Product Details

Khaki Poly-Cotton Beekeeping Jacket – Durable Everyday Protection with a Practical Finish

The Mellifera Khaki Poly-Cotton Beekeeping Jacket combines dependable upper-body protection, comfortable movement, and a practical khaki finish designed for regular apiary work.

Constructed from a tightly woven polyester-cotton blend, the jacket combines the durability of polyester with the comfortable feel and flexibility of cotton. The khaki color also helps make propolis, smoker residue, dust, and everyday working marks less noticeable, making it a practical choice for beekeepers who spend significant time around their hives.

The complete set includes two removable veil styles and long-cuff ventilated leather-palm beekeeping gloves, providing a versatile protective setup for routine hive inspections and colony maintenance.

Durable Poly-Cotton Construction

The jacket is made from a tightly woven polyester-cotton blend selected for durability, flexibility, and comfortable everyday wear.

Its solid-fabric construction provides dependable coverage while allowing the natural movement required for lifting boxes, removing frames, inspecting brood, harvesting honey, and performing other routine apiary tasks.

Practical Khaki Finish

Regular hive work can quickly leave protective clothing marked by propolis, smoker soot, honey residue, dirt, and field dust.

The practical khaki finish helps make many of these everyday marks less noticeable than they may appear on lighter-colored protective clothing, helping the jacket maintain a more presentable working appearance between washes.

This makes it particularly useful for frequent inspections, multiple-apiary operations, farm visits, and other demanding beekeeping environments.

Dependable Protective Coverage

The dense poly-cotton weave creates a durable protective layer between the beekeeper and the hive environment.

Its tightly woven construction helps reduce the likelihood of stingers reaching the skin while maintaining sufficient flexibility for comfortable movement throughout routine hive work.

Two Removable Veils Included

Every jacket includes two interchangeable veil options, allowing you to choose the configuration that best suits the task.

The 360° round veil provides spacious all-around visibility with comfortable separation around the face.

The fencing veil provides a closer profile and convenient flip-open front access when required.

Both veils are fully removable and washable, making cleaning, maintenance, and storage straightforward.

Ventilated Beekeeping Gloves Included

The jacket comes complete with long-cuff ventilated beekeeping gloves featuring soft leather palms.

The leather palms provide practical protection and grip when handling frames and hive equipment, while the extended ventilated cuffs provide additional forearm coverage and create a comfortable transition between the gloves and jacket sleeves.

Heavy-Duty YKK Zippers

Heavy-duty YKK zippers provide reliable closures and secure veil attachment for repeated apiary use.

Designed for frequent opening and closing, the zipper system helps maintain dependable coverage around important closure areas while remaining practical during regular hive inspections.

Elasticated Wrist Cuffs with Thumb Holes

Secure elasticated wrist cuffs help create a close transition between the jacket sleeves and protective gloves.

Integrated thumb holes help keep the sleeves comfortably positioned while reaching, bending, lifting frames, or working inside hive boxes, reducing unwanted sleeve movement during active tasks.

Reinforced for Regular Apiary Work

High-stress areas, including the shoulders, cuffs, and key seams, feature reinforced stitching for additional durability.

This reinforcement helps the jacket withstand the repeated movement and equipment handling associated with regular inspections, honey harvesting, and seasonal colony maintenance.

Convenient Zippered Storage

Practical chest and side zippered pockets provide accessible storage for frequently used essentials, including:

• Mobile phone
• Hive tool
• Queen marker
• Small beekeeping accessories

Zippered closures help keep these items securely stored while moving between colonies.

Practical for Frequent Hive Inspections

For many everyday apiary tasks, a jacket provides a convenient alternative to putting on a complete beekeeping suit.

The poly-cotton construction offers a useful combination of durability, flexibility, and comfortable movement, while the khaki finish is particularly practical for equipment that sees frequent use.

When additional lower-body protection is preferred, the jacket can be paired with suitable beekeeping trousers for more comprehensive coverage.

21 Size Options for a Better Fit

The Mellifera Khaki Poly-Cotton Beekeeping Jacket is available in 21 size options to accommodate a broad range of heights and body proportions.

Standard sizing ranges from XXS through 10XL, with dedicated Stout and Tall Slim fits available for users requiring different proportions.

The extensive sizing helps provide comfortable movement and appropriate protective spacing without relying on unnecessarily oversized clothing.

Ideal For

This khaki poly-cotton beekeeping jacket is particularly suitable for:

• Commercial and sideline beekeepers
• Hobby and backyard beekeepers
• Beginner and experienced beekeepers
• Beekeepers managing multiple apiaries
• Weekly and routine hive inspections
• Honey harvesting
• Colony maintenance
• Farm and field environments
• Beekeeping courses and demonstrations
• Users who prefer a jacket over a full suit
• Beekeepers wanting a practical, stain-forgiving color
• Users requiring Stout or Tall Slim sizing

Care & Maintenance

Remove both veils before washing. Machine wash the jacket on a cold, gentle cycle without bleach, then allow it to air dry naturally in the shade and away from excessive heat.

Avoid bleach and high-temperature drying, as these can affect the poly-cotton fabric, veil mesh, elastic components, and overall garment life.

Clean the gloves separately using a damp cloth and allow them to dry naturally. Do not machine wash leather components.

Regular cleaning helps remove propolis, honey, smoker residue, dust, and other materials accumulated during everyday apiary work, even when they are less noticeable against the khaki fabric.

Why Choose Mellifera?

Mellifera Protective Clothing develops beekeeping suits, jackets, trousers, and protective accessories designed around the practical requirements of everyday hive work.

This khaki poly-cotton jacket combines durable solid-fabric construction, dual removable veils, ventilated leather-palm gloves, heavy-duty YKK zippers, reinforced stitching, secure wrist closures, practical storage, and extensive sizing in one versatile package.

Its practical khaki finish adds another advantage for working beekeepers by helping everyday apiary marks remain less noticeable between washes.

Specifications

• Product Type: Poly-cotton beekeeping jacket
• Color: Khaki
• Construction: Solid-fabric protective jacket
• Material: Tightly woven polyester-cotton blend
• Coverage: Waist-to-hood upper-body coverage
• Round Veil: 360° visibility; removable and washable
• Fencing Veil: Flip-open front; removable and washable
• Gloves: Long-cuff ventilated beekeeping gloves with leather palms
• Zippers: Heavy-duty YKK zippers
• Wrist Closures: Elasticated cuffs with integrated thumb holes
• Reinforcement: Reinforced stitching at shoulders, cuffs, and high-stress seams
• Storage: Zippered chest and side pockets
• Standard Sizes: XXS–10XL
• Additional Fits: Stout and Tall Slim
• Total Size Options: 21
• In the Box: Khaki poly-cotton beekeeping jacket, 360° round veil, fencing veil, and ventilated leather-palm gloves
• Jacket Care: Cold gentle machine wash; air dry
• Glove Care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth; do not machine wash
• Recommended Use: Routine hive inspections, commercial and hobby beekeeping, honey harvesting, colony maintenance, farm visits, and general apiary work