Abstract: A neck protector has a fluid absorbent band placeable about a neck in overlapping relationship and includes a foldable retaining means for retaining the band in the overlapping relationship. The retaining means includes at least one wire which may be bent along its longitudinal axis into a deformed state to retain the band in the overlapping relationship. The band is also foldable with the wire and defines a fold for receiving other protective sheets or capes therein. In this combination, the neck protector is adapted to conform to various neck sizes and lengths.