the present invention involves a method for manufacturing an article of clothing with a permanently embedded protective covering over at least one predetermined portion of the clothing that can be worn by infants , children and adults . the protective covering is made from a thermoplastic material that is applied to and thermally bonds or co - mingles with the outermost fabric fibers of the clothing article creating a permanently embedded liquid impermeable , non - porous protective covering that retains the same flexibility as the underlying fabric of the clothing article . the protective covering can be positioned across the top front portion of the clothing article and extend downward to a lower portion of the front of the clothing article creating an easy to clean particle and dirt resistant covering for the clothing article .