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OZ ARMOUR ventilated bee suits and gloves

OZ ARMOUR sells 3-layer ventilated suits and jackets with two veils, a women's pink suit, a kids' suit and leather gloves.

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Two beekeepers in full suits working hives while bees fly around them
OZ ARMOUR 3-Layer Ventilated Suit, 2 Veils, Khaki, XLOZ ARMOUR Beekeeping Gloves, Ventilated Cuff, LOZ ARMOUR Poly-Cotton Suit, Fencing & Round Veils, MOZ ARMOUR 3-Layer Ventilated Jacket, 2 Hoods, MOZ ARMOUR Cowhide Leather Gloves, 3-Layer Mesh, MOZ ARMOUR Women's Pink 3-Layer Ventilated Suit, XL
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What OZ ARMOUR sells

OZ ARMOUR's core line is 3-layer ventilated mesh suits that ship with two detachable veils, a fencing veil and a round one, so you can switch styles without buying a second suit.

  • Suits: the 3-layer ventilated suit in several listings and colors, a poly-cotton suit with both veils, a women's pink 3-layer suit with an added sweat layer and leg-high zips, and a kids' 3-layer suit with gloves and knee pads.
  • Jackets: 3-layer ventilated jackets with two hoods, in sizes up to 5XL.
  • Gloves: leather-and-canvas gloves with a ventilated cuff, and cowhide gloves with 3-layer mesh arms.

OZ ARMOUR suits by listed spec

ProductFabricVeilSizesClosure
OZ ARMOUR 3-Layer Ventilated Suit, Fencing & Round, LAir mesh (listing says 3-layer and double-layer)Fencing and round (detachable)L (listed variant); runs small per reviewsLeg-high zips, Velcro, elastic
OZ ARMOUR 3-Layer Ventilated Suit, 2 Veils, Khaki, XL3-layer poly-cotton meshFencing and round (detachable)XL (listed variant)Elastic waist, wrists, ankles
OZ ARMOUR Poly-Cotton Suit, Fencing & Round Veils, MPoly-cotton (listing also says 3-layer mesh)Fencing and roundM (listed variant)Elastic waist, wrists, ankles
OZ ARMOUR Women's Pink 3-Layer Ventilated Suit, XL3-layer mesh + sweat layerFencing (detachable)XL (listed variant)YKK zippers, leg-high zips
OZ ARMOUR Kids 3-Layer Bee Suit, Pink, with Gloves3-layer meshVentilated fencingKids—

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

Two listing quirks are worth knowing. The poly-cotton suit's listing also mentions 3-layer mesh, and one ventilated listing describes both 3-layer and double-layer mesh, so read the current description and photos. On sizing, the listing mentions expanded "stout" sizes; check the size chart against your height and chest, and size up if you are between sizes so the suit does not pull tight against your skin when you bend.

How OZ ARMOUR compares

Humble Bee's 430 uses polycotton with vent panels and lists exact fabric weights. Natural Apiary's Zephyros is also 3-layer and ships with two veils. Other 3-layer suits from SANEER, US APIARY and Forest Beekeeping Supply list similar mesh builds, usually with a single veil style, so compare veil type and closures as well as fabric.

For gloves, Humble Bee's goatskin pairs list a 2-year warranty, while Apis Tactical lists top-grain cowhide with a mesh back.

See also bee suit vs jacket and Humble Bee vs Natural Apiary.

Who OZ ARMOUR suits

OZ ARMOUR fits a beekeeper in a warm climate who wants full-mesh airflow and the flexibility of two veil styles, and families who want matching adult and kids' gear. The kids' suit includes gloves and knee pads; children should always work bees with an adult. It suits you less if you need precise sizing without trying a suit on. For anyone, seek emergency care for signs of anaphylaxis after a sting.

Where OZ ARMOUR appears on Hive & Frame

OZ ARMOUR: questions

Do OZ ARMOUR suits run small?
The listings do not say how the suits run, beyond offering expanded "stout" sizes. Measure yourself over the clothes you wear on hive days, check the size chart and go up a size if you are between sizes.
Which veils come with an OZ ARMOUR suit?
The ventilated suits list a fencing veil and a round veil, both detachable.
Does OZ ARMOUR make a kids' bee suit?
Yes. The kids' 3-layer suit in pink lists a ventilated fencing veil, gloves and knee pads.
Will a 3-layer mesh suit stop every sting?
No suit stops every sting. Mesh layers add distance between the fabric and your skin, which helps, but fit and calm handling matter too.
Does OZ ARMOUR make a women's suit?
Yes, a pink 3-layer ventilated suit with an added sweat layer, YKK zippers, leg-high zips and small gloves.