Att 1 20R1690 Detail Spec MIL-PRF-MCTCU.pdf

INCH-POUND

MIL-PRF-MCTCU

APR 2020

SUPEREDING

MIL-PRF-MCTCU

JUL 2019

DETAIL SPECIFICATION

UNIFORM, TROPICAL, CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN;

MARINE CORPS

(BLOUSE AND TROUSERS)

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This document covers the requirements for the Marine Corps Tropical Combat Uniform (MCTCU) blouse and trouser with embroidered Marine Corps insignia.

1.2 Classification. The MCTCU shall be available in the following types and sizes as specified (see 6.2).

1.2.1 Types.

Type I - Woodland MCTCU

Type II - Desert MCTCU

1.2.2 Schedule of sizes. The blouses and trousers shall be constructed in the following sizes (see 6.2).

SCHEDULE OF UNISEX SIZES – BLOUSE

Sizes X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

XX- Short XX-Short

X-Short X-Short X-Short X-Short

Short Short Short Short Short

Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular

Long Long Long Long Long Long

X-Long X-Long X-Long X-Long X-Long

XX-Long

Comment, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Marine Corps Systems Command, Program

Manager Infantry Combat Equipment 2200 Lester Street Quantico, VA 22134.

AMSC N/A FSC 8415

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited

SCHEDULE OF FEMALE SIZES – BLOUSE

Sizes 32 35 39

X-Short X-Short

Short Short Short

Regular

SCHEDULE OF UNISEX SIZES – TROUSERS

Sizes X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

X-Short X-Short X-Short X-Short

Short Short Short Short Short

Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular

Long Long Long Long Long Long

X-Long X-Long X-Long X-Long X-Long

XX-Long XX-Long XX-Long

SCHEDULE OF FEMALE SIZES – TROUSERS

Sizes 28 24 32

X-Short X-Short

Short Short Short

Regular

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract (see 6.2).

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-50198 - Thread, Gimp, Cotton, Buttonhole

A-A-50199 - Thread, Polyester Core Cotton or Polyester Covered

A-A-55126 - Fastener Tapes, Hook and Loop, Synthetic

A-A-59826 - Thread, Nylon:

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-W-5664 - Webbing, Textile, Elastic

MIL-DTL-32439 - Cloth, Duck, Textured Nylon

MIL-DTL-44411 - Insect Repellent, Permethrin

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/.)

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those specified in the solicitation or contract.

DRAWINGS

Drawing Number Drawing Description

2-1-2525 - Woodland MARPAT- 4 color (Coyote 476/498)

2-1-2526 - Woodland MARPAT- 4 color (Green 474 with EGA symbol)

2-1-2527 - Woodland MARPAT- 4 color (Black 477)

2-1-2528 - Woodland MARPAT- 4 color (Khaki 475)

2-1-2529 - Desert MARPAT- 4 color (Light Tan 479)

2-1-2530 - Desert MARPAT- 4 color (Urban Tan 478)

2-1-2531 - Desert MARPAT- 4 color (Light Coyote 481 with EGA symbol)

2-1-2532 - Desert MARPAT- 4 color (Highland 480)

(Copies of drawings are available from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center, ATTN: FCDD-SCP-WC, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760-5019)

EMBROIDERY PROGRAM FILE

Software for embroidery of Eagle Globe and Anchor (EGA).

The Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) logo, including the EGA logo as it appears embedded in the fabric pattern is protected under the patents identified below. The Government further has title to the invention disclosed and claimed in United

States Design Patent No. D491,372 issued on 15 June 2004 for “Camouflage Pattern for Sheet Material and Uniforms” and the invention disclosed and claimed in United States Patent No. 6,805,957 issued on 19 October 2004 for ‘Camouflage U.S.

Marine Corps Utility Uniform: Pattern, Fabric, and Design.” The Government claims exclusive ownership of the above mentioned intellectual property. Therefore, no entity other than the Government, or those contracted by or having obtained proper permission or licenses from the Government to do so, are permitted to produce, sell, or transfer in any manner any items (clothing or non-clothing) containing or copying, in whole or in part, the intellectual property. Doing so will be considered an infringement on the Government’s intellectual property rights and will be subject to legal action.

(Copies of drawings are available from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center, ATTN: FCDD-SCP-WC, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760-5019)

DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Additional Quality Assurance Requirements

(Copies of this document is available from DLA-Troop Support, 700 Robbins Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096)

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA):

FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTCIDE ACT (FIFRA)

FIFRA as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 and the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of

2003.

EPA Product Performance Test Guidelines https://quicksearch.dla.mil/

OPPTS 810.3700 Insect Repellents for Human Skin and Outdoor Premises

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.epa.gov.)

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION

Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.ftc.gov)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.

Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those specified in the solicitation or contract. (see para 6.2).

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS

AATCC EP 1 - Gray Scale for Color Change

AATCC EP2 - Gray Scale for Staining

AATCC EP9 - Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles

AATCC TM 8 - Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method

AATCC TM 15 - Colorfastness to Perspiration

AATCC TM 16.3 - Colorfastness to Light: Xenon - Arc

AATCC TM 20A - Fiber Analysis: Quantitative

AATCC TM 61 - Colorfastness to laundering, Home and Commercial: Accelerated

AATCC TM 81 - pH of the Water-Extract from Wet Processed Textiles

AATCC TM 96 - Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laundering of Woven and Knitted

Fabrics Except Wool

AATCC TM 136 - Bond Strength of Bonded and Laminated Fabrics

AATCC TM 143 - Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile End Products after Repeated

Home Laundering

(Copies of these documents are available online at www.aatcc.org.)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM D-76 - Standard Specification of Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles

ASTM D737 - Standard Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics

ASTM-D1424 - Strength of Cloth, Tearing: Falling Pendulum Method

ASTM D3775 - Standard Test Method for End (Warp) and Pick (Filling) Count of Woven

Fabrics

ASTM-

D3776/D3776M

- Mass per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric

ASTM-D3990 - Standard Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects

ASTM-D5034 - Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

ASTM-D6193 - Stitches and Seams

(Copies of these documents are available online at www.astm.org.)

