Guides

Our 2026 ranking of the best face shields for welding, grinding, and cutting: IR/UV shade windows, V-Gard steel mesh, and a 9.9 cal/cm2 arc-flash dual-crown shield, matched to your hazard.

Our 2026 guide to the best face shields ranks six Z87.1 picks by hazard: grinding/impact, chemical splash, welding/cutting, hard-hat mounting and best value.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 requires eye and face protection wherever employees are exposed to flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. All eye protection must meet ANSI Z87.1.