Abstract: An improved surgical gown which can be donned without the assistance of a second party and which offers 360.degree. of sterile protection and includes a malleable semicircular wire and cardboard frame in the neck and upper chest region of the gown and includes an extension of the posterior/anterior flap element of the conventional wrap-around gown and the placement of moisture resistant adhesive strips on the extension so as to close the gown. A belt is provided which has adhesive strips on either side and which can be fastened temporarily to a sterile surface for donning the gown. The user after attaching such belt to a final surface pivots 360.degree. and then attaches the extension to close the gown at a point that meets his standards of techniques and comfort.