Most of the bee suits are made from a light, comfortable, breathable blend of cotton and polyester (35% cotton, 65% polyester), for comfort, long-term durability, washability, and minimal shrinkage. A cotton/polyester blend is used, since 100% cotton shrinks and is not as durable over time as a blend. Nylon suits are not as breathable and are less comfortable in warm weather.
If fitted properly (not too tight), a bee suit keeps stingers away from your skin. A suit that is baggy will work more effectively, where a suit that is too small will sometimes allow stings at the areas on the body where the fabric is tight against the skin. But a suit mustn't be too baggy either, bees can get trapped between the fabric and get aggressive.
The veil is darker to eliminate glare, so it is easy to see through when it is pulled over the head.
A material that would give you absolute sting protection would do so by physically preventing stinger penetration of the fabric. This would require a suit made from a tight, thick weave of a material like Kevlar and such a fabric would not ventilate very well, making it too hot to wear. A material that could absolutely "guarantee" no stings would also be rather expensive.
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