Bee suits, built for the hive — and made to fit you.
Ventilated 3-layer mesh and breathable cotton beekeeping suits for backyard keepers, kids and commercial apiaries. In stock and ships fast from our Virginia warehouse — or made to your exact measurements.
Pick by climate & how you keep
The first choice every beekeeper makes: maximum airflow for hot days, natural cotton for all-round work, or a right-sized suit for young keepers.
Ventilated Bee Suits
3-layer mesh that stays cool through summer inspections.
Shop ventilated
Cotton Bee Suits
Breathable, tough, easy to wash — the everyday workhorse.
Shop cotton
Kids Bee Suits
Proper protection sized for young beekeepers.
Shop kidsIn stock now, or made just for you
Need it fast or need it perfect? Two clear paths — pick the one that fits.
In stock at our Virginia warehouse
Standard sizes XXS–5XL, packed and ready. The fast route for most beekeepers.
- Ships from inside the USA — no customs, no import fees
- Cotton, polycotton & 3-layer ventilated in stock
Dispatched in 1–2 business days · US delivery ~3–5 days
Cut to you — and personalized
Send your measurements for an exact fit, and add your name, signature or logo.
- Tailored to your exact size — the seal that off-the-rack can't match
- Add a name, signature or club / company logo — embroidered or DTF-printed
Handmade in ~2–3 weeks, then shipped · order early, save 20% with EARLYBEE20
🇺🇸 Stocked & shipped from Virginia, USA · we also ship worldwide. Free US shipping over $200.
Suit, gloves & veil — ready to keep
Everything you need to work your first hive in one go. Choose your suit, then add matching gloves and a veil in a click.
Build your kitWhich fabric is right for you?
Same protection, different trade-off between breathability, durability and price.
Cotton
- Natural, breathable fabric
- Machine washable, hard-wearing
- Best entry price
Polycotton
- Poly-cotton blend, tougher than cotton
- Semi-vented panels for airflow
- Great all-rounder
3-Layer Ventilated
- Triple mesh — coolest option
- Strong sting protection
- Best for long summer inspections
Made by the people who sew them.
We're not a reseller stacking other brands' boxes. We manufacture every suit ourselves — which is exactly why we can cut one to your measurements and keep prices fair without a middleman.
Protected by our beekeeper guarantee
Order risk-free. If the fit or the suit isn't right, we'll make it right.
Need bulk or trade pricing?
We manufacture our own suits — so clubs, resellers and commercial apiaries get MOQ pricing, custom branding and export-ready lead times.
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Bee suit questions, answered
Should I buy a ventilated or a cotton bee suit? +
For hot climates or long inspections, choose a 3-layer ventilated suit for airflow. For cooler climates, durability and budget, a cotton suit is ideal — polycotton sits in between.
How does custom-fit sizing work? +
Pick your suit, then send a few measurements at checkout. We cut and sew it to you, with no resizing returns.
How much does a bee suit cost? +
BeBees bee suits range from about $98 to $160 depending on fabric and ventilation.
Do you ship internationally? +
Yes — we ship worldwide and serve keepers across the US, UK, Australia, Canada and beyond. Free US shipping on orders over $200.