Abstract: The invention relates to a protective material (1) which can be used in the applications of public healthcare, rescue services, transportation of patients and nursing institutions. According to the invention, the protective material is an elongated plate-type material, the protective material being in the form of a layered structure including at least a body layer (2) with at least a core layer (3) formed from a network-reinforced polymeric material, and at least one absorbent fiber-based layer (4) which is provided to the upper surface of the body layer (2) and at least partially connected to the upper surface of the body layer, and edge reinforcements (9) provided to the longitudinal outer edges of the body layer in the protective material and connected to the upper surface of the body layer (2). In addition, the invention relates to the use of the protective material.