PIP Welding Heat Shield Sleeve

PIP Welding Heat Shield Sleeves: Professional-Grade Arm Protection for Welders

When sparks fly and heat radiates from a torch or electrode, your arms are on the front line. PIP® (Protective Industrial Products) has built a decades-long reputation as one of the most trusted names in industrial safety, and their welding heat shield sleeves reflect that commitment to protecting professional welders from the real hazards of the trade. Welding is inherently dangerous — gas, flame, sparks, and blinding light leave nothing to chance.

The Ironcat® Difference

PIP's Ironcat® brand is considered the ultimate authority in protective gear for welders, offering durable PPE tailored to the different types of welding. Within the welding heat shield sleeve category, the flagship product is the Ironcat® Split Leather Welding Cape Sleeve (Model 7000) — a workhorse garment engineered for sustained exposure to extreme heat and spark hazards.

• Constructed of specially tanned split leather for added heat resistance and protection from sparks.
• Stitched with Kevlar® for added strength and burn resistance.
• Anodized snaps reinforced with leather do not corrode and prevent flashback, with adjustable snaps on the wrist and collar for a custom fit.
• Soapstone pockets on each sleeve keep marking tools within reach during the job.
• Coordinates with the matching Ironcat® bib for full upper-body coverage.

Where These Sleeves Are Built to Work

PIP Ironcat welding heat shield sleeves are ideal for steel mills, shipyards, manufacturing, automotive, gas welding, and torch work. The cape-style design wraps the shoulders and upper arms — areas highly exposed to spatter and radiant heat — making this form factor a go-to choice for MIG, stick, and gas welding applications where a full jacket may feel excessive but bare arms simply aren't an option.

Why PIP Stands Behind Its Welding PPE

Since its creation in 1984, Protective Industrial Products (PIP) has been one of the most trusted manufacturers of products that help keep America's workers safe. PIP offers task-specific welding PPE for MIG, TIG, stick, utility, and general fabrication work through recognized brands such as Ironcat and Caiman. Its protective clothing includes leather, flame-resistant cotton, and combination garments for protection from sparks, flame, abrasion, and hot metal.

For welders who demand purpose-built arm protection backed by a brand with deep expertise in occupational safety, PIP's welding heat shield sleeves deliver on both material quality and thoughtful design — from Kevlar-reinforced seams to corrosion-resistant hardware built to survive the harshest shop environments.