Black Stallion Hybrid Welding Jacket – FR Cotton Body + Split Leather Sleeves, ASTM D6413
The Black Stallion® FRB9-30C/BS Hybrid Welding Jacket delivers the perfect combination of comfort and rugged protection for welding professionals. Designed for use in industrial welding, fabrication, and maintenance applications, this jacket pairs a breathable flame-resistant cotton body with durable split cowhide leather sleeves to shield against sparks, spatter, and heat.
The 9 oz. flame-resistant cotton keeps your torso cool and protected, while the cowhide sleeves offer extra durability in high-contact areas like forearms and elbows. A stand-up welder's collar adds neck protection from sparks, and snap closures on the front and wrists ensure a secure, adjustable fit.
Dual scribe pockets provide convenient storage for tools or soapstone, making this a smart, functional solution for busy welders needing a balance of mobility and safety.
Ideal for shops, shipyards, maintenance crews, and professional welders—this hybrid jacket is a go-to garment for daily welding work.
Key Features:
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Hybrid Design – 9 oz. FR cotton body for breathability, cowhide sleeves for protection
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Split Cowhide Sleeves – Durable coverage for sparks, abrasion, and heat
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FR Cotton Body – Flame-resistant cotton tested to ASTM D6413
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Stand-Up Welder’s Collar – Shields neck from falling sparks
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Dual Scribe Pockets – Store soapstone, pens, or small tools
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Snap Closures at Front and Wrists – Easy to wear and adjust
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Comfortable Fit for Daily Use – Lightweight body with rugged arm protection
Technical Specifications
- Body material: 9 oz flame-resistant cotton — ASTM D6413
- Sleeve material: Split cowhide leather
- Collar: Stand-up
- Wrist: Snap closures (adjustable)
- Pockets: Scribe pocket (chest)
- Front closure: Snap buttons
- Brand: Black Stallion® by Tillman
- Best use: Industrial welding, fabrication, maintenance welding in moderate-to-high spatter environments
Applications
- Industrial MIG welding in warm fabrication environments — where a full leather jacket creates heat fatigue but arm protection is non-negotiable
- Production welding on assembly lines — sustained shift-length wear where wearer comfort affects quality and output
- Automotive fabrication — body panel and chassis MIG work where arm exposure from position changes is high
- Multi-process shops — facilities running TIG, MIG, and grinder operations where a single jacket needs to cover all three
- Summer and warm-climate welding operations — the FR cotton body reduces core temperature compared to full leather significantly
Buying Guide: Hybrid Jacket (this) vs. Full Leather Jacket – Temperature and Process
Full leather jacket: Maximum protection for high-spatter overhead welding and shipyard/heavy fabrication; heavier and warmer. Hybrid jacket (this): Better comfort-to-protection ratio for moderate-spatter welding at a bench or in controlled positions; FR cotton body allows heat dissipation. The hybrid is not appropriate for extreme spatter processes (spray arc, overhead flux-core at high amperage) where spatter volume would exceed FR cotton's capacity to intercept before reaching the body. For those applications, full leather remains the correct choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can the FR cotton body be laundered while the leather sleeves cannot? The jacket must be cleaned as a unit. Spot clean the leather sleeves with a damp cloth; wipe the FR cotton body with a damp cloth as well. Full machine washing is not recommended as it will damage the leather sleeve sections. For garments that require regular laundering, full FR cotton welding jackets are a better fit.
- Is this jacket NFPA 2112 rated? NFPA 2112 certification for industrial flash fire protective garments requires testing as a complete garment system. Check the product label for specific NFPA 2112 rating. The FR cotton body meets ASTM D6413 flame resistance, which is the welding standard. For oil and gas environments with flash fire risk, confirm NFPA 2112 compliance before specification.
- What size should I order? Order your standard jacket size. The hybrid jacket is designed to be worn over a single base layer (FR t-shirt or long-sleeve shirt). If you typically layer heavily underneath, size up one.
