WELDERS CLOTHING

We stock everything from welding sleeves to jackets, aprons, knee pads, hoods, caps, ear plugs, and more, meaning you can purchase all your protective attire from one source.

At Foster, we believe that quality really is everything & that is why we have teamed up with British manufacturer, Tusker, to deliver a range of heavy duty welding aprons and chrome leather sleeves under our premium own brand banner.

Selecting the correct clothing is absolutely essential & here's some information to aid your purchasing decision:

1. What kind of protective clothing is required for safe arc or stick welding?

If you are carrying out any kind of stick welding, either at home or in an industrial workplace, you need to be protected by a fire retardant jacket or sleeves, a suitably robust welding helmet with adjustable lenses, protective shoes, gloves, and ear defenders or plugs.

2. What is the best material for protective welders clothing?

Due to its inherent strength and fire retardant properties, wool tends to be a better choice for protective welding garments than synthetic materials. In fact, synthetic fabrics are almost always a poor option because they melt quickly if brought into contact with high temperatures. Yet, if cotton has been specially designed to be fire resistant, it will stay strong and durable for a long time.

3. Can you stop stray sparks from causing physical damage?

There is an easy answer to this question, because the very reason why protective sleeves, jackets, and proban hoods are worn is to safeguard the skin from burns, so it is vital that hot work operatives resist the temptation to roll up clothing, even when hot. If a stray spark or particle comes loose and makes contact with your clothes, it will not cause any damage so long as your shirt sleeves and pant cuffs are not rolled up or folded over – the same rule applies to tucking pant legs into boots or shoes.

4. What kind of protective shoes should a welder wear?

The best kind of protection is provided by fully covered leather boots (ideally with 6-8 inches of ankle coverage). If the welding or hotwork tasks in question are particularly intensive or prolonged, operatives are advised to wear protective boots with metal toes for extra security. Plus, meta-tarsal gauntlets and guard can now be bought and attached to lace holes to stop stray sparks and particles from falling into footwear.

At Foster Industrial, safety is a top priority and we are committed to offering you the best in protective clothing, equipment, and tools at the best possible prices.