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A Guide To MIG Welding Gloves - Good, Better, Best

Good, better, best – A guide to MIG welding gloves

Looking to reduce the number of injuries and improve productivity, Welding gloves are a vital accessory for all metal workers. Selecting the right Welding Glove can be a daunting process with various sizes, materials and styles each suited to a particular type of work.

This article will showcase the good, better and best for MIG Welding. If you’re a novice Welder or a professional we can help you find a suitable glove for your work.

1. Good – For the ad-hoc Welder

Engweld – Base-Line Mig Welding Gauntlets

Get the job done for a reasonable price without compromising on quality. This pair are perfect for odd jobs, general welding and metal work. Whether it be a hobby or for general repairs, choose this product.

Made from ‘A’ grade leather, Base-Line Mig Welding Gauntlet offers a thick lining to protect the user from heated tools as well as providing more flexibility to grip objects. If you are familiar with Welding Gloves, you will recognise the famous heatproof Kevlar® stitching added for longevity and safety. A key selling point for this glove set is it’s length. Unlike others on the market, this glove is longer, at 19cm, providing protection for the user’s wrists and forearm. The reinforced palm and thumb make it easy to hold hot metal safely, vital when welding.

2. Better – Comfort and protection

Esab M3050 Mig Welding Gloves

Quality is expected from the welding and cutting leaders, ESAB. They take the ‘better’ spot for the seamless design and lightweight body of there MIG Welding Gloves. Engineered to fit the natural curve of the hand, these gloves provide superior comfort. Great if you are working on a time-consuming project.

Made from high-quality fine cut leather, this glove is undoubtedly rugged and gives the user protection from heat. The flexible wrist cover allows the wearer to work at arm’s length from the metal whilst keeping protected. Being sewn together by the notorious Kevlar Stitching makes ESAB’s product durable.

What makes it ‘better’ is it’s reinforced thumb which makes the gloves last longer, providing the wearer with a value for money purchase. Safety and comfort achieved in this market leading product. What more could we want?

3. Best – The all-rounder

Weldas COMFOflex® takes the top spot for their innovative multi-layered design.

Branded ‘the world’s most comfortable welding glove’ – it’s clear to see why.

The products unique lining combines cotton and foam to give the user comfort and sweat absorption, vital in these hot conditions. Breathable materials on the inside and a hybrid of split deer and split cow side leather on the outside. The high-quality leather makes this glove thick and able to withstand extreme conditions. As seen with good and better, these gloves have welted seams and are intertwined with Dupont Kevlar® stitching for added durability.

The differentiator for this product is the aluminised back which reflects radiant heat suitable for professionals or those frequenting Welding. This unique feature separates this product from it’s cheaper competitors.

If you’re a commercial Welder, or you’re looking for optimum safety and comfort, choose COMFOflex®.

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