Attachment 1 Folder 2 AR-MTP-25-229_ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit_2.0_30Jan2026.pdf
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This document is a Department of Defense material specification for the ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3), a raw material classified as a knit textile for Army use. The material is currently in process status as of January 30, 2026, under product code AR-MTP-25-229. The fabric is a circular double knit construction composed of 85% cotton and 15% polyester (±3%) in a solid tan color (L:51.82, A:1.37, B:12.48). The fabric shall be supplied in continuous lengths of not less than 50 yards per roll, with rolls identified by face marking and fiber content labeling per Title 16 CFR 303.
The material must meet comprehensive physical and performance specifications including weight of 8.5–10.5 ounces per square yard, air permeability of 70–170 cubic feet per minute, dimensional stability within 12% for courses and 5% for wales after three laundering cycles, and minimum thickness of 0.06 inches. Critical testing requirements include colorfastness to laundering (minimum 3.5 grade), pilling resistance (minimum 1.5 rating), vertical flame resistance with no melt or drip both initially and after five launderings, water vapor transmission rate of at least 1300 minimum per Procedure B, and toxicity compliance per 40 CFR §798.2250 and §798.4100. Defects are defined across 19 categories for Type V knits, including holes, tears, dropped stitches, stains exceeding 1 inch, color mismatches, and poor dye penetration. Conformance inspection sampling shall be 2 units for lots of 800 yards or less, 3 units for 801–22,000 yards, and 4 units for lots exceeding 22,000 yards, with sample units consisting of 5 continuous yards at full width for physical and chemical testing. First article inspection is required, and specifications reference ASTM International, AATCC, and Department of Defense internal test procedures.
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Department of Defense Clothing and Textiles
Product Code AR-MTP-25-229
Description ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)
Legacy Reference N/A
Material Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Material Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2025
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
General Statements - Scope Category Description Statements
Classification Material General Statement The fabric(s) shall be of the following types, classes and styles as specified in the contract..
Scope
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Description ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)
Legacy Reference N/A
Material Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Material Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2025
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
Style Colors Color Swatch L A B Comments
499 | Tan | 51.82 1.37 12.48
Print Colors if Applicable Color Color L A B Comments
Colors
General Statements - Colors Category Description Statements
General Statement - Colors Material The fabric(s) shall be in the following color(s) as specified in the contract.
Description ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)
Legacy Reference N/A
Material Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Material Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2025
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
General Statements - Material Construction GS Tab Category Description Detail Statements
Construction General Statement - Construction
Material and Component Material and component construction shall conform to the requirements specified as verified by the quality requirements and inspection methods specified. Following the exact sequence of operations is not required, provided the finished material meets the physical requirements and appearance as those produced by following the sequence of operations.
Construction Workmanship Material General Statement General Statement The finished material shall be uniform, and the occurrence of defects, shall not exceed the established Acceptance Quality Limits (AQL) in the contract and shall not adversely affect the serviceability, appearance, and uniformity of the product.
Material Construction
Yarn Ply
Yarn Details
Fiber Percentage Yarn 1 Yarn 85 Cotton
15 Polyester
Total Composition A
Fiber Percentage Yarn 2 Yarn
Total Composition B
Polyester 100
Fiber/Yarn/Additional Details 85% Cotton 15% Polyester (+/-3%)
Woven Information
Weave Type
Warp Count
Knit Information
Knit Type Circular Double Knit
Gauge
General Information
Fabric Weight
UOM Oz/yd2|Ounces per square yard
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Additional Construction Details Image Description double knit diamond quilt
Width 0
UOM
Thickness (inches)
Appearance/Hand
Weft Count
Shinkage Length 0
UOM
Shirinkage Width 0
UOM
Wales
Courses
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Description ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)
Legacy Reference N/A
Style Status
Platform
Environment
End Use
Gender
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
General Statements - Inspection Methods Category Description Detail Statements
Inspection Methods In Process Examination General Statement General Statement In process examination shall be made at any point or during any phase of the manufacturing process to determine whether construction details which cannot be examined in the finished product, are in accordance with the requirements specified. Materials and components which contain defects and damages, as defined in the list of defects, shall be removed from production. Any in-process nonconformance remaining in the finished product shall be classified as a defect in accordance with the list of defects.
General Statements - Conformance Category Description Detail Statements
Conformance Inspection Material and Component Acceptance Criteria The lot shall be unacceptable if the number of defects exceeds the Acceptable Quality Limits (AQL) or the failure of any test.
