Acape can mean any outer piece ofclothing that has no sleeves. However, it usually it is long and covers only the back half of the wearer, It fastens around theneck. Capes were common inmedievalEurope, especially when combined with ahood. Capes have had periodic returns tofashion.Roman Catholicclergy wear a type of cape known as aferraiolo, which is worn for formal events. Capes are often used asrain wear in variousmilitary units andpolice forces. In modern times, comic-booksuper-heroes, such asSuperman andBatman, are often shown wearing capes.
