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Khaki Poly-Cotton Semi-Ventilated Beekeeping Jacket – Practical All-Season Protection with Targeted Airflow

The Mellifera Khaki Poly-Cotton Semi-Ventilated Beekeeping Jacket is designed for beekeepers who want the durability of traditional poly-cotton with added ventilation where heat tends to build up.

Its hybrid construction combines a tightly woven khaki poly-cotton body with strategically positioned breathable mesh panels, providing a practical balance of protection, airflow, and everyday durability. The khaki finish also helps make propolis, smoker residue, dust, and general apiary marks less noticeable than on traditional white protective clothing.

For a complete upper-body setup, the jacket includes two removable veil styles and long-cuff ventilated leather-palm beekeeping gloves.

Hybrid Poly-Cotton & Ventilated Mesh Construction

The jacket combines two materials, each positioned where its advantages are most useful.

Durable poly-cotton fabric provides dependable coverage across the main body, while fine mesh ventilation panels positioned under the arms and across the upper back help release trapped heat.

This semi-ventilated construction provides more targeted airflow than a traditional solid jacket without the fully open feel of an all-mesh design.

Practical Khaki Finish

Regular apiary work can quickly leave protective clothing marked with propolis, smoker soot, honey residue, dust, and dirt.

The practical khaki finish helps make these everyday marks less noticeable, allowing the jacket to maintain a more presentable appearance between washes.

This makes it particularly useful for frequent hive inspections, multiple-yard operations, farm visits, swarm work, and other situations where protective clothing sees regular use.

Targeted Cooling Where You Need It

Heat commonly accumulates around the underarms and upper back during active hive inspections.

Strategically positioned fine-mesh cooling panels increase airflow through these areas, helping release excess body heat while the remaining poly-cotton construction maintains durable coverage.

This makes the jacket particularly versatile when temperatures change between cool mornings and warmer afternoons.

Dependable Protective Coverage

The tightly woven poly-cotton body and fine mesh panels are designed to provide dependable coverage during routine beekeeping.

The combination helps reduce the likelihood of stingers reaching the skin while maintaining sufficient flexibility for handling frames, inspecting brood boxes, lifting equipment, and completing everyday colony maintenance.

Two Removable Veils Included

Every jacket includes two interchangeable veil options, giving you flexibility for different hive tasks.

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

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

Both veils are fully removable and washable for straightforward cleaning and maintenance.

Ventilated Beekeeping Gloves Included

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

The leather palms provide practical hand protection and grip when handling frames and hive equipment, while the extended ventilated cuffs provide additional forearm coverage without unnecessarily restricting airflow.

Heavy-Duty YKK Zippers

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

The durable zipper construction allows convenient opening and closing while helping maintain protective coverage around important closure areas throughout hive inspections.

Elasticated Wrist Cuffs with Thumb Holes

Elasticated wrist cuffs help create a secure transition between the jacket sleeves and protective gloves.

Integrated thumb holes help keep the sleeves correctly positioned when reaching, bending, lifting frames, or working inside hive boxes, reducing the chance of the sleeves riding up during active work.

Reinforced for Frequent Apiary Use

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

This added reinforcement makes the jacket particularly suitable for beekeepers who perform frequent inspections or regularly move between multiple colonies and apiary locations.

Convenient Zippered Storage

Practical chest and side zippered pockets provide accessible storage for frequently used essentials such as:

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

The pockets keep important items close at hand without unnecessarily interfering with movement around the hive.

A Practical Balance of Airflow & Durability

The semi-ventilated construction provides a useful middle ground between traditional solid poly-cotton and fully ventilated mesh jackets.

Solid fabric provides durability and additional wind protection, while strategically positioned mesh panels introduce airflow where it’s most beneficial.

This combination makes the jacket suitable for a broad range of seasonal conditions, from cool spring mornings to warmer summer inspections.

21 Size Options for a Better Fit

The Mellifera Khaki Semi-Ventilated 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 semi-ventilated beekeeping jacket is particularly suitable for:

• Commercial beekeepers and sideliners
• Backyard and hobby beekeepers
• Beekeepers managing multiple apiaries
• Spring and summer hive inspections
• Changing seasonal temperatures
• Swarm collection and removal work
• Farm visits and regular yard work
• Honey harvesting and colony maintenance
• Beekeepers who find solid jackets too warm
• Users who prefer less airflow than a fully mesh jacket
• Beekeepers wanting lower-maintenance khaki protective clothing
• 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, mesh panels, elastic components, and appearance of the khaki finish.

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.

Why Choose Mellifera?

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

This khaki semi-ventilated jacket combines durable poly-cotton construction, targeted mesh ventilation, dual removable veils, ventilated leather-palm gloves, heavy-duty YKK zippers, reinforced stress areas, secure wrist closures, and extensive sizing in one versatile package.

Its stain-forgiving khaki finish adds another practical advantage for beekeepers who want protective clothing that remains presentable through frequent use.

Specifications

• Product Type: Semi-ventilated beekeeping jacket
• Color: Khaki
• Construction: Hybrid poly-cotton and breathable mesh
• Main Material: Durable tightly woven poly-cotton
• Ventilation: Strategically positioned fine-mesh cooling panels
• Ventilated Areas: Underarms and upper back
• 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 semi-ventilated bee 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: Seasonal hive inspections, commercial and hobby beekeeping, swarm work, farm visits, honey harvesting, colony maintenance, and general apiary work