SDL ATLAS

Fabric Defect Replica Scales

(Scales are available at http://www.sdlatlas.com.)

SAE INTERNATIONAL

SAE-AMS-STD-595, Colors Used in Government Procurement

(Color chip standards are available at www.sae.org) http://www.epa.gov/ http://www.ftc.gov/ http://www.aatcc.org/ http://www.sae.org/

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ)

ANSI/ASCQ Z1.4- Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection of Attributes

(Applications for copies should be addressed to the American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY

10018-3308.)

CRC PRESS

Hayes, A. Wallace (editor) and Kruger, Claire L. (editor). Hayes’ Principles and Methods of Toxicology.

1989. 394-396.

(There are a number of ways through which this book may be obtained; online retailers, bookstores and the public library.)

JOHN WILEY & SONS INC

Marzulli, Francis and Maibach, Howard. “Contact Allergy: Predictive Testing in Humans.” Advances in

Modern Toxicology: Dermatoxicology and Pharmacology, Volume 4. John Wiley & Sons Inc. 1977. 353-

372.

(Copies of this document are available from the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine, ATTN: MCHB-DC-TTE, Bldg., E-2100, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5422.)

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First article. When specified, (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 6.4), in accordance with 4.2.

3.2. Conformance inspection. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to a conformance inspection in accordance with 4.3

3.3. Standard sample. The finished cloth shall match the standard sample for shade and appearance and shall be equal to or better than the standard sample with respect to all characteristics for which the standard sample is referenced. The finished cloth is defined as the cloth after all treatments (e.g., permethrin).

3.4 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable 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.

3.5 Material and components.

3.5.1 Material.

3.5.1.1 Basic material. The basic material for the blouse and trousers shall be a 4.9 ounce per square yard, lightweight nylon /cotton cloth, conforming to the requirements below, when tested as specified in 4.4.1.

3.5.1.1.1 Fiber.

3.5.1.1.1.1 Cotton. The cotton shall be ring spun.

3.5.1.1.1.2 Nylon. The nylon shall be continuous filament, round cross-section, bright luster, and high tenacity.

3.5.1.1.2 Yarn. The yarn for both the warp and fill directions shall be nylon twisted with cotton singles yarn. The blend shall be 50 +/- 5 percent nylon with the remaining percentage cotton based on the dry weight of the desized cloth. The yarn ply twist factor shall be 3.75 “S”.

3.5.1.1.2.1 Cotton yarn. The Cotton yarn shall be 36 single cotton count with a 3.75 “Z” twist factor.

3.5.1.1.2.2 Nylon yarn. Nylon yarn shall be 140 denier.

3.5.1.1.3 Fabric construction. The cloth shall be a plain weave construction.

3.5.1.1.3.1 Yarn Count. The cloth yarn count shall be a minimum of 61 ends per inch in the warp and 51 ends per inch in the warp.

3.5.1.1.4 Camouflage Print. The camouflage print shall be as specified in the contract. The cloth shall be dyed and printed on the face of the fabric. The camouflage pattern shall be roller or screen printed. Resin bonded pigments are not permitted except for a small amount of carbon black pigment may be used to meet the black shade providing all other requirements are met. The cloth shall conform to the requirements below when tested as specified in 4.4.2.

3.5.1.1.4.1 Type I (Woodland MARPAT four color).The cloth shall be dyed to a ground shade of Khaki 475. The camouflage pattern shall be printed to match Woodland MARPAT Camouflage conforming to Drawings 2-1-2525; 2-1-

2526, 2-1-2527, and 2-1-2528. The Woodland camouflage pattern shall be composed of four colors; Green 474 (SAE

AMS-STD-595/24112), Khaki 475 (SAE-AMS-STD-595/23420), Coyote 476/498 (SAE AMS-STD-595/20150) and Black

477 (SAE AMS-STD-595/37029).

3.5.1.1.4.2 Type II (Desert MARPAT four color).The cloth shall be dyed to a ground shade Light Tan 479. The camouflage pattern shall be printed to match Desert MARPAT Camouflage conforming to Drawings 2-1-2529, 2-1-2530, 2-1-2531, and 2-1-2532. The Desert camouflage pattern shall be composed of four colors; Light Tan 479 (SAE AMS-STD-

595/23530), Urban Tan 478 (SAE AMS-STD-595/20270), Light Coyote 481(SAE AMS STD 595/20220) and Highland

480 (SAE AMS-STD-595/20090).

3.5.1.1.4.3 Camouflage pattern execution. The camouflage pattern shall reproduce the standard sample with respect to design, colors, and registration of the respective areas. The pattern repeat of the camouflage printed finished cloth shall be

35 1½ inches. Each pattern area shall show solid coverage. Skitteriness, feathering, haloing, sharp demarcation, or trapping exceeding that shown on the standard sample in any of the printed areas are not acceptable. When the standard sample is not referenced for pattern execution, pattern drawings will be provided, and the pattern of the finished cloth shall match that of the drawings.

3.5.1.2 Reinforcement material. The reinforcement material for the elbow, seat and knee patches shall conform to the requirements in table I, when tested as specified in 4.4.1.

TABLE I. Reinforcement material requirements.

Type Requirement Shade

I MIL-DTL 32439

Cloth, Duck, Textured Nylon Type

IV, class 1, Style E

Woodland MARPAT

II MIL-DTL 32439

Cloth, Duck, Textured Nylon Type

IV, class 1, Style F

Desert MARPAT

3.5.2 Components.

3.5.2.1 Interfacing. The collar and all pocket flaps (interior and exterior) shall be interlined. The fusible interfacing shall have the same life expectancy as the garment. Pocket flaps with attached interfacing shall meet an initial directional bond strength of 32 ounces minimum per inch and 24 ounces minimum per inch after 3 launderings when tested as specified in

4.4.1. There shall be no delamination, bubbling or strike-through before and after three launderings.

3.5.2.2 Thread. Thread type, use and location shall conform to the requirements in table II when tested as specified in

4.4.1. . The thread color shall be Camouflage Green 483 (color chip 34094 of SAE-AMS-STD-595) for Type I and Khaki

P-1 (color chip 30277 of SAE-AMS-STD-595) for Type II.

