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Kappler is a certified Woman Owned Small Business.

Kappler, Inc. is a respected leader in protective apparel and fabrics for chemical and biohazards, serving military, hazmat, emergency response, industrial, law enforcement and healthcare markets worldwide. As a Woman-Owned Small Business certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration, we offer federal agencies and large companies a unique product and technology category to help meet small business goals through the WOSB set-aside program.

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Core Competencies

Kappler is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of protective fabrics and apparel for chemical, biological and thermal hazards. Garments range from partial-body protection to NFPA-Certified total-encapsulating gas-tight suits.
With more than 26 patents issued, Kappler innovation extends to related accessory and specialty products such as AntiFog Visor technology, the 2N1® Glove System and ChemTape®.
Kappler has a rich heritage in custom fabric development offering unique solutions for a wide range of demanding customer applications.
Kappler’s commitment to customer education is emphasized in the company slogan, “Know What You’re Getting Into” and is the driving force behind impactful training and awareness tools like Kappler University, Hazmatch® and SMART™ Labels.

Differentiators

Third-party testing, extensive quality control systems and ISO 9001 registration ensure product performance to the highest levels.
Hazmatch® suit selection tool (mobile app or online) also supports OSHA Hazard Assessment requirements.
ChemScan® QR code garment labels allow quick access to complete chemical test data on each garment’s protective fabric.
Kappler offers a wide range of custom options such as air line, communications and fall protection pass-throughs, safety harness rings and glove options.
Highly rated technical training through Kappler University (at corporate campus) and Road Show events.
Kappler is certified as a Women-Owned Small Business through the U.S. Small Business Administration and provides Berry Complaint product offerings.

Past Performance – Government Funded Innovation

Minuteman III — Integrated fall protection into a gas-tight garment designed for US Air Force missile silo program with potential exposure to dimethyl hydrazine and nitrogen tetroxide.
Chem/Bio Collective Protection — Manufactured, tested and provided chemical barrier fabric used in shelter liners for military Collective Protection Systems.
NASA Hood — Protective hood developed for International Space Station for protection against ammonia – project went from concept to flight in nine months.
Lunar Rover Parking Garage — Worked with NASA and Auburn University to design and construct a parking garage for the lunar rover, using a ballistic protective fabric.
Contaminated Human Remains Pouch (CHRP) — Teamed with Nanoscale Materials for US Army project managed out of Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Developed and produced remains pouches that incorporated reactive oxide nanoparticles to decontaminate remains during shipment and handling.
GATR Radome — Produced prototypes for portable satellite communications antenna for US Air Force program managed out of Wright Patterson AFB. Prototypes were deployed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Deep Dive Suit — US Navy project via Naval Surface Warfare Center, produced garment to protect against jet fuels and other hydrocarbon liquids during saturation dives.
Biosafety Level Four Suit (BSL4) — Designed and developed prototype garments through a multi-phase project in collaboration with AFFOA and USDA. Included multiple reviews from lab researchers that aided in refining the design and functionality.
Lunar Habitat — worked with NASA to create a conceptual prototype for a structure capable of operating under a lunar atmosphere, to allow additive manufacturing of concrete-like building materials using lunar regolith and a water-based binder.

Past Performance – Key Customers

Kappler products serve many government customers including: DoD (all branches), DEA, NIH, CDC, Philadelphia Fire Dept./Hazmat, San Francisco Police Dept., Fairfax County (VA) Fire Dept./Hazmat, Los Angeles Police Dept. Bomb Squad, and Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff’s Dept.

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Company Background

Founded in 1976, Kappler, Inc. is a respected leader in protective apparel and fabrics for chemical and biohazards, serving military, hazmat, emergency response, federal, law enforcement, industrial and healthcare markets worldwide. A family-owned company registered to ISO 9001 since 1996, Kappler is a leading innovator in chemical and other barrier fabrics, garment design, specialty products and user education and training.