Fecha de publicación: 05/12/2012 Fuente: WIPO "hive" A fabric enclosure configurable as an outer cover for a beehive. The enclosure comprises a multi-, sandwich membrane comprising a water-resistant breathable outer layer, an insulating breathable middle core layer and a breathable inner containment layer. Preferable the three layers are constructed from polyester, nylon or other suitable synthetic or natural fibre. The three layers can be attached together along their edges. The cover may be provided with access apertures. The cover may be constructed to cover the top-lid of the hive or the whole hive. Alternatively a single panel of the membrane may be incorporated into the beehive housing. The cover may be reversible.