A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes a garment body
defining sleeves. A cuff may be secured at respective ends of the
sleeves. An elastic fiber layer is disposed on the sleeves beginning at
the sleeve or cuff. The elastic fiber layer has a high friction surface
such that an end of a glove pulled over the elastic fiber layer is
inhibited from rolling or sliding back over the elastic fiber and down
the sleeve. The elastic fiber may be formed of a polyolefin or other
polymers according to known processes and may include a dye or colorant
that may be used to indicate the fluid protection level of, for example,
a surgical gown.