Swarm Commander® Ultra-Mesh Beekeeping Jacket - XS to 5XL
🎁 Free gloves with every suit & jacket — when you add any Swarm Commander® suit or jacket to your cart, a pop-up window opens where you can choose the type and size of gloves you want, at no extra cost.
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✔ One-year warranty on every Swarm Commander® suit and jacket.
A fully ventilated 3D air-mesh beekeeping jacket built for hot-weather work — the coolest jacket in the Swarm Commander line. The triple-layer mesh stops a stinger before it reaches skin while letting air move through, so you stay protected without cooking during summer inspections. Every jacket comes with a free pair of gloves and is backed by a one-year warranty.
Features
- 3D air-mesh construction — ventilates while keeping stingers off the skin
- Free pair of beekeeping gloves with every jacket — choose the type and size at the cart
- One-year warranty
- Self-supporting collapsible veil with good visibility, detachable via zipper
- Elastic cuffs and heavy-duty zippers to seal against bees
- Two chest and two waist pockets with Velcro flap closures
- Nine sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
How it works (in real life)
Mesh is the answer to the single biggest complaint about beekeeping gear — heat. A solid cotton jacket traps body heat fast in summer; the 3D air-mesh here is built from layers spaced apart so air flows through the gap while the weave keeps bees out. Hot, humid Southern summers are exactly where this earns its price. The veil collapses on its own frame so it holds its shape away from your face, and unzips fully for washing or replacement. For cooler spring and fall work where ventilation matters less, the regular cotton cloth jacket costs less and runs warmer.
Before you order
- Sizing: Roomy enough to layer underneath in cooler weather. Order your normal size for summer use over a shirt.
- What's included: The jacket, its attached collapsible veil, and a free pair of gloves (choose the type and size in the cart pop-up). Pants sold separately.
- Coverage: Upper body only. For full-body mesh coverage, see the matching Ultra-Mesh suit below.
- Warranty: One year.
- Care: Machine washable. Remove the veil before washing and air dry.
Pairs Well With
- Swarm Commander Ultra-Mesh Beekeeping Suit — the full-body version of this same mesh, for head-to-ankle ventilated coverage
- Swarm Commander Standard Length Goatskin Beekeeping Gloves — goatskin gloves to match the jacket
- Swarm Commander Extra Long Ventilated Goatskin Beekeeping Gloves — extra forearm coverage for heavier work
Specifications
- Material: 3D air-mesh, ventilated
- Coverage: upper body (jacket)
- Veil: self-supporting collapsible, detachable via zipper
- Pockets: two chest, two waist, Velcro flap closures
- Closures: elastic cuffs, heavy-duty zippers
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
- Warranty: one year
- Includes: free pair of gloves
- Brand: Swarm Commander
FAQ
How are the free gloves handled?
When you add this jacket to your cart, a pop-up window lets you choose the type and size of your free gloves, at no extra cost. If your browser has a pop-up blocker turned on, you'll need to turn it off to make your selection.
Is the veil detachable?
Yes — it unzips fully for cleaning or replacement, and the collapsible frame holds its shape away from your face while you work.
How does mesh compare to the cotton cloth jacket?
Mesh ventilates far better and is the right choice for hot, humid summer work. The cotton cloth jacket costs less and runs warmer, which suits cooler spring and fall inspections.
Can I wear layers underneath?
Yes. The jacket is cut roomy enough to add layers in colder weather without restricting movement.
How do I clean it?
Machine washable. Remove the veil first and air dry.
