Description
The Princess of Wales, Catherine, was wearing BJ Sheriff Apiarist Bee Suit in a picture released to mark World Bee Day in May 2023.
The £269 suit was described as “Our beekeeping suit, the ‘Original’, is without compare and first designed by B J Sherriff in 1968. Our Apiarist beekeeping suit is the item of beekeeper protective wear that has been the most tried and tested. It comes with a recommendation endorsed by thousands of beekeepers, professionals and hobbyists alike.“
Known as the long-life suit due to the exceptional overall quality fabric and sturdy construction with the clearest veil on the market today. The Apiarist comprises a roomy boiler suit/coverall with drop sleeves, robust central vertical zip and a detachable hood. It features easy pull zippers at the collar, and the front and ankles are tough. Extra strength stitching, elasticated back waist and ankles, thumb loop to retain cuff in position, velcro flapped breast pockets (pen pocket), roomy hip/thigh pockets, hive tool pocket and EpiPen type injection pouch, key ring clip in the lower pocket to keep house and car keys safe.
