In memory of our beloved founder, CEO and family head, Johnny Pertuit, an entrepreneur and WWII veteran. After working in the industry for many years, Johnny realized there was no heavy-duty clothing available for industrial workers. Thus began WeldWear® and the Lapco and Rasco protective clothing lines. Working with those two manufacturer’s, WeldWear® initiated revolutionary changes in the apparel for industry, which now are commonplace. He was a visionary and is sadly missed by business associates and family.

~ John Pertuit , Jr. ~

WELDWARE® was started by a former welder and welding alloy salesman, who once owned a welding store. He noticed that there were no heavy-duty welder's shirts available (thicker than 8.5 oz.) and even those were not available in the majority of welding supply stores. Also, many of the large chains of general department stores, which handled 8.5 oz. shirts, were going out of business. He also knew that a much thicker, 100% cotton shirt (10 to 12 oz.), would hold up better and keep the welder from getting as many arc-welding spark burns. The discussion of heavy-duty shirts thus led to the startup production of shirts at Lapco, and later, Rasco and WELDWEAR® sales.

WELDWARE® management has the combined experience and expertise of over forty years serving welders and their needs. Our goal is to deliver the best products and prices to the working men and women and to meet their welding needs.

WELDWEAR® does not share any information given from placing an order to a second or third party other than the information required by your credit card for processing your order.

Your Source For

• Heavy duty Welder's Shirts: Khaki, Blue Denim, Brown Duck & Blue Denim, Camouflage and Indura(FR)
• ArmPads-Elbow,Cape Sleeves-Leather Jackets-Aprons
• Leather Welding Helmets
• Welding Chaps-Knee Pads
• Single Leather Sleeves
• 100% Cotton Sleeve Elastic Band
• Welders Caps (Pipeliner Style) Sizes 6-1/2" through 8-1/8"
• Leather Rod Holders, Single & Double
• Boot & Shoe Covers
• Vinyl Welders Utility Bags
• Canvas Duck Reinforced
• Respirator Bags
• Eye Glass Case
• Tool Pouch (all fit belt)
• Flux Core Welding Heat Protectors (best on market)
• Elkskin Glove GL750 pipeliner
• Kidskin Tig Welding Gloves
• Speedglas Welding Helmets