Table II. Thread Requirements

Location Thread Use End Item Requirement

3.9 Needle and bobbin

(looper)

Blouse and

Trouser

A-A-50199, Type

I

3.9 Looper thread for

Alternate Seams

Blouse and trouser

A-A-59826 Type

I, B

3.9 Bobbin thread for

alternate seams

Blouse and trouser

A-A-59826 Type

II, Class B

3.9 Button attachment

thread

Blouse and trouser

A-A-59826 Type

II Class B

3.9 Button reinforcement

thread

Blouse and trouser

A-A-50198, Type

I

3.9 Embroidery needle Blouse See 3.5.2.2.1

3.9 Embroidery bobbin Blouse See 3.5.2.2.1

3.5.2.2.1 Embroidery thread. The thread used for embroidery on the blouse shall be a bright continuous filament polyester and shall show colorfastness to light, and laundering of not less than grade “3-4” when tested as specified in

4.4.1). Embroidery for Type I shall utilize Madeira Polyneon No.40, 100% Polyester in Black color number 1800 or equal.

The Embroidery for Type II shall be a good color match to SAE AMD STD 595 ID 20068 Madeira Polyneon No.40, 100%

Polyester in Brown color number 1957 or equal.

3.5.2.3 Fastener tape, hook and loop. The hook and loop fastener tapes for the chest pocket closure shall be Camo

Green 483 (SAE AMS-STD-595/ 34094) for Type I and Khaki 475 (SAE-AMS-STD-595/23420) for Type II, and shall conform to type II, class 1 of A-A-55126 when tested as specified in 4.4.1. Each piece of hook or loop tape shall be 1 +

1/16 inches in length and 1 + 1/16 inches in width. Cut edges shall be finished so that they do not ravel for the life of the garment.

3.5.2.4 Elastic Webbing. The elastic webbing shall conform to Type II, Class I of MIL-W-5664 except the elastic webbing shall meet the elongation and force requirements in Table III, when tested as specified in 4.4.1. The color shall be black, white or natural in color. Elastic ends shall be heat cut to prevent raveling. The elastic webbing shall be completely enclosed, and shall not be visible in finished garment form.

Table III Elastic Webbing

Placement Elongation (in.) +/- 1/16” Force (lbs.) Minimum to Maximum Test Method

Waistband 1 ½ 1.5 to 4.0 See 4.4.2.3.2

Cargo Pocket 1 ½ 1.5 to 4.0 See 4.4.2.3.1

3.5.2.4.1 Waistband elastic webbing. The elastic for the waistband shall be cut to length and shall meet trouser waist relaxed measurements and shall meet stretched measurements as specified in 4.4.1.

3.5.2.4.2 Cargo pocket elastic webbing. The elastic for the waistband shall be cut to length to achieve both the cargo pocket relaxed and stretched measurements as specified in 4.4.1.

3.5.2.5 Buttons. The buttons shall be a matte finish #21, 30L, conforming to to A-A-59994, type I, class I, style 26.

The color of the buttons shall be a good match to Marine OD Green (SAE ID 24119) (supplier color M3738) for type I and

Tan 380 (SAE ID 30340) (supplier color M2138) for type II.

3.5.2.6 Labels.

3.5.2.6.1 Blouse labels. The blouse shall contain the following permanent labels as specified below. All permanent label inscription, legibility, label material, and label attachment method shall last the expected life of the uniform.

3.5.2.6.1.1 Marine Corps Exclusive Label. Each blouse shall have a woven exclusive label, cut single, fused edge, Minnewawa style number LR5398 (A-C) or equal. The information on the label includes the abbreviated size – length designation (see paragraph 6.5 for standardized abbreviation) on the top, followed by “Made Expressly for” with the

USMC emblem woven in the center of the label. Below the emblem, the contractor’s name shall appear in gold letters.

The exclusive label shall be placed at center back of the collar and sewn in collar setting seam and stitched on all four sides.

As an alternative, the size-length designation can be on a separate label.

The separate size-length designation label shall be 1 inch in width by 1 inch in height. It shall be sewn centered to the bottom of USMC exclusive label with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. The lettering shall be 18 point Arial Font and the label color shall be according to fabric class with black numbers and letters. Both methods shall include the words "Made

Expressly for" with the USMC emblem woven in the center of the label. Below the emblem, the contractor's name shall appear in gold letters. The exclusive label shall be placed at the center back of collar and sewn in collar setting seam and stitched on all four sides.

3.5.2.6.1.2 Blouse Combination Label. A separate combination label shall contain size, body measurements, identification, and care information as specified below (see 6.6).

The label colors shall be Medium Green, Cable No. 70034, 70130, or 70131 for Type I and Khaki, Cable No. 70188 for

Type II. The inscription shall have a minimum font size of 10 points. The inscription legibility, label, and label attachment method shall last the expected life of the uniform. The combination label shall be located on the backside of the right chest pocket (as worn). Label shall be of a size that is no larger than the pocket behind which it is attached. The label shall be attached by stitching on all four sides with no indication of label application showing on the outside of the blouse.

Size: The size – length designation (without abbreviation), body measurements, and stock number shall be included on the combination label. Information for each size is specified in the “Size and Body Measurements”, paragraph 3.5.2.6.2.7, and shall be centered at the top of the label.

The size and body measurement in the top portion of the combination label shall contain following information:

X-Small-X-Short (example of Size-Length)

Chest: Up to 33 in. (example)

Height: 59-63 in. (example)

8415-00-000-0000 (example of NSN)

Identification: List one corresponding to blouse type ordered and delivered:

Blouse, Woodland MARPAT TM (typed as trademark symbol) Camouflage, MCTCU

50% Cotton/50% Nylon

OR

Blouse, Desert MARPAT TM (typed as trademark symbol) Camouflage, MCTCU

50% Cotton/50% Nylon

Contract Information:

Contract Number:

Contractor Name:

Care Information:

1. Washing. Machine wash using Permanent Press Cycle or hand wash using mild detergent that does NOT contain optical brighteners. Rinse completely.

