The 6 Best Leather Aprons

This wiki has been updated 31 times since it was first published in March of 2017. Welders, blacksmiths, glass blowers, furniture makers and any professional working around sparks, heat, and sharp objects cannot do without a quality leather apron. These protective accessories can prevent serious injuries and save your regular clothing from being destroyed by your craft. We've included a variety of options to meet various needs. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 31 times since it was first published in March of 2017. Welders, blacksmiths, glass blowers, furniture makers and any professional working around sparks, heat, and sharp objects cannot do without a quality leather apron. These protective accessories can prevent serious injuries and save your regular clothing from being destroyed by your craft. We've included a variety of options to meet various needs. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. QeeLink QLWWA01

The QeeLink QLWWA01 (appx. $37) features a generous six pockets, so it can hold more tools and accessories than most options. It offers great value for the reasonable price, and its genuine cowhide is at least 1.5 millimeters thick to deliver dependable durability and protection.

Can fit even xxl-sized people
Money-back satisfaction guarantee
Dedicated mobile phone pocket

2. Steiner Weld-Rite 92166

The design of the Steiner Weld-Rite 92166 (appx. $38) eschews neck straps and the chafing that can come with them. With rivet-reinforced stress points, it can handle plenty of movement without the leather wearing out and, at 42 inches long, it provides a lot of protection.

Convenient bib pocket
Few seams for comfort
Easy to take off quickly

3. West Chester Ironcat 7012

If you just need to protect the lower half of your body the West Chester Ironcat 7012 (appx. $39) is a good choice. It's sewn with Kevlar thread, which is incredibly tough and can withstand temperatures of up to 800 degrees without melting.

Affordable and built to last
Feels lightweight and soft
Protects pants from being shredded

4. Outset F240

With the words "Grab life by the grills" sewn into the patch, the Outset F240 (appx. $40) makes a good gift for a barbecue lover. Its deep pockets can hold seasoning, tongs and other things you need to keep on hand when you're flipping burgers and steaks.

Soft-to-the-touch suede
High-quality stitching
A touch heavy on the neck

5. Lincoln Electric KH804

The heavy split cowhide on the Lincoln Electric KH804 (around $32) makes it suitable for light welding, while its patchwork design allows for uninhibited movement. An adjustable harness allows it to fit on just about any body shape and size.

Protects clothing from spatter
Can withstand a molten glass spill
Doesn't have any pockets

6. West Chester Iron Cat 7010

The West Chester Iron Cat 7010 (around $34) can stand up to the sparks that come from grinding, and has cotton straps that are soft on the shoulders and easy to adjust. It features two chest pockets for small tools or accessories and is 42 inches long.

Fits tall people well
Good all-purpose shop model
Waist strap too short for some

Last updated by Joseph Perry

An avid reader and outdoors enthusiast, Joe earned his doctorate in literary studies before making the lateral leap from academia to technical writing. He now lives and works in the inter-mountain West where he creates technical and marketing content, including white papers, solution briefs, and courseware for some of the world’s largest information technology companies. With more than 14 years of experience in the field, he has learned more than he ever thought he would know about such enterprise IT topics as cloud computing, storage, databases, business software, and networking. When he’s not writing about business computing, he can be found outdoors, probably hiking with his family and dog.

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