Conformance Inspection Material and Component Sampling Unless otherwise specified in subsidiary specifications, referenced documents, or procurement documents material and component sampling shall be (2) sample units for lots 800 yards of less, (3) sample units for lots 801 yards to 22,000 yards and (4) sample units for lots over 22,000 yards. For material testing, the sample unit shall be 5 continuous yards full width of the finished cloth for all physical and chemical tests.
Conformance Inspection Requirement General Statement Samples shall be subjected to Conformance inspections for compliance with design, configuration, workmanship, dimensional and testing requirements. Conformance inspection shall consist of the inspection methods, examinations and tests specified.
Quality
General Statements - First Article Category Description Detail Statements
First Article Inspection - Quality
Acceptance Criteria General Statement The presence of defects exceeding AQLs specified in the contract or failure of any testing (end item, material or component) shall be cause for rejection of the first article.
First Article Inspection - Quality
Requirement General Statement Samples shall be subjected to First Article inspection for compliance with design, configuration, workmanship, dimensional and testing requirements. First article inspection shall consist of the inspection methods, examinations and tests specified.
First Article Inspection - Quality
Sampling General Statement The sample size shall be as specified in the contract. The sample unit shall be one finished end item and the lot size shall be expressed in units of end items.
Additional Quality General Statements Category Description Detail Statement
Description ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)
Legacy Reference N/A
Material Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Material Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2025
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
General Statements - Inspection Methods Category Description Detail Statements
Inspection Methods In Process Examination General Statement General Statement In process examination shall be made at any point or during any phase of the manufacturing process to determine whether construction details which cannot be examined in the finished product, are in accordance with the requirements specified. Materials and components which contain defects and damages, as defined in the list of defects, shall be removed from production. Any in-process nonconformance remaining in the finished product shall be classified as a defect in accordance with the list of defects.
General Statements - Conformance Category Description Detail Statements
Conformance Inspection Material and Component Acceptance Criteria The lot shall be unacceptable if the number of defects exceeds the Acceptable Quality Limits (AQL) or the failure of any test.
Conformance Inspection Material and Component Sampling Unless otherwise specified in subsidiary specifications, referenced documents, or procurement documents material and component sampling shall be (2) sample units for lots 800 yards of less, (3) sample units for lots 801 yards to 22,000 yards and (4) sample units for lots over 22,000 yards. For material testing, the sample unit shall be 5 continuous yards full width of the finished cloth for all physical and chemical tests.
Conformance Inspection Requirement General Statement Samples shall be subjected to Conformance inspections for compliance with design, configuration, workmanship, dimensional and testing requirements. Conformance inspection shall consist of the inspection methods, examinations and tests specified.
Quality
General Statements - First Article Category Description Detail Statements
First Article Inspection - Quality
Acceptance Criteria General Statement The presence of defects exceeding AQLs specified in the contract or failure of any testing (end item, material or component) shall be cause for rejection of the first article.
First Article Inspection - Quality
Requirement General Statement Samples shall be subjected to First Article inspection for compliance with design, configuration, workmanship, dimensional and testing requirements. First article inspection shall consist of the inspection methods, examinations and tests specified.
First Article Inspection - Quality
Sampling General Statement The sample size shall be as specified in the contract. The sample unit shall be one finished end item and the lot size shall be expressed in units of end items.
Additional Quality General Statements Category Description Detail Statement
Description ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)
Legacy Reference N/A
Material Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Material Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2025
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
Material Properties
Characteristic Characteristic Additional Detail UOM Min/Max Requirements Source Test method Test Method Options
Weight Oz/yd2|Ounces per square yard Minimum 8.5 ASTM International ASTM D3776 / D3776M|Standard Test
Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric|3363|
Weight Oz/yd2|Ounces per square yard Maximum 10.5 ASTM International ASTM D3776 / D3776M|Standard Test
Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric|3363|
3 Air Permeabilty CFM|Cubic feet per minute
Minimum 70 ASTM International ASTM D737|Standard Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics|3363|
4 Air Permeabilty CFM|Cubic feet per minute
Maximum 170 ASTM International ASTM D737|Standard Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics|3363|
5 Dimensional Stability Courses, 3 cycles %|Percentage Maximum 12 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM135|Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering|3363|
3 cycles (1), III, (Ai)
6 Dimensional Stability Wales, 3 cycles %|Percentage Maximum 5 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM135|Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering|3363|
3 Cycles (1), III, (Ai)
7 Horizontal Wicking mm2/s Minimum 15 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM198|Horizontal Wicking of Textiles|3363|
8 Drying Time min|Minutes Maximum 300 Moisture Management Technical Supplement
MM TS 07|Drying Time |3363|
Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR)
Procedure B Minimum 1300 ASTM International ASTM E96|Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials|3363|
10 Water Absorption inital sec|Seconds 0 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM79|Absorbency of Textiles|3363|
11 Water Absorption after 20 washes sec|Seconds 0 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM79|Absorbency of Textiles|3363|
(1), III, (Ai)
12 Thickness in|Inches Minimum .06 ASTM International ASTM D1777|Standard Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials|3363|
Material Properties and Testing
General Statements - MATERIAL PROPERTIES AND TESTING Gs Tab Category Description Detail Statements
Material Properties and Testing
Physical Requirements - Material Properties and Testing
Material General Statement General Statement The finished material shall conforms to the requirements listed when tested as specified.
