Description
Caiman 1485 is a welding glove with a elkskin shell. Construction: wool (back); unlined palm lining, gauntlet cuff. Caiman lists Heavy genuine American elk grain leather shell, gold with gray gauntlet cuff; Fully welted seams sewn with DuPont Kevlar thread; Overall length 14 inches, gauntlet cuff. Sizes Medium, Large and X-Large. Sold by the pair.
Caiman 1485 specifications
| Item | Caiman data |
|---|---|
| Part number | 1485 (size and colour versions: 1485M, 1485L, 1485-XL) |
| Glove Type | Welding |
| Shell Material | Elkskin |
| Material | Heavy Genuine American Elk Grain; Dupont™ Kevlar® Thread |
| Lining | Wool |
| Cuff Style | Gauntlet |
| Cuff Color | Gray |
| Stitching | Kevlar |
| Manufacturer Stated Applications | MIG; Stick |
| Color | Gold |
| Sizes | Medium; Large; X-Large |
| Resistance | Heat |
| Style | 1485 Elk Skin Wool Insulated Unlined Palm MIG/Stick Welding Gloves |
| Width | 6.85 in |
| Height | 1.95 in |
| Weight | 0.73 lb |
| Arc Rating (cal/cm2) | cal/cm2 |
| Closure | Slip On |
| Leather Type | Top Grain Elkskin |
| Leather Grade | Premium |
| Palm | Reinforced |
| Back | Leather |
| Thumb Style | Straight |
Source: Caiman published product data.
Related Caiman part numbers
| Part number | Version | Shell Material | Lining | Cuff Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1485 | Elk Skin Wool Insulated Unlined Palm MIG/Stick Welding Gloves | Elkskin | Wool | Gauntlet |
| 1485 | Welding Gloves | Wool | Wool | Gauntlet |
By Caiman's published data; each part number links to its own page.
Caiman 1485 questions
What is the Caiman 1485? Caiman 1485 is a welding glove with a elkskin shell. Construction: wool (back); unlined palm lining, gauntlet cuff.
What sizes does the 1485 come in? Medium, Large and X-Large. The size is the part-number ending: 1485M, 1485L, 1485-XL.
How is the 1485 sold? By the pair.
What is the 1485 made of? Heavy Genuine American Elk Grain, Dupont™ Kevlar® Thread, per Caiman.
What is the 1485 shell made of? Elkskin, per Caiman.
What cuff does the 1485 have? Gauntlet, per Caiman.
Elk skin gives the Caiman 1485 MIG and stick welding glove an unlined reverse grain palm with a wool insulated back for heat protection. The 14 inch length covers the wrist and lower forearm for welders working around spatter and radiant heat.
- Heavy genuine American elk grain leather shell, gold with gray gauntlet cuff
- Unlined palm for dexterity; natural wool insulation on the back of the hand
- Thumb reinforcement strap and pulse protector
- Fully welted seams sewn with DuPont Kevlar thread
- Overall length 14 inches, gauntlet cuff
Mechanical and pipeline contractors who run stick or MIG for long shifts get heat protection without giving up feel in the palm. Available in Medium (1485M), Large (1485L) and X-Large (1485-XL). Manufacturer item number: 1485L. Sold by the pair.
Item Numbers
Variant item numbers:
1485M – Medium
1485L – Large
1485-XL – X-Large
