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Tillman 1338 Goatskin TIG Welding Gloves — 4-Inch Cuff
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Tillman 1338, the goatskin TIG glove with a 4-inch cuff for extra forearm coverage. Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Tillma...
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Tillman 1338, the goatskin TIG glove with a 4-inch cuff for extra forearm coverage.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Tillman specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Tillman specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The Tillman 1338 pairs goatskin dexterity with a 4-inch cuff — TIG feel at the fingertips with a glide patch and reinforced straight thumb for fixture and gun-drag work. Choose the 1338 over the 1328 when the back of your hand rides the work; both carry 4-inch split cowhide cuffs.
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Why the Tillman 1338 balances TIG feel and forearm coverage
TIG rewards feel — you feed filler by hand and chase a tight puddle — but plenty of TIG work also puts your forearm close to the torch and hot fixtures, where a bare-wrist glove leaves skin exposed. The 1338 splits the difference: soft goatskin for fingertip control with a 4-inch cuff that guards the lower forearm, without the bulk of a full MIG gauntlet. It is the TIG glove for tight, hot work areas. As welding gloves go, this is the extended-cuff TIG pick, and the best welding gloves guide and leather glove guide cover matching hide and cuff to the process.
Safety first: a TIG glove is thin for feel, so it is matched to low-spatter TIG only — do not use it for high-amperage stick or heavy plate, where you need a thicker insulated glove to avoid burns. It protects your hands, not your eyes: arc-eye protection requires a welding helmet with the correct shade, covered in the welding helmets guide, plus safety glasses underneath. It is a leather heat glove, not a chemical glove, so it is not rated against a chemical splash hazard. Match the glove to your process.
What the Tillman 1338 listing documents
From the published specs: a goatskin shell for dexterity; a 4-inch cuff for extra forearm coverage; TIG feel matched to low-spatter precision work; positioning against the shorter-cuff 1328; Medium sizing (model 1338). These are true goatskin tig welding gloves and genuine tig welding gloves — precision tillman welding gloves for tight, hot work areas.
How the Tillman 1338 compares to other welding gloves
Match the glove to the process: for a shorter TIG cuff, the Tillman 1328; other thin-feel TIG options include the grain-leather Lincoln K2981 and Caiman goat-grain TIG; for hotter MIG and stick, step up to the Miller 271889, Lincoln K2979, Lincoln K3806 DynaMIG, Black Stallion cowhide, insulated Caiman deerskin, or premium Tillman 50 gauntlet; for long cuffs, the Rapicca 16-inch.
Choosing the right welding PPE
Gloves are one layer. Protect your eyes and face with the right shade from the welding goggles guide and face-shield guide, and browse the leather work gloves collection and full hand protection collection for every category.
Where it fits by job and crew orders
The 1338 suits TIG welders on stainless, aluminum, and precision carbon steel who want fingertip feel plus forearm coverage in tight, hot work — compare cuffs and hides with the welding gloves guide. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account — volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.
Reading a cut level, and why the letter matters
Industrial hand protection is rated to ANSI/ISEA 105, which scores cut resistance A1 to A9 by the gram load required to cut through at a fixed distance — and the scale is not linear. A9 withstands roughly nine times the load of A1, and the jump from A4 to A5 is far larger than A1 to A2. The European equivalent, EN 388, uses letters A–F on a different test, so an EN rating does not map cleanly onto an ANSI level.
ANSI/ISEA 105 also scores abrasion, puncture and, where relevant, impact — which is a separate rating from cut and is the one that matters for back-of-hand protection. OSHA 1910.138 requires hand protection selected for the specific hazard, which is why a cut level alone is not a specification.
⚠ Cut resistance is not cut proof, and no glove rating covers a moving blade drawn under load. Ratings also degrade with wear, contamination and laundering.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tillman 1338?
A goatskin TIG welding glove that pairs fingertip dexterity with a 4-inch cuff - TIG feel at the fingertips plus more forearm coverage than a short-cuff glove. It suits precision TIG work where your forearm gets close to the torch or hot fixtures.
Why goatskin for TIG?
Goatskin is soft, strong, and abrasion-resistant, and it stays supple for the fingertip feel TIG demands when you feed filler rod by hand. That combination of feel and durability is why goatskin is a favorite for TIG gloves.
What does the 4-inch cuff add?
