Abstract: A garment for protecting clothing worn by a person is disclosed. The garment comprises two flaps connected to a band in opposition to one another, and a fastener for closing the band. The flaps each comprise at least one liquid absorbent layer superimposed on and substantially coextensive with a substantially liquid impermeable layer. The band comprises two liquid absorbent layers superimposed on and substantially coextensive with a substantially liquid impermeable layer sandwiched therebetween. In use, one of the flaps is tucked between the clothing and the wearer with the other flap left on the outside of the clothing, and the band is fastened about the wearer to hold the protective garment in place. The garment is particularly useful as a beautician's cape where it provides excellent protection from chemicals used in treating hair.