MCR Safety 4500 Welding Gloves, Cowhide, ANSI A2, Foam Lined

MCR Safety 4500 is a select B+ grade cowhide welding glove with wing thumb, gauntlet cuff, foam lining. MCR Safety rates it ANSI/ISEA 105 cut level A2 (500–999 g cutting load), abrasion level 4, puncture level 4, contact heat level 3. Sizes S (7) to 3XL (12). Sold by the dozen. Part numbers 4500L, 4500M, 4500S, 4500XXL, 4500XXXL. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.

MCR Safety 4500 specifications

Source: MCR Safety product page https://mcrsafety.com/gloves/4500, fetched Nov 6 2026; MCR Safety specification sheet 4500; MCR Safety price and packaging file, Oct 21 2026.

Ratings and standards

Source: MCR Safety product page https://mcrsafety.com/gloves/4500, fetched Nov 6 2026; MCR Safety specification sheet 4500; MCR Safety, "ANSI/ISEA Standard 105-2024 Update" (ANSI/ISEA 105-2024: A Quick Guide to Hand Protection Standards). Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task.

Features

• Blue select B+ grade split shoulder leather
• Foam lining
• Leather reinforced wing thumb
• Welted seams
• Sewn with Kevlar

Source: MCR Safety feature list for style 4500 on its product page, fetched Nov 6 2026.

MCR Safety 4500 family

Source: MCR Safety product page for each style (fetched Nov 6 2026); MCR Safety price and packaging file, Oct 21 2026 (UPC, case pack, how MCR sells it). Each style links to its own page.

MCR Safety 4500 questions

What are cut 5 gloves called now? Cut gloves are rated A1 to A9 under ANSI/ISEA 105; the 2016 update replaced the old 1 to 5 scale, as MCR Safety’s ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 guide explains. MCR Safety rates the 4500 ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 cut level A2 (500–999 g cutting load) on the ASTM F2992-15 test.

Which type of hand gloves are used for welding? Leather welding gloves like the 4500: Select B+ grade cowhide, welder pattern, gauntlet cuff, foam lined; MCR Safety rates it contact heat 3.

What is a cut rating on gloves? The ANSI/ISEA 105 letter is the level and the grams are the cutting load the glove held back on the ASTM F2992-15 test. MCR Safety rates the 4500 ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 cut level A2 (500–999 g cutting load) on the ASTM F2992-15 test; the rating is as published by MCR Safety.

What are the gloves called that you can't cut through? MCR Safety calls the 4500 cut resistant, not cut-proof: Cowhide, rated A2 (500–999 g cutting load). Why no glove is cut-proof.

How is the 4500 sold? By the dozen (12 pairs of one size). MCR Safety case pack: 3, 6 per case.

What sizes does the 4500 come in? S (7) to 3XL (12). The size is the part-number ending: 4500L, 4500M.

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Manufacturer item number: 4500. Spec sheet: MCR Safety specification sheet (PDF).

This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning from the manufacturer.

MCR Safety Welding
Leather Welding Work Gloves
Foam Lined Select B+ Grade Shoulder Leather
Reinforced Wing Thumb

Sewn with Kevlar®

MCR Safety offers a wide range of leather welding gloves, making it a safe bet you can find one perfect for your job! From high-quality premium gloves to rugged economy options, we've got you covered! The 4500 welder's glove is 13 inches long and is made from select B+ grade shoulder leather with a full foam lining. Together, these features provide excellent abrasion, puncture, and heat resistance. Other features include a 1-piece back, a wing thumb design, and a reinforced thumb crotch and palm area. The seams are welted and sewn with Kevlar® thread, making this glove resistant to wear.

Size chart (MCR Safety)

MCR Safety says to use a ruler to measure across your hand; the chart is an approximate size and the glove should be tried on to confirm fit.

Source: MCR Safety, Glove Size Guide.