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Luwint kids' bee suits, smokers and strainer bags

Luwint's catalogue leans toward young beekeepers: three kids' suits and jackets, a 7-inch mini smoker, plus an adult 12-inch smoker, gloves, a jacket and strainer bags.

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Young beekeepers in veils and suits gathered around an instructor at an outdoor class
Luwint Kids Bee Jacket with Goatskin GlovesLuwint Kids Full-Body Bee Suit with Gloves, YellowLuwint Kids Ventilated Bee Suit, Self-Supporting VeilLuwint Goatskin Gloves with 3-Layer Mesh Sleeve, SmallLuwint Ventilated Polyester Jacket, Round Veil & GlovesLuwint 12" Stainless Bee Smoker, Leather Bellows
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What Luwint sells

Luwint is one of the few brands in our catalogue with a whole line of children's beekeeping gear, and it sizes kids' suits by height rather than by age, which makes fitting easier. It also sells adult basics.

  • Kids' gear: a cotton kids' jacket with ventilated hood and kids' goatskin gloves (fits 3'8"-4'4"), a full-body kids' suit with a detachable veil and gloves (4'7"-4'11"), and a ventilated cotton kids' suit with a self-supporting veil (4'7"-4'11").
  • Smokers: a 12-inch smoker with a 4-inch canister in 201 stainless and cowhide bellows, and a 7-inch mini smoker with a 2-inch canister that Luwint markets for kids.
  • Adult gear: goatskin gloves with a 3-layer mesh sleeve and a one-size ventilated polyester jacket with round veil and gloves.
  • Harvest: 400-micron nylon strainer bags with a stainless ring for 1-5 gallon buckets.

Luwint kids' gear by listed spec

ProductFabricVeilSizesIncludes
Luwint Kids Bee Jacket with Goatskin GlovesCottonVentilated hoodKids 3'8"-4'4"Kids goatskin gloves
Luwint Kids Full-Body Bee Suit with Gloves, YellowBreathable lightweight fabricVentilated (detachable)Kids 4'7"-4'11"Gloves
Luwint Kids Ventilated Bee Suit, Self-Supporting VeilCottonSelf-supporting (detachable)Kids 4'7"-4'11"Gloves

Specs as listed by the maker or seller; check the listing before you buy.

Measure your child's height before ordering, and leave room to move: a suit that is tight at the shoulders or knees presses fabric against the skin. Children should always work bees beside an adult, and anyone stung who shows signs of anaphylaxis needs emergency care.

How Luwint compares

For kids, OZ ARMOUR makes a 3-layer mesh suit with gloves and knee pads, Forest Beekeeping Supply a cotton twill suit with a detachable fencing veil, and HunterBee a full-body cotton suit for 120-150 cm. For a 12-inch smoker, VIVO lists the same 12 x 4 inch format with a heat shield. For strainers, double sieves from VIVO or BEEXTM sit on a bucket and list 1875- and 650-micron screens.

For adults choosing a style, see bee suit vs jacket.

Who Luwint suits

Luwint suits families keeping bees together, school or club apiaries, and anyone who wants a light smoker for a short inspection. It suits you less if you need detailed fabric specs or a full-mesh suit for hot weather. The 7-inch mini smoker holds less fuel than a 12-inch model, so it is better for a quick look than a full inspection.

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Luwint: questions

What sizes are Luwint kids' bee suits?
The listings size by height: the jacket fits about 3'8"-4'4", and the two full suits about 4'7"-4'11".
Do Luwint kids' suits include gloves?
Yes. The full-body suit, the ventilated suit and the jacket all list gloves; the jacket lists kids' goatskin gloves.
Is the Luwint mini smoker safe for children?
It is a working smoker with a metal heat shield, and it gets hot. Let an adult light and handle it, and keep children's hands away from the canister.
What micron are Luwint strainer bags?
400 micron nylon, with a stainless ring, sold as a 2-pack for 1-5 gallon buckets.
What is the Luwint 12-inch smoker made of?
201 stainless steel with cowhide bellows, a heat shield, side hook and perforated fire base, as listed.