Abstract: The microscope drape includes a one-piece seamless, substantially tubular main body portion. One or more separately formed sleeve-like extensions are joined to the main body portion with a reinforcing member provided at the joint. The reinforcing member is annular and defines a predetermined stress path to permit the drape to withstand a predetermined level of stress at the joint between the main body portion and the sleeve-like extension, and direct stress at the joint along the predetermined stress path. Thus, tension stresses imposed on a drape and the sleeve-like extension are distributed along a uniform stress path defined by the reinforcement member to help ensure against any rips or ruptures in this area when the drape is secured around the microscope.