Abstract: A heat insulative protector or the like, comprising at least a layer of a synthetic fabric of an organic fiber of copolyamide, wherein the fibers are woven or formed into a fabric. Articles such as hot pads, protective coverings, aprons, garments, or the like, are fabricated of, in addition to a closely interwoven fabric layer, another superpositioned layer of like fibers punched into a low density, high bulk flannel with a synthetic rubber, fire resistant coating. Such combination provides, for example, an apron for commercial and/or industrial use with a high protective quality to the wearer thereof.