding gloves for your welding project, you’ll need to be careful in the choice of the material, the style and length of the TIG welding glove and the features on it.
Goat leather TIG welding gloves will allow you a better dexterity and control during welding while a good kevlar will create a better protection against extreme heat. On the other hand, kevlar gets easily weakened by UV lights which means that the glove fabric could degrade quicker when exposed to constant sunlight.
The style and length of the TIG welding glove can vary depending on the brand and the model. For some projects you’ll need longer gauntlets to have a better protection against heat or welding sparks, while in some cases it's the dexterity which would be more important for you.
Some TIG welding gloves also provide features such as reinforced fingers and cuff styles. These features will contribute to the whole safety and performance of your TIG welding project.
TIG Welding Gloves Technical Specification Comparison
Here is a technical specification comparison fr our most popular TIG welding gloves. TIG gloves prioritize dexterity and feel (often achieved with thinner leather and no/minimal lining) over the heavy heat protection of MIG/Stick gloves.
| Specification |
RADNOR™ TIG Welding Gloves |
ESAB T3000 WeldOps TIG Welding Gloves |
Weldas Comfoflex (TIG Gauntlet, e.g., 10-1003) |
Parweld P3838 Panther TIG Gloves |
| Primary Leather (Hand/Palm) |
Premium Grade Grain Goatskin or Deerskin (varies by model) |
Premium Grade Sheepskin or Goatskin (Sheepskin for T3000) |
SOFTouch™ Top Grain Reverse Pigskin |
Goat Skin |
| Cuff Material |
Split Cowhide Gauntlet Cuff |
Heavy-Duty Split Cowhide |
Split Cowhide (Type A models) or Pigskin |
Cow Hide Cuff |
| Lining |
Unlined (for maximum dexterity) |
Unlined (for maximum comfort and feel) |
COMFOflex Lining (varing by model, e.g., on back/cuff for some) |
Completely Unlined (for heightened feel) |
| Stitching |
DuPont™ Kevlar® thread |
Full Kevlar® stitching |
DuPont™ Kevlar® (4-ply, sometimes 5-ply) |
Not explicitly detailed |
| Thumb Type |
Wing thumb |
Wing thumb (for dexterity) |
Reinforced thumb |
Reinforced thumb (and wrist patch) |
| Key Features |
Excellent dexterity, long-lasting abrasion resistance, Gunn cut. |
Glide Pad for comfort/stability, Strategically-placed cushioning, Fourchette fingers. |
Seamless index finger (for better wire feed/control), Oil and abrasion resistant (Pigskin model). |
Fingertip sensitivity, Gusseted Fingers, Extra Long Cuff (150mm). |
| EN 388 (Mechanical Risks) |
EN388: 1111 (for Deerskin model RAD3835) |
EN388: 2122X |
EN388: 3143X or 41334X (Varies significantly by model, check specific glove) |
BS EN 388:2016 (Standard Conformance) |
| EN 407 (Thermal Risks) |
Standard Conformance |
EN407: 413X4X (Limited Flame/Contact/Convective Heat) |
EN 407: 2004 (Standard Conformance) |
BS EN 407:2004 (Standard Conformance) |
| EN 12477 (Welding Standard) |
Standard Conformance |
EN12477 Type A (Higher protection, lower dexterity) |
EN 12477 Type A or Type B (Type A for models like 10-2000, check specific model) |
BS EN 12477:2001 (Standard Conformance) |
TIG Welding gloves and overall safety for welders
The safety of the welders is of most priority at Engweld, this is why we provide the best PPE for all welders and for all types of budget. From welding aprons to air fed welding masks, we choose the best protection from world renowned manufacturing brands to allow you to keep safe during all welding projects.
In case you’ll need other types of welding gloves like MIG Welding gloves, or other types of gloves we stock a wide range of safety gloves. You can find gloves to protect you from hazardous chemicals like Nitrile gloves or chemical resistant gloves, as well as cut resistant gloves, impact resistant gloves or even thermal work gloves. We also stock gripper gloves and rigger gloves on our website and in stores too.
You can also find your next TIG Welding machine and a large selection of Tungsten Electrodes directly on our website.
