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Propper Rapid Release Belt
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Propper Heavy Duty Wildland Belt
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Propper Wildland Belt
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Propper Hood Fitted Mesh Cap
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Propper ACU Patrol Cap
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Propper Tactical Boonie Hat
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Propper Boonie Hat - Ripstop
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Propper Men's M65 Field Coat
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Propper TAC.U Coat
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Propper Women's NYCO ACU Coat
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Certified Wildland Fire Clothing
Propper's wildland shirts and pants are UL certified to NFPA 1977 and approved for use by the USDA Forest Service. The Synergy® shirt and Wildland Fire Pant use a 93% Nomex®, 5% Kevlar®, 2% antistatic blend whose flame resistance won't wash out. The Tecasafe® shirt is a lighter 5.8 oz option. Engine and brush crews can pull the Overshirt and Overpant, certified to NFPA 1977 and 1975, over their station wear.
Synergy® Wildland Shirt6.0 oz Nomex®/Kevlar® blend, NFPA 1977
Tecasafe® Wildland Shirt5.8 oz Tecasafe® Plus 580, NFPA 1977
Wildland Fire Pant6.7 oz Synergy®, Forest Service spec
Wildland Overpant7.0 oz Sigma FR, NFPA 1977 and 1975Propper wildland clothing is not NFPA 1971 structural turnout gear, and Propper's tactical pants, uniform shirts and polos are not flame resistant. For structural gear, shop our PPE department.
Which Propper Pant Is Right for You?
The Propper pants we carry, side by side. Click a style to see colors and sizes.
| Pant | Fabric | Fit | Made for | Highlights |
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| Kinetic® (men's) | 6.5 oz NEXStretch®, 64/32/4 poly/cotton/spandex | Classic | Patrol and tactical duty | 2-way stretch; Teflon™ protector; gusseted crotch; internal knee pad openings |
| Kinetic® (women's) | 6.5 oz NEXStretch®, 64/32/4 poly/cotton/spandex | Modern (curved waist) | Patrol and tactical duty | Cut for a woman's shape; shirt gripper; knee pad openings |
| Lightweight Tactical | 6.4 oz 65/35 poly/cotton ripstop | Relaxed | Everyday duty | 9 pockets; Teflon™ protector; internal knee pad openings |
| Uniform Tactical | 6.4 oz 60/40 cotton/poly ripstop | Relaxed | Department uniforms on a budget | 9 pockets; action-stretch waist; 2.25" belt loops |
| Uniform Slick | 6.2 oz 60/40 cotton/poly ripstop | Relaxed | Low-profile uniform | 5 pockets with a drop-in welt pocket; reinforced knees |
| Summerweight Tactical | 4.2 oz 94/6 nylon/spandex ripstop | Athletic | Hot weather | UPF 50; quick-drying; mesh front pockets; 10 pockets |
| EdgeTec Tactical | 5.1 oz 100% polyester ripstop, DWR | Classic | Security and corrections | 7 pockets; shirt gripper; knife-reinforced pockets |
| EdgeTec Slick | 5.1 oz 100% polyester ripstop, DWR | Classic | Clean, low-profile look | Knife-reinforced hand pockets; back welt pockets; shirt gripper |
| CRITICALRESPONSE® EMS | 6.4 oz 65/35 poly/cotton ripstop | Classic | EMS and medics | 17 pockets; scissors straps; Teflon™ protector; knee pad openings |
| EdgeTec EMS | 5.1 oz 100% polyester ripstop, DWR | Classic | EMS | 9 pockets for shears and medical gear; shirt gripper |
| TAC.U® | Battle Rip® 65/35 poly/cotton ripstop | ACU-style | Tactical teams | 8 pockets; external knee pad openings; zippered, blousing legs |
| BDU Trouser (zip fly) | Battle Rip® 65/35 poly/cotton ripstop | Classic BDU | Field and training | Sewn to MIL-T-44047E; 6 pockets; drawstring leg closures |
| Wildland Fire Pant | 6.7 oz Synergy®: 93% Nomex®, 5% Kevlar®, 2% antistatic | Forest Service sizing | Wildland firefighting | UL certified to NFPA 1977; sewn to spec 5100-92M; pleated knees |
Fabric and fit details are Propper's. Classic fit sits slightly below the waist; relaxed fit sits at the waist; athletic fit is straight through the hip and thigh. Only the Wildland Fire Pant is flame resistant.