Material Properties and Testing
Material Standard Samples General Statement The finished material 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.
Material Properties Color
Color Characteristic Characteristic and Additional Details UOM Min/Max Requirements Source Test method Test Method Options
1 Colorfastness - Laundering 3 cycles Minimum 3.5 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM61|Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated|3363|
Opt 1A, 3 cycles
2 Colorfastness - Laundering
- Staining
Acetate Minimum 4 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM61|Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated|3363|
Opt 1A, 3 cycles
3 Colorfastness - Laundering
- Staining
Cotton Minimum 4 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM61|Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated|3363|
Opt 1A, 3 cycles
4 Colorfastness - Laundering
- Staining
Nylon Minimum 4 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM61|Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated|3363|
Opt 1A, 3 cycles
5 Colorfastness - Laundering
- Staining
Polyester Minimum 4 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM61|Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated|3363|
Opt 1A, 3 cycles
6 Colorfastness - Laundering
- Staining
Acrylic Minimum 4.5 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM61|Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated|3363|
Opt 1A, 3 cycles
7 Colorfastness - Laundering
- Staining
Wool Minimum 4 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM61|Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated|3363|
Opt 1A, 3 cycles
Material Properties
Characteristic Characteristic Additional Detail UOM Min/Max Requirements Source Test method Test Method Options
Stretch Courses %|Percentage Minimum 15 ASTM International ASTM D2594 / D2594M|Standard Test
Method for Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power|3363|
Stretch Wales %|Percentage Minimum 10 ASTM International ASTM D2594 / D2594M|Standard Test
Method for Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power|3363|
Pilling rating Minimum 1.5 ASTM International ASTM D3512 / D3512M|Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random Tumble Pilling Tester|3363|
Fabric Appearance after 20 launderings 4 American Association of Textile
Chemist and Colorists (AATCC) AATCC TM143|Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile End Products After Home Laundering|3363|
(1), III, (Ai)
Vertical Flame initial No melt/ no drip ASTM International ASTM D6413 / D6413M|Standard Test
Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)|3363|
Vertical Flame after 5 launderings No melt/ no drip ASTM International ASTM D6413 / D6413M|Standard Test
Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)|3363|
(1), III, (Ai)
Toxicity The finished cloth shall not present a health hazard and shall show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact, as specified in 40 CFR §798.2250, Dermal Toxicity, and 40 CFR §798.4100, Dermal Sensitization. Chemicals recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as human carcinogens shall not be used.
