Old Speckled Hen Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Does anybody have a source of good value all-in-one suits? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne12 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 These people are very good value. The suits are beautifully made, and much cheaper than the market leading brand. http://www.beebasic.co.uk/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=4 They also do an "astronaut" type suit for about ten quid more. You can sometimes get even cheaper suits on eBay, from I think the Czech Republic, but they are polyester mix rather than cotton. I suspect they would be very sweaty in summer. For example http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bee-Suit-MEDIUM-Size-Fencing-Style-Veil-Beekeeping_W0QQitemZ280453876136QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Bee_Keeping?hash=item414c5a89a8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widdershins Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 http://www.modernbeekeeping.co.uk/products/beekeeping-clothing This company does suits too - not astronaught though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) If you are a member of a Beekeeping Association you may find they have a discount available on one of the main brands. We had a 15% (I think) discount on ours by ordering through the association. Edited January 27, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 If you can, I'd try different styles on first (maybe at beekeeping course/club apiary visit). I don't get on with the veil approach - squashes my fringe into my eyes - so I'm a fencing astronaut girl. Whatever you choose you will provide entertainment for the assembled throng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adain Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Thanks for taking the time to help, I really apprciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Thanks for all the advice. I have a course booked in the spring and suits are provided so I can choose which type I'm most comfortable in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I bought a fencing style complete suit in 100% cotton from ebay at a very reasonable price. I prefer that style of veil to the round hat ones, but it's just a personal view. Whatever works for you. Good luck with the beekeeping. I only started last year myself and, like others have said, it is a steep learning curve, but very enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
