Uniforms & Duty Gear Since 1953

Family owned since 1953. BDU and EMT pants, uniform shirts, duty belts, boots, EMS bags and packs for police, fire, EMS and security.

For EMS, police & security

Uniform Pants Built for the Shift

Rothco's EMT Pants are 65/35 poly/cotton with nine pockets, including a vertical instrument pocket in the right cargo and two ankle pockets for shears and a light. They come pre-hemmed in short, regular and long. The Women's EMT Pant has a low waist and stretch waistband, and the Deluxe EMT adds a hidden elastic-slider waistband with a shirt gripper.

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Rothco does not list flame resistance or NFPA certification for its EMT or BDU pants. For turnout gear and certified protective clothing, shop our PPE department.

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Which Rothco Pant Is Right for You?

The Rothco pants we carry, side by side. Click a style to see colors and sizes.

PantFabricFit & closureMade forHighlights
Tactical BDU55% cotton / 45% polyesterClassic fit, button flyDuty, field, training6 pockets; reinforced seat and knees; waist tabs; drawstring ankles
Relaxed Fit Zipper Fly BDU55% cotton / 45% polyesterRelaxed fit, wider leg, zipper flyBDU utility, roomier cut6 pockets; reinforced seat and knees; sizes to 6XL
Color Camo Tactical BDU55% cotton / 45% polyesterClassic fitCamo patternsSame build and size chart as the Tactical BDU
EMT Pants65% polyester / 35% cottonZipper fly, snap, waist tabsEMS and fire9 pockets incl. instrument and ankle pockets; pre-hemmed S/R/L
Women's EMT Pants65% polyester / 35% cottonLow waist, stretch waistband, hook & barEMS, women's cut9 pockets incl. instrument pocket; 31" inseam
Deluxe EMT Paramedic65% polyester / 35% cottonHidden elastic-slider waistbandEMS and paramedicsGripper waistband keeps shirt tucked; calf and shear pockets
Active Flex BDU Cargo65% polyester / 32% cotton / 3% spandexStretch, zipper and buttonWork and outdoorMoisture wicking; reinforced knees; 8 pockets
Active Flex Canvas Work98% cotton canvas / 2% spandexStretch work pantHard work, yard and shopReinforced knees; double-stitched seams; 8 pockets
Active Flex Fleece Lined Canvas98% cotton / 2% spandex, fleece linedStretch work pantCold weatherFleece liner for warmth; internal tech pocket
Active Flex Soft Shell90% polyester / 10% spandex2-layer soft shellWind and wet weatherWind and water resistant; 4 pockets

Fabric and feature specs are Rothco's. None of these pants are flame-resistant or NFPA certified.

Sizing

Rothco Tactical BDU Pants Size Chart

This is Rothco's published chart for its Tactical BDU Pants. The Color Camo BDU uses the same chart. Find your waist in the waist range, then pick short, regular or long for your inseam.

SizeWaist (in.)Hip (in.)
XS23-2740
S27-3144
M31-3548
L35-3952
XL39-4356
2XL43-4760
3XL47-5165
SizeWaist (in.)Hip (in.)
4XL51-5570
5XL55-5972
6XL59-6376
7XL63-6680
8XL66-7184
9XL71-7588

More sizing tips

  • Rothco lists a 32.5" regular inseam, a 29.5" short inseam and a 35.5" long inseam. Our size menu shows the lengths we carry for each size. Shop BDU pants
  • The Relaxed Fit Zipper Fly BDU uses the same waist ranges with a wider leg opening. Relaxed Fit BDU
  • Rothco EMT Pants run XS to 6XL in short, regular and long. Rothco's Women's EMT chart runs 0 to 24 with a 31" inseam. Deluxe EMT pants are sized by waist in inches.
  • Active Flex pants are sized by waist and inseam, for example 34W x 32L.
  • Wrong size? Exchanges are simple with our easy 30-day returns.

Rothco FAQ

  • What is Rothco?

    Rothco is a family-owned company that has been in business since 1953, with its headquarters in New York. Founder Milton Somberg took over Morris Rothenberg & Son, which dealt mostly in World War II army surplus, and when surplus became scarce the company turned to making its own goods. Today Rothco makes BDU and EMT pants, uniform shirts, outerwear, boots, duty gear and bags.

    A few items in our Rothco line are other makers' products that Rothco distributes, and their listings name that maker.

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  • Are Rothco EMT pants flame resistant or NFPA certified?

    No. Rothco's EMT and Deluxe EMT pants are 65% polyester / 35% cotton, and Rothco does not list flame resistance or NFPA 1975 certification for them or for its BDU pants. They are daily uniform pants for EMS, patrol and station work.

    For turnout gear and certified protective clothing, shop our PPE department.

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  • How do Rothco BDU pants fit?

    Rothco sizes its Tactical BDU Pants by waist range: a Medium fits a 31 to 35 inch waist and a Large fits 35 to 39 inches. Rothco lists a 32.5 inch regular inseam, with short (29.5 inch) and long (35.5 inch) options. The Relaxed Fit Zipper Fly BDU uses the same waist ranges with a wider leg.

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  • What is the difference between Rothco EMT and Deluxe EMT pants?

    The EMT Pant is the 9-pocket workhorse, with a vertical instrument pocket and ankle pockets, pre-hemmed in short, regular and long. The Deluxe EMT adds a hidden elastic-slider waistband and a gripper that keeps your shirt tucked.

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  • Are Rothco handcuffs NIJ approved?

    Rothco's NIJ Approved Stainless Steel Handcuffs, in chain and hinged styles, meet NIJ Standard 0307.01 according to Rothco. Both are double locking and come with two keys. If your agency requires NIJ 0307.01, choose one of those two models.

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  • Are Rothco composite toe boots safety rated?

    Rothco's Forced Entry composite toe boots use a non-metallic composite toe and shank and a slip-resistant sole, and come in 6 and 8 inch heights. Rothco's listings do not state a specific ASTM F2413 rating, so check with your employer if you need one. These are duty and work boots, not structural firefighting boots.

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  • Is the Rothco breakaway safety vest ANSI rated?

    Rothco lists 2 inch reflective tape across the chest, waist and shoulders and a 5-point hook and loop breakaway, in safety green polyester. Rothco does not list an ANSI/ISEA 107 class for it. If your job requires an ANSI 107 Class 2 or Class 3 garment, choose a vest that is labeled with that class.

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  • Where can I buy Rothco?

    Right here at The Public Safety Store, "For the Brave Behind the Badge." We are a firefighter-owned store carrying Rothco BDU and EMT pants, uniform shirts, outerwear, boots, duty gear, EMS bags and packs. Every order is backed by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.

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