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BUTTON, SEWING

V-B-87IF

June 20, 1988

SUPERSEDING

v-B-871E February 11, 1982

FEDERAL SPECIFICATION

HOLE, AND BUTTON, sTAPLE, (PLASTIC)

This specificationis approved by the Commissioner,Federal Supply Service, General Services Administration,for the use of all Federal agencies.

1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION

1.1 Scope. This specificationcovers sewing-holeand staple buttons, primarilyintended for use on outer clothing, undergarments,and equipage.

Toggles and rings for staple buttons are also included.

1.2 Classification.

1.2.1 Types and classes. Buttons shall

classes, as specified (see 6.2).

Type ii Class D Class K

Type 111 Class A Class E

Sewing-hoiebuttons (see be of the figure l) Melamine formaldehydecomposition Pearlescent-polyestercomposition

Staple buttons (see figure 2) Melamine formaldehydecomposition Pearlescent-polyestercomposition following types and

Beneficial comments (recommendations,additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving should be addressed to: U.S. Army Natick Research this document

J Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 01760-5014 by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426)appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

AMSC N/A

DISTRIBUTIONSTATEMENT A. Approved for

FSC

public release; distributionis unlimited.

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1.2.2 Styles.

1.2.2.1 Buttons shall be of the styles shown on figures 1 and 2 and as specified (see 6.2).

1.2.2.1.1 Metal shanks, toggles, and button rings shall be of the styles shown on figure 2, and as specified (see 6.2).

1.2.3 Size. The size of the buttons as measured by the diameter in lines shall be ~pecified (see 6.2).

NOTE: One line = 1/40 inch.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government publications. The following documents,of the issues in effect on the date of invitation for bids or request for proposal, form a part of this specificationto the extent specifiedherein.

Federal Specifications:

A-A-203 - Paper, PPP-B-566 - Boxes, PPP-B-636 - Boxes, PPP-B-676 - Boxes, Kraft, Untreated Folding, Paperboard Shipping,Fiberboard Setup

PPP-T-45 - Tape, Gummed, Paper, Reinforcedand Plain, For Sealing and Securing

Federal Standard:

FED-STD-123 - Marking for Shipment (CivilAgencies)

(Activitiesoutside the Federal Governmentmay obtain copies of Federal specifications,standards,and commercialitem descriptionsas outlinedunder General Informationin the Index of Federal Specifications,Standards and CommercialItem Descriptions. The Index, which includes cumulativebimonthly supplementsas issued, is for sale on a subscriptionbasis by the Superintendentof Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,DC 20402-0001.)

(Singlecopies of.this specification,and other Federal specifications, standards,and commercialitem descriptionsrequired by activitiesoutside the Fedeml Governmentfor bidding purposes are available without charge from General Services AdministrationBusiness Service Centers in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia,PA; Washington,DC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; and Seattle,WA.)

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(FederalGovernment activitiesmay obtain copies of Federal standardization documentsand the Index of Federal Specifications,Standardsand Commercial Item Descriptionsfrom establisheddistributionpoints in their agencies.)

Military Specifications:

MIL-L-35078 - Loads, Unit: Preparationof Serniperishable SubsistenceItems, Clothing, Personal Equipment and Equipage; General SpecificationFor

Military Standards:

MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Proceduresand Tables for Inspection by Attributes

MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-147 - PalletizedUnit Loads MIL-STD-731 - Quality of Wood Members for Containersand Pallets

(Copiesof military specificationsand standardsrequired by contractorsin connectionwith specific procurement functionsshould be obtained from the pr”6curingactivity or as directedby the contractingofficer.)

2.2 Other publications. The followingdocuments form a part of this specificationto the extent specifiedherein. Unless a specific issue is identified, the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or-reque=t fur proposalshall apply.

The Color Associationof the United States

Department of Defense Standard Shades for Buttons

(Applicationfor copies should be addressed to The Color Associationof the United States, 343 LexingtonAvenue, New york, Ny 10016-0927.)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

B 117 - Salt Spray (Fog) Testing

D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

(Applicationfor copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia,PA 19103-1187.)

