Propper

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Propper is a manufacturer of military, law enforcement tactical clothing.

History

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. PROPPER commercial products are distributed through more than 2,500 military, law enforcement and specialty retail stores and websites across the country.

PROPPER INTERNATIONAL was founded in 1967 by William T. Propper. PROPPER eventually landed its first government contract with the U.S. Navy, manufacturing caps known as "Dixie cups".

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]

Battle Dress Uniform

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.

Army Combat Uniform

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

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)

References

External links

• Official website