Protective wear (5)
I believe the answer is:
apron
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">protective wear</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(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" .)