Welding jacket comparison and features
Elliotts continues to lead in protective clothing for welders, offering a wide range of welder clothing made from a variety of fabrics to meet the safety needs of welders in all types of environments. Whether working MIG, TIG or stick welding, indoors, outdoors, in confined spaces or at heights, they provide the protection you need. With so many choices, choosing the best one isn’t always easy. Here, we’ve compared the most commonly requested needs (comfort, durability, and jacket weight) to make it easy for you to see which combination works best for your welding situation.
Wakatak jacket with chrome sleeves
The WAKATAC® Welding Jacket with Chrome Leather Sleeves has a rear opening with a Velcro® closure for safety harness access, an extended back for added protection and an offset Velcro® closure for added durability . Chrome leather sleeves are durable.
Thermal protection: 5
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Blue Max Jacket
The Blue Max Welding Jacket has grained leather sleeves and features a zipper and hook & loop side closures for a snug fit. Grained leather sleeves increase the durability of sleeve areas that are usually the first to be destroyed by weld spatter and dross.
Thermal protection: 4
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hi-vis jacket
An orange Proban® high visibility welded jacket with 3M reflective trim extends the back for added protection and features an offset Velcro® closure for added durability. 100% flame-retardant cotton treated with Proban® for cool comfort.
Thermal protection: 4
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Golden Chief Welding Jacket
The GOLDEN CHIEF® Premium Leather Welders Jacket is made from carefully selected GOLDEN CHIEF® leather. Jacket features internal chest pocket, lined collar, sleeve pen pockets, adjustable press stud wrist closure, full press stud front closure and side adjusters.
Thermal protection: 8
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BIG RED Welders jacket
The Big Red Welders Jacket is made from high quality Red Butt leather that is extremely durable and protects your workwear from welding hazards as well as abrasion, fluids and general wear and tear. The front closure is “off-center” from high wear areas out of the way. Abrasion seams are welted for added protection, and all seams are sewn with his heat-resistant Kevlar® thread for added durability.
Thermal protection: 10
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Wakatac Quarterback Jacket Chrome Leather Sleeves
The WAKATAC Quarter Back Welding Jacket with Chrome Sleeves is designed with a WAKATAC body and quarterback to reduce heat stress while increasing comfort and breathability. This jacket is the lightest of his WAKATAC® range and the coolest and most comfortable to wear in hot and humid environments. A front Velcro® closure makes it easy to fasten, and three additional pockets on the outside and one inside make it even more convenient.
Thermal protection: 4
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For your convenience, we have summarized all the information in this easy-to-read table.
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