This Lincoln Electric heavy duty brown leather welding jacket protects the arms and torso from welding spatter and heat. It is a size large and made of flame-resistant, weather-resistant leather for protection and durability. It has triple needle stitching on the seams for resistance to fraying. The flip-up collar is secured by a hook-and-loop fastener for protection of the neck. The front closure has a lined flap with a zipper and snaps for added protection from spatter, and it has a large interior pocket for protecting personal items. The jacket measures 31 inches in length.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.