2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specificationand the referencescited herein, the text of this specificationshall take precedence. Nothing in this specification,however, shall supersedeapplicable laws and regulationsunless a Specif’icexemption has been obtained.

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3. REQUIREMENTS

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3.1 Standard sample. The finished buttons shall match the standard samples for color and finish and shall be equal to or better than the standard samples with respect to all characteristicsfor which the standard sample is referenced (see 6.3).

3.2 First article. When specified in the contract or purchase order, a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 4.3, 6.2, and 6.4).

3.3 Material.

3.3.1 Molding compound. The molding plastic material shall be a melamine formaldehydecompound or a pearlescent-polyestercompound as specified (see 1.2.1)of a quality which will be suitable for producing buttons conformingto the requirementsspecifiedherein.

3.3.2 Metal components (type III staple buttons).

3.3.2.1 Metal shanks. Shanks shall be made of drawn round or half-round steel, wire, zinc alloy, or brass, conforming to commercial standards,except that bell or undercut shanks, stab or screw shanks can be stamped from brass or zinc or diecast from zinc alloy.

3.3.2.2 Rings and toggles. Rings and toggles shall be made of hard-drawn .mm;”n Ll+anl 1.?+na~PJ~bae nnnfnnminm +_n nnmmnvni 21uwtiti& Whb - -WA.- u. —.= ctanflar.d+v.—-. ..— --------

3.3.2.3 Finish. All metal componentsshall be plated with any suitable white metal=tallic compound,except that cadmium shall not be used.

3.4 Styles. Buttons shall conform to the styles shown on figures 1 and 2.

3.5 Dimensions. The dimensionsof the buttons shall be as shown in tables I and II.

TABLE I. Dimensions,type II, sewing-holebuttons

Styles Styles Over-all thickness (rein)4/ for for Size (diameter)~/ Class D Class K -class D class K Lines Inch ~/ Lines Inch 2/ Lines Inch 2/

15, 19 18 0.450 4 0.100

15, 19, 24, - 20 0.500 4 0.100 - -

24A, 29 24, 24A 22 0.550 4 0.100 - -

4, 19 22 0.550 5 0.125

TABLE 1. Dimensions,type 11, sewing-holebuttons (cent’d)

Styles Styles Over-all thickness (rein)4/ for for Size (diameter)~/ Class D Class K -class D class K Lines Inch ~/ Lines Inch 2/ Lines Inch 2/

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0.600 0.350 0.400 0.425 0.475 0.525 0.675 0.750 0.850 1● 000 1“.125 0,750 1.125

5 0.125 0.100 0.100 00100 0.100 0.100

19, 20, 20, 19, 20, 20, 20,

0.125 0.125 0.125 0.175 0.175 0.200 0.200

TABLE II. Dimensions,type III, staple buttons

Styles Styles Over-all thiclmess (ruin)~/, ~/ for for Size (diameter)~/ Class A Class E class A class E Lines Inch 2/ Lines Inch ~/ Lines Inch 2/

5 5/ 21 0.525 - 10 0.25 6 ~/ 21 0.525 - 10 0.25 3 22 0.550 - 4 0.100 3 24 0.600 - 4 0.100

1 3 30 0.750 8 0.200 4 0.100

1/ Tolerance shall be ~ one line for polyester plastic buttons and ~ one half—— line for melamine plastic buttons.

2/ Decimal equivalent.

~/ For type III, thickness measured without staples.

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4/ Thickness measurements shall be reported to the nearest full line. Actual thicknessshall be measured and recordedbut the value obtainedshall be carried to the nearest full line for reporting purposes. For exanple,a measurement of 3.49 shall be reported as 3 line, whereas a measurementof

3.50 shall be reported as 4 line.

~/ Style 5 is hemispherical in shape. The 12-1/2 shank (includingeye) shall be stab or screw and shall protrude from the back of the button not less than 12-1/2 lines and not more than 15 lines.

