Jeometry Beewear™ Featured in The Post and Courier
We're excited to share some wonderful news! Jeometry Beewear™ and our founder, Jenna York, were recently featured in The Post and Courier, Charleston's leading newspaper, in an article highlighting the story behind the Sunny Suit and the mission that inspired it.
We're incredibly grateful to reporter Lauren Leibman for spending time with Jenna in the apiary and sharing the journey that has brought Jeometry™ from an idea to a growing community of women beekeepers across the country.
One Conversation Changed Everything
As the article shares, the idea for Jeometry Beewear™ began at the 2026 South Carolina Beekeepers Association Conference. During a panel discussion, women from across the room began sharing the same frustrations:
Bee suits were too large.
They were heavy and difficult to move in.
The proportions weren't designed for women's bodies.
Pockets were awkwardly placed.
Finding the right size often felt impossible.
Jenna, who has spent more than 20 years designing women's apparel and has been keeping bees for over a decade, knew there had to be a better way.
So she raised her hand and said…”I’ll design one.”
That simple promise was the beginning of Jeometry Beewear™.
Designed by Listening
Creating the Sunny Suit wasn't about making an existing design smaller. Jenna surveyed more than 100 women beekeepers, secured a grant through the South Carolina Beekeepers Association, and spent nearly a year sewing prototypes in her garage until every detail felt right.
The result is a lightweight, breathable suit made from 100% recycled materials and thoughtfully designed for how women actually move and work in the apiary. From the one-zip design to strategically placed pockets and a true women's fit, every feature was created with real beekeepers in mind.
Women Sharing Their Experience
The article also features two women we've been honored to spotlight on our own blog: Rebecca Bills of R&R Acres and Lauren Donaldson of Just Me and the Bees.
Rebecca shared how difficult it had been to find protective gear that fit comfortably before discovering Jeometry™, while Lauren reflected on finally wearing a suit that didn't feel oversized or restrictive.
Their stories reinforce something we've believed from the beginning: when equipment is designed with women in mind, it helps make beekeeping more comfortable, accessible, and enjoyable.
More Than a Bee Suit
One of our favorite parts of the article is how it captures Jenna as more than a founder. She's an artist, a beekeeper, a designer, an educator, and someone who genuinely loves spending quiet evenings watching her bees return home. Jeometry Beewear™ was born where those passions intersect, combining thoughtful design with a deep appreciation for the women doing meaningful work in the apiary.
Thank you
We're incredibly thankful to The Post and Courier for sharing our story and helping introduce more people to the mission behind Jeometry Beewear™.
Most of all, we're grateful to every Sister Bee who has trusted us, shared feedback, encouraged a friend, or stepped into the apiary wearing a Sunny Suit. Your stories continue to shape what we're building, and we're honored to be part of your beekeeping journey.
You can read the full Post and Courier feature here:How a Charleston-area artist is helping to solve a major issue for female beekeepers
