safe for dry cutting [SEP] it is nice size and good for our purpose cutting hairand since it called a barbers cape and thusly one would expect dry cuttingi am not sure how relevant this ishowever it is also stated it is resistant to chemicalsbut i do not see how it could be protective to ones clothing when it is not water proofliquid pours right through so it is not good for various processes using chemicals etcand the reason for starsthe material around the neck is pleated drawn together with elasticit is adjustable with metal hooks but feels poky and uncomfortable