Protecting Welding Clothing

BIG Safety stocks a variety of welding apparel from the PRO Choice Pyromate range. With a firm focus on safety, the Pyromate premium range utilises Pyrovatex flame-retardant cotton developed by Ciba Geigy to protect your workers when it matters most.

What Is Pyrovatex (And Why Is It Good for Welding PPE)?

"Pyrovatex is one of the world's leading flame retardant finishes on 100% cotton fabrics and is considered superior to all other flame inhibitors. Utilising cool, lightweight cotton instead of heavy, hot alternatives makes PRO Choice Pyromate welding gear perfect for Australian conditions. Pyrovatex has guaranteed flame retardancy for the life of the garment."

Pyrovatex fabric will not ignite, melt, drip or expose the skin of the wearer. It protects workers in a range of different scenarios, including:

Welding Clothing Requirements

Safe Work Australia outlines specific requirements for protective gear to keep workers safe from the hazards associated with the job. In addition to avoiding anything that has the potential to capture hot sparks and metals (e.g. pockets or other folds), welding apparel should also be made of natural fibres, fit snugly and be cleaned regularly.

According to SWA guidelines, welding PPE should comprise:

When you’re welding, protective clothing is crucial. Made from red cow split leather that’s been Aramid fibre stitched to increase resistance to heat, cuts and abrasions, our Pyromate red welder's jacket is a popular choice in the Australian workplace. The jacket has staggered double studs to ensure a secure fit, and is produced to exceed all the relevant requirements for use in the workplace.

Browse Our PRO Choice Pyromate Safety Range

With PRO Choice’s Pyromate safety range you can ensure your workers are protected from head to toe. We stock everything from welder’s caps, jackets and protective sleeves to aprons and blankets. Our wide range of PRO Choice welding gloves provides protection for everyone from the handyman to the full-time professional.

At BIG Safety, we’ve made it our mission to sell only the best quality safety gear Australia has to offer. Take a look around to see what works best for your workers.