UVBee™ Beekeeping Jacket

My suit just arrived and I will be using it this spring. I used the sizing guide to determine what size to order and the suit is a perfect fit. I ordered a large and I am 5’ 7”, 185 lbs. Quality is excellent and it is actually a good looking suit unlike every other suit I have owned. Very comfortable, moveable and breathable.

100% satisfied in every way. This is my 3rd year beekeeping and I’ve tried many different types of coverage. Originally I started with Amazon’s full body one piece suit. However, I quickly learned separate jacket and pants makes quick work of coverage. Not to mention, the suit gives coverage options based on bee behavior over the season.

Generally, I don’t need the pants during nectar flow, but they are crucial during a dearth. Haven’t been stung at any time when suit is fully sealed. Closures and seams are reinforced for durability. Zippers are easy to find and allow for smooth operation. Love the adjustable hook and loop wrist cincher. Material is flexible, breathable and resistant to snags and tears. I’d compare the suit comfort to a 2000s velvet track suit. The suit is comfort focused with complete range of motion. It’s obvious no shortcuts were taken in creating a suit that will last me years to come.

I’m not rich, so this was a splurge that completely paid off. Thank you for working hard to find a high quality, durable option for women (or men) beekeepers.

While doing my last inspection of the season I aggravated one hive enough that the bees came out stinging. Despite being covered with dozens of stinging bees, no stinger penetrated my skin through my new UVBee Jacket or UVBee Pants. Not wanting to light my smoker because of the high fire danger today, I was able to calmly walk away and come back to replace the frame I had removed. More bees attacked, so I again walked away and came back to replace 2nd story brood box that I had lifted off. More bees attacked so for a third time I walked away and came back to replace the honey super and close up the hive. In this way I thoroughly tested the value of the jacket and it passed with flying colors. Even though the agitated bees followed me to the next 3 colonies I visited and all 3 of these colonies were agitated and flew out at me, bee was successful in penetrating my new bee suit. Although not one of the "triple layer" fabrics, I conclude that this suit is highly sting resistant. The suit is very well made and the designer has incorporated several conveniences. I particularly like the placement of the pockets on the pants and the shape of the veil. The deep cut around the neck allows me to look down and see clearly though the veil without the neckline fabric being in the way. The 4-way stretch is exceptionally comfortable and the fit is more tailored than can be achieved with the jumpsuit type. I love how easy it is to suit up with the 2-piece suit vs. my old 1-piece jumpsuit. Washing the set is also much easier than washing my 1-piece jumpsuit. I have no regrets about this purchase and would buy another one without hesitation.

I like the comfort of the jacket. I can put only the top if I need to go around and do little intervention or the whole suite. I like to use a belt so I have my tools at hand and there’s no place for bee to find a way in between the pants and the jacket. Service is amazing and very fast answer by the owner. Recommend highly

So comfortable and easy to work in. Thanks!