Like food and shelter, clothing is a basic human need. One reason man first wore clothing was for protection. His roughly fashioned garments protected him from animal bites, scratches and burns. They also kept him warm and dry.............. The construction worker's hard hat, the chemist's rubber gloves and the football player's shoulder pads give protection against injury. The average person may not need special clothing to keep him from being hurt. But most people do need clothing such as heavy coats, waterproof overshoes and sun hats for protection against the weather.