The Lincoln Electric Shadow Split Leather Sleeved Welding Jacket (K2986-XL) is designed for the professional welder who demands both protection and comfort. Traditional full-leather jackets can be heavy and hot, leading to fatigue during long shifts. The Shadow series solves this by utilizing a hybrid design: high-grade split cowhide leather is used on the sleeves\u2014the area most exposed to heavy spatter and sparks\u2014while the chest and back are constructed from 9-ounce flame-retardant (FR) cotton. This combination significantly reduces the weight of the garment and allows for better breathability without compromising safety where it matters most.<\/p>\n
Beyond its smart material construction, the jacket is packed with welder-centric features. A flip-up collar with a hook-and-loop closure ensures your neck remains protected from arc burn and flying debris. The front closure system features heavy-duty snaps reinforced with a unique spatter guard lining; this internal flap prevents sparks from sneaking through the gaps between snaps, a common issue with standard jackets. For storage, two large horizontal pockets with protective flaps keep your soapstone, markers, or phone secure and shielded from the welding environment. Finished in a stylish black with red accents, the K2986-XL looks as good as it performs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Comfort Meets Durability in the Lincoln Shadow Series The Lincoln Electric Shadow Split Leather Sleeved Welding Jacket (K2986-XL) is designed for the professional welder who demands both protection and comfort. Traditional full-leather jackets can be heavy and hot, leading to fatigue during long shifts. The Shadow series solves this by utilizing a hybrid design: high-grade… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1970,1971],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1762396","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","5":"product_cat-gloves-leather-sleeves-aprons","6":"product_cat-gloves-leathers-sleeves-aprons","7":"pa_brand-lincoln","8":"pa_item-jacket","9":"pa_material-fire-resistant-cotton-2","10":"pa_material-leather","11":"pa_packaging-description-1-per-ea","12":"pa_packaging-description-1-per-ea-2","13":"pa_size-xl","15":"first","16":"onbackorder","17":"taxable","18":"shipping-taxable","19":"purchasable","20":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1762396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1762396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1762396"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1762396"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1762396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}