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How to wash and store a bee suit without ruining it
Most suits are destroyed by the wash, not by the bees. Cool water, no softener, no tumble dryer, and never vacuum-pack a mesh suit.
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Traditional woven cloth suits.

Most suits are destroyed by the wash, not by the bees. Cool water, no softener, no tumble dryer, and never vacuum-pack a mesh suit.

Ventilated suits are cooler and cotton suits are cheaper, but that is not the decision. The decision is how long you spend in the hive and how hot it gets while you are there.