The company made clothing for the United States Armed Forces during World War II and later also for American law enforcement.

The jackets were made out of horsehide, had a belted front, D-pocket, flap change pocket, zippered sleeve cuffs and shoulder epaulettes.

Because of the film, which was the first outlaw biker movie, the black motorcycle jacket became synonymous with bad attitude and was banned from many American schools during the 1950s.

U.S. seminal punk rock band The Ramones wore Schott Perfecto leather jackets as part of their distinctive uniform look.

During World War II Schott NYC (being one of several contractors) manufactured the wool naval pea coat for the US Navy.