6/ Style 6 shall be the same as style 5, except that the shank (includingthe eye) shall be stab or screw and shall protrude from the back of the button not less than 5 lines and not more than 7-1/2 lines”

3.6 Color and finish.

3.6.1 Color. The color of the buttons shall be as specified (see 6.2).

Unless otherwise specified, the color shall conform to an approved standard shade. Shade designationsby letter and related cable numbers refer to the Department of Defense Standard Shades for Buttons. Colorationshall be made during formulation of the molding compound.

3.6.2 Finish. The finish of the button shall be glossy unless otherwise specified=6.2) . The finish shall be uniform and a reasonablyclose match *_mthe ~ta?~=rd hllytnn qamplp (see 6.? arid ~.~).. -- .-.. - — - -

3.7 DetailA requirements.

3.7.1 Type II - sewing hole buttons.

3.7.1.1 Design. Buttons shall conform to the design shorn on figure 1 for the style required.

3.7.1.2 Resistance to chalking (classD). Buttons shall not exhibit chalking when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2.

3.7.1.3 Compressivestrength. The compressive strength of type 11 buttons shall be as shown in table 111 when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2.

TABLE 111. Compressive strength of type II buttons

Average compressive strengthminimum Class Style Size (lines) (pounds)

D 4 D 15 D 19 D 20, 21 D 24, 24A D 26 D 29 K 25

22, 27 18, 20 18, 20, 22, 24, 30 24, 30, 34, 45 20, 22 30, 45 16, 17, 19, 21

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3,7.1.4 Resistance to water (classK). Buttons shall show no crazing or distortionand shall not exhibit yellowing or loss in color or luster when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2.

3.7.1.5 Resistanceto heat (classK). Buttons shall show no softening, distortion,crazing, yellowing, or loss of color when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2.

3.7.2 Type III, staple buttons.

3.7.2.1 Design. Staple buttons shall conform to the design shown on figure

2. The metal shank shall be firmly secured to the center back of the button and shall be supplied with a fastener device consistingof 7/16-inchmetal button ring or a 3/4-inch metal toggle conforming to the design shown on figure 2. Dimensions of rings and toggles shall be as shown on figure 2.

3.7.2.2 Salt-spray resistance. All metal parts shall be capable of withstandinga 96-hour continuousexposure to salt spray when tested as specifiedin 4.4.2.2 without showing rusting or corrosion productswhich cannot be removed when wiped with a soft cloth.

3.7..2.3Resistance to Chalwng (class A). Buttons shall not exhibit chalking when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2.

3.7.2.4 Shank pull strength. Button shanks shall have an average pull strength of not less than 25 pounds when tested as specifiedin 4.4.2.2.

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3.7.2.5” Compressivestrength. Staple buttons shall have a strength of not less than 100 pounds when tested as specified

?.7.2.6 Resistanceto water (classE). Buttons shall show compressive in 4.4.2.2.

no crazing or..—. - — di~tortionand shall not exhibit yellowing or loss in color or luster when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2.

3.7.2.7 Resistanceto heat (classE). Buttons shall show no softening, distortion,crazing, yellowing, or loss in color when tested as specifiedin 4.4.2.2.

3.7 Workmanship. The finished buttons shall conform to the quality of product establishedby this document and the occurrence of defects shall not exceed the applicableacceptable quality levels.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibilityfor inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractoris responsiblefor the perfommnce of all inspectionrequirementsas specifiedherein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractormay use his own or any other facilitiessuitable for the performance of the inspection requirementsspecifiedherein, unless disapprovedby the Government. The

Government reser~s the right to perform any of the inspectionsset forth in this specificationwhere such inspectionsare deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform w prescribedrequirements.

4.1.1 Responsibilityfor compliance. All items must meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this specificationshall become a part of the contractors overall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirementin the document shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibilityof assuring that all productsor supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirementsof the contract. Sampling in quality conformancedoes not authorize submissionof knon def=tin mefial, either indi~ed or actual~ nor does it commit the Government to acceptance of defectivematerial.

