Loose-fitting protective garments (6)

I believe the answer is:

smocks

(Other definitions for smocks that I've seen before include "Loose shirt-like garments" , "Artists' overalls" , "Loose long coveralls" , "Shifts" , "old women" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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