Propper Men's Shirt Size Chart
Propper sizes shirts and outerwear by body measurements: chest, neck and arm length. Measure around the fullest part of your chest with your arms relaxed. Find your chest measurement below. Sleeve length is measured from the center of the back of your neck, across the shoulder, to your wrist.
| Men's Size | Chest (in.) | Sleeve (in.) |
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| XS | 30 - 32 | 32 - 32.5 |
| S | 34 - 36 | 33 - 33.5 |
| M | 38 - 40 | 34 - 34.5 |
| L | 42 - 44 | 35 - 35.5 |
| XL | 46 - 48 | 36 - 36.5 |
| 2XL | 50 - 52 | 37 - 37.5 |
| Men's Size | Chest (in.) | Sleeve (in.) |
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| 3XL | 54 - 56 | 38 - 38.5 |
| 4XL | 58 - 60 | 39 - 39.5 |
| 5XL | 62 - 64 | 39 - 39.5 |
| 6XL | 66 - 68 | 39 - 39.5 |
| 7XL | 70 - 72 | 39 - 39.5 |
| 8XL | 74 - 76 | 39 - 39.5 |
More sizing tips
- Men's pants are sized by waist. Propper says to pick the size of your measurement and size up if you're in between: a 38" waist takes a 38, a 39" waist takes a 40. Inseams run short (26.5–29.5"), regular (29.5–32.5") and long (32.5–35.5"). Shop pants
- Women's pants run 2 to 24. Propper's chart puts a size 2 at a 25" waist and 35.5" hip, a 12 at 30.5" and 41", and a 24 at 41.5" and 52". Several women's styles come unhemmed at a 36.5" inseam.
- Collared shirts also list neck sizes: Medium fits a 15–15.5" neck, Large 16–16.5" and XL 17–17.5". Many shirts come in long lengths, too.
- Wildland Fire Pants use Forest Service alpha sizes with an adjustable waist, for example Medium fits a 34–38" waist. Propper boots are built on true U.S. sizing. Wildland & FR
- Wrong size? Exchanges are simple with our easy 30-day returns.
Propper FAQ
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What is Propper?
Propper is a uniform and tactical apparel maker based in St. Charles, Missouri, in business since 1967. It started out as a manufacturer for the U.S. military, making the iconic "Dixie Cup" uniform hats for sailors, and says it has supplied more than 120 million garments to the U.S. Department of Defense. Today it also makes tactical pants, duty shirts, polos, wildland fire clothing and boots for law enforcement, fire, EMS and security.
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Is Propper wildland clothing NFPA certified?
Yes. The Synergy® Wildland Shirt, Tecasafe® Wildland Shirt and Wildland Fire Pant are UL certified to NFPA 1977 and approved for use by the USDA Forest Service. The Wildland Overshirt and Overpant are certified to NFPA 1977 and 1975. Their flame resistance is built into the fiber, so it does not wash out.
NFPA 1977 is the wildland standard. None of this is NFPA 1971 structural turnout gear, and Propper's tactical pants, uniform shirts and polos are not flame resistant.
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Is Propper made in the USA?
Propper says it makes most of its items in the U.S., and much of that is military contract work. The Propper pants, shirts, polos, wildland clothing and boots we carry are listed by Propper as imported, so check each product's details if U.S.-made is a requirement for your department.
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How does Propper sizing run?
Propper sizes by body measurements. Men's pants go by waist, and if you're between sizes Propper says to size up. Shirts go by chest, neck and sleeve, women's pants run 2 to 24, and Propper boots use true U.S. sizing. Wildland Fire Pants use Forest Service alpha sizes.
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What is the difference between Propper's Kinetic, Lightweight Tactical and EdgeTec pants?
The Kinetic® is the stretch pant: 6.5 oz NEXStretch® poly/cotton/spandex with a gusseted crotch and knee pad openings. The Lightweight Tactical is a 6.4 oz 65/35 poly/cotton ripstop with nine pockets and a Teflon™ protector. EdgeTec pants are a lighter 5.1 oz 100% polyester ripstop with a DWR finish and a shirt gripper, a good value for security and corrections.
Medics usually choose the CRITICALRESPONSE® EMS Pant, with 17 pockets and scissors straps. See every style side by side in our comparison chart.
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Are Propper Series 100 boots waterproof or safety toe?
Both versions exist. The Series 100® comes in 6 and 8 inch heights, with side zips, HydroGuard® waterproof models and composite toe models rated to ASTM F2413 for impact, compression and electrical hazard. All Propper boots are built on true U.S. sizing and have an oil- and slip-resistant outsole.
These are duty and tactical boots, not structural firefighting boots.
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What warranty does Propper offer?
Propper's published return, exchange and warranty policy covers defects: if an item has a defect, arrives damaged or isn't what was ordered, Propper handles it through its customer service team. Propper does not publish a lifetime warranty.
The Public Safety Store is an authorized Propper dealer, so Propper gear bought here is covered. If something goes wrong, contact us with your order number and we'll help you with the claim.
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Where can I buy Propper?
Right here at The Public Safety Store, "For the Brave Behind the Badge." We are a firefighter-owned store carrying Propper tactical and uniform pants, duty shirts, polos, wildland clothing, outerwear and Series 100® boots. Every order is backed by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.