MCR Safety 4960 Welding Gloves, Cowhide, Premium A Grade

MCR Safety 4960 is a premium A grade cowhide welding glove with wing thumb, slip-on open cuff. MCR Safety rates it abrasion level 4, puncture level 3, contact heat level 2. Sold by the dozen. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.

MCR Safety 4960 specifications

Source: MCR Safety product page https://mcrsafety.com/arm-hand-protection/4960, fetched Nov 6 2026; MCR Safety specification sheet 4960; MCR Safety price and packaging file, Oct 21 2026.

Ratings and standards

Source: MCR Safety product page https://mcrsafety.com/arm-hand-protection/4960, fetched Nov 6 2026; MCR Safety specification sheet 4960; 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

• 4-inch brown split cow leather cuff
• Premium top grain cowhide palm and forefinger
• Sewn with Kevlar
• Split leather back
• Top grain drag patch
• Comfortable wing thumb design

Source: MCR Safety feature list for style 4960 on its product page, fetched Nov 6 2026.

MCR Safety 4960 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 4960 questions

Which type of hand gloves are used for welding? Leather welding gloves like the 4960: Premium A grade cowhide, welder pattern, slip-on - open cuff; MCR Safety rates it contact heat 2.

Will leather gloves protect you from electrical shock? MCR Safety publishes no electrical rating for the 4960; its ratings are abrasion 4, puncture 3, contact heat 2. Rubber insulating gloves are a different product: electrical gloves vs work gloves.

What glove material is heat resistant? MCR Safety rates the 4960 (Cowhide) ANSI/ISEA 105 conductive heat Level 2 (contact temperature up to 140 °C (284 °F)) on the ASTM F1060 test. The rating is for contact heat, not flame.

What do abrasion resistant gloves mean? The ANSI/ISEA 105 abrasion level counts the cycles to wear through on the ASTM D3389 / D3884 test. MCR Safety rates the 4960 abrasion Level 4 (3,000 cycles or more to failure), puncture Level 3 (60 N or more).

How is the 4960 sold? By the dozen (12 pairs of one size). MCR Safety case pack: 6 per case.

Guides: leather types and grades · MIG vs stick vs TIG · OSHA welding PPE · ANSI heat and flame levels · cleaning leather work gloves · every welding glove, helmet and garment by type · electrical gloves vs work gloves.

Manufacturer item number: 4960. Spec sheet: MCR Safety specification sheet (PDF).

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

Leather Welding Work Gloves
Premium Grade Grain Cowhide Palm, Split Leather Back
4 Inch Split Leather Cuff
Sewn with Kevlar®

Features a Drag Patch for durability and greater protection

MCR Safety takes pride in manufacturing a diverse range of welding gloves to suit various needs. The 4960 welding glove is made of premium grade grain cowhide and is sewn with Kevlar® for additional strength and durability. The premium-grain cowhide palm and forefinger provide excellent dexterity and durability. Other features include a split leather back, a comfortable wing thumb design, and a 4-inch brown split leather cuff. An added drag patch provides greater durability and protection in a common high-wear area.