Abstract: A protective overlay including an oblong band (12) of a folded, thin, flexible material, which is laid-onto the seat surface (4) of a toilet seat (3). The band (12) has a turned down edge (15) that is swung into a protruding position when the band (12) is unfolded. The band (12) also has two areas (17, 18) differently folded and tensing differently during unfolding in the longitudinal direction of the band (12).