Which glove for TIG welding?

TIG needs the rod fed by hand, so the gloves used are made from thin, soft leather that keeps sensitivity. The thick glove of MMA and MIG welding costs too much dexterity for TIG work.

How much heat does a leather glove take?

Leather delays heat, it does not insulate. It protects against timed contact; it is not made for holding a hot part. At high temperatures a glove certified to EN 407 is what is needed.

Leather reinforced or all leather?

In a reinforced glove the leather is only on the palm and fingers, where the wear is; the back is fabric, so the glove is lighter and cooler. An all leather glove protects on every surface.

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Leather & Welding Gloves

Leather gloves are for what a coated knit glove will not take: heat, sparks, sharp edges and rough handling. This page carries TIG and MMA welding gloves alongside leather reinforced assembly and demolition gloves.

What leather does

Leather delays heat and resists puncture markedly better than a coated knit; it does not melt under a spark, it chars. That is why welding, foundry, glass and scrap work use leather.

In exchange, dexterity falls and the glove gets thicker. On small-part work leather is the wrong choice; there, a thin coated knit glove is used.

What changes in a welding glove

TIG welding needs the filler rod fed by hand, so the glove has to stay thin and sensitive; TIG gloves are made from softer, thinner leather for that reason. MMA and MIG produce more heat and spatter, so the glove thickens and the cuff lengthens.

Cuff length is not a preference but a protection parameter: spatter lands on whatever part of the wrist is left open.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which glove for TIG welding?
TIG needs the rod fed by hand, so the gloves used are made from thin, soft leather that keeps sensitivity. The thick glove of MMA and MIG welding costs too much dexterity for TIG work.
How much heat does a leather glove take?
Leather delays heat, it does not insulate. It protects against timed contact; it is not made for holding a hot part. At high temperatures a glove certified to EN 407 is what is needed.
Leather reinforced or all leather?
In a reinforced glove the leather is only on the palm and fingers, where the wear is; the back is fabric, so the glove is lighter and cooler. An all leather glove protects on every surface.