Even the friendliest beehive can get cranky sometimes. Luckily it’s easy to Bee Prepared with our organic unbleached cotton suits – perfect for beekeepers who want to know they have the very best in sting prevention, whilst also following the example of our little environmental champions (bees) by buying unbleached certified organic cotton!
This beekeeping kit includes our highest grade, unbleached, GOTS certified organic cotton beekeeper suit emblazoned with the Flow logo on its breast pocket. Equipped head-to-toe with durable, high-quality YKK zippers, a fully removable fencing veil, plus anti-bunch elastic thumb and ankle stirrups – these suits offer the ultimate in beekeeping sting prevention.
This package also comes with lightweight, ventilated gauntlet goatskin gloves and a J-style hive tool handmade with German stainless-steel.
ORGANIC COTTON
This beekeeping kit includes our highest grade, unbleached, GOTS certified organic cotton beekeeper suit emblazoned with the Flow logo on it’s breast pocket. Equipped head-to-toe with durable, high quality YKK zippers, a fully removable fencing veil, plus anti-bunch elastic thumb and ankle stirrups – these suits offer the ultimate in sting prevention.
Washing Instructions:
- Veil: Hand wash only.
- Suit: Remove veil from suit for machine washing in cold water. Tumble dry low. Remove promptly. Best to air dry in shade. No bleach.
- Gloves: Hand wash in cold water. Hang to dry in shade. Do not use a dryer. No bleach.
What bee suit size should I pick?
Bee suits are designed to be worn slightly baggy over your normal clothing, so it’s best to choose a slightly larger size than you would normally wear.
Be sure to give yourself plenty of room to move around with additional length for movement – ankles and wrists need to remain covered when you’re crouching, bending or stretching.
You do not want the suit to be tight fitting – it’s this loose fitting material that offers sting prevention.
If in doubt or between sizes, go up to the next size:
| Height (cm) | Weight (kg) | ||||||||||
| 50 | 56 | 62 | 68 | 74 | 80 | 86 | 92 | 98 | 104 | 110 | |
| 145 - 150 | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | |||||||
| 150 - 155 | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | |||
| 155 - 160 | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | L | ||
| 160 - 166 | XS | XS | XS | S | M | M | M | L | XL | XL | |
| 166 - 171 | XS | S | S | M | M | L | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL |
| 171 - 176 | M | M | M | M | L | L | L | L | XL | 2XL | 2XL |
| 176 - 181 | L | L | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| 181 - 186 | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| 186 - 191 | L | L | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| 191 - 197 | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | ||
| 197 - 204 | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | |||
| Height (feet) | Weight (lbs) | ||||||||||
| 110 | 123 | 137 | 150 | 163 | 176 | 190 | 203 | 216 | 229 | 243 | |
| 4'9" - 4'11" | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | |||||||
| 4'11" - 5'1" | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | |||
| 5'1" - 5'3" | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | L | ||
| 5'3" - 5'5" | XS | XS | XS | S | M | M | M | L | XL | XL | |
| 5'5" - 5'7" | XS | S | S | M | M | L | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL |
| 5'7" - 5'9" | M | M | M | M | L | L | L | L | XL | 2XL | 2XL |
| 5'9" - 5'11" | L | L | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| 5'11" - 6'1" | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| 6'1" - 6'3" | L | L | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| 6'3" - 6'5" | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | ||
| 6'5" - 6' 7" | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | |||
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 it 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.
Check out this Flow sponsored safety pamphlet covering common beekeeping safety risks and first aid responses.
New to beekeeping and not sure where to start?
Beekeeping is such a fascinating pastime enjoyed the world over by people from all walks of life.
Learning about looking after your bees is a fascinating and truly rewarding experience. They are amazing little creatures!
We love welcoming new beekeepers worldwide into the Flow family and have a swarm of resources to assist you in your journey.
Included with the purchase of any of our Flow products is support from our knowledgeable Flow team via:
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Getting Started - What You Need To Know
A handy interactive guide explaining the fundamentals of beekeeping.
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Regular 'Facebook Live' events
Weather permitting, the Flow team host weekly Facebook Live events.
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Support from our awesome team
Have Flow product questions? We’re here to help, and operate during Australian business hours, Monday to Friday.
- Email - Our friendly support staff will get back to you ASAP
- Phone - Kick back and have a good old chat with Trace
- Live chat - Get fast answers to your buzzing questions
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FAQ
Official Flow answers to frequently asked questions.
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Community Forum
Ask general questions regarding beekeeping, and have them answered by the worldwide Flow community – or read through different topics to find your answer!