Press Release: Up in Smoke Welding Apparel Launches Our First American-Made Welding Glove

Up in Smoke Welding Apparel Launches: American-Made Welding Glove

Houston, TX – May 22, 2025 

Up in Smoke Welding Apparel, a trailblazer in premium welding protective apparel, announces the launch of their first American-made welding glove. Crafted entirely from high quality materials and manufactured on U.S. soil, this glove marks a strong step forward in reshoring essential personal protective wear (or PPE) manufacturing.

At a time when global supply chain disruptions and economic turbulence have reignited the movement to onshore critical industries, Up in Smoke Welding Apparel proves that rebuilding American manufacturing is not just possible - it's already happening.

“Our new welding glove isn’t just a product, it’s a proof point,” said Mackenzie Schurr, Founder and CEO of Up in Smoke Welding Apparel. “For too long, the trades have relied on foreign-made PPE. We're changing that by showing what’s possible when we invest in American jobs, and American grit.”

The newly launched glove features:

• Premium leather

• Innovative design to maximize mobility

• Heat-resistant Kevlar® stitching

• Precision craftsmanship from an American manufacturing facility

By producing domestically, Up in Smoke Welding Apparel is setting a new trajectory for quality PPE, supply chain resilience, and economic impact within the trades sector.

This launch reflects a growing trend: industry leaders are seeking partners who can deliver reliable, high-performance gear without the vulnerabilities of offshoring. Up in Smoke Welding's commitment to keep as much local manufacturing as possible aligns with broader national efforts to strengthen American industrial independence.

About Up in Smoke Welding Apparel:

Founded by a Red Seal Journeyman Welder with over a decade of field experience, Up in Smoke Welding Apparel designs innovative and purpose-built welding apparel trusted by welders across the world from defense contractors and frontline fabricators to welding students and welding supply shops. The brand is known for its authenticity, function-first design, and deep respect for the trades.

Media Contact:

Allyson Schurr

Media Relations, Up in Smoke Welding Apparel USA LLC

hello@upinsmokewelding.com 

https://www.upinsmokewelding.com/