MIG Welding Gloves
MIG (wire-feed) welding throws more spatter and heat than TIG but needs more feel than stick. These gloves sit in the middle: pigskin, cowhide and goatskin palms, Kevlar-stitched seams and liners that keep your hands cool on long runs.
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Buying guide
How to pick a MIG glove
Four things decide how a MIG glove feels at the end of a shift. Check them against the work you do most.
Palm leather
Pigskin breathes and stays soft if it gets damp. Goatskin gives the best feel. Cowhide is the toughest and handles the most spatter.
Heat at the palm
Short runs need a single layer. For long beads or overhead work, look for a reinforced palm and thumb or a DragPatch, which is an extra leather pad where your hand rests.
Kevlar stitching
Kevlar thread doesn't melt or burn through like cotton thread, so seams hold together when spatter lands on them.
Fit
A MIG glove should be snug at the fingertips with no loose leather. Too big and you lose control of the gun trigger. See our size guide if you're between sizes.
Compare
MIG vs TIG vs stick gloves
Each welding process puts different demands on your hands, so the gloves are built differently.
| Process | Typical leather | Thickness | What matters most |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIG | Pigskin, cowhide, goatskin | Medium | Balance of heat protection and trigger feel |
| TIG | Kidskin, goatskin, deerskin | Thin | Fingertip feel for feeding filler rod |
| Stick | Split cowhide, elkskin | Heavy | Heat and spatter protection, long cuff |
Good to know
Grain or split leather?
Grain leather is the smooth outer layer of the hide. It's tighter, more flexible and resists abrasion, which is why it shows up on palms where you need feel.
Split leather comes from the inner layers. It's thicker and rougher, so it's common on the back of the hand and the cuff, where protection matters more than dexterity.
Many MIG gloves combine the two: a grain palm for control and a split cowhide back for heat.
Feel at the trigger. Protection on the back of the hand.
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FAQ
MIG glove questions
Can I use MIG gloves for stick welding?
For light stick work, often yes. For heavy rods, high amperage or overhead stick welding, a dedicated stick glove with thicker leather and a longer cuff gives you more protection.
Can I use MIG gloves for TIG?
You can, but most welders find them too thick to feed filler rod with control. TIG gloves are thinner for that reason.
What does A5 or A6 mean on a MIG glove?
It's the ANSI/ISEA 105 cut rating, on a scale from A1 to A9. A higher number means the glove resists cuts from sharp metal edges better, which helps when you handle cut stock between welds.
How do I make my MIG gloves last longer?
Let them dry naturally away from direct heat if they get wet, and rotate two pairs on long jobs. Heat and sweat are what stiffen leather over time.
Do you sell MIG gloves in bulk?
Yes. If you're outfitting a crew or a shop, reach out through our Bulk Orders page or call us and we'll put a quote together.
Not sure which MIG glove fits your work?
Tell us the job and we'll point you to the right gear. Real answers from people who know welding PPE.