4.1.2 Certificatesof compliance. When certificatesof complianceare submitted,the Government reservesthe right to inspect such items to determine the validity of the certification.

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Classificationof inspections. The inspection requirementsspecified are classifiedas follows:

First article inspection (see 4.3).

Quality conformanceinspection (see 4.4).

First article inspection. When a first article is required (see 6.2), it shall be examined for the defects specified in 4.4.2.1.1,4.4.2.1.2,and 4.4.2.1.3and tested as specified in 4.4.2.2. The presence of any defect or failure to pass any test shall be cause for rejection of the first article.

4.4 Quality conformanceinspection. Unless otherwise specified,sampling for inspectionshall be performd in accordancewith MIL-STD-105.

4.4.I Component and material inspection. In accordancewith 4.1, componentsand materials shall be inspected in accordancewith all the requirementsof referencedspecifications drawings otherwiseexcluded,amended, modified, or applicablepurchase document.

4.4.1.1 Certification. The contractor

compliancefor the requirementsspecified qualified , and standardsunless in this specificationor shall furnish in table IV.

TABLE IV. Component certification certificatesof

Requirement

Ccmponent Chamcteristic paragraph

Molding compound Material identification 3.3.1

Metal shanks Material identification 3.3.2.1 and ana finish 3.3.2.3

Material identification 3.3.2.2 andRings and toggles

Coloration and finish

Made during of molding

3.3.2.3 formulation 3.6.1 compound

4.4.2 End item inspection.

4.4.2.1 End item examimtion. The

accordancewith 4.4.2.1.1,4.4.2.1.2, expressedin units of:

a. One gross

b. One gross

4.4.2.1.1 Visual

end items shall and 4.4.2.1.3.

be examined in The lot size shall be of buttons of the same style, class, and size.

of togglesor rings.

examimtion (buttons). Buttons shall be examined for the defects listed below. The sample unit shall be one button. The inspection level shall be I and the acceptable quality level (AQL),expressed in terns of defects per hundred units, shall be 4.0.

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Examine Defect

Design

Color and finish

Workmanshipp

Shank (type 111 button only)

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Not in conformancewith desi~, i.e., type, class, and style specified in contract or as shown on figures 1 or 2, as applicable

Color or finish not as specified, i.e., does not compare favo=bly with standard sample

Mottled

Nicked, gouged, cracked, scratched, dented, disfi~edt or malformed

Any fin, flash, or chip Not clean, stained, spotted, or incl~ion of foreign matter Any segregation that is clearly noticeable Pitted, porous, or rough surface Sharp edge or flash around the peripheryor in a sewing hole (when in doubt probe sewing hole with shank end of drill or needle of suitable diameter) Holes not uniformly spaced

Shank missing Shank not centered in the back of button Not firmly secured Shank not specified style Shank bent or shank eye malformed Shank not plated Shank plating finish is not continuous or is cut through, porous, not adherent, or is otherwise impaired Burr, fin, sliver, rough, or sharp edge Metal cracked or fractured

4.4.2.1.2 Visual examination (rings and toggles). Toggles and rings shall be examined for the defects listed below. The sample unit shall be one ring or toggle. The inspection level shall be I and the AQL, expressed in terns of’ defects per hundred units, shall be 4.0.

Examine Defect

Design Design not as specified Damaged, bent, malfo~~, or othe~ise defective affectingserviceability

Finish Not plated Plating finish is not continuous or is cut through, porous, not adherent, or otherwise impaired

Examine Defect

Workmanship Burr, fin, sliver, rough, or Metal cracked or fractured

4.4.2.1.3 Dimensional examination. The end item

conformanceto dimensionsspecifiedin tables I and sharp shall edge be examined for II. Any measurement deviating from the specified dimension shall be classified as a defect. The sample unit shall be one button, toggle, or ring, as applicable. The inspectionlevel shall be S-2. The presence of any defect shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

