Abstract: An ear cover 10 is provided for protecting an individual's ear 12 from chemicals and moisture. The cover 10 is made of a lightweight flexible plastic material which is impervious to chemicals and water. The cover 10 is provided with side wall members 20 and 22, respectively, and lower and upper wall members 24 and 26, respectively. The side wall members 20 and 22 are integrally formed with the lower and upper wall members 24 and 26, so that an open area 28 is formed therebetween. The lower wall member 26 is provided with an elongated circular channel 30 formed therein. An elongated circularly shaped elastic member 32 is aligned in the channel 30 so that the cover 10 can engage areas around and adjacent to the ear and to be held in place over the ear 12.