Propper

Propper is a manufacturer of clothing and gear for tactical, law enforcement, EMS, fire services, coast guard, air force, public safety, and military applications. Since 1967¹, it has been one of the main uniform suppliers to the United States military. The company has supplied over 160 million garments to the U.S. Department of Defense, making it the leading supplier in terms of volume to the U.S. Armed Forces. The company is based in St. Charles, Missouri, and operates as both a government contractor and a commercial supplier.

Propper is a manufacturer of clothing and gear for tactical, law enforcement, EMS, fire services, coast guard, air force, public safety, and military applications. Since 1967, it has been one of the main uniform suppliers to the United States military. The company has supplied over 160 million garments to the U.S. Department of Defense, making it the leading supplier in terms of volume to the U.S. Armed Forces. The company is based in St. Charles, Missouri, and operates as both a government contractor and a commercial supplier. ==History== Propper International was founded in 1967 by William S. Propper and landed its first government contract with the U.S. Navy, manufacturing the iconic white sailor caps known as "Dixie cups." As one of the largest official suppliers to the United States armed forces, Propper International has manufactured over 160 million garments for the U.S. Department of Defense – Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Special Forces. Propper also manufactures apparel for the commercial military, tactical, law enforcement, and public safety markets and sells through both dealer/retailer channels and online through e-commerce. Propper commercial products are distributed through more than 3,000 military and law enforcement and specialty retail stores and websites across the country. In 2015, the company began offering boots, expanding beyond its traditional uniform manufacturing. Additionally, Propper International operates eight manufacturing facilities in Puerto Rico, including two in Cabo Rojo (Reto 1 and Reto 2), three in Mayagüez (Mayagüez 1, Mayagüez 2, and Equa), and locations in Lajas, Adjuntas, and Las Marías (Hunca Munca). The Cabo Rojo facilities serve as the primary production hub, collectively producing around 200,000 units monthly with a global workforce exceeding 1,000 employees¹. In 2023, the company integrated Coats Digital's GSDCost solution into its manufacturing processes. This technological upgrade is projected to improve production efficiency by 3 to 7 percent. ==Products== Propper's core product has always been the current standard issue U.S. military uniform. More recently, they expanded their product line to include clothing for law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. ===Military=== Propper is a prime contractor in nearly every branch of the U.S. military. In 2015 the company began offering boots. The Propper Battle Dress Uniform was issued to the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. It used M81 Woodland and Desert Camouflage. The Army Combat Uniform is the current combat uniform worn by the U.S. Army. It introduced the Universal Camouflage Pattern and also uses MultiCam pattern in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan during military operations. Airman Battle Uniform Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform Propper also manufactures flight suits for military aircrew and support personnel. These suits are built to military specifications and designed for durability, mobility, and protection during operations. Other garments manufactured by Propper and worn by branches of the military include: Multi-Climate Protection System (MCPS) Types 1, 2 and 3 (All branches) CWU/27P Nomex Flight Suit (All branches) - Flame-resistant Nomex® fabric with reinforced shoulders and bi-swing back for mobility. Features multiple pockets for emergency equipment and tactical gear, NIR-compliant for operational security. Generation 2 Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (Gen 2 ECWCS) (Army) All Purpose Environmental Clothing System (APECS) (Air Force and Marines) Flame-Resistant Organizational Gear (FROG) Combat Shirt and Trouser (Marines) Flame-Resistant Army Combat Uniform (FR ACU) (Army) NFPA-Compliant Airman Battle Uniform (Air Force) Foul Weather Parka II (Coast Guard) Foul Weather Liner II (Coast Guard) Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform (IHWCU) - lightweight variants for hot climates A2CU two-piece military flight suit in OCP (Air Force) MA-1 Flight Jacket M65 Field Jacket MOLLE 4K Rucksack USMC Sleep System (sleeping bags) ==References== ==External links==

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