Garment partly of string? (5)
I believe the answer is:
apron
'garment' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Protective garment' mean 'apron' so perhaps 'garment' could also mean 'apron')
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for apron that I've seen before include "Protective kitchen wear" , "item of clothing in the kitchen" , "Projecting stage" , "Paved area where aircraft are parked" , "Front stage; protective garment" .)