FR Testudo 3.0 Welding Jacket

Apex Testudo Jacket: The Pinnacle of Welding Apparel

Made by welders, for welders, the Apex Testudo Jacket is the ultimate in welding protection and comfort. This elite jacket is crafted from high-quality materials, including CarbonX and Mount Vernon Mills twill, to provide superior protection against heat, direct flame, and sparks.

Key Features of the Apex Testudo Jacket:

• Double-layered sleeves with CarbonX on the top for heat and spark resistance, and lined with American made Mount Vernon Mills twill for added comfort and burn mitigation.
• CarbonX material on the non-dominant side of the hood, across the upper torso, and arms offer exceptional protection from heat and burns.
• CarbonX excels in shedding the buckshot, chemicals, flammable liquids, and other molten materials.
• Back venting to keep you cool and comfortable on the job.
• Left and right-handed models available for a customized fit.
• Extra length in the arms and back for increased coverage.
• FR and Kevlar stitching to ensure the jacket can withstand the toughest welding conditions.
• Machine washable for easy care.
• Patented in both Canada and the USA for its innovative design.
• First welding jacket in the world with a built-in hood for added protection.
• This design is for medium to heavy duty welding.

We know that once you try our products, you’ll never buy anything else. Why are we so confident? Because we test, test, test to ensure our products and the materials we use are the best for the jobs we know you do. In fact, the FR Thorax is one of our core products in the Up In Smoke Welding Apparel line and is designed specifically to keep you warm, protected, and looking good.

Whether you’re pipelining in Alaska, Minnesota or in Canada, or burning rod in a fab shop in Texas, California or overseas, or if you’re a welding hobbyist, artist or groupie, then Up in Smoke Welding Apparel has the best product for your welding job. Buy the FR Thorax Welding Hoodie now, and you’ll be happy and warm.

We believe welding isn’t just a job or a career. It’s a brother and sisterhood, a family, a community of people who get it done. It’s our job to ensure you have the best welding apparel on the market so that you look good, stay protected and get home to what matters most.

Custom Design:

• Patented Design (US & Canada): Innovative features for superior protection.
• The Testudo offers right handed or left handed models. Whatever hand you hold your stinger in.

Wash & Care:

• Machine wash in warm water with mild detergent.
• Hang to dry

Sizing for FR Welding Jackets

Small - Chest 23" | Sleeve 34" | Body Length 30"

Medium - Chest 24" | Sleeve 34.5" | Body Length 31"

Large - Chest 25" | Sleeve 35" | Body Length 32"

X-Large - Chest 26" | Sleeve 35.5" | Body Length 33"

2X-Large - Chest 27.5" | Sleeve 36.25" | Body Length 34"

3X-Large - Chest 29" | Sleeve 37" | Body Length 35"

Watch Our Sizing Guide Here