This Lincoln Electric black, general purpose welding shirt protects the arms and torso from welding spatter and heat. It is size medium, made of cotton for breathability, and is machine washable. It is flame-resistant for protection and lightweight at 9 ounces per square yard. The front left pocket provides a place for protected storage and has a snap flap and pencil holder. The snap sleeves provide form fitting cuffs for protection. A full-color Lincoln Electric logo is located on the left chest and the Red Line logo is on the back yoke. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is specialized clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment that protect the wearer from hazards related to a particular job, sport, or physical environment. These include high visibility garments, hazardous material (HAZMAT) suits, hard hats and helmets, eye and hearing protection, flame-resistant apparel, bullet proof vests, steel-toed boots, welding aprons, chain mail gloves, breathing apparatuses, and padded garments for absorbing impact. PPE is used in medical and laboratory, construction, industry, military, fire and rescue, and many other environments where hazards are found. Lincoln Electric manufactures welders and welding supplies, including the Century brand. The company, founded in 1895, is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.
