2 breast pockets (one with zipper), 2 man-sized waist pockets, 2 hive tool pockets, padded knees, ankle elastic with zipper and Velcro lock. They employ high quality YKK zippers, a fully removable fencing veil, plus anti-bunch elastic thumb.
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 310gsm 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.
WASHING
Hood: Hand Wash in cold water only Suit only: Cold wash suit separately with similar colours. Can be machine washed, air-dried, and ironed. Drycleanable