2 breast pockets (one with zipper), 2 waist pockets, 2 thigh hive tool pockets, 2 sleeve tool pockets, padded knees, key ring loop, ankle elastic with zipper and Velcro lock.
They employ high quality YKK zippers, a fully removable round veil.
They greatly reduce the chance of being stung during harvest, but if you drop a full brood frame during a routine inspection, you are sure to attract unwanted attention!
Even the friendliest hive can sometimes get cranky. Luckily, it’s easy to be prepared with our 315gsm cotton suits - perfect for beekeepers who want to know they have the very best in sting prevention.
Beekeeping is a labour of love. As with all animal husbandry, it’s a pastime which requires knowledge, skill and dedication and which carries with its inherent risks.
Beekeeping suits and other personal protective equipment can offer excellent prevention against bee stings, but are not 100 percent effective. It’s important new beekeepers exercise caution when tending to their hives and are comfortable with the fact that sooner or later, all beekeepers get stung.
SIZING: The table above is a guide only so the best suit size may vary with differing body profiles. The best fit is achieved by visiting Beewise for a personal fitting.
