Attachment 1 (L7) - AR-MTP-24-135_Mesh_1.1_05Sep2025.pdf
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This document is a Department of Defense (DoD) Clothing and Textiles Raw Material specification for a mesh fabric (Fabric# AR-MTP-24-135) intended for the U.S. Army in 2024. The specification details a solid, knit fabric with a tan color and a weight of 2.0 oz/yd² (±0.2), classified as Type V - Knits. Key technical requirements include dimensional stability with maximum 5% shrinkage in both wale and course directions, and stringent toxicity standards ensuring the fabric is safe for prolonged skin contact.
The document outlines comprehensive quality control measures, including detailed defect classifications for knit fabrics, color fastness testing (laundering, crocking, light exposure, and perspiration), and packaging requirements. For government procurements, the fabric must be supplied in continuous lengths of at least 50 yards, with each roll labeled for fiber content and face side. The specification includes multiple test methods from organizations like ASTM International and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) to ensure the fabric meets military-grade performance standards. The material is approved for public release with unlimited distribution.
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Department of Defense Clothing and Textiles
RM # AR-MTP-24-135
Description Mesh
MIL/CID Number N/A
Year 2024
RM Status In Process
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
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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Fabric# AR-MTP-24-135
Description Mesh
MIL/CID Number N/A
Fabric Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Fabric Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2024
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
Style Colors Color Swatch (Ref)L (Ref)A (Ref)B Comments
499 | Tan | 51.82 1.37 12.48
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.
Colors
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Description Mesh
MIL/CID Number N/A
Fabric Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Fabric Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2024
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 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.
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.
Material Construction
Yarn Ply
Yarn Details
Fiber Percentage Yarn 1 Yarn
Total Composition
Fiber Percentage Yarn 2 Yarn
Total Composition B
Fiber/Yarn/Additional Details
Woven Information
Weave Type
Warp Count
Knit Information
Knit Type Mesh
Gauge
General Information
Fabric Weight 2.0
UOM Oz/yd2|Ounces per square yard
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Additional Construction Details Image Description
Width 0
UOM
Thickness (inches)
Appearance/Hand
Weft Count
Shinkage Length 0
UOM
Shirinkage Width 0
UOM
Wales
Courses
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Style# AR-MTP-24-135
Description Mesh
MIL/CID Number 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 Inspection Conditions General Statement General Statement Unless otherwise specified in the contract inspections shall be performed in accordance with the test conditions specified in applicable test method documents and as specified by the inspection methods.
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
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Description Mesh
MIL/CID Number N/A
Fabric Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Fabric Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2024
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
Material Properties Color
Color Characteristic Characteristic and Additional Details UOM Min/Max Requirements Source Test method Test Method Options
Material Properties
Characteristic Characteristic Additional Detail UOM Min/Max Requirements Source Test method Test Method Options
Weight Oz/yd2|Ounces per square yard
2.0 (+/- 0.2) ASTM International ASTM D3776 / D3776M|Standard Test
Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric|3363|
2 Dimensional Stability wale %|Percentage Maximum 5.0 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM135|Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering|3363|
1, (III), Ai 5 cycles
3 Dimensional Stability course %|Percentage Maximum 5.0 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM135|Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering|3363|
1, (III), Ai 5 cycles
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| First article testing
Material Properties and Testing
General Statements - Material Component and Physical Requirements 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.
Additional Material Properties and Testing
Characteristic Characteristic Additional Detail
Unit Of Measure Min/Max Requirements Source Test method Test Method Options
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Material Properties Color
Color Characteristic Characteristic and Additional Details UOM Min/Max Requirements Source Test method Test Method Options
1 Colorfastness - Laundering
- Color Change
Minimum 3 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM61|Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated|3363|
AATCC EP1 Evaluation Procedure for Gray Scale for Color Change.
2 Colorfastness - Laundering
- Staining
Minimum 3 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM61|Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated|3363|
AATCC EP2 Evaluation Procedure for Gray Scale for Staining.
Colorfastness - Crocking wet and dry Minimum 3.5 American Association of Textile
Chemist and Colorists (AATCC) AATCC TM8|Colorfastness to Crocking:
Crockmeter|3363|
AATCC EP8 Evaluation Procedure for AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale
Colorfastness - Light 40 hours or 170kJ Minimum 3 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM16.1|Colorfastness to Light:
Outdoor|3363|
AATCC EP1 Evaluation Procedure for Gray Scale for Color Change.
First article testing
Colorfastness - Perspiration - Staining - Acid and Alkaline
Minimum 3 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM15|Colorfastness to Perspiration|3363|
AATCC EP2 Evaluation Procedure for Gray Scale for Staining.
Colorfastness - Perspiration - Color Change - Acid and Alkaline
Minimum 3 American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC TM15|Colorfastness to Perspiration|3363|
AATCC EP1 Evaluation Procedure for Gray Scale for Color Change.
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Description Mesh
MIL/CID Number N/A
Fabric Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Fabric Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2024
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| First article testing If dermal toxicity testing is required, it will be conducted in accordance with Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, current editions and applicable sections, which are consistent with OECD tests: Skin Sensitization 406 and Dermal Irritation 404 (https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/environment/oecd-guidelines-for-the-testing-of -chemicals-section-4-health-effects_20745788?page=1). Dermal sensitization:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/798.4100 Dermal toxicity:https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/798.2250
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Description Mesh
MIL/CID Number N/A
Fabric Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Fabric Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2024
Enterprise DoD | 01
Service AR | Army
Category RM | Raw Material
Sub Category Material |
Size Range zRM - Rolled Goods |
Defects Material Fabric type Defect Type Defect Description Details 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.
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Defects Material Fabric type Defect Type Defect Description Details 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
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Description Mesh
MIL/CID Number N/A
Fabric Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Fabric Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2024
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 The 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
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Description Mesh
MIL/CID Number N/A
Fabric Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Fabric Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2024
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 Non Government Publications
American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists
(AATCC)
Document Source Copies of these documents are available online at https://aatcc.org
4 Non Government Publications
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Document Source Copies of this document are available online at https://asq.org
5 Non Government Publications
ASTM International Document Source Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.astm.org.
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
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.
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
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Description Mesh
MIL/CID Number N/A
Fabric Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Fabric Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2024
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
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Description Mesh
MIL/CID Number N/A
Fabric Status In Process
Print/Solid Solid
Fabric Type Knit
Defect Type Type V - Knits
Year 2024
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
Size
Additional Notes
Concluding Material Project Number Preparing Activity
Review Activities Review Activities
Civilian Agencies Civilian Agencies
Custodian Custodian
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