In some welding situations welding gloves can be worn with an apron and still offer very good full frontal protection without the need for a welding jacket or welding sleeves The welding glove sets the standard for heavy duty sheet metal protection and welding It's designed for added durability with more leather reinforcement covering the palm and thumb area The additional knuckle bar reinforcement strip on back of hand protects fingers and provides abrasion protection In some welding situations welding gloves can be worn with an apron and still offer very good full frontal protection without the need for a welding jacket or welding sleeves. The welding glove sets the standard for protection in heavy metalwork and service welding. < p>It is designed for increased durability with additional leather reinforcement covering the palm and thumb area. Additional knuckle bar reinforcement strip on the back of the hand protects the fingers and provides abrasion protection. We use only the