| Defender Alpha Classic Duty Jacket 100% Nylon F5475-75
Propper International
The Propper Alpha Jacket is a full cut, waist length model (27 ¼” center back length measured from the neckline to the bottom of the back hem, size Large) with zip-out quilted, insulated liner, zipper front and elasticized waistband. The jacket’s Nylon shell fabric has a waterproof/breathable barrier throughout the body, sleeves, and collar, and will be fully factory seam-sealed. The Propper Defender Alpha Classic Duty jacket is completely lined for a clean finish.
All jackets in the line except for the Echo Softshell and the Halo I Hi-Vis rain jacket, have a durable nylon shell that is coated with Durable Water Repellency (DWR) finish. The DWR coating helps to ensure that the jackets have less “water take-up” and provide “quicker dry time”. In other words, the DWR coating keeps the water from soaking into the face fabrics of the jacket. The exceptions to the Nylon shell fabric are the shells for the Echo Softshell and the Halo I Rain Jacket. The Propper International Echo Softshell has a 100% Polyester Stretch Woven face and lining with a 100% Polyester Fleece interior lining. The Halo I Rain Jacket outer shell, the hi-vis yellow fabric, is 100% polyester. This is also true for the hi-vis yellow side of the Halo II reversible jacket, which is also 100% polyester.HALT™ (Highly Advanced Laminate Technology) Barrier Layered Waterproof-Breathable ConstructionThe Propper Defender™ HALT™ barrier achieves waterproof-breathable performance in two ways depending on the jacket. Three of the jackets in the line have a 3-layer laminate membrane system and 3 of the jackets have a two-layer system. The Bravo “Ike” style Duty Jacket, the Halo I Hi-Vis Rain Jacket with/drop Tail and the Delta Drop Panels use a 3-layer laminate system to achieve waterproof-breathable performance.
3-layer Laminate Membrane System
- The 3-in-1 laminate membrane design uses a highly advanced laminate system to achieve waterproof breathable performance. The three layers in the laminate membrane system consist of: 1) The outside Nylon shell (Polyester shell for the Hi Vis); 2) a Polyester Film laminate; 3) A Nylon Tricot Backer Knit.
2-Layer System
- The Alpha Classic Duty Jacket, the Gamma Long Rain Jacket with Droptail and the Halo II Hi-Vis Reversible Duty Jacket have a 2-layer Performance Coating system to achieve waterproof breathable performance. The layers in this system include: 1) the outside Nylon shell; 2) A Polyurethane-based hydrophobic coating on the nylon; 3) A 100% Nylon interior lining on the Alpha Classic Duty Jacket and the Gamma Long Rain jacket—the Halo II Reversible does not have a lining since it’s Hi Vis side is the lining (Nylon outside, Polyester Hi-Vis side).
It should be noted that both HALT systems, the 3-layer laminate membrane and the 2-layer Hydrophobic coating system, provide excellent waterproof-breathable performance, and are both fully factory seam-sealed.
Propper International Defender Alpha Classic Duty Jacket Features:
- HALT™ Barrier, 2-layer waterproof-breathable Performance Coating system
- Three-piece, articulated sleeves for “Action Fit Design”
- Highly durable nylon shell with DWR finish
- Includes removable, quilted insulated liner with zip-off, detachable sleeves to convert into a liner vest for a cooler option. The liner provides complete body coverage, no gaps on the sides, with zippers on each side. The liner in the Alpha duty jacket is constructed of 100% Polyester Ripstop, and uses a polyester insulation.
- Side access zippers with security snap tab(s) allow access to duty belt/weapon
- Super light-weight
- Less water take-up and quicker dry time due to DWR finish
- Factory seam-sealed for superior waterproofness and insulation
- Access between shell and lining for attachment of embroidered patches
- YKK zippers throughout with anti-corrosive zipper sliders Adjustable, elastic cuffs include rubber-molded, dull black cuff tabs with two-snap adjustment (more durable closure than hook and loop)
- Top and side-entry cargo pockets at the hips with secured top flap
- Quieter shell fabrics compared to competitor products
- Custom, molded badge tab on the left chest accept standard law enforcement badges with a secure and tight fit
- Military-inspired epaulets with rubber-molded snap caps
- Law Enforcement colors: LAPD Navy, Black
Sleeve measurement is from the center of the back to the cuff
| Size |
Chest |
Sleeve |
| XSR |
33-35 |
32 3/4 |
| SR |
36-38 |
33 3/4 |
| MR |
39-41 |
34 3/4 |
| ML |
39-41 |
36 1/4 |
| LR |
42-45 |
35 3/4 |
| LL |
42-45 |
37 1/4 |
| XLR |
46-48 |
36 3/4 |
| XLL |
46-48 |
38 1/4 |
| XXLR |
49-51 |
37 3/4 |
| XXLL |
49-51 |
39 1/4 |
| 3XLR |
52-54 |
38 3/4 |
| 3XLL |
52-54 |
40 1/4 |
| 4XLR |
55-57 |
39 3/4 |
| 5XLR |
58-59 |
40 3/4 |
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