DO NOT USE CHLORINE BLEACH

2. Drying: Tumble dry and remove immediately from dryer. To drip dry, remove from water and place on hanger.

3. Ironing: Light ironing if needed.

DO NOT STARCH or COMMERCIALLY HOT PRESS.

3.5.2.6.1.3 Blouse combination insect protection and brand identification label. The blouse insect protection label and the blouse insect protection brand label shall be combined into a single label. The combination label shall include both permanent insect protection and brand labeling information; and shall comply with the approved EPA registration. The combination label shall be stitched on all four sides and attached to the underside of the left chest pocket as worn with the writing facing out as worn, parallel to the combination label. Labeling information, characteristics and location of labels are subject to Government approval prior to production. As an alternate, a separate insect protection label and insect protection brand label may be used which meet the above requirements, positioned in vertical alignment, and attached in accordance with the combination label requirements.

3.5.2.6.2 Trouser labels. The trousers shall contain the following permanent labels as specified below. All permanent label inscription, legibility, label material, and label attachment method shall last the expected life of the uniform.

3.5.2.6.2.1 Trouser size label. The size label shall contain the following information:

X-Small-X-Short (example of Size-Length)

Waist: Up to 27 in (example)

Inseam: Up to 26 1/2 in (example)

8415-00-000-0000 (example of NSN)

Refer to “Size and Body Measurements”, 3.5.2.6.2.7, for the correlation between size and body measurements (Waist and inseam). Size label shall be positioned on inside center back, left of the seat seam and caught in the waistband stitching.

3.5.2.6.2.2 Trouser combination identification/care label: A combination label shall contain the identification and care information (see 6.7). This label shall be positioned on right hip pocket (as worn) so that on the finished trousers the label shall face the wearer. The combination label shall be no larger than the pocket to which it is attached. The label shall be sewn on all four sides. The label colors shall be Medium Green, Cable No. 70034, 70130, or 70131 for Type I and Khaki, Cable No. 70188 for Type II. The inscription shall have a minimum font size of 10 points.

3.5.2.6.2.3 Trouser combination insect protection and brand identification label. The trouser insect protection label and the trouser insect protection brand label shall be combined into a single label. The combination label shall include both permanent insect protection and brand labeling information and shall comply with the approved EPA registration (See 6.9).

The combination label shall be stitched on all four sides and attached to the underside of the left hip pocket with the writing facing out as worn, parallel to the combination label. Labeling information, characteristics and location of labels are subject to Government approval prior to production.

3.5.2.6.2.4 Trouser identification/care label. The trouser combination identification/care label shall be the same as the blouse size/identification/care label and the identification shall correspond to the trouser type ordered and delivered as outlined below.

Trouser, Woodland MARPAT TM (typed as trademark symbol) Camouflage, MCTCU 50% Cotton/50% Nylon

OR

Trouser, Desert MARPAT TM (typed as trademark symbol) Camouflage, MCTCU 50% Cotton/50% Nylon.

3.5.2.6.2.5 Insect Protection Hang Tag Label (Blouse and Trouser) Each blouse and trouser shall have an individual paper tag attached to the garment. The tag shall have a hole and shall be attached to each item by a fastener. The tag shall provide additional insect protection information as required by EPA registration and is subject to Government approval

(See 6.11).

3.5.2.6.2.6 Lot designation. Each blouse and trouser shall have a lot designation in accordance with lot numbering procedure as specified in DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Additional Quality Assurance Requirements. The lot number shall be placed next to or above the combination identification / care label on the pocket interiors of the blouse and trouser . Batch designation is not acceptable.

3.5.2.6.2.7 Size and Body Measurements.

Unisex

Chest X-Small Up to 33 in.

(Size of Blouse)

Small 33 to 37 in.

Medium 37 to 41 in.

Large 41 to 45 in.

X-Large 45 to 49 in.

XX-Large 49 to 53 in.

Height

(Length of Blouse)

XX-Short 55 to 59 in.

X-Short 59 to 63 in.

Short 63 to 67 in.

Regular 67 to 71 in.

Long 71 to 75 in.

X-Long 75 to 79 in.

XX-Long Above 79 in.

Waist

(Size of Trousers)

X-Small Up to 27 in.

Small 27 to 31 in.

Medium 31 to 35 in.

Large 35 to 39 in.

X-Large 39 to 43 in.

XX-Large Over 43 in.

Inseam

(Length of Trousers)

X-Short Up to 26-1/2 in.

Short 26-1/2 to 29-1/2 in.

Regular 29-1/2 to 32-1/2 in.

Long 32-1/2 to 35-1/2 in.

X-Long 35-1/2 to 38-1/2 in.

XX-Long Over 38-1/2 in.

Female

Chest

(Size of Blouse)

32 Up to 33 in.

35 33 to 37 in.

39 37 to 41 in.

Height

(Length of Blouse)

X-Short 59 to 63 in.

Short 63 to 67 in.

Regular 67 to 71 in.

Waist

(Size of Trouser)

24 22 to 26 in.

28 26 to 30 in.

32 30 to 34 in.

Inseam

(Length of Trouser)

X-Short 23-1/2 to 26-1/2 in.

Short 26-1/2 to 29-1/2 in

Regular 29-1/2 to 32-1/2 in.

3.6 Design. The MCTCU blouse shall conform to the design details of 3.6.1 and the MCTCU trouser shall conform to the design details of 3.6.2, and as shown in Figures 1 through 19. The blouse and trousers shall be treated with insect bite protection (permethrin).

3.6.1 Blouse design. The blouse design shall have the design requirements as described in table IV.

Table IV Blouse design.

Blouse design feature Detail

Front closure Single breasted with a concealed front button closure

Collar Band collar with curved collar ends

Long sleeves Adjustable wrist tabs (1button/ 3 buttonholes)

One piece, single layer, external elbow reinforcement patch

Chest pockets (right and left) Angled (65 degree) patch pocket on each chest

Rectangular pocket flap with hook and loop tape closure

Left chest pocket (as worn) Embroidered eagle, globe and anchor (EGA), centered

Pen opening centered in flap and separate pen pocket inside chest pocket

Upper sleeve pockets (right and left) Side and bottom bellows

Drainage eyelet in bottom bellow (near front of pocket)

Tapered flap with concealed two button closure

Waist Tapered

Bottom Straight cut

Fusible interfacing Collar and all pocket flaps

3.6.2 Trouser design. The trouser design shall have the design requirements as described in Table V.

Table V Trouser design.

