What CrewBoss does

CrewBoss (legal entity CB Garment, Inc.) designs and manufactures flame-resistant personal protective equipment for firefighters, operating from its headquarters in Eugene, Oregon. Its product portfolio spans wildland brush gear, NFPA 1975 station wear, NFPA 1971 structural turnout ensembles (TITAN, AXIS, RADIUS lines), TREX dual-certified technical rescue gear (NFPA 1951/1977), and NFPA 1584 firefighter rehabilitation systems, alongside accessories such as SnapTanks and drip torches. Technically, CrewBoss builds garments using inherently flame-resistant fabrics including Nomex, Tecasafe Plus with Coolderm moisture management, Kevlar-blend outer shells, PBI XT/MAX, and its proprietary Pioneer/Advance/Sigma 4 Star fabric systems; one technology (Enforce Technology, a patent-pending double-helix Kevlar weave) is in-licensed/developed with TenCate. The company sells primarily through a four-person regional field sales force covering US territories, an e-commerce storefront at crewboss.store, and direct government procurement under FAR/DFARS, with Net 60 terms to public-sector buyers. Made-to-order customization (fabrics, colors, pockets, trims) is a defining operational feature, and the product line is anchored by approved-supplier relationships with anchor accounts including CAL FIRE and FDNY.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from one-time unit sales of apparel and equipment, with apparel pricing publicly listed (e.g., $122–$630 per garment) and larger rehab trailer/cart/vehicle kits sold on a quote basis. The business is a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Western Protective Solutions (WPS) corporate family following an August 2023 change of control, alongside two prior acquisitions made by CrewBoss itself (Quaker Safety Products in May 2021 and SERKET in January 2022). No venture or institutional funding rounds have been disclosed; ownership rests entirely with WPS.

Name

CrewBoss

Legal name

CB Garment, Inc.

Website

https://crewbossppe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CrewBoss (CB Garment, Inc.) is an Oregon-based, US manufacturer of NFPA-certified flame-resistant PPE for firefighters, including wildland gear, structural turnout ensembles, station wear, dual-certified technical rescue clothing, and rehab equipment, selling via regional field sales, e-commerce, and government procurement as a WPS subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firefighter Protective Equipment (PPE) and Apparel

akta.pro primary industry

Fire-Resistant (FR) & Arc-Rated Apparel (CRAAALAD)

Keywords

• Firefighter protective equipment
• Wildland firefighting apparel
• Structural turnout gear
• Flame-resistant station wear
• Technical rescue clothing

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. PPE and Apparel Sales: CrewBoss generates revenue primarily through the direct sale of firefighting personal protective equipment and apparel. Products include wildland gear, structural turnout gear, station wear, technical rescue (TREX), and firefighter rehabilitation equipment. Sales are made through regional sales managers, direct customer contact, and an e-commerce storefront.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CrewBoss designs and manufactures flame-resistant personal protective equipment (PPE) and apparel for firefighters, including wildland brush shirts and pants, structural turnout gear, NFPA 1975 station wear, TREX dual-certified technical rescue gear, and NFPA 1584-compliant fire rehab equipment systems. The company makes products to order in the United States using proprietary fabric technologies (Nomex, Tecasafe, Kevlar blends, Enforce Technology, Coolderm Technology) and sells them primarily through regional sales managers and government procurement channels, with supplementary direct e-commerce sales.

