Best Welding Shirts – Long Sleeved and Fire Resistant

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The Revco Black Stallion FS7-KHK FR FR Cotton Work Shirt is available in sizes Small through XXXX-Large, a wider range than most shirts. It's made of 7 oz fabric and is available in brown or gray. It's cut from 100% cotton and has a flame-retardant treatment. It has an extra long tail so it can hide inside.

Because it's lighter than other shirts, it's more breathable than most, making it a good summer choice. Revco Black Stallion FS7-KHK FR Fire Retardant Cotton Work Shirts meet the ASTM 1506 standard for flame resistance, which means it can be used in many OSHA regulated stores and meets common safety requirements in many countries Industrial store.

Its collar is not very high, but it can be turned up if needed, as it is a stiff shirt, despite its lightness. The Revco Black Stallion FS7-KHK FR Cotton Work Shirt has a relaxed fit, but owners sometimes report that the shoulders are tight and the sleeves are not as long as other shirts of the same size.

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The Lincoln Electric K3113 FR Welding Shirt is one of the most popular shirts for welders on the job. It's made of 9 oz grade 100% flame retardant cotton. It comes with metal fastenings including multi-button closures on the cuffs. The spacious breast pocket has a large flap with a metal snap.

This tee has extra reinforcement for extra durability. The Lincoln Electric K3113 FR Welding Shirt features reinforced shoulders, neck, cuffs and collar. Each of these areas features a layered construction for added protection and longer wear time. This adds strength where it's needed most while maintaining good ventilation in the main torso areas where you need to stay cool.

Lincoln Electric K3113 FR Welding Shirt has anti-mildew and anti-static treatment in addition to flame-retardant treatment. The collar is designed to flip up for better neck protection when you need it. This t-shirt will shrink in the first wash, so you need to take this into account when deciding on your size. Plus sizes have a longer tail to improve the overall fit.

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The Carhartt FRS003 Flame Retardant Lightweight Twill Shirt is made from 6 oz twill fabric and is a lightweight, breathable shirt for summer. No shirt is going to be nice and cool when you're welding in the heat, but this one at least makes it bearable. It's deodorized to keep it fresh and machine washable for easy care. This material also features Carhartt's "Work-Dry" moisture management system.

Carhartt FRS003 Flame Retardant Lightweight Twill Shirt has an ATPV rating of 8.7, an excellent rating for a 6 oz fabric. This is a direct result of using an 88% cotton and 12% nylon blend instead of pure cotton. It's often been reported that many of Carhartt's gear run on the large side, and this t-shirt is no exception.

This tee features a button flap at the roomy breast pocket and 2-button cuffs. The button fasteners on the Carhartt FRS003 Flame Retardant Lightweight Twill Shirt are a potential problem because they are plastic and not wood or shell, so they can melt.

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The Wrangler Riggs Workwear Men's FR Flame Retardant Long Sleeve Welding Shirt is one of the standard shirts found in industrial stores of all types. This is a 100% cotton shirt. Arc thermal protection value (ATPV) is 9.2 calories/cm². It's sewn with Nomex thread and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Wrangler shirts are known for their fit. Wrangler Riggs Workwear Men's FR Flame Resistant Long Sleeve welding shirt uses button fastishes, used usually more secure than snaps in the case of snaps, but the downside is that these buttons are plastic and not leather, wood, shell or similar non-melting material.

The Wrangler Riggs Workwear Men's FR Flame Retardant Long Sleeve Welding Shirt is lightweight and breathable, but the material is a bit stiff and doesn't soften until the shirt has been washed extensively. This design features two roomy chest pockets with button flaps. A breast pocket also has a smaller inner pocket for pencils and a scribe. The shirt is cut for a uniform fit and has a loose fit.

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The LAPCO IGR7 Lightweight 100% Cotton Flame Retardant Work Shirt is made from 100% cotton twill with an HRC Class 2 rating and is another shirt that welders often see. The shirt is double stitched. Front button strap features four rows of stitching for security and strength. The fabric is a breathable 7 oz rating and is lightweight.

The LAPCO IGR7 Lightweight 100% Cotton Flame Retardant Work Shirt features Nomex thread construction and a button closure. The collar is also buttoned down for a serious look. Buttons are great for keeping the shirt closed if something grabs it, but plastic buttons will melt. Some owners have reported that the t-shirt is not always the correct size, and some have reported that several t-shirts they purchased were both too large and too small for the size.

A great thing about this tee is that it has pleats in the back for easy movement. The LAPCO IGR7 Lightweight 100% Cotton Flame Retardant Work Shirt also features LAPCO's "Moisture Management" treatment to keep the shirt dry, cool and breathable.