Trouser design feature Detail

Waist Grown on (standard) or sewn-on (alternate) waistband

Partially elasticized waistband providing 4 inches of waist expansion

(elasticized from front pocket bearer, across outseam, and onto back of trousers)

Belt loops (7)

Fly Concealed button and buttonhole (4) fly closure

Front pleat Single stitched, centered on each front panel

Side pockets (2) Hanging 1

Hip pockets (2) Hanging with welt opening 1

Fused flap with concealed button closure

Cargo pockets (2) Pleated (3) with a bottom bellow with a drainage eyelet at rear of pocket

Elasticized upper pocket edge

Fused flap closed with a bartack at forward corner and concealed button closure at rear corner

Crotch gusset Stitched on

Reinforcement patches (3) Single layer external patch at the seat and knees

Leg bottom Hemmed

Fusible interfacing Hip and cargo pocket flaps (interior and exterior)

1 Off shade basic material of the same basic material type, authorized by the contracting officer, can be used for bagged pockets only (i.e., non-visible areas).

3.7 Figures. When inconsistencies exist between the written specification and Figures 1 through 19, the written specification shall govern.

3.8 Patterns. Standard patterns will be furnished by the Government (see 6.2). Government patterns show size and directional lines for cutting and are marked or notched for the proper placement and assembly of component parts. The directional lines indicate the warp direction of the cloth unless otherwise indicated on the patterns. Patterns provide a seam allowance of 3/8 inch for single needle seams and ½ inch for double needle seams. The list of pattern parts and computer nomenclature is provided to ensure that the pattern set provided is complete. The contractor shall prepare a set of working patterns by modifying the Government patterns to accommodate for the shrinkage of the garment during the permethrin application process. The working patterns shall be used to cut and manufacture blouse and trousers that meet dimensional requirements of Tables XVII through XXIV. Prior to cutting, the contractor shall submit the working pattern file to the

Government (see 6.2) for review. Additional notching is permitted if needed to facilitate manufacture. Minor modifications are permitted where necessary to accommodate the manufacturer’s processes and the use of automated equipment provided the modifications do not alter the dimensional, serviceability, or appearance requirements cited in this document or governed by the Government pattern.

3.8.1 List of blouse pattern parts. Component parts shall be cut from the materials specified in accordance with the number of parts specified in table VI. The pattern parts list in table VI is provided for first quality fabrics. A set of Unisex sizing blouse patterns are provided, indicated by the prefix “MCTCUB”. A set of Female sizing blouse patterns shall be provided by the Government if required by the contract.

TABLE VI. List of blouse pattern parts

Material Piece Name Pattern Nomenclature Cut Parts

Basic Material FRONT MCTCUB-FRONT 2

BACK MCTCUB –BACK 1

LEFT FRONT FLY MCTCUB -LFT FRNT FLY 1

TOP SLEEVE MCTCUB -TOP SLEEVE 2

UNDER SLEEVE MCTCUB -UNDER

SLEEVE

COLLAR MCTCUB –COLLAR 2

SLEEVE POCKET MCTCUB -SLEEVE

POCKET

SLEEVE POCKET FLAP TAB MCTCUB -SLV PKT FL TB 2

BREAST POCKET MCTCUB -BREAST

POCKET

BREAST POCKET FLAP MCTCUB -BRST PCKT

FLP

CUFF MCTCUB –CUFF 2

CUFF TAB MCTCUB -CUFF TAB 2

Reinforcement Material ELBOW PATCH MCTCUB -ELBOW PATCH 2

Fusible TOP COLLAR FUSIBLE MCTCUB -TOP COLLR

FUS

SLEEVE POCKET FLAP

FUSIBLE

MCTCUB -SLV PK FL FS

BREAST POCKET FLAP

FUSIBLE

MCTCUB -BRS PKT FL FS

Template/Shaper COLLAR TEMPLATE MCTCUB -COLLAR

TEMPL

3.8.2 List of trouser pattern parts. Component parts shall be cut from the materials specified in accordance with the number of parts specified in table VII. The pattern list in table VII is provided for first quality fabrics. A set of Unisex sizing trouser patterns are provided, indicated by the prefix “MCTCUB”. A set of Female sizing patterns shall be provided by the Government if required by the contract.