Product overview

CrewBoss is a manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fire-resistant apparel and equipment. The product lineup centers on four core categories: Wildland Gear (brush shirts, brush pants for wildfire operations), Station Wear (NFPA 1975 certified daily wear), TREX Technical Rescue Gear (dual-certified NFPA 1951/1977 for rescue operations in Base, Premium, and Elite tiers), and Structural Turnout Gear (NFPA 1971 certified bunker gear in TITAN, AXIS, and RADIUS lines). Supporting these are Fire Rehab Products (Trailer Kit, Cart Kit, Vehicle Kit systems meeting NFPA 1584 standards), equipment including SnapTanks and Drip Torches, and specialized collections like the CAL FIRE-approved line and Ember women's wildland line. The company operates on a made-to-order basis with customization capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wildland Gear Fire-resistant protective clothing designed for wildland, forestry, and brush firefighting operations, including brush shirts and brush pants made with materials like Nomex IIIA and Tecasafe, built for extended exposure to heat, flame, and thick brush.
• Station Wear NFPA 1975 certified flame-resistant Class B shirts and station wear pants for firefighters to wear at the station, providing comfort and protection during daily shifts and underneath turnout gear.
• TREX Technical Rescue Gear Dual-certified rescue gear meeting both NFPA 1951 (technical rescue) and NFPA 1977 (wildland fire) standards, sold in Base, Premium, and Elite tiers for both wildland firefighting and technical rescue operations.
• Structural Turnout Gear (TITAN, AXIS, RADIUS) NFPA 1971 certified structural firefighting turnout jacket and pant sets with composite three-layer protection (outer shell, moisture barrier, thermal liner), offered in TITAN, AXIS, and RADIUS lines featuring Flexion Patterning and Advanced Thermal Enhancement for mobility and heat protection.
• Rehab Trailer Kit NFPA 1584 compliant custom-designed trailer system kits for firefighter rehabilitation operations, available in Small (6ft x 10ft), Medium (7ft x 14ft), and Large (8ft x 20ft) sizes with shelter options.
• Rehab Cart Kit Heavy-duty multi-tiered cart on durable caster wheels (5ft H x 7.5ft L x 2.5ft W, 760 lbs) for storing and transporting NFPA 1584 compliant rehab supplies in response trailers, air trucks, or vehicles with drop gates.
• Rehab Vehicle Kit Portable NFPA 1584 compliant rehab kit stored in three heavy-duty vinyl bags (Frame, Cover, and Accessories Bags) for transport by pickup, SUV, or fire apparatus, enabling rapid firefighter rehabilitation setup.
• SnapTanks Aircraft-quality aluminum water tanks available in 1,000 to 3,000 gallon capacities for wildland firefighting water storage and deployment.
• Drip Torches Heavy-duty 15-gauge aluminum drip torches with welded double-bottom construction used for controlled vegetation burning during wildland fire prevention and prescribed burn operations.
• CAL FIRE Collection Approved supplier collection of CAL FIRE single-layer wildland pants and jackets in Uniform and Tactical styles, dual-compliant for station-to-wildland response without gear change.
• Ember Women's Wildland Line Inclusive women's wildland clothing line designed specifically for female firefighters with proper fit and functionality for wildland firefighting conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• TREX gear offers substantial return on investment by limiting wear and tear on expensive turnout gear during non-structural calls and trainings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Quaker Safety ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2021CrewBoss acquired Quaker Safety Products, a PPE manufacturer based in Quakertown, PA, in May 2021. The acquisition aimed to expand CrewBoss's product portfolio and strengthen its presence in the fire-resistant PPE market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lakeland Industries: Manufacturer of FR workwear and disposable protective clothing; overlaps with CrewBoss in industrial FR apparel and competes for adjacent government and industrial safety contracts.
• Honeywell First Responder Products: Through Morning Pride and other legacy brands, Honeywell supplies NFPA-certified structural turnout gear and accessories; it is a dominant incumbent that outsizes CrewBoss and competes for the same municipal RFPs.
• MSA Safety: Diversified safety equipment manufacturer offering firefighter turnout gear, SCBA, and thermal imaging through its MSA and Cairns lines; competes with CrewBoss at the integrated PPE system level for fire department budgets.
• 3M Scott Safety: Through its Scott Safety legacy and broader personal safety division, 3M supplies firefighter SCBA, turnout components, and respiratory protection; a broad incumbent whose portfolio overlaps with CrewBoss in structural and wildland protection.

Direct peers

• Globe Manufacturing: U.S. manufacturer of structural and wildland firefighter turnout gear and boots, directly competing with CrewBoss's TITAN/AXIS/RADIUS and wildland lines for the same municipal and federal fire service customers.
• Bullard: Established manufacturer of firefighter head protection, thermal imaging, and respiratory equipment; overlaps with CrewBoss in the structural turnout and rehab equipment ecosystems serving the same fire departments.
• LION Group: One of the largest North American firefighter PPE manufacturers, offering turnout gear, station wear, and wildland apparel that directly competes with CrewBoss across structural, station, and wildland categories.
• Fire-Dex: Mid-sized U.S. manufacturer of NFPA-certified structural turnout gear and wildland PPE, competing head-to-head with CrewBoss for volunteer, municipal, and industrial fire department accounts.

Others

• DuPont: Upstream supplier of Nomex, Kevlar, and PBI fibers that CrewBoss uses across its FR product lines; not a competitor, but a critical enabling partner whose pricing and supply directly affect CrewBoss's cost structure.
• TenCate Protective Fabrics (Solvay): Supplier of Tecasafe Plus and the patent-pending Enforce Technology fabrics that power CrewBoss's Pioneer and Flex7 product lines; an ecosystem partner whose fabric roadmap shapes CrewBoss's differentiation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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