U.4.2.2 End item testing. The end items shall be tested for the characteristicsspecified in table V. The lot size shall be expressed in units of one gross of buttons, toggles, or rings, as applicable. The sample unit shall be the number of buttons necessary to provide one button for each of the applicabletests in table V (each type III button shall include a ring or toggle;as applicable). Any the lot. The sample size shall

Lot size (lot unit)

800 or less 801 up to and including 22,000 22,001 or more test failure shall be cause for rejection of be as follows:

Sample size (no. of sample units)

TABLE V. End item tests

Number of detemina-

Test tions per Characteristic Requirement method sample unit

Compressive 3.7.1.3 4.5.2 1 strength and

3.7.2.5

Resistanceto 3.7.1.2 chalking (classes and A and D) 3.7.2.3

Resistanceto water 3.7.1.4 (classesE and K) and

3.7.2.6

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Resistance to heat 3.7.1.5 4.5.6 1

(classesE and K) and

Shank pull (type III

Salt spray 111 only)

3.7.2.7 strength 3.7.2.4 4.5.4 1 only)

(type 3.7.2.2 4.5.3 1

4.4.3 Packagingexamination. The fully packaged end items shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in unit”sof shipping containers. The sample unit shall be one shipping container fully packaged. The inspectionlevel shall be S-2 and the AQL, expressed in ter= of defects per hundred units, shall be 2.5.

Examine Defect

Marking (exterior Omitted; incorrect;illegible;

and interior) size, location, sequence, or of improper method of application

Materials Any componentmissing, specified

Workmanship Inadequateapplication as incompletesealing damaged, or not as of components,such or closure of flap, Weight improper taping, loose strappfw7 or inadequate stapling Bulged or distorted container

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4.4.4 Palletizationexamination. The fully packaged and palletizedend items shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in units of palletizedunit loads. The sample unit shall be one palletizedunit load, fully pacbged. The inspectionlevel shall be S-1 and the AQL, expressed in term of defects Per hundred units! shall be 6=50

Examine Defect

Finished dimensions Length, width, or height exceeds specifiedmaximum requirement

PalletiZ3tion Pallet patternnot as specified Interlockingof loads not as specified Load not bonded as specified

Weight Exceeds maximum load limits

Marking Omitted; incorrect;illegible;of improper size, location,sequence, or method of application

4.S Methods of inspection.

4.5.1 Chalking test. Buttons shall be immersed in a boiling solution of

0.8 percent by weight sulphuric acid for 10 minutes and immediatelyther%?after dried and examined by holding the buttons at arm’s iength and examiningthem under a strong white light. Any chalkingas evidenced by a dry chalk-like appearanceor deposit on the surface of the button shall be considereda test failure.

4.5.2 Compressive strength test. Compressive strength of buttons shall be conductedusing apparatuswhich permits gradual application of the load either by a manual or automatichydraulic mechanism. The load indicatingmechanisms (gage)shall be capable of showing the total compressiveload carried by the button; however, the gage shall be so calibrated,that the load deflectionat the point of button failure is at least one-third of the total capacity of the gage. Buttons shall be placed face down one at a time between flat blocks of steel, and tested to failure. Failure is defined as the first sign of a crack in the button visible to the inked eye (a visible crack in the button will usually be found at the first audible sound of cracwng). The load in pounds which produces this failure shall be recorded as the compressivestrength of the bu~ton. Extreme care shall be taken to apply the pressu~ centrallyand evenly over the entire surface of the button which is in contact with the steel blocks. When testing staple buttons, the shank shall be removed flush with the back of the butto~s. In case of conflict,test equipment with an automatic stress-strainrecorder shall be used for referee testing. The rate of head travel shall not exceed 0.050 inches per minute. The compressive strengthshall be taken from the chart as the highest reading in pounds prior to the first drop in the curve which occurs when the button cracks. The i I

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4.5.3 Salt spray test. The salt-spray test shall be conductedas specified in ASTM B 117.

