Beekeeping gloves 

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

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Leather gloves

Our leather gloves are made from supple cowhide of the right thickness. They fit snugly and offer excellent protection, making it a pleasure to work your hive. Over time they will mold to your hand, so you won’t feel like the gloves are getting in the way. These leather gloves are available with or without additional ventilation. Make sure your leather gloves aren’t too tight: if the leather is stretched tight against your skin, bees can sometimes sting through.

Rubber gloves

Rubber gloves are ideal when you’re dealing with moisture, for example early in the morning or in winter. The gloves won’t get wet inside and your hands stay dry. Rubber gloves are also quite thick, giving you near-certain protection against bee stings. These rubber beekeeping gloves are available with or without ventilation. One downside is reduced breathability, and especially when it’s warm and dry outside you may get clammy hands. If that bothers you, leather gloves are the better choice.

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. Measure across your palm over the four knuckles. This corresponds to a size (e.g., XL) in the size chart. Still unsure? No problem! Check our size chart with an example image.


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