The 4-inch cuff extends coverage onto the lower forearm, protecting it from radiant heat and stray sparks when you reach in close. It is more coverage than a bare-wrist TIG glove without the bulk of a full MIG gauntlet.
How is it different from the Tillman 1328?
The 1338 has the 4-inch cuff for more forearm coverage; the 1328 is the wing-thumb sibling with the same 4-inch split cowhide cuff. Choose the 1338 when your forearm gets near the torch or hot fixtures, and the 1328 when you want minimal cuff.
Can I use it for MIG or stick?
Not ideally - it is thin goatskin matched to low-spatter TIG. MIG and stick throw more spatter and radiant heat, which call for a thicker cowhide glove or an insulated stick glove. Match the glove to the process.
Is it arc-eye protection?
No - this is a hand-protection glove. Arc-eye protection requires a welding helmet with the correct shade; the glove protects your hands, not your eyes or face.
Is it chemical- or cut-resistant?
No - it is a leather welding glove for TIG-level heat. It is not rated against chemicals or for a specific ANSI cut level unless the listing states it; use a chemical or cut glove for those hazards.
What metals is it for?
The precision, low-spatter work TIG is used for - stainless steel, aluminum, and fine carbon steel - where feel on the filler rod matters more than heavy heat armor.
What sizes does it come in?
This listing is Medium (model 1338); check the linked Amazon product page for other sizes. A TIG glove should fit close for maximum feel without binding at the fingers.
Will it protect against heavy heat?
No - it is built for TIG's lower heat, not high-amperage stick or heavy plate. For those, choose a thick cowhide or insulated glove; a thin TIG glove on hot work risks burns.
How do I care for it?
Keep it dry, store it away from heat and sunlight, and let it air-dry if it gets damp. Retire a welding glove once the leather cracks, burns through, or the seams fail - a compromised glove no longer protects.
How do I order for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.
Read our detailed Tillman 1338 Goatskin TIG Welding Gloves review — strengths, limitations, and the alternatives that matter.
Brand / Vendor
Tillman
Model / SKU
1338
Product Type
Welding Gloves
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tillman 1338?
A goatskin TIG welding glove that pairs fingertip dexterity with a 4-inch cuff - TIG feel at the fingertips plus more forearm coverage than a short-cuff glove. It suits precision TIG work where your forearm gets close to the torch or hot fixtures.
Why goatskin for TIG?
Goatskin is soft, strong, and abrasion-resistant, and it stays supple for the fingertip feel TIG demands when you feed filler rod by hand. That combination of feel and durability is why goatskin is a favorite for TIG gloves.
What does the 4-inch cuff add?
The 4-inch cuff extends coverage onto the lower forearm, protecting it from radiant heat and stray sparks when you reach in close. It is more coverage than a bare-wrist TIG glove without the bulk of a full MIG gauntlet.
How is it different from the Tillman 1328?
The 1338 has the 4-inch cuff for more forearm coverage; the 1328 is a wing-thumb goatskin TIG glove. Choose the 1338 when your forearm gets near the torch or hot fixtures, and the 1328 when you want minimal cuff.
Can I use it for MIG or stick?
Not ideally - it is thin goatskin matched to low-spatter TIG. MIG and stick throw more spatter and radiant heat, which call for a thicker cowhide glove or an insulated stick glove. Match the glove to the process.
Is it arc-eye protection?
No - this is a hand-protection glove. Arc-eye protection requires a welding helmet with the correct shade; the glove protects your hands, not your eyes or face.
Is it chemical- or cut-resistant?
No - it is a leather welding glove for TIG-level heat. It is not rated against chemicals or for a specific ANSI cut level unless the listing states it; use a chemical or cut glove for those hazards.
What metals is it for?
The precision, low-spatter work TIG is used for - stainless steel, aluminum, and fine carbon steel - where feel on the filler rod matters more than heavy heat armor.
What sizes does it come in?
This listing is Medium (model 1338); check the linked Amazon product page for other sizes. A TIG glove should fit close for maximum feel without binding at the fingers.
Will it protect against heavy heat?
No - it is built for TIG's lower heat, not high-amperage stick or heavy plate. For those, choose a thick cowhide or insulated glove; a thin TIG glove on hot work risks burns.
How do I care for it?
Keep it dry, store it away from heat and sunlight, and let it air-dry if it gets damp. Retire a welding glove once the leather cracks, burns through, or the seams fail - a compromised glove no longer protects.
How do I order for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.