protective garment(n = noun.artifact) - clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury;
is a kind of article of clothing, clothing, habiliment, vesture, wear, wearable
has particulars: apron, arm guard, arm pad, athletic supporter, jock, jockstrap, supporter, suspensor, biohazard suit, body pad, chest protector, coverall, diving dress, diving suit, elbow pad, foul-weather gear, hip pad, knee pad, pressure suit, shin guard, shinpad, shoulder pad, thigh pad, throat protector, wrist pad

american protective association, burial garment, federal protective service, foundation garment, garment, garment bag, garment cutter, garment industry, garment worker, outer garment, protective, protective coloration, protective cover, protective covering, protective embankment, protective fold, protective tariff