How to choose welding protective clothing?

Due to the multiple hazards of arc radiation, smoke, toxic gas, radiation, noise, high-frequency electromagnetic field and high temperature, electric welders must wear welding protective clothing when working, so that the safety factor can be improved,  how to choose welding protective clothing? The editor summarized 2 points for your reference.

First: the choice of color

It is recommended to choose a light color for welding clothing, because other colors will turn yellow or red after being irradiated by strong light. Only light colors are highly reflective, not easy to change color, and can protect the body more effectively.

Second: the choice of material

Welding clothing should be made of full canvas or cotton flame-resistant cloth, and synthetic fiber fabric should not be used as much as possible. Because in the welding work, the cotton welding clothing is resistant to high temperatures, even if it catches fire, it will only turn into ashes without dripping and melting, while synthetic fiber fabrics will become liquid or dripping and melting when heated, which is very Easily cause burns, scalds or burns.

In welding work, in addition to welding clothing, you must also wear qualified protective glasses and face shields; in overhead welding and cutting, in order to prevent sparks and slag from splashing on the head and shoulders from high places, the welder should be on the neck Towels; wearing shawls, long sleeves, aprons and shoe covers made of flame-resistant materials.

Welding gowns must be kept dry, and pockets need to be covered to prevent splashes from falling into them. Welding gowns must be able to cover the waist and uppers. There must be no damages, gaps, and no grease.