The West Chester 6144 is one of the maker’s Ironcat TIG welding gloves: a premium grade glove in top grain kidskin leather, with a para-aramid blend lining, Kevlar stitching and a gauntlet cuff. It is sold here as a box of 6 pairs.
Key features
- Top grain kidskin leather, which the maker describes as lightweight and more supple than goatskin
- Para-aramid blend lining all the way around the hand for A4 cut resistance and heat resistance; the maker says it will not melt, ignite or conduct electricity
- Kevlar stitching for added strength and burn resistance
- Keystone thumb, shaped to reduce hand fatigue
- Pulse protector and a 5.5 in split cowhide cuff for added forearm coverage that is easy to put on and take off
- Leather listed by the maker as chromium VI free
Specifications
- Style: 6144 (Ironcat)
- Color: Natural
- Leather: top grain kidskin, palm and back
- Lining: aramid
- Cuff: gauntlet, glove length 14 in
- Closure: slip on
- Construction: cut-and-sewn, Gunn cut
- Cut level: A4; ANSI puncture level 3; EN 388 3X22D (as listed by the maker)
- Arc rating: ATPV 36 cal/cm2 (maker rating)
- Care: do not wash
Sizes
S, M, L, XL and 2XL.
Selection and use should follow your employer’s safety program and the maker’s instructions.











