Welding’s a tough job, with welders working in hot, often confined spaces. This gets pretty uncomfortable, pretty quickly! Gear is bulky and uncomfortable over clothes. It’s hard to get protective clothes on and off.
Welders are also exposed to a range of hazards every time they weld. These include:
- Risk of spatter, dross and burns.
- PPE not providing full body cover.
- Gloves not strong enough to withstand heat.
- Legs left exposed to potential burns.
Don’t despair. There’s a big-on-quality range of personal protective clothes and equipment, specially designed to keep Australian welders comfortable and safe.
Elliotts’ Big Red Welding Solutions
Whether it’s MIG, TIG or Stick welding – indoors or outdoors, in tight spaces or at height – there’s a comprehensive solution to suit your workplace. What’s more, the entire garment range meets minimum Australian safety standards (ISO 11611).
Head protection
Select hood and helmet, or welding cap with nape.
Welders cap with nape: Worn under a welding helmet for extra protection from spatter, dross and burns.
Confined space welding hood: Complete with internal head harness and envelope for welding filter lens or cover lens.
Confined space welding hood and helmet: Features a cut-down welding helmet attached to the hood with hook/loop around the lens.
Upper body protection
Choose from full jacket, bib apron or welding sleeves.
Welders jacket: Made from split leather, perfect for heavy-duty welding jobs, features rear harness opening and adjustable sleeves.
Welders apron: Split leather bib-style apron, with adjustable leather straps and quick release buckles.
Welders sleeves: Fit comfortably over standard work clothes, with dielectric press-stud front closure and hook/loop wrist closure.
Hand and arm protection
You can’t go wrong with the iconic Big Red welding gloves,
Welding gloves: A staple for Australian welders, these premium leather gloves with cotton lining are flame-resistant and comfortable to wear.
Extended 680mm version: Increase protection for both lower and upper arms, with these extra-long leather gloves.
CRX welding gloves: Combining leather and soft goatskin, enjoy superior heat resistance, durability and 360° Cut 5/TDM F protection.
Lower body protection
Don’t forget to cover the lower part of the body during welding.
Full seat or seatless trousers: Choose full seat for maximum protection, or seatless for greater comfort and movement.
Welding chaps: A more breathable option, worn with the split leather bib apron. Adjustable 25mm webbing strap around neck, waist, and legs.
Welding leggings: Protect the lower legs and feet, with hook/loop rear closure, 50mm elastic tops and three thick plastic strip supports.
Welding spats: Cover feet and ankles, with leather strap and buckle fastening under the boot and ankle length 250mm.
Building on the strong market reputation of Big Red welding gloves, the Big Red PPE range has a focus on optimising safety, comfort and versatility in the workplace. As Australia’s largest provider of industrial and safety equipment, Blackwoods has all your job requirements covered.