TABLE VII. List of trouser pattern parts

Material Piece Name Pattern Nomenclature Cut Parts

Basic Material BACK MCTCUT-BACK 2

FRONT MCTCUT –FRONT 2

LEFT FLY MCTCUT -LEFT FLY 3

RIGHT FLY LINING MCTCUT-RGHT FLY

LIN

HIP POCKET MCTCUT-HIP POCKET 2

HIP POCKET FACING MCTCUT-HIP POCKT

FAC

HIP POCKET BEARER MCTCUT-HIP PCKT

BEAR

HIP POCKET FLAP TAB MCTCUT-HIP PKT FL

TB

SIDE HANGING POCKET MCTCUT-SID HANG

PCKT

SIDE HANG POCKET BEARER MCTCUT-SD HNG PKT

BR

SIDE HANGING POCKET FACING MCTCUT-SID HNG PK

FC

CARGO POCKET MCTCUT-CARGO

POCKET

CARGO POCKET FACING MCTCUT-CARG PCKT

FAC

CARGO POCKET FLAP TAB MCTCUT-CARG PKT

FLTB

GUSSET MCTCUT-GUSSET 1

WAISTBAND MCTCUT-WAISTBAND 2

BACK ALTERNATE MCTCUT-BACK ALT 2

FRONT ALTERNATE MCTCUT-FRONT ALT 2

BUTTONHOLE FLY ALTERNATE MCTCUT-BTNHL FLY

ALT

HIP POCKET ALTERNATE MCTCUT-HIP POCKT

ALT

LEFT FLY LINING ALTERNATE MCTCUT-LFT FLY LN

AL

RIGHT FLY LINING ALTERNATE MCTCUT-RGT FLY LN

AL

SIDE HANGING POCKET BEARER

ALTERNATE

MCTCUT-SD HG PK BR

A

SIDE HANGING POCKET FACING

ALTERNATE

MCTCUT-SD HG PK FC

A

SIDE HANGING POCKET ALTERNATE MCTCUT-SD HG PKT

ALT

Reinforcement Material KNEE PATCH MCTCUT-KNEE PATCH 2

SEAT PATCH MCTCUT-SEAT PATCH 2

Interfacing (Fusible) CARGO POKET FLAP TAB FUSIBLE MCTCUT-CG PK FLTB

FS

HIP POCKET FLAP FUSIBLE MCTCUT-HIP PKT FL

FS

3.9 Construction. End item construction and appearance for blouse and trousers shall conform to the requirements in

Tables VIII, IX, and X and figures provided and the finished dimensions cited (see 3.13) to maintain end item configuration.

3.9.1 Construction requirements (blouse and trousers).

TABLE VIII. Construction details.

Construction feature Requirement

1. Thread

a. Thread placement (1) Section 3.5.2.2.

b. tension (1) Maintained so that there is no tight, loose, or unbalanced stitching.

c. shade (1) Consistent thread shade on the outside of the garment. Multiple shades of thread on the outside of the garment are not allowed.

d. breaks (all stitch types) (1) Secured by stitching back of the break not less than 1/4 inch or ½” overlap

(2) If 401 stitch type, repaired using 301 stitch type.

e. ends (1) Trimmed to ¼ inch or less.

f. Loose (1) All removed.

2. Stitches and Seams

a. Stitch and seam types (1) In accordance with ASTM D6193.

(2) In accordance with Table IX.

b. Alternate seams (1) The following seams may be sewn with the alternate B/50 thread combination as specified in paragraph 3.5.2.2: Trouser Inseams, Seat Seams, Armholes, Blouse

Side Seams, Blouse Hem, Seat patch, Knee Patch, Elbow Patch and Blouse Hem.

b. Appearance (1) Consistent, exhibiting a uniform appearance.

c. Underside of seams (Inside the garment)

(1) Flat, with no protruding seam allowances or raw edges which could cause irritation, discomfort, or poor appearance.

d. Stitches per inch (1) All outside visible stitching: 10 – 14 stitches per inch.

(2) Overedging or prehemming: 6 – 10 stitches per inch.

e. 401 or 101 stitch type (1) Loops of the chain finish on the inside of the garment.

f. Overedging (1) Knife set to trim the loose threads and raveled edge without cutting the material.

g. Seams and seam allowances (1) Maintained with seam uniformly sewn so that no raw edges, runoffs, twists, pleats, puckers, gathers, other distortions, or open seams result.

h. Raw edges (1) Raw edges on the outside of the garment are not allowed.

(2) Raw edges on the inside along the double needle seams are not allowed.

(3) Raw edges greater than 1/8 inch on the inside of the garment are not allowed.

(4) Raw edges may be turned-in, turned-under, or serged to prevent raveling.

i. Beginning and ending of seams

(1) Start and finish evenly.

j. Joined components (2) Lie smooth and flat.

k. Ends of seams and stitching

– 301 stitch type

(1) If not caught in another line of stitching: backstitched not less than ¼ inch.

(2) If the end of a continuous line of stitching (except label): overlapped not less than ½ inch.

(3) If label stitching: overlapped not less than 3 stitches.

l. Skipped stitches (301 or 401) (1) Repaired by using 301 stitch type.

m. Edge, raised, or topstitching (1) Positioned ¹⁄16 inch from the edge

3. Fusible interfacings

(1) Applied in accordance with the supplier’s recommendation for time, temperature, and pressure

TABLE IX. Seam types.

Seam Placement

Seam

Type Gage

Stitch

Type

1. Sleeve seams, shoulder seams, side seams, outseams, seat seam and inseams LSc-2 3/16 to 9/32 inch gage or 401

2. Waistband

LSk-2 1½ inch 301 or 401

3. Alternate Waistband - metered elastic

LSbc-4 1/ 1/

4. Top stitching for pocket flaps, collar, cuff tab, flies, tabs, and front edges.

OSf-1

(a) 1/8 to 1/4 inch from the edge

(b) uniform gage throughout the garment

5. Closing of side hanging and hip pockets leaving ½” chain or if clipped shall be shall be secured with second row of stitching, Inside of cargo pockets shall be serged

SSe-2 and

OSf-1

Or SSa-2

3/16 to 1/4 inch from edges

301 or

515,516, or

6. Hip pocket opening SSbe-2 Interior padwelt width: 1 +/- 1/8 in. 301

7. Attachment of patch pockets and attachment of side and hip pocket bearers and facings

LSd-1 1/16 to 1/8 inch from finished edge 301

8. Elasticized cargo pocket opening Efr one row 1/16 to 1/8 inch from top pocket edge

9. Alternate elasticized cargo pocket opening SSt-4

(a) two rows of double needle stitching, 1/4 inch gauge, at either edge of the elastic.

(b) each row of stitching shall be 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch from either edge of elastic.

10. Pocket flap attachment – double needle flap stitching 2/ LSd-2 two rows 3/16 to ¼ inch apart 301

11. Alternate pocket flap attachment

(except chest pockets) SSa-2

(a) Single needle stitched, turned, and topstitched 3/16” to ¼” with backtacking at each end

(b) top flap edge, raw or overedged, not visible when flap is raised

12. Belt loop construction Efh-1 5/16 to 3/8 inch from edges 406

13. Attachment of elbow, seat and knee patches LSd-2 two rows 3/16 to 1/4 inch apart 301

14. Label attachment LSbj-1 1/8 to 3/16 inch from edges 301

15. All hems:

Blouse body and sleeves Trouser legs EFb-1 1/16 to 1/8 inch from edge 301

1/ An alternate waistband construction shall use 1-1/2 + 1/16 inch elastic metered its entire length using seam type LSbc-4 with the elastic inserted within the seam construction along opposite sides of the waistband per pattern placement. A total

(2) Centered on the basic material component part according to the pattern (See 6.2)

5. Buttons

(1) Securely fastened to the garment by locking stitches

(2) Minimum of 16 stitches per button

(3) “C” stitch pattern

5. Pocket drainage eyelets

(1) Minimum of 19 stitches each.

