About - SPIDERHAND®

Engineering Excellence
Since 1978

SPIDERHAND®

How it all started

After being in the welding gloves business for over two decades, we observed a prevalent trend in the market. Many welding gloves available were tailored for mass production, sacrificing quality in the process. Observing this, we noticed a significant amount of waste and numerous skilled welders forced to work with gloves of very low quality and poor comfort.

Consequently, in 2016 we decided to develop a range of high-quality welding gloves with a focus on comfort and durability. By combining these factors, we aimed to enhance the welder’s performance, reduce waste, and provide welders with a greater sense of respect through the use of superior products.

After two years of dedicated efforts in prototyping and pattern cutting to achieve the optimal fit and dexterity of the glove, SPIDERHAND® was officially introduced in 2018.

Designed to Perform

It’s crucial to recognize that welders use their hands and eyes extensively throughout the day, necessitating proper care. Through the use of the highest quality leather and achieving the highest possible dexterity level, we empower welders to deliver flawless work.

We exclusively utilize the best leather, whether it is goat leather, cowhide, or deerskin. We meticulously select the best sheets with the densest fiber structure. Beyond our product quality, we also pay careful attention to our manufacturing process. In our opinion, glove production should occur in a highly professional factory to ensure optimal working conditions.

Certified Excellence

Consequently, our chosen factory must be among the finest companies that prioritize consistent product quality and uphold values such as Human Welfare, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), Planet Green, Solar/Green Energy, and social compliance. To ensure ongoing quality and improvement, our factory strictly adheres to globally accepted standards, including:

All our gloves comply with Regulation (EU) 2016/425, including:

Riconlas

Precision. Innovation. Speed.

With over 45 years of industry experience, Riconlas stands as a leading European manufacturer of welding and cutting torches, spare parts, and personal protective equipment (PPE). From our headquarters in Ridderkerk, The Netherlands, we supply a strong network of dealers across Europe with high-quality products under our renowned brands — TIG-ER®, SPIDERHAND®, and SHINE®.

Driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability, Riconlas provides professionals with the tools they need to perform at their best. Our extensive product range includes:

Custom-made torches in any length and configuration, delivered within 48 hours.
Tailored solutions with a wide selection of machine-side connections.
Efficient logistics ensuring fast manufacturing and delivery across Europe.
Comprehensive PPE, including PAPR units, welding helmets, gloves, and protective clothing.

Supported by one of Europe’s largest spare-parts warehouses and a dedicated joint venture in China, Riconlas continues to set the standard for precision, performance, and service in the welding industry.

Highlights

True quality isn’t mass-produced.

It’s crafted, tested, and trusted by those who rely on it.

In conclusion, SPIDERHAND® represents – the perfect touch – for welders.

Premium by Design

Our premium welding gloves are the ideal solution for heavy-duty custom and production welding, providing ultimate dexterity. Crafted by hand using the finest and most durable Aniline leather, and stitched with Kevlar® threading, these gloves ensure optimal trigger and gun operation. We strive for a perfect fit for every hand to protect the 27 bones, 36 joints, 33 muscles, and skin while achieving a flawless weld.

SPIDERHAND® is designed to complement the most sophisticated welding torches, making it easy to pick up welding rods with the highest standards of dexterity.

COWHIDE

Known for its thickness, cowhide is popular for MIG welding, offering heat resistance and excellent dexterity.

GOATSKIN

A soft and flexible leather providing a great sense of touch and abrasion resistance, ideal for MIG welding when combined with cowhide.

DEERSKIN

The softest and most supple leather, deerskin offers superior touch sensitivity butlacks heat resistance, making it ideal for lower amperages