4.5.4 Shank pull strength test. The button shall be mounted in a suitably sizd jig hating a hole of proper size to clear the shank anchorage but capable of holding to the body of the button. The jig shall than be clamped in one of the jaws of a pendulum (inclinedbalance) type of tensile testing machine. A heavy wire shall be inserted in the eye of the shank and shall be clamped in the other jaw of the machine. The jaw at which the load is applied shall move at a uniform rate of 12 t 2 inches per minute under no load. The load in pounds required to produce separation shall be recorded. The results for all the buttons in the sample shall be avemged and reported to the nearest 0.1 pound. Failu~ of the average to conform to the specified requirement shall be considered a test failure.

4.5.5 Resistance to water test. The button shall be immersed in boiling distilled water for 1 hour and immediatelythereafter dried and examined by holding the button at arm’s length under a strong white light. Any evidence of crazing, distortion, yellowing, or loss in color or luster shall be considereda test failure.

4.5.6 Resistanceto heat test. A household flat iron, heated to a temperatureof 2750 to 3000F shall be applied to the button to be tested for 1 minute. The sole temperature of the iron shall be checked with a surface pyrometer. The button shall be sewn to cloth for testing. The button shall b~ examined by holding the button at arm’s length under a strong white light.

Any softening, distortion, crazing, yellowing, or loss in color shall be considered a test failure.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Preservation. Preservationshall be level A or Commercial as specified (see 6.2).

5.1.1 Level A.

5.1.1.1 Type II. Sewing hole buttons, of one class, style, size, color, and finish only shall be unit packed in a snug-fittingsetup paperboardbox conforming to type I, variety 1, class A or C, style 3 or 4 of PPP-B-676;or a folding paperboardbox conforming to variety 1, style 111, type G, class i, group I, of PPP-B-566. Boxes shall be provided with thumb notches. Buttons measuring 30 line and smaller shall be unit packed 12 gross to a box, except that 30 line, style 26 buttons shall be unit packed 6 gross to a box. Buttons measuring 34 line and larger shall be unit packed 5 gross to a box. Box closure shall be secured with a 2-inch minimum width gummed paper tape

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5.1.1.2 Type 111. Staple buttons of one class, style, size, shank, color, and finsh only shall be unit packed as specified in 5.1.1.1,except that the quantity packaged shall be 5 gross to a box. An equal quantityof toggle or button ring attachments shall be placed in end opening style envelopes,one gross per envelope and packed togetherwith the buttons in the paperboardbox prior to closing. The envelopes shall be made of 60 pound minimum basis weight lmaft paper conforming to type I, grade B of A-A-203 and shall be securely seal~.

5.1.2 Commercial. Sewing hole buttons and staple buttons with toggles or button rings as specified shall be preserved in accordance with ASTM D 3951.

5.2 Pacldng. Patting shall be level A, B, or Cunmercial as specified (see 6.2).

5.2.1 Level A packing. Buttons of one type, class, style, size, shank, color, and finish, preservedas specified in 5.1, shall be packed in a snug-fitting shipping container conformingto style RSC, grade V2S of PPP-B-636.

Each shipping container shall be clmed in accordancewith method 111, waterproofedin accordance with method V as specified in the appendix of Yw-B-636, except that Tne inspectionsnaii be in accordancewltn 4.4.3. Tne weight of the contents of each shipping container shall not exceed 6S pounds.

Shipping containersshall be arranged in unit loads in accordancewith MIL-L-35078 for the type and class of load specifi~ (see 6.2). When unit loads are gtrapped, strappingshall be limited to nonmetallic strapping, except for type II, class F loads.

5.2.2 Level B packing. Buttons of one type, class, style, size, shank, color, and finish, preserved as specified in 5.1, shall be packed in a snug-fitting fiberboard shipping container conformingto style RSC, type CF (varietySW) or SF, class domestic,grade 275 of PPP-B-636. Each shipping container shall be closed in accordancewith method II as specifiedin the appendix of PPP-B-636,except that the inspection shall be in accordancewith

4.4.3. The weight of the contents of each shipping container shall not exceed 65 pounds.

5.2.2.1 Weather-resistantshipping containers. When specified (see 6.2), the shipping container shall be a grade V3C, V3S, or V4S fiberboardbox fabricatedin accordance with PPP-B-636and closed in accordancewith method III as specified in the appendix of PPP-B-636,except that the inspection shall be in accordance with 4.4.3.

