Beekeeping gloves 

Working with gloves prevents bee stings. Still, not every beekeeper wants to work with gloves, and it’s not always necessary. But gloves, alongside a good bee suit, are often essential to have on hand. Beekeeping gloves are important when working a potentially more defensive swarm or a less friendly colony. We offer various glove models, in leather and rubber, with or without ventilation. All gloves feature a long gauntlet with an elastic cuff at the end. This seals the glove securely against your beekeeping clothing and prevents bees from crawling into the glove.

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Leather gloves

Our leather beekeeping gloves are made from supple cowhide of the right thickness. They fit snugly to your hand and provide solid protection, making work with your bee colony very comfortable. Over time they will break in to the shape of your hand, and you’ll often no longer feel the gloves getting in the way. The leather gloves are available with and without extra ventilation. Do make sure leather gloves aren’t too tight. If the leather sits tight against the skin, bees can in some cases sting through.

Rubber gloves

Rubber gloves are ideal when you’re dealing with moisture, for example in the early morning or in winter. The inside of your gloves won’t get wet and your hands stay dry. In addition, rubber gloves are very thick, so you can be almost certain you won’t get stung. These rubber beekeeping gloves are available with and without ventilation. A downside is that they offer less ventilation and—especially when it’s warm and dry outside—you may get clammy hands. If you don’t like that, it’s better to choose leather gloves.

Which size should I choose?

Choosing the right size beekeeping gloves can sometimes be tricky, so we’re happy to help! For gloves, it’s important to measure the width of your hand. Do this by measuring the width of your palm across the four knuckles. This corresponds to a size (for example XL) in the size chart. Still unsure? No problem! Then take a look at our size chart with an example image.


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