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Products are reinforced with Kevlar lining & carefully layered panels.
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Heavy Duty Leather Welding Apron
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Heavy Duty Leather Welding Gloves
Regular price $59.00Regular priceUnit price / per$69.00Sale price $59.00Sale
What customers say about us
We do our best to provide you the best experience ever
Great customer service
Great customer service and quick on the updates. Be glad when the product gets here!
Date of experience: July 21, 2025
George Merrit
Best Materials, Best Customer Service
Best Materials, Best Cusomter Service
Date of experience: May 28, 2025
Thomas Montano
This is a perfect pair of welding gloves
This is a perfect pair of welding gloves. The standard gloves in stores are not good fitting and get in the way. These fit my hands perfectly and doesn’t feel like I’m wearing two pieces of cardboard like my old Lincoln ones.
Date of experience: May 16, 2025
Brent Flemmin
Amazing product
Probably the best pair of gloves I have put on my hands, super durable and comfortable. My only complaint is that they come a little small so maybe order a size larger
Date of experience: May 14, 2025
Cayden Vissers
The quality of the leather is amazing.
The quality of the leather is amazing, and the packaging is exquisite. My boss saw it and is gonna get himself one!
Date of experience: April 21, 2025
Luke Young
So cool
So cool, I love this gloves.
Date of experience: July 01, 2025
George Merrit
The quality is excellent
The quality is excellent, the stitching is excellent, I have been treating the buffalo hyde and it is getting softer. I am so glad I didnt buy a chinese K.O version that is flooding the market, very happy with Apron
Date of experience: Apr 16, 2025
Ronald Sjodin
First impression
Only used them for a few days now, and I can say they are the best gloves I’ve worn to weld in. I don’t feel the heat through them, even resting my hand on a hot piece of metal, and as thick and durable as they seem, I still have great mobility and control over all my fingers with them on.
Date of experience: August 2, 2025
Seth Magnusen
Nothing but excellent... 5 STARS
Nothing but excellent...5 stars!! Great company and great product!
Date of experience: June 4, 2025
Kevin Stone
Outstanding Quality and Attention to Detail.
Both the Apron and weld gloves arrived quickly. Amazing materials and workmanship! You will not only be impressed, but you will be blown away by the quality. BUY IT!
Date of experience: April 17, 2025
Eric
Very high quality
I've welded/fabricated for 50+years. This is the best apron ever. Bought gloves as well. The Best!
Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Stanley Roberts
I needed a good metalworking apron
I ordered the apron; hopefully, the quality will be good. I was pleasantly surprised. The quality was far superior to anything else I have ever used. The apron is great.
Date of experience: April 16, 2025
Tim Stone
Excellent Products & Customer Service!
The products I received were top quality - just as advertised on the website. Delivery was fast. They accidentally sent my order twice, so I contacted customer service, and they were very helpful and prompt in directing me on how to return the items, and they paid for shipping the return.
Date of experience: April 16, 2025
David Shallenberger
Been fabricating and welding for years
Been fabricating and welding for 40 years. Best Apron by far I have ever owned. Actually look forward to wearing it when I am working. Badass!! That's all I have to say!
Date of experience: April 9, 2025
DLS Metal Transformation
Needed a good leather apron
Needed a good leather apron for welding, restoring classic cars and sparks fly, this apron fits the bill and I compared to others and liked what was offered
Date of experience: April 9, 2025
Ronald Sjodin

Style Meets Function in the Workshop
Style Meets Function in the Workshop
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Let customers speak for us
from 73 reviewsLove these gloves and the company! Quality product well worth the price... there's a reason I recommend them to all our students

Fits great, very heavy duty but comfortable.

Extremely well made gloves! Super comfortable

This apron has been great, love all the accessory pockets and the shoulder straps are a game changer! I can confirm all my goodies are well protected with this heavy duty apron!

Great shop apron for metal work and blacksmithing, plenty of pockets and good quality leather.

1898 reached out to me to try out their welding gloves. The are 5 out of 5 stars. Good length for protection, snug fit, comfortable liner , extra leather where its neened..

All the heat resistance of regular heavy weld gloves but thinner and lighter with more tactile feel.

Your stupid if you don’t buy these

Very nicely made welding gloves. Quality is #1 with these gloves. Well worth the money. I will purchase again

Sent message to Matt about neatsfoot oil or recommended conditioner has not replied yet..not daily use item..need to speed up breakin

Real quality materials and excellent craftsmanship

I ordered the apron, hoping that the quality would be good. I was pleasantly surprised as the quality was GREAT. I enjoyed the phone conversation with Matt the owner. This company is after quality over quantity. If you have any doubts, don’t, Matt will take care of any issues you have with his product.

VERY WELL BUILT. COMFORTABLE. A LITTLE TIGHT SIZE WISE FOR A SIZE XL. LOVE 'EM THOUGH! THANKS, CHRIS

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! HEAVY DUTY, QUALITY BUILT. I TEXTED MATT ALSO TO GIVE HIM SOME ADDITIONAL IDEAS OF PRODUCTS TO BUILD. LOVE IT! THANKS AGAIN! CHRIS
