Abstract: A tab puller and slide fastener protector which has two arms pivotally connected together at their ends in spaced relation and adapted to be swung with respect to each other in substantial parallel planes. The upper arm is provided with a housing designed to receive the tab of the slide fastener when the lower arm is swung away from the upper one. The lower arm, when swung back into juxtaposition with respect to the upper arm, cooperates therewith to form a receiving area for the slide fastener. The lower arm performs the additional function of preventing the slide fastener from becoming entangled with any undergarment of the wearer. The slide fastener tab, when received within the housing, prevents the accidental freeing of the slide fastener from the pulling device. The pivotal connection between the two arms has an opening therein for receiving a pull cord by means of which the slide fastener is moved. The generic term, slide fastener, is used for what is frequently called by the trademark, zipper.