Protective wear (5)
I believe the answer is:
apron
'protective wear' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for apron that I've seen before include "Paved area where aircraft are parked" , "Pinny -part of the fairway leading onto the green" , "Area for aircraft not in use" , "Put on to protect" , "Protective garment - type of stage" .)