Crye Precision
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Crye Precision Made in USA?Est. 2000
Crye Precision has been manufacturing products in New York, NY since 2000. We carry 1 verified American-made Crye Precision product.
Heritage & History
Crye Precision was founded in 2000 in New York City by Caleb Crye and Greg Thompson, who entered a design competition sponsored by the US Army's Soldier Systems Center seeking innovative ideas for future soldier equipment. Their Multicam camouflage pattern and integrated body armor carrier system won the competition and launched a company that would go on to redefine tactical military equipment.
Multicam — Crye's proprietary camouflage pattern — was adopted by US Special Operations Forces and later by the entire US Army for deployment in Afghanistan. The pattern's effectiveness across multiple terrain types solved a problem that single-environment camouflage could not: soldiers operating in environments that varied from green lowlands to arid highlands needed a pattern that worked acceptably everywhere rather than optimally in only one environment.
New York Military Innovation
Manufacturing in New York City puts Crye Precision at the intersection of design talent and military customer relationships. The company maintains direct working relationships with special operations units who provide detailed feedback on equipment performance under operational conditions — feedback that would be difficult to obtain without the trust built through years of supplying gear that soldiers stake their lives on.
Crye's product range has expanded beyond camouflage to include the Jumpable Plate Carrier (JPC) body armor carrier, knee and elbow pads, and the G3 combat uniforms that have become standard issue for special operations units. The products are designed around the principle that tactical equipment should not restrict movement — that operators wearing Crye gear should be able to do their jobs better because of what they're wearing, not despite it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crye Precision made in the USA?
Yes. Crye Precision manufactures 1 verified product in New York, NY. Crye Precision designs and manufactures tactical clothing, body armor carriers, and military gear in New York City, supplying US military special operations forces and law enforcement agencies with combat-proven equipment built to the highest standards.
Where is Crye Precision manufactured?
Crye Precision is headquartered in New York, NY. Manufacturing takes place in New York, NY.
What Crye Precision products can I buy?
We carry 1 verified Crye Precision product across Sports & Outdoors. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Crye Precision founded?
Crye Precision was founded in 2000. Crye Precision designs and manufactures tactical clothing, body armor carriers, and military gear in New York City, supplying US military special operations forces and law enforcement agencies with combat-proven equipment built to the highest standards.
Does Crye Precision ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Crye Precision products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.