Australian price index
Welding Gloves, Blankets & Safety Gear Prices in Australia (2026)
Observed prices for welding gloves, blankets and fire protection across Australian retailers. Gloves run $8–$27 at trade stores, and 1.8 m welding blankets $124–$155. The safety kit that every welder replaces on a cycle.
Low
$8
Typical
$15–$30 gloves · $90–$160 blankets
High
$158
All prices AUD including GST as displayed by the retailer, each with its observation month. Changelog: corrections log. Observed from Bunnings and Total Tools live listings, September 2026. Gloves verified at Bunnings; blankets verified at Total Tools. Magnet and silica-blanket lines added as verified observations come in. Cite or embed this data — free JSON feed for every category.
Independently cross-verified against live web sources how
Observed prices — 9 models
| Brand | Model | Spec | Price (AUD, incl. GST) | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Boar | 40cm Welding Glove | leather, 40cm | $8 | Aug 2026 | budget Bunnings pick (bunnings.com.au) |
| Bossweld | 16" Black and Gold Welding Gloves | leather, 16 inch cuff | $15 | Aug 2026 | the Bunnings standard rigger (bunnings.com.au) |
| Bossweld | 16" Yellow Premium Welding Gloves | premium leather, 16 inch | $20 | Aug 2026 | step-up from Black & Gold (bunnings.com.au) |
| Bossweld | Extra Long Blue Welding Gloves | extended cuff | $27 | Aug 2026 | forearm coverage for overhead work (bunnings.com.au) |
| Bossweld | 1.0 x 2.0m Leather Welding Blanket | leather, 1.0 x 2.0 m | $94 | Aug 2026 | drop-sheet protection for nearby surfaces (bunnings.com.au) |
| UNIMIG | UMWD1818 1.8 x 1.8m Leather Welding Blanket | leather, 1.8 x 1.8 m | $124 | Aug 2026 | trade-standard coverage area (Total Tools) |
| UNIMIG | Rogue U23001 1.8 x 1.8m Welding Blanket | 1.8 x 1.8 m | $139 | Aug 2026 | Rogue series (Total Tools) |
| Cigweld | 646778 1.8 x 1.8m Welding Blanket | 1.8 x 1.8 m | $155 | Aug 2026 | Cigweld/ESAB line (Total Tools) |
| Weldclass | 8-LWB2 2.0 x 2.0m Leather Welding Blanket | leather, 2.0 x 2.0 m | $158 | Aug 2026 | largest verified coverage (Total Tools) |
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Duty cycle at real amps
The quoted duty cycle only matters at the amperage you'll actually run. A machine at 35% duty at its working output out-performs a bigger number quoted at unrealistic settings.
Service network
When a trade machine stops mid-job, the price difference between an Australian-distributed brand and an import stops being theoretical. Ask who repairs it, in what state, before buying.
Included kit
Regulators, trolleys, torches and starter consumable packs move real value between listings that look otherwise identical. Price the add-ons before comparing machine to machine.
Power supply match
The right machine on the wrong circuit is a paperweight: check 10 A / 15 A / three-phase before the price tempts you.
Buying tips before you commit
- Match the output class to the thickness you weld 90% of the time — not the one-off maximum
- Verify the plug type suits your circuits before anything else
- Price consumables (tips, liners, shrouds, rods) availability locally — running costs outlive the purchase
- Buy from sellers who answer the phone; warranty is a service promise, not a document
- Check our observed-price tables above — list prices and street prices differ more at the trade tier
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Observed price range: $20–$150 — quotes from suppliers often beat list price.