Protective PollenMaid women's beekeeping suit to prevent stings from honey bees , wasps and flying insects. Form Focused to fit the female physique with attention to easy on/off for comfort breaks.
For generations, bee suits have been shaped for men, leaving women to compromise on comfort and fit. Sherriff’s ‘Ladies Suit’ changes the narrative—bringing modern design, practical innovation, and an empowering style to women. With its patented pioneering features, including a unique drop-down back section, this innovative design makes comfort breaks quick and easy without the need to fully remove the suit. Sherriff’s ‘Ladies Suit’ ensures that now every beekeeper works with ease, comfort, and dignity.
The PollenMaid beekeeping suit with Patent pending: GB2414124.4 – the first beekeeping suit designed exclusively for the female form. Made by BJ Sherriff in the United Kingdom.
Design Features and benefits:
Carefully designed with a woman’s form in mind with the benefit being that the back drop-down panel allows for quick discreet comfort breaks without removing your veil and suit.
Simply undo the adjustable belt and buckle then zips at hips and the elasticated back section drops down.
- A roomy boiler suit/coverall cut to fit the female form and worn over normal clothes
- The PollenMaid makes comfort breaks easy – no need to remove hood or undo front zip and peel off as with regular boiler suits.
- Simply unzip the fasteners either side of the hip, unbuckle the belt and release the back panel – and refasten just as swiftly making sure to tuck the back flap in securely.
- See-through phone pocket for convenient use without having to rummage in a pocket.
- Clear phone pocket is attached with Velcro so can easily be detached or lifted up to view the caller or when making a call – ideal in an emergency
- Self-supporting hood with ClearView ventilated veil has a patterned lining in hood back and inner collar with extra adjustable struts to hold veil well away from the face
- Flapped breast pockets with strong hook and loop fastening
- Roomy pouch front hip pockets with patterned trim
- Double lined hive tool pockets / allergy injection pocket on both outer thighs
- Drop sleeves, elasticated back waist, and robust central vertical front zip
- New-design cuffs with secure hook and loop fasteners that tighten for a perfect fit
- Thumb loops to go over gloved thumb and secured in position
- Durable elastic at back waist
- Sturdy elastic and zips at ankle
- Liberty 100% cotton pretty patterned trim on belt strap, inside collar, pockets and pocket flaps
- Lining patterned fabric will vary making each PollenMaid suit a Limited Edition
Unique ClearView veil and throw-back hood:
- Our unique ClearView black nylon mesh, with hundreds of tiny holes woven in – allows excellent ventilation o keep you cool and offers the best all-round vision even for spectacle wearers
- Can be unzipped, and thrown back to rest on shoulders by undoing hook and loop struts – ideal when driving from apiary to apiary
- Hood comes off completely for easy laundering (hood is hand-wash only and line dry only)
Key Features:
- High quality hard-wearing polyester twill won’t shrink or fade
- Smooth finish so bees can rest on fabric and fly away again without getting their feet caught in fabric fibers
- Patterned trim lining is 100% Libery cotton
Long-lasting:
- Long-lasting proven protection
- 5-year warranty on all zips
- Extra strength stitching
- We offer a complete repair and re-veil service to keep your suit going even longer
Please retain your swing ticket and warranty card with a unique garment number and size for future use
Conforms to: CE BS EN ISO 13688:2015
Sizing
Small: height: 5ft 5″ | Chest: 34-36″ | Inside Leg: 31″ | Back length: 35″
Medium: height: 5ft 10″ | Chest: 38-40″ | Inside Leg: 32″ | Back length: 37″
Large: height: 6ft | Chest: 42-44″ | Inside Leg: 32″ | Back length: 37″