The main question I have, are leather welding jackets too hot for summer use in Louisiana. I don't want to spend $100 dollars on one and not wear it. My cotton welding shirts catch fire too often. Would a miller combo welding jacket (cotton and leather mixed) be a good alternative? Miller also sells a leather shirt protector for this jacket.
A cotton "Welding jacket" would be better. Or you could get a set of leather sleeves with a bib. The back is open and will keep you cool except your arms. I have worn them in areas that were in the 100 degrees temps and survived, you will sweat a lot but you don't get burnt up by the spatter.
MILLER 244754 WELDING JACKET, 9oz. FR cotton - XXL, Welding Jacket - Tillman - Green - 30" - Flame Retardant Cotton - Snap Front 2XL, Steiner FIRESTOP Flame-Retardant Cotton Weld Jacket XXL, MILLER 244751 WELDING JACKET, 9oz. FR cotton - LARGE, MILLER 244750 WELDING JACKET, 9oz. FR cotton - MEDIUM, MILLER 244755 WELDING JACKET, 9oz. FR cotton - XXXL, MILLER 244752 WELDING JACKET, 9oz. FR cotton - XL, Summit Welding Jacket Sateen Cotton Green Men's Large Ea SHK14503, TILLMAN 30" FIRESTOP COTTON & LEATHER WELDING JACKET NEW XXLG 2X 2 XL KEVLAR USA, Fire Stop Cotton Welding Jacket STI10302 BRAND NEW!, Welding Jacket - 30" - Safety Green - Four Snap - Cotton - 3XL, Welding Jacket - 30" - Safety Green - Four Snap - Cotton - XXL, Summit Welding Jacket Sateen Cotton Green Men's X-Large Ea SHK14504, Black Stallion 5X-Large Bsx Bx9C Black W/ Red Flames Cotton Welding Jacket, Black Stallion 3X-Large Bsx Bx9C 3 Black W/ Red Flames Cotton Welding Jacket, Tillman 2X-Large 6360D Orange Cotton With Inudra Stretch FR Welding Jacket, Tillman 3X-Large 6360D Orange Cotton With Inudra Stretch FR Welding Jacket, Bsx Small Bx9C Black W Red Flames Cotton Welding Jacket, BSX Medium BX9C Black W/Red Flames Cotton Welding Jacket -, BSX 4X-Large BX9C Black W/ Red Flames Cotton Welding Jacket, BSX X-Large BX9C Black W/ Red Flames Cotton Welding Jacket, BSX Large BX9C Black W/Red Flames Cotton Welding Jacket, BSX 2X-Large BX9C Black W/Red Flames Cotton Welding Jacket, Tillman 2X-Large 6360 Green Cotton With Inudra Stretch FR Welding Jacket, Tillman 2X-Large 9360 Blue Cotton/Inudra Stretch Leather Sleeves Welding Jacket, Tillman 3X-Large 6360 Green Cotton With Inudra Stretch FR Welding Jacket, Tillman 3X-Large 9360 Blue Cotton/Inudra Stretch Leather Sleeves Welding Jacket, BLACK STALLION X-LARGE FL9-30C 9oz. FR COTTON WELDING COAT JACKET SAFETY GREEN , Welding jacket - 30" - green - Cotton Flame Retardant - 2X-Large, *RADNOR* FLAME RETARDANT, COTTON WELDING JACKET,SIZE 3XL ,XXXL, IRONWORKERS, 30" Flame resistant cotton welding Jacket Extra Large, 30" Flame resistant cotton welding Jacket Large, LAPCO Black Heavy Cotton/Canvas Reflective Welding Barn Style Jacket Medium, 30" Welding Jacket - Flame-Retardant (Cotton) - Medium, Welding Jacket Cape Sleeves - Cotton Flame Retardant - Navy Blue -Medium, 30" Welding Jacket - Flame-Retardant (Cotton) - 3X-Large, Welding Jacket Cape Sleeves - Cotton Flame Retardant - Navy Blue - Large, HOBART 770568 FLAME RETARDANT COTTON WELDING JACKET, 30" Flame resistant cotton welding Jacket Medium, Welding Jacket 30" Orange Cotton leather Sleeves Large-#336744, Welding Jacket 30" Safety Green Four Snap Cotton Large-#336630, Welding Jacket 30" Safety Green Four Snap Cotton 3XL-#336630, Welding Jacket 30" Safety Green Four Snap Cotton 2XL-#336630, Welding Jacket 30" Blue Cotton Leather Sleeves XL-#333070, Welding Jacket 30" Blue Cotton Leather Sleeves Medium-#333070, Welding Jacket 30" Blue Cotton Leather Sleeves Large-#333070, Welding Jacket 30" Blue Cotton Leather Sleeves 2XL-#333070, Welding Jacket - Tillman - Blue- 30" - Flame Retardant Cotton - Snap Front-Med., *RADNOR* 30" FLAME RETARDANT COTTON WELDING JACKET, SZ. 2XL, *RADNOR* FLAME RETARDANT COTTON WELDING JACKET, SZ. XL,