A-A-59531 Maternity Slacks (with changes) - clean 5-14-2025.pdf

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INCH-POUND

A-A-59531A

PROPOSED DATE

SUPERSEDING

A-A-59531

21 December 1999

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

SLACKS, MATERNITY

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description for all Federal agencies.

1. SCOPE. This commercial item description covers the requirements for maternity slacks made of a polyester and wool blend fabric. These slacks are intended for wear by female, military personnel.

These slacks are a modified commercial item since they require a specific military appearance (See paragraph 3.3.1).

2. CLASSIFICATION. The slacks shall be of one type in the following sizes. Numbers in parentheses represent the corresponding numerical pre-pregnancy slacks size. Finished measurements account for expected growth.

Schedule of sizes

Extra Small (2) Large (12-14)

Small (4-6) Extra Large (16-18)

Medium (8-10)

3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

3.1 Description. The slacks have a two-ply front and back full stretch panel attached at the waist, straight legs and unhemmed, overedge stitched bottoms (Figure 1). The belly panel provides

360-degree belly coverage. The belly panel is constructed by sewing together two plies of four-way stretch knit material for the front panel and back panel. Front and back panels are then seamed together at the sides to match the side seams of the slacks.

NOTE: Wearers should obtain the size based on their normal (non-pregnant) size.

Measurements of the item are adjusted to reflect the expected growth. The size should be verified by trying the item on, and wearers should allow for continued growth in the fit.

Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, and any other data that may improve this document should be sent to trpsptctstandardiz@dla.mil. Since contact information can change, verify the currency of the address information using Acquisition Streamlining and

Standardization Information System ASSIST online database https://assist.dla.mil.

AMSC N/A FSC 8410

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A-A-59531A DRAFT

3.2 Stitching. All lockstitching shall have 10-14 stitches per inch; overedge stitching shall have 8-10 stitches per inch. The top edge of the identification/instruction/size label shall be caught in the back lower belly panel stitching and the identification label shall be centered at the back of the slacks. All raw edges shall be finished with an overedge stitch. All seam joining shall be accomplished with a single needle chainstitch. ; the seam joining between the front and front panel shall be topstitched 1/8 inch below seam, through all seam allowances. There shall be no topstitching on the back.

3.3 Materials.

3.3.1 Basic material. The basic material for the slacks shall be a polyester/wool serge cloth conforming to the requirements listed in A-A-50532. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order (see 7.3), the shade shall be Green shade 2243. Certificates of compliance shall be submitted for all physical properties requirements and the Government reserves the right to inspect such items to determine the validity of the certification.

3.3.2 Stretch knit fabric. The cloth for the front stretch panel shall be a four-way stretch fabric in accordance with the requirements of A-A-60055. Unless specified in the contract or order (see 7.3), the shade shall be black.

3.3.3 Thread. Thread for all seaming and stitching shall be cotton-covered polyester in accordance with A-A-50199, type I, meeting the requirements of table I. The thread shall be dyed to match basic material. Certificates of compliance shall be submitted for all requirements and the Government reserves the right to inspect such items to determine the validity of the certification.

TABLE I. Thread requirements.

Operation Type Tex Breaking Strength (pounds, minimum)

Seams and stitching Soft finish 40 1.8

Overedging Soft finish 30 1.5

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3.4 Labels.

3.4.1 Identification/instruction/size label. Each slack shall have a combination identification/instruction/size label in accordance with MIL-DTL-32075, Type VI, Class 14. The label’s inscription shall have a minimum font size of 10 points. The label shall include the following information:

Nomenclature: Slacks, Maternity LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS

Fiber Content: 83% Polyester/17% Wool (Example) Machine wash, warm.

Size: Medium (Example) Line or tumble dry.

Stock No.: 8410-00-000-0000 (Example) Wash darks separately.

Contract No.: SPE1C1-00-0-0000 (Example) DO NOT BLEACH.

Name of Contractor: If touch up is desired, use cool iron.

May be dry cleaned.

3.4.2 Label/tag. Each item shall be individually bar-coded with a barcode label in accordance with

MIL-DTL-32075 Type VIII, Class 17. The tags shall have a hole and shall be attached to each item by a fastener, clearly legible and readable by a scanner. The bar-coding element shall be a 13-digit national stock number (NSN). The bar-code type shall be a medium to high code density and shall be located so that it is completely visible on the item when it is folded and/or packaged as specified and so that it causes no damage to the item.

3.5 Patterns. The Government shall furnish a complete set of graded patterns. The pattern generally provides for a seam allowance of 3/8 inch. The Government patterns may be used to create the contractor’s working patterns, however the design and measurements of the patterns shall not be altered in any way, with the exception of minor modifications to accommodate automation.

3.5.1 Pattern parts. The component parts of the slacks shall be cut from the material specified in accordance with pattern parts indicated in Table II. Pieces may be flipped during cutting, as necessary, to ensure that the face side is facing away from the wearer in the finished slacks.

