As summer winds down, and Labor Day approaches, we at Arc-Zone always think of Back to School. If you’re just starting out, you’ll probably first sign up for basic MIG and Stick welding classes, so you won’t need anything fancy. And you won’t want to invest a lot money if you’re not even sure if you like welding. With these recommended personal protection equipment (PPE) products, you’ll protect yourself without dropping a lot of coin: We recommend some basic personal protection equipment (PPE) such as welding gloves, a jacket, a helmet, and a respirator.
Your welding gloves should fit well for optimal dexterity. One of our favorites is the Revco BSX Xtreme Stick/ MIG glove. It’s constructed with top quality thin cut kidskin leather, with pig skin palms for the best in protection and the ultimate in flexibility. And be sure to save your welding gloves for welding and use more rugged metal worker gloves for your prep and finish work.
If a jacket is more than you want to put on–it is still summer after all–check out the flame resistant welding sleeves. We especially like the BSX welding sleeves.