Department of Defense - Internal ITP6|Toxicity|3363|
Additional Material Properties and Testing
Characteristic Characteristic Additional Detail
Unit Of Measure Min/Max Requirements Source Test method Test Method Options
Description ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)
Legacy Reference N/A
Material Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Material Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2025
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
Internal Test Procedures
Material Internal Test Procedures Source Test Method Test method options Test method description
Department of Defense - Internal
ITP6|Toxicity|3363|
Description ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)
Legacy Reference N/A
Material Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Material Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2025
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
Defects Material Material Type Defect Type Defect Additional Detail Measurements Major Minor
1 Knit Type V - Knits Any hole, cut, tear, abrasion mark, snag. ¨ ¨
2 Knit Type V - Knits Edge ravels when pulled outward. ¨ ¨
3 Knit Type V - Knits Skewing ¨ ¨
4 Knit Type V - Knits Broken or missing yarn, dropped stitch, run. ¨ ¨
5 Knit Type V - Knits Any spot, stain or streak more than 1-inch in combined directions. ¨ ¨
6 Knit Type V - Knits Any mend. ¨ ¨
7 Knit Type V - Knits Stretch (stitch tension) knitting tension too high or too loose, washboards. ¨ ¨
8 Knit Type V - Knits Coarse or fine yarns resulting in noticeable difference in appearance stiffness and thickness. ¨ ¨
9 Knit Type V - Knits Twist yarn. ¨ ¨
10 Knit Type V - Knits Kinks or untrimmed ends. ¨ ¨
11 Knit Type V - Knits Knots greater than Fabric Defect Replica Scale Level D. ¨ ¨
12 Knit Type V - Knits Slubs greater than Fabric Defect Replica Scale Level F. ¨ ¨
13 Knit Type V - Knits Width not as specified within a tolerance of not less than 1/2-inch. ¨ ¨
14 Knit Type V - Knits Color not a good match to reference, barre. ¨ ¨
Knit Type V - Knits Any area of poor dye penetration, streak or shade bar that is
9-inches or less. Defective shade areas that are greater than 9-inches constitute a failure.
Defects
General Statements- Defects Category Description Detail Statement
1 Quality Material General Statement General Statement The finished material shall be examined and scored for the defects listed.
Defects Material Material Type Defect Type Defect Additional Detail Measurements Major Minor
16 Knit Type V - Knits Objectionable odor. ¨ ¨
17 Knit Type V - Knits Slack or tight selvages (when applicable). ¨ ¨
18 Knit Type V - Knits Any embedded foreign matter or uncleanness. ¨ ¨
19 Knit Type V - Knits Edges rolled folded, creases, scalloped or cockled, baggy, ridgy or wavy knit. ¨ ¨
Additional Defects Part NOS Defect Major Minor
1 01 ¨ ¨
Description ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)
Legacy Reference N/A
Material Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Material Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2025
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
Additional Packaging Details No Description
Packaging
General Statements- Packaging Category Description Detail Statement
1 General Statement - Packaging
General Preservation, packing and marking shall be as specified in the contract.
2 Length and put-up Material General Statement General Statement For Government procurements only, unless otherwise specified in the contract, the cloth shall be furnished in continuous lengths, each not less than 50 yards, and each length shall be put-up on a roll
3 Roll Identification - Face Material General Statement General Statement he face side of the cloth shall be identified by stamping the face side with the word “FACE” at each end of the roll.
4 Roll Identification - Fiber Material General Statement General Statement Each roll shall be labeled or ticketed for fiber content in accordance with Title 16 CFR 303
5 Width Material General Statement General Statement For Government procurements only, unless otherwise specified, the width of the finished cloth shall be as specified and shall be the minimum acceptable width exclusive of the selvage
Description ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)
Legacy Reference N/A
Material Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Material Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2025
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
Additional General Statements Category Description Detail Statement
General Statements
General Statements Category Description Detail Statement
1 Distribution Statement A DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.
2 Comments, Suggestions or Questions
Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC SC)
Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center, 10 General Greene Ave, Natick, MA 01760-5019
3 Government specifications, standards, and handbooks
General Statement 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.
4 Non Government Publications
American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists
(AATCC)
Document Source Copies of these documents are available online at https://aatcc.org
5 Non Government Publications
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Document Source Copies of this document are available online at https://asq.org
6 Non Government Publications
ASTM International Document Source Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.astm.org.
7 Non Government Publications
General Statement 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.
Order of Precedence General Statement 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.
Other Government documents, drawings and publications
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Document Source Copies of these documents are available online at https://www.ecfr.gov
Other Government documents, drawings and publications
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Document Source Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.epa.gov
Other Government documents, drawings and publications
General Statement 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.
Description ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)
Legacy Reference N/A
Material Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Material Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2025
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
Known Sources Material Product Code Vendor Material Name Comments
Known Sources Others Other Component Vendor Comments
Additional Notes Grid Acquisition Requirement No Acquisition Type Acquisition Requirements
Notes and Concluding Material
General Statements - Notes Category Description Detail Statement
Notes Grid Acquisition Requirement No Acquisition Type Acquisition Requirements
Description ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)
Legacy Reference N/A
Material Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Material Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2025
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
Item Details Intended End Use
Keyword listing
Comments
NSN
Base Size
Additional Notes
Concluding Material Project Number Preparing Activity
Review Activities Review Activities
Civilian Agencies Civilian Agencies
Custodian Custodian
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