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Proper Cloth

Online platform for made-to-order dress shirts

Overview

Proper Cloth makes made-to-order dress shirts tailored to each customer’s exact measurements and style preferences. It operates through an online platform where buyers design shirts by choosing fabrics, styles, and custom sizing, and the shirts are produced to order with a guaranteed perfect fit and about a two-week delivery time. The company differentiates itself by focusing on luxury quality, personalized service, and a straightforward online experience that delivers precise fit and high customer satisfaction. Its goal is to provide consistently perfect-fitting shirts that encourage repeat purchases in the premium apparel market.

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About Proper Cloth

Simplify's Rating
Why Proper Cloth is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer SoftwareDesignConsumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$150K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • October 2026 showrooms in Washington, D.C. and Chicago deepen high-touch selling.
  • Fall 2026 added premium fabrics from Loro Piana, Reda, and Japanese mills.
  • 2025-2026 press coverage from WSJ and Forbes keeps acquisition channels warm and credible.

What critics are saying

  • Showroom expansion to Washington, D.C., Chicago, and two 2026 locations raises fixed-cost pressure.
  • Competing with Son of a Tailor and Stòffa compresses differentiation and pricing power.
  • If Smart Sizes misses fit expectations, repeat orders vanish and the brand loses relevance.

What makes Proper Cloth unique

  • Proper Cloth’s fit algorithm generates a unique suit size in 60 seconds, not guesswork.
  • 140,000-plus five-star reviews reinforce trust in its made-to-order fit and service promise.
  • It now spans shirts, suits, jackets, trousers, and denim, beyond niche shirting.

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Funding

Total Funding

$150k

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Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • 401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
Esquire
Oct 29th, 2024
For This Menswear Company, 'Tailor-Made' Goes Beyond Fit

After two years of polling customers and engineering a feedback loop, Proper Cloth launched "Smart Sizes" in 2010.

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