Hippy gear? (9)
I believe the answer is:
loincloth
'hippy gear?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for loincloth that I've seen before include "this is placed round middle of groin?" , "Minimal garment" , "scanty garment" , "Minimum clothing?" , "Garment Indian may have" .)