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5.2.3 Commercialpacking. Sewing hole buttons and staple buttons, preserved as specified in 5.1, shall be packed in accordance with ASTM D 3951.

5,3 Palletization. When specified (see 6.2), buttons, packed as specified in 5.2.2 and 5.2.3, shall be palletizedon a 4-way entry pallet in accordance with load type Ia of MIL-STD-1470 Pallet type shall be type I (4-way entry), type IV or type V in accordancewith MIL-STD-147. Pallets shall be fabricated from wood groups I, II, III, or IV of mL-ST’D-731. Each PrePared load shall be bonded with primary and secondary straps in accordancewith bonding means K and L or film bondingmeans O or P. Pallet pattern shall be in accordance with the appendix of MIL-STD-147. Interlockingof loads shall be effected by reversing the pattern cf each course.

5.4 Marking.

5.4.1 Civil agencies. In addition to any special marking required by the contract or purchase order, unit packs, shipping containers,and palletized unit loads shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123or ASTM D 3951, as applicable.

5.4.2 Military ~quirements. In addition to any special marking required by the contractor purchase order, unit packs, shipping containers,and palletizedunit loads shall be marked in accordancewith MIL-STD-IZ9or ASTM D 3951, as applicable.

6. NOTES

6.I Intended use. Styles as shown on figures 1 and 2 are generally used as follows:

TYPE 11. Sewing-holebuttons (Figure 1)

Style Garment

20 and 21

24 and 24A

Trousers Stay buttons Dmwers, cotton shorts, sweaters, pajamas Womenfs food handler dresses Coats, coveralls, frocks, overcoats, raincoats,shirts, trousers,slacks Shirts women’s shirts, men’s shirts Women$s short and long sleeve AC-415 shirts Combat clothing, Arctic clothing (Amy) Women’s shorts

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TYPE 111. Staple buttons (Figure2)

Style Garment

I coats Uniforms Nurse’s white caps Belts for hospital uniform

6.2 Ordering data. Purchasersshould select the preferredoptions permittedherein and include the followinginformationin procurement documents:

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Title, number, and date of this specification.

Type, class, style, and size of button required (see 1.2.1, 1.2.2,and 1.2.3).

Style of shank, toggle, or button ring required for type III button (see 1.2.2.1.1).

When a first article is required (see 3.2, 4.3, and 6.4).

Color and finish required (see 3.6).

Selectionof applicablelevels of preservationand packing (see 5.1 and 5.2).

Type and class of unit load required (see 5.2.1).

When weather-resistancegrade fiberboardshipping containersare required for level B pac~ng (see 5.2.2.1).

When palletizationis required (see 5.3).

6.3 Standardsample. For access to samples, address the contracting activityissuing the invitationfor bids.

6.4 First article. When a first article is required,it shall be inspected and approved under the appropriate provisions of FAR 52.209. The first article should be a preproductionsample. The contractingofficer should specify the appropriatetype of firstarticle and the number of units to be furnished. The contractingofficer should include specific instructionsin all acquisitioninstrumentsregardingarrangements for selection,inspection, and approval of the first article.

6.5 Subject term (key word) listing.

Botton Clothing accessories Sewing-holebutton Staple button

MILITARY INTERESTS:

Custodians

Army - GL Navy - NU Air Force - 99

CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATINGACTIVITIES:

GSA-FSS

JUS-FPI

DCG

USDA-AFS

PREPARINGACTIVITY:

Review Activities

Army - MD Navy - MC Air Force - 11, 82

DLA-CT

Army - GL

Project No. 8315-0333

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Commander US Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center

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