Asian hornet protective suit (Red — Model 1511)

01 · CONSTRUCTION

Operator visibility and multi-layer build

Outer shell in fluorescent red 250 g/m² (50 % polyester / 50 % cotton) so the operator stays visible throughout the manoeuvre — essential when working on façades, ladders or urban environments with a ground team coordinating. Underneath, 100 % polyester padding at 200 g/m² and a 240 g/m² inner lining create a buffer chamber between sting and skin. Knees, elbows and seat reinforced: the areas that suffer most when leaning against walls, vegetation or kneeling next to the nest.

02 · PROTECTION

Head and hands: full PPE certification

Hood with certified EN397 helmet (ratchet wheel adjustment + chin strap) and polycarbonate EN166 1B 3 visor with ventilation that stops impacts and venom splashes to the eyes. Teflon-coated fibreglass mesh 2x2 mm giving 180° vision in a low-profile design. EN388 gloves, anti-puncture coated with kevlar lining, joined to elastic sleeves — no exposed area between glove and sleeve. Padded neck guard reaching to the ears, where stings tend to concentrate when bending forward.

03 · ON THE JOB

Built for back-to-back interventions

Four carabiner rings on the belt for harness, tools or a backup spray. Two spray holders: one fixed on the back with elastic straps and a second one hanging from the belt — essential when climbing a ladder with one hand free. Front metal double-slider zip with full velcro storm flap. Lower-leg zips with velcro adjustment to fit boots in place, and triple-elastic gaiters (top, bottom and under-foot strap) to seal the leg opening. Two front zip pockets in nylon.

04 · MAINTENANCE

Care and storage: the hood sets the rules

This suit's protection lives in the inner padding and the hood mesh, and the mesh is the delicate part. The hood must not be folded or crushed: a crease marks the 2x2 mm mesh and throws the visor out of true. And it is always washed by hand, with a damp cloth and mild soap, because a washing machine breaks the mesh. The suit itself can be machine washed. Store it all on a hanger, somewhere dry and out of direct sun.

05 · BEFORE YOU BUY

Size is set by the rise — the distance from crotch to neck — not by height or weight, and the maker recommends ordering one size up for freedom of movement. Measure yours and find your size:

⚠ PRECAUTIONS

The left arm carries a dedicated pocket for the adrenaline auto-injector (EpiPen). In professional nest removal, anaphylaxis from multiple stings is the most serious and fastest-evolving complication. Having the auto-injector accessible without taking off the suit can make the difference. Coordinating with a partner and rehearsing the protocol before approaching the nest is part of the job.