(2) Purling on the outside.

(3) Material edges shall be securely caught in the eyelet stitching.

of 4 stitch lines shall be correctly tensioned or balanced such that the stitch lines do not impede stretch whereby stitches cold break open. The alternate waistband shall meet elastic webbing, elongation, and force specified in 3.4.2.6 and finished dimensions specified in 3.13.

Table X. Bartacks.

Size

(Inches)

Stitches/ bartack

Location Thread

Type

BLOUSE

3/8 20-27 End of each sleeve inseam at cuff edge Primary

3/8 20-27 Left front edge of front fly in accordance with marks on pattern Primary

3/8 20-27 Top corners of chest and sleeve pockets Primary

3/8 20-27 Left chest pocket flap, each side of pen opening Primary

3/8 20-27 Top corners of sleeve pocket and chest pocket flaps Primary

3/8 20-27 Vertically at each end of cuff tab along vertical stitching 1/ Primary

TROUSER

5/8 20-27 Centered across top and bottom of belt loops Primary

3/8 20-27 Top and bottom of side pocket openings Secondary

3/8 20-27 Each end of hip pocket welt openings Secondary

3/8 20-27 Top and bottom corners of cargo pockets Primary

3/8 20-27 Top corners of cargo pocket flaps Primary

3/8 20-27 Lower front corner of cargo pocket flap through pocket and trouser

Primary

5/8 35-40 Bottom of fly, Superimposed on “J” stitching Primary

3/4 35-40 Vertically positioned ¾+1/16 inch above top end of front crotch seam and 1/8 inch from outside edge of right fly, bartack shall not be visible on outside of trouser

Primary

1 to 1-1/8 52-56 Each end of waistband elastic and cargo pocket elastic when elastic floats within the casing” 2/

Primary

5/8 35-40 Across pleat placements below lower edge of elastic on top of cargo pockets.

Primary

5/8 35-40 Horizontally at base of J-stitching (see fig. 20) Primary

5/8 35-40 Vertically where front crotch seam joins crotch gusset (see fig.

20)

Secondary

1/ As an alternate: Back stitch tacking, with 20-27 stitches, may be used in lieu of a bartack.

2/ The following alternate method may be used for construction of the elasticized top edge of the pockets:

a. As an alternate method to construct elasticized top edge cargo pocket use seam type SSt-4, stitch type 301: two rows of double needle stitch 1/4 inch gauge at either edge of the elastic. Each row of stitching shall be 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch from either edge of elastic.

b. The 1 1/2 inch (+ or - 1/16 inch) elastic per 3.5.2.4 shall be placed inside the top edge with the top end aligned with the upper edge of the cargo pocket and will be sewn and be caught within the interior of seam via all four top stitching. No part of the elastic shall be visible from outside of the pocket.

c. The elasticized cargo pocket edge requires elongation/extension when the hand is inserted into the pocket yet does not distort the trouser leg when lying in the gathered (relaxed) closed position. The elastic shall extend the full width of the pocket to achieve a 6 3/4 to 7 1/2 inches relaxed opening. The elastic will retreat to its relaxed opening position when hand is removed. The cargo pocket opening shall retain its elongation/recovery characteristics for the life of the garment.

3.9.2 Additional construction requirements for blouse. Additional blouse construction requirements shall conform to the requirements and figures provided and the finished dimensions cited (See 3.13) to maintain end item configuration as verified in sections 4.4.4 and 4.4.5.

All bartacks shall have a +- 1/16 inch size tolerance.

Table XI Blouse construction features.

Construction feature Requirement

1. Blouse buttonholes a. Buttonholes located in accordance with marks on patterns

b. The buttonholes shall be eyelet end, tapered bar, with 7/8 inch cut opening and

52 – 56 stitches per inch.

c. The buttonhole purling shall be between tab and flap plies, front facing and front plies, and on the outside of the blouse.

d. The front cut edge of buttonholes shall be positioned ¾ ±

1/8 inch from front folded edge for the blouse.

2. Blouse front closure a. Top button in accordance with the patterns and Figures 1 and 3.

b. Left front fly piece in accordance with the patterns and Figures 1 and 3.

3. Blouse banded collar a. Curved collar ends shaped in accordance with template/shaper

4. Blouse sleeve pockets a. Construction and dimensions in accordance with Figures 1 and 6.

b. Positioned on sleeve according to marks on patterns

c. Flap buttonholes positioned according to marks on patterns.

d. Sleeve pocket flaps shall finish ½ + 1/8 inch above top pocket when measured from top of finished pocket to pocket flaps setting seam. (Note: Positioning mark on pattern indicates required finished location of pocket flap)

5. Blouse chest pockets a. Construction and dimensions according to Figures 1 and 4.

b. Positioned on sleeve according to marks on patterns.

c. Two 1x1 inch pieces of hook fastener tape flap) and two 1x1 inch pieces of loop fastener tape (pocket) positioned according to marks on patterns

d. Chest pocket flaps shall finish ½ + 1/8 inch above top pocket when measured from top of finished pocket to pocket flap setting seam. (Note: Positioning mark on pattern indicates required finished location of pocket flap.)

e. End of flaps backstitched ½ inch, back and forth 3 times, positioned at top right and left corners

6. EGA embroidery (left chest pocket)

a. Positioned according to Figure 4

b. Overall dimensions: 2-1/4 x 2-1/2 inches (see Figure 4)

b. Stitch pattern, minimum number of stitches, and dimensions in accordance with

Government provided Embroidery Program File (see.6.2).

c. Embroidery applied without puckering, deformation, loose threads, missed stitches, missed trim, poor registration, incomplete stitching, broken or skipped stitches, incomplete coverage of background material, bunched or tangled threads, tight or loose tension affecting appearance, stitches out of alignment affecting appearance.