TABLE II – List of pattern parts.

Material Nomenclature of pattern parts Cut parts

Basic material FRONT 2

BACK 2

Four-way stretch FRONT PANEL 2

BACK PANEL 2

3.6 Finished measurements. The slacks shall conform to the measurements in Table III. Slacks shall be measured as specified in table IV while lying smooth and flat and shall not be stretched during measurement. After any significant manipulation, slacks shall be allowed to rest for a minimum of 60 seconds prior to measurement.

Table III – Finished measurements, in inches.

Size Belly Panel top (A) Half Hips (B) Inseam (C) Outseam (D)

Extra Small (XS) 10-1/2 18-3/4 34-1/2 48-3/8

Small (SM) 12 20-3/8 34-1/2 48-3/4

Medium (MD) 13-1/2 22 34-1/2 49-1/8

Large (LG) 15-1/2 24 34-1/2 49-5/8

Extra Large (XL) 17-1/2 26 34-1/2 50-5/8

Tolerance ±1/2 ±1/2 ± 1/2 ± 1/2

TABLE IV. Methods of measurement.

Measurement Description Guidance

A – Belly panel top The measurement taken at the top edge of the belly panel from folded edge to folded edge.

B – Half Hip The measurement taken on the slacks at the belly panel attachment seam from folded edge to folded edge.

C- Inseam Measurement taken from the crotch seam to the bottom edge of unhemmed slacks.

D- Outseam Measurement taken from the belly panel attachment seam to the bottom edge of unhemmed slacks at the side seam.

3.7 Workmanship. The finished slacks shall conform to the quality of the product established in this document, as well as the manufacturer’s own quality assurance standards. The slacks shall be free from defects which would affect its serviceability, appearance, uniformity and quality assurance standards defined by the technical data in the procurement documents.

C D

A

B

4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable, or biobased materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable or biobased materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

5.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this commercial item description, and shall conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

5.2 Market acceptability. The finished slacks shall have been sold to the commercial market or the government.

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5.3 Visual examination. Each pair of slacks shall be examined for the defects in table III.

TABLE V. Defects.

EXAMINATION DEFECT

Material and Workmanship • Component part omitted, not cut as specified, distorted, full, tight, or twisted; any part of the slacks caught in any unrelated row of stitching

• Hole, cut, tear, smash, burn, drill hole, run, thin place, dye streak, color not as specified, misweave, knot or slub

• Any finished measurement not as specified

• Permanent fold, pleat, or crease

• Seam: puckered, distorted, pleated, wavy, twisted, irregular or open, loose or tight stitch tension, broken or missing thread or stitch, needle chew, visible mend, edge or raised stitching sewn too close to edge resulting in damage to cloth, seam allowance not as specified, raw edge, not pressed as specified

• Waistband: twisted, not uniform in width by more than 1/8 inch, elastic caught in waistband stitching, elastic twisted or rolling

• Darts twisted or puckered, drill holes exposed, darts uneven in length by 1/2 inch or more

Shade • Shade variation within a part or between parts

• Thread color not as specified

Cleanness • Spot, stain, thread ends not trimmed or removed

• Rancid odor

Labels • Omitted, incorrect, illegible, misplaced, not attached as specified, or stitched through printing; bar-codes not scannable or readable by scanner; human readable interpretation (HRI) omitted or illegible;

bar-code not visible on folded, packaged item; bar-code causes damage to the item

Packaging • Any item not packaged in accordance with the contract or purchase order

5.4 Acceptance criteria. Acceptance criteria shall be as specified in the contract or purchase order.

6. PACKAGING

6.1 Preservation, packing, and marking. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

7. NOTES

7.1 Intended use. The skirt is intended to be worn by pregnant Marine Corps personnel in the appropriate uniform.

7.2 Source of non-Government documents.

ASTM Test Methods and Specifications are available online at www.astm.org.

AATCC Test Methods are available online at www.aatcc.org.

7.3 Ordering data. The contract or order should specify the following:

a. CID document number and revision.

b. Shade required (see 3.3.2).

c. Product conformance provisions (see 4.1).

d. Packaging requirements (see 4.3.c and 5).

e. Acceptance criteria provisions (see 4.4).

http://www.astm.org/ http://www.aatcc.org/

FIGURE 1. Maternity Slacks, Front.

FIGURE 2. Maternity Slacks, Back.

FIGURE 3. Maternity Slacks, Side (left side shown).

FRONT BACK

FIGURE 4. Maternity Slacks, Belly Panel, Front Internal.

FIGURE 5. Maternity Slacks, Belly Panel, Back Internal.

MILITARY INTERESTS:

Custodians CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING

Navy - MC ACTIVITY:

GSA - FAS

PREPARING ACTIVITY:

DLA - CT

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