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All welders need protective gear that fits properly and provides adequate protection from the hazards of welding. For many years, only ‘standard’ men’s welding gear was available, and all welders – regardless of their gender or body type – had to make do with what was available. Today, however, welding gear designed specifically for women has made its way onto the market.

Reflecting this trend, Weldfabulous offers a selection of women’s welding gear including women’s welding gloves, women’s welding jackets, and more.

Women’s Welding Jackets: Not Just About Appearance

Welding jackets have been the most difficult pieces of protective apparel for women to contend with. Many women find that typical welding jackets hang down too far, are too bulky, and have sleeves that are too long. These shortcomings get in the way of a comfortable, safe, and efficient welding experience.

In response to this issue, Lincoln Electric created the Jessi Combs Shadow women's welding jacket. This popular women’s welding jacket is made to fit an hourglass shape and has adjustable snaps to allow for a customized fit. The sleeves are proportioned so they are an appropriate length, with snaps to securely keep cuffs out of the way.

Another option for a women's welding jacket is the Black Stallion Bw9C AngelFire Womens FR Cotton Welding Jacket. This is a lightweight jacket suitable for protection light welding conditions, with FR treatment to last up to 50 home washings. It is shaped to fit an hourglass shape, with a cinchable waist and appropriately proportioned sleeves. Snap wrists ensure a snug fit to keep sleeves out of the way.

Miller Electric offers the 264383 Women's Indura Cloth Welding Jacket. This jacket is designed to fit a woman's shape and proportions for less movement restriction. The flame-resistant fabric is guaranteed for the life of the garment, making it a good long-term investment.

Women's Welding Gloves: Better than Making Do with a Men's Size Small

Many women find that men's welding gloves, even if available in small sizes, do not fit properly. This has a negative effect on tactility -- the ability to feel what you're doing -- and can decrease the quality of welds. The poor fit of men's welding gloves also can create a safety hazard because it's difficult to properly grasp items.

Many welding gear manufacturers have come out with women's welding gloves. Lincoln Electric offers the Jessi Combs K3232 MIG-Stick Welding Gloves for all types of welding and the K3231 Women's Steel Worker Gloves for fabrication work and light welding.

Tillman offers the 1018W Women's Slightly Select Cowhide Welding Gloves in 12" length as well as the 1105W Women's Select Split Cowhide Welding Glove. Both models are suitable for stick welding and have cotton and foam lining. The dimensions are much smaller than typical welding gloves, giving women more options to find an ideal stick welding glove for their needs.

As part of their AngelFire line, BSX offers the  AngelFire BSX LS50 Woman's Premium Pigskin Welding Gloves. These are suitable for both stick and MIG welding  and feature a drag patch for increased durability.

For TIG welding, choose the Angelfire LT50 Women's Premium Grain Kidskin TIG Welding Gloves. These women's TIG gloves have a slimmer wrist and slightly elongated fingers for ultimate comfort and fit.

Another option for a women's TIG welding glove is the Miller 263346 Arc Armor Women's TIG Welding Glove. Made of goatskin, these are completely unlined and offer the maximum amount of tactility and dexterity.

Women's Welding Helmets: Individual Preference Is Key

As a general rule, the so-called women's welding helmets to date have been different in external appearance and styling only. 

Because of the large variation in head size and shape for all individuals, both men and women, choosing a women's welding helmet comes down to individual preference. Various helmet makes and models include different mechanisms for adjusting the helmet fit, as well as their own individual characteristics such as distribution of weight. 

Weldfabulous offers a wide selection of welding helmets from top brands. Here are a few of our top sellers as well as cool welding helmets with graphics to fit a variety of tastes.

We hope you enjoy convenient online shopping and ordering for premium quality women's welding gear from Weldfabulous. Got questions? Let us help you find the answers: Contact us here on our website or via our social media channels if we can be of service.