7. Blouse wrist adjustment tabs a. Constructed in accordance with marking on patterns and Figures 1, 2, and 5.

8. Reinforcement patches Set on in accordance to the pattern markings.

3.9.2 Additional construction requirements for the trousers. Additional trouser construction requirements shall conform to the requirements and figures provided and the finished dimensions cited (See 3.13) to maintain end item configuration as verified in sections 4.4.4 and 4.4.5.

TABLE XII Trouser construction features.

Construction feature Requirement

1. Trouser waistband - Primary a. Grown on.

b. Elastic enclosed c.Partially elasticized waistband providing 4 inches of waist expansion (elasticized from front pocket bearer, across outseam, and onto back of trousers)

d. Elastic metered its entire length with the elastic inserted within the seam construction along opposite sides of the waistband per pattern placement

e. Four stitch lines with correct stitch tension and balance without any impediment that could cause broken stitches when waistband is extended f. Meets the elastic webbing, elongation, and force specified in 3.5.2.4 and finished dimensions specified in 3.13.

2. Trouser waistband -

Alternate

a. Set on

b. Elastic enclosed

c. Partially elasticized waistband providing 4 inches of waist expansion (elasticized from front pocket bearer, across outseam, and onto back of trousers)

d. Elastic metered its entire length with the elastic inserted within the seam construction along opposite sides of the waistband per pattern placement

e. Four stitch lines with correct stitch tension and balance without any impediment that could cause broken stitches when waistband is extended f. Meets the elastic webbing, elongation, and force specified in 3.5.2.4 and finished dimensions specified in 3.13.

3. Trouser center front pleats a. Positioned in accordance with marks on patterns

b. Fold of the pleat faces the outseam

4. Trouser belt loops a. One belt loop shall be positioned at center back seam, two belt loops shall be positioned at the each side seam and the remaining belt loops shall be evenly spaced between the center front seam and side seam.

b. 1 ± ⅛ inch wide

c. Belt loops shall be vertically aligned and parallel to each other.

15. Trouser fly closure a. The front cut edge of buttonholes shall be positioned ½ ± 1/16 inch from front folded edge of the trouser.

6. Trouser side pockets a. Positioned according to marks on patterns

b. pocket opening at least six inches

7. Trouser hip pockets a. Positioned according to marks on patterns

b. Flaps set ½ + 1/8 inch above top of pocket when measured from top of finished pocket to pocket flap setting seam. (Note: Positioning mark on pattern indicates required finished location of pocket flap).

8. Trouser cargo pockets a. Construction and dimensions in accordance with Figure 11

b. Positioned in accordance with marks on patterns

c. Pleat faces towards the back of the trouser

d. Elasticized cargo pocket edge allows elongation/extension when the hand is inserted into the pocket yet does not distort the trouser leg when lying in the gathered/relaxed closed position. The elastic retreats to its relaxed opening position when hand is removed. The cargo pocket opening retains its elongation/recovery characteristics for the life of the garment.

e. 1½ inch ± 1/16 inch wide elastic, per 3.5.2.4, placed inside the top edge with the top end aligned with the upper edge of the cargo pocket and sewn and caught within the interior of seam via all four top stitching. No part of the elastic shall be visible from outside of the pocket.

f. Flaps finish ½ + 1/8 inch above top of pocket when measured from top of finished pocket to pocket flap setting seam. (Note: Positioning mark on pattern indicates required finished location of pocket flap).

g. Front edge of flap bartacked at the forward lower

h. Button closure positioned at the rear corner of flap. Positioned in accordance with marks on patterns

9. Trouser buttonholes a. Positioned in accordance with marks on patterns

b. Eyelet end, tapered bar, with 7/8 inch cut opening and 52 – 56 stitches per inch.

c. Buttonhole purling positioned between the fly and front waist, and on the outside of the trousers.

d. Hip and cargo pocket buttonhole purling visible on the outside of the flap tab.

10. Crotch gussett a. Set on the intersection of the inseam for each leg and center back and center front seams.

11. Reinforcement patches a. Set on in accordance to the pattern markings.

3.10 Embroidery Each blouse pocket (left as worn) shall be embroidered with a 2 ¼ x 2 ½ inches eagle, globe and anchor

(EGA) according to the EGA Embroidery Program File (See Figure 4 and 6.2). The EGA for the blouse shall be centered on the left chest pocket (as worn) in accordance with the marks on pattern.

3.11 Treatment.

3.11.1 Insect bite protection treatment. The blouse shall be treated with an insect bite protection finish. Content levels of finish are strictly limited to the levels specified in 3.11.1.1 and shall provide the minimum bite protection specified in

3.11.1.2.

3.11.1.1 Insect repellent treatment. The insect repellent treatment shall comply with Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and

Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as amended. Insect repellent treatment concentration on the blouses and trousers shall comply with EPA Toxological Category IV. The blouses and trousers shall have an EPA registered (see 6.9) insect protection treatment. The insect repellent treatment finish shall be uniformly applied across the fabric, blouse, and trouser at a target level as specified in the EPA registered label and strictly controlled to fall within the minimum to maximum levels specified in table XIII. The insect repellent treatment shall be durable to repeated laundering cycles to provide the minimum insect repellent levels after 20 launderings specified in Table XIII. The insect repellent level will be measured as specified in paragraph 4.4.13. The insect repellent treatment shall not degrade any performance characteristics or present any latent defects to the cloth or garment. The insect repellent treatment level shall provide the percent (%) bite protection specified in Table XIII which shall use permethrin in accordance with Type II specified in MIL-DTL-44411 except that the application for Type II specified in paragraph 3.6 of MIL-DTL-44411 shall also be applicable to finished garment.

TABLE XIII. Insect repellent treatment level requirements.

AI Target Level

(w/w%)

AI concentration (mg/cm2)

Repellent active ingredient (AI)

Condition

AI Target Level

(w/w%)

Minimum Maximum

Permethrin Initial 0.52% 0.078 0.122

After 20 laundering cycles

-- 0.025 --

3.11.1.2 Mosquito percent (%) bite protection. Finished insect repellent treated blouse and trousers shall provide bite protection…