Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics Ceremonial Overcoat.pdf

Salient Characteristics USAF Bands Ceremonial Overcoat

FABRIC:

Body Content:

Functionally waterproof (fabric no less than 15,000mm/24hrs - 20,000mm/24hrs preferred 20,000mm/24hrs preferred) and garment seam-sealed construction in Air Force Blue (PDF-0060)

Lining:

100% Polyester Taffeta - Black

Zip Out Liner:

Front and Back:

100% Polyester Black two-sided fleece Sleeves:

Black rayon w/satin back

STYLE:

This is a water proof rain/cold weather garment designed in the Air Force Academy Cadet style topcoat.

FRONT:

Double breasted revere front. Two rows, five buttons each button front. Plug buttons through shell fabric with one leather washer and kotter pin. Cut first buttonholes.

BACK:

Bi-swing with elastic back. Two-inch deep pleat, stitched down 2 ½” from shoulder seam and 1 ½” up from simulated belt. 2” wide belt sewn solid across back waist, from side seam to side seam, fused with pellon.

20” long center back vent tacked at top and to close with 1 concealed buttonhole and (1) 24 ligne black Columbia button, approx. 10 ½” from bottom to center of button.

COLLAR:

With collar stand. Constructed of the same shell material, fused with pellon. Black hanger braid loop at collar seam center back.

SLEEVE:

2-piece coat sleeve with a 2” hem. (1) 34 ligne black Colombia button inside each sleeve attached to the lining for attaching liner.

EDGES:

3/8” Edgestitching.

PERMANENT LINING:

Black Poly-T 3” opening between facing and lining each side for removing buttons.

ZIP OUT LINER:

Front and back black two-sided fleece. Sleeves of black rayon with satin back.

Liner is bound all around. 60” Vislon zipper around front facing right side, around neck and to stop at front facing left side. (2) Button loops of binding, one each sleeve to hold the liner sleeves in place.

INSIDE POCKET

One 4” X 5” patch pocket with horizontal opening to close with 1” X 2” Velcro.

Pocket should be located between the third and fourth buttonholes on the facing side of the jacket.

BUTTONS:

(10) 45 ligne chrome Air Force buttons for closure (Eagle must be in upright position), 34 ligne black Columbia button for sleeves and facing for anchor and 24 ligne black Columbia button for center back vent.

LABELS:

Manufacturer label sewn on lining. Stock ticket on left sleeve.

PACKAGING:

Flat packed in bags and on hangers, fold in half and pack in carton.

STOCK SIZES: UNISEX

Sizing: 34-52 Length: X-Short, Short, Reg, Tall, X-Tall

INSIDE POCKET