protective clothing

Definition/Scope: Clothing especially designed, fabricated, or treated to protect personnel against hazards caused by extreme changes in physical environment, dangerous working conditions, or enemy action.

Broader Terms:

Force Protection
protective equipment

Narrower Terms:

battle dress overgarments
body armor
contamination avoidance and liquid protective suits
coveralls
exposure suits
extended cold weather clothing system
fire protective clothing
flak suits
flak vests
gasproof clothing
impermeable clothing
improved outer tactical vests
integrated battlefield aircrew uniforms
multipurpose lightweight overboot
outer tactical vests
parkas
permeable clothing
pressure suits
protective boots
protective headgear
reflective clothing
space suits
underwater clothing

Related Terms:

futuristic combat gear
job-related clothing
Supply Class II