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==History== |
==History== |
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Propper International was founded in 1967 by William T. Propper |
Propper International was founded in 1967 by William T. 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 120 million garments for the U.S. Department of Defense – Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Special Forces.{{citation needed|date=March 2012}} 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 2,500 military and law enforcement and specialty retail stores and websites across the country. |
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==Products== |
==Products== |
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Industry | Tactical and Military Clothing Manufacturing |
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Founded | 1967 |
Founder | William T. Propper |
Headquarters | St. Charles, MO , |
Area served | United States |
Products | Military, Public Safety and Tactical Clothing and Gear |
Website | www.propper.com |
Propper is a manufacturer of military and law enforcement tactical clothing.
History
Propper International was founded in 1967 by William T. 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 120 million garments for the U.S. Department of Defense – Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Special Forces.[citation needed] 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 2,500 military and law enforcement and specialty retail stores and websites across the country.
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 officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel.
Military
Propper is a prime contractor in nearly every branch of the U.S. military.[1]
The Battle Dress Uniform was issued to the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. It used M81 Woodland and Desert Camouflage. It is now being phased out in favor of less utilitarian uniforms.
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.
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)
- 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)
Law Enforcement
Propper introduced a full line of body armor for military and law enforcement use in January 2016. The 4PV, in both men's and women's versions, offers wearers better comfort and protection than the typical "clam shell" two-panel design found in most other body armor. In addition to concealable body armor, Propper also introduced a full range of tactical body armor with trauma plates front and back for added protection to meet NIJ threat level standards.
In addition to armor, Propper also provides a full range of police uniforms, tactical pants, and tactical bags. One bag, the UC Pack, is based on the Marine Corp FILBE. complete with MOLLE attachment points and extensive use of hook and loop fasteners.
References
- ^ "Georgia fabric shields soldiers". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 8 July 2010.