Manufacturer of protective clothing for beekeepers, 100% French textiles
Beekeeper coveralls, beekeeper vest, beekeeper jacket and Asian hornet coveralls
APIPROTEC trademark, models, drawings and design registered with INPI
- Discover Apiprotec, our brand of high-quality beekeeping protective clothing made from 100% French textiles (EU assembly).
Our products cover all types of protective clothing for beekeepers. C beekeeping shirts, beekeeping jackets, beekeeping jackets, gloves, veils. Apiprotec also offers a range of Asian hornet and wasp protection suits. Our Asian hornet protection suits will protect you effectively.
APIPROTEC, beekeeping outfits designed to last and endure. High-strength beekeeping suits, comfort and safety are our priorities.
A French brand of protective clothing for beekeeping adapted to your needs.
APIPROTEC
Coveralls, jackets and vests for beekeepers.
Ultra-resistant beekeeping suit, all our range of beekeeping suits available in classic cotton and organic cotton.
Beekeeper’s suit made from 100% French organic textiles.
Pleasant and reassuring to wear.
Off-white color due to untreated fabrics.
Apiprotec AIRPRO ventilated beekeeping suit
The product :
– 300-gram twill cotton base, airy cross-stitch
– 3D “honeycomb” fabric, thickness: 7mm
– Ultra-resistant Cordura mesh (tear, abrasion) covering the 3D textile, thickness: 2mm
Technical characteristics of 3D textiles :
– Breathable, breathable, anti-transpiring 3D “ventilated honeycomb” texture
– Memory effect / permanent elasticity – Modular / Flexible
– Low weight
– Compression-resistant
– Low moisture absorption
– Lightfast
– Washable
– Recyclable
– Allergy- and bacteria-free
3D honeycomb textile
Installation principle :
The base of the suit remains in 300gr cotton twill, as on the classic models. The ventilated parts of the suit are made of 7mm-thick 3D textile (staggered mesh to prevent the bee’s sting from passing through), covered by a breathable CORDURA mesh that is ultra-resistant to tearing and abrasion.
Ventilated parts: Arms, legs, back.
The protective cotton twill veil is lined (600gr). Anti-intrusion velcro closure ensures your safety.
ADVANTAGES of the AIR PRO suit :
Lightweight compared to products currently on the market. No heavy “armor” effect to wear and generate extra effort. Only the major perspiration zones are ventilated. 3D fabric is hypoallergenic, bacteria-free and perspiration-resistant.
Meticulous finishes
Heavy-duty seams and velcro
High-quality beekeeping suits
EPI2 classification
OEKO-TEX label
Tested against harmful substances
300-gram cotton twill
Resistant to wear and abrasion
How to choose your beekeeping outfit?
Your beekeeping outfit has to meet a number of standards, not least that it protects you from bee stings, while giving you freedom of movement wherever you go. Here’s everything you need to know about the different types of protective beekeeping clothing (gloves, veil, coveralls, hat, jacket, etc.) to make your choice easier with Apiprotec.
Why use a beekeeping suit?
A beekeeper’s garment must ensure maximum safety, since it covers every surface of your skin, while allowing you to move around with ease. Maneuverability is very important in beekeeping, as smooth, calm movements reduce the risk of irritating the bees.
At Apiprotec, we use white beekeeping outfits, as this is the color that is least likely to disturb the bees, who equate darker colors with predators or holes.
THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR 300-GRAM SERGE COTTON FABRIC ensures :
- Safe, dimensionally stable, in compliance with EN ISO 13688 requirements
- The fabric ensures tensile strength to ENISO 13934-1 = minimum 800 N
- The fabric provides tear resistance to ENISO 13937-2 = minimum 15 N
- The mesh gives you the required burst strength, according to ENISO 13938-1 = minimum 800 N
- Fabric basis weight according to EN 12127 minimum 240g/m².
- Mesh thickness according to EN ISO 5084 > 2.5 mm
What are the different elements of a beekeeping outfit?
When buying beekeeping clothing, you can choose from dozens of different beekeeping garments:
- The veil, which attaches to a colonial hat or helmet, to protect your head and face from bee stings.
- A beekeeper’s hat.
- A simple beekeeper’s suit.
- A full-body suit with mask.
- An integrable suit with hat.
- Leather beekeeper’s gloves.
- A beekeeper’s jacket.
- A beekeeper’s jacket with hat.
- A beekeeper’s jacket with mask.
- Beekeeper’s pants.
How do I choose the right size?
Apiprotec can supply you with beekeeping clothing in large, medium or small sizes. To choose the right beekeeping outfit for you, you need to measure your chest circumference in cm, by wrapping the tape measure around your chest, passing under the armpit, and then measuring your waist.
We suggest you refer to our following sizing guide:
- Size S: 90-97cm for 168-176cm ;
- Size M: 98-105cm for 174-182cm ;
- Size L: 106-113cm for 180-186cm ;
- Size XL: 114-121cm for 184-188cm ;
- Size XXL: 122-128cm.187-192m
When and how to wash your beekeeping outfit?
Your beekeeping clothing should always be washed if you have been in contact with pathogenic chemical agents. Your beekeeping clothing can be machine-washed at 30-40°, except for the veil and gloves, which should be washed by hand with fragrance-free soaps, to avoid disturbing the bees.
High-resistance beekeeping suit with anti-intrusion closure and perfect waterproofing APIPROTEC protects you.
We personalize your beekeeping garment in our workshops, free of charge. If you have a logo, we’ll embroider it free of charge on your beekeeping garment. If you don’t have a logo, we can make one for you. Here are a few examples.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
