What is the best Welding Jacket for you?
Comparing Welding Jackets and Their Features
Elliotts continue to lead the way in protective clothing for welders, offering an extensive range of welding garments, made from a variety of fabric to meet the safety needs of welders in all kinds of environments. Whether you are MIG, TIG, or Stick welding, indoors, outdoors, working in confined spaces, or at heights, we have the protection you need. When there is such an extensive range to choose from, it is not always easy to select what is best for you, so we have tried to make this as easy as possible. Here we have compared our most commonly requested needs - Comfort, Durability, and Jacket Weight so you can easily see what combination suits your welding situation best.
Wakatac Jacket with Chrome Sleeves
The WAKATAC® Welding Jacket with Chrome Leather Sleeves has a rear opening with Velcro® closure for safety harness accessibility in addition to the extended back for extra protection and offset Velcro® closure for extra durability. The chrome leather sleeves offer extra durability.
HEAT PROTECTION: 5
DURABILITY: 5
BREATHABILITY: 10
COMFORT: 10
WEIGHT: 1.25kg - XLG
Blue Max Jacket
The Blue Max Welding Jacket with Grain Leather Sleeves has a Zip and Hook & Loop Side closure for a snug fit. The grain leather sleeves offer extra durability for the sleeve area which is usually destroyed first by welding spatter and dross.
HEAT PROTECTION: 4
DURABILITY: 4
BREATHABILITY: 10
COMFORT: 10
WEIGHT: 1.20kg - XLG
High Vis Jacket
The Orange Proban® High Visibility Welding Jacket with 3M Reflective Trim has an extended back for extra protection and an off-set Velcro® closure for extra durability. Made from flame resistant 100% cotton treated with Proban® which is cool and comfortable.
HEAT PROTECTION: 4
DURABILITY: 5
BREATHABILITY: 10
COMFORT: 10
WEIGHT: 0.94kg - XLG
Golden Chief Welding Jacket
The GOLDEN CHIEF® Premium Leather Welders Jacket is made from selected GOLDEN CHIEF® leather. The jacket has an inside breast pocket, lined collar, sleeve pen pocket, adjustable press stud wrist closure, full press stud front closure, and side adjusters.
HEAT PROTECTION: 8
DURABILITY: 9
BREATHABILITY: 5
COMFORT: 6
WEIGHT: 1.68kg - XLG
BIG RED Welders Jacket
The Big Red Welders Jacket is made from quality red butt leather which is extremely strong wearing and protects your workwear not only from the hazards of welding but also from abrasion, fluids, and general wear and tear. The front closure is "off-centre" away from high-wear areas where it does not get in your way. Wear seams are welted for additional protection and all seams are sewn with heat-resistant Kevlar® thread for extra durability.
HEAT PROTECTION: 10
DURABILITY: 10
BREATHABILITY: 5
COMFORT: 7
WEIGHT: 1.86kg - XLG
Wakatac Quarter Back Jacket with Chrome Leather Sleeves
The WAKATAC Quarter Back Welding Jacket with Chrome Sleeves has been designed with a WAKATAC body and a quarterback to reduce heat stress whilst improving comfort and ventilation. This jacket is the lightest in the WAKATAC® range and is the coolest and most comfortable to wear in hot and humid conditions. The front Velcro® closure makes it easy to fasten and the addition of 3 exterior and 1 interior pockets provide for additional convenience.
HEAT PROTECTION: 4
DURABILITY: 5
BREATHABILITY: 10
COMFORT: 10
WEIGHT: 1.1kg – XLG (note that this jacket contains less material than the above jackets).
For your convenience, we’ve put together all the information in this easy-to-read table:
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For more information about any of the welding jackets, see our welding apparel page. You can also call us on 07 3265 2944 or message us through our Contact Page.
