GLOVE GUIDE 01 · WELDING
Built for the arc.
How to pick the right welding gloves for the process you actually run.
Updated October 2026 · By the Murbie Team · 6 min read
5
FORGE MODELS
10–16"
CUFF LENGTHS
12+
PAIRS FOR BULK PRICING
Heat. Spatter. Sharp steel. No single welding glove wins every fight. A glove thin enough to feel a tungsten torch won't survive a day of stick, and a heavy stick glove makes TIG work clumsy.
This guide matches each welding process to the right leather, lining and cuff, and shows where every Murbie Forge model fits.
CONTENTS
THE FORGE RANGE
Welding gloves built to take heat
Goatskin TIG gloves and fleece-lined cowhide stick gloves, 10–16 inch lengths.
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01 / The quick answer
FEEL FIRST
TIG
HEAT & SPATTER
Low
Thin goatskin, unlined or barely lined. Maximum torch and rod control.
FORGE T1 · T2 · T3
SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE
MIG
HEAT & SPATTER
Low to high, by amperage
Light work takes a mid-weight goat palm. Heavy or flux-core goes stick-grade.
FORGE T3 · S1 · S2
PROTECTION FIRST
STICK
HEAT & SPATTER
High
Fleece-lined cowhide, reinforced palm and thumb, long gauntlet cuff.
FORGE S1 · S2
02 / Feel vs protection
Every welding glove trades one for the other. More leather and more lining block heat and spatter, and cost you fingertip control. Here's where each Forge model sits.
Positions reflect leather type and lining from Murbie product specs.
TIG: what to look for
- Goatskin palm. Natural lanolin keeps it soft and flexible while staying strong.
- Unlined or minimally lined, so you can feel the rod.
- Aramid stitching that holds up to heat better than cotton or polyester.
- Split leather cuff to guard the wrist without stiffening the fingers.
Stick: what to look for
- Thick cowhide. Tough and abrasion-resistant. Split cowhide gives serious heat protection for the money.
- Fleece or cotton lining to insulate against radiant heat.
- Reinforced palm and thumb, where gloves wear out first.
- Long gauntlet cuff so spatter can't drop into your sleeve.
03 / Match your process
04 / The Forge lineup
| MODEL | PALM | BUILT FOR | STANDOUT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Forge T1 |
Goat leather | TIG | Long tan gauntlet cuff |
 Forge T2 |
Natural goatskin | TIG | Wrapped index finger, straight thumb |
 Forge T3 |
Goat leather | TIG · light MIG | Split leather back & cuff |
 Forge S1 |
Cowhide, fleece-lined | Stick · heavy MIG | Palm & thumb reinforcement |
 Forge S2 |
Cowhide, fleece-lined | Stick · heavy MIG | Reinforced thumb |
Specs from Murbie product pages, October 2026. All Forge models come in 10–16 inch lengths.
05 / Cuff length
Measured from fingertip to the end of the cuff. Short cuffs move easier. Long cuffs overlap your sleeve so sparks can't get in.
SHOP RULE
If spatter ever lands between your glove and your sleeve, go longer.
06 / Make them last
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Air dry
Away from heaters. Direct heat turns leather stiff and brittle.
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Not oven mitts
Brief contact only. Use tongs for glowing metal.
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Retire them
Burn-throughs, hardened patches or split seams mean it's done.
SAFETY
Keep them dry. Wet or sweat-soaked gloves conduct electricity far more readily, raising shock risk in stick welding. Swap to a dry pair.
07 / FAQ
Can I use TIG gloves for stick welding?
Not for regular stick work. TIG gloves are thinner and usually unlined, so heat and spatter reach your hands fast.
Can I use stick gloves for TIG?
You can, but most welders hate it. Thick gloves make it hard to feed filler rod smoothly and control the torch.
Why are TIG gloves usually goatskin?
Goatskin is thin, soft and strong for its weight, and its natural lanolin keeps it supple. That's the feel TIG demands.
Do you offer bulk pricing for crews?
Yes, from 12 pairs. Contact us with the models and quantities you need.
Gear up for the arc
Five Forge models. TIG to stick. Bulk pricing for crews and shops from 12 pairs.
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