AA 50016B.pdf

INCH/POUND

A-A-50016B

MAY 18, 2001

SUPERSEDING

A-A-50016A

JAN. 8, 1990

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

GLOVES, MEN'S; CLOTH, LEATHER PALM, KNITTED WRISTLET, SIZE MEDIUM

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description as a replacement for Type II, Class 1 of JJ-G-451.

1. SCOPE. This document covers medium size men's gloves.

2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

2.1 Description. The gloves will utilize the Gunn pattern, with a leather palm and knitted wristlet.

2.2 Material.

2.2.1 Leather. The leather for the palm, the front of fingers, the front and back of the thumb, the back of the finger tips and protective welt for seam joining front of fingers (fourchettes) to the palm will be chrome tanned, flesh split from cattlehide bends. Middle splits, head splits, belly splits and shoulder splits will not be used. All leather parts, except the welt, shall be 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 ounces thick when tested as specified in ASTM-D-1814. (Note: One ounce is equivalent to 1/64 inch). The welt will be 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 ounces thick when tested as specified in ASTM-D-1814.

Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data which may improve this document should be sent to: Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Clothing and Textiles Directorate, Attn: DPSC-COCT, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5092.

AMSC N/A FSC 8415

2.2.2 Cloth. The back of the glove will be a napped cotton

canton flannel, minimum weight 7.0 ounces per square yard when tested as specified in ASTM-D-3776, with the napped surface facing the hand. The palm, front of the fingers, and front of the thumb will be lined with cotton flannel, minimum weight 5.0 ounces per square yard when tested as specified in ASTM-D-3776.

The napped surface of the lining will face the hand. The knitted cotton wristlet will be a 1 by 1 rib knit seamless tubing weighing from 9 to 15 yards per pound when tested as specified in ASTM-D-3776, 2-3/4 inches wide at the open end, and a minimum of 2-1/2 inches long from the seam attachment.

2.3 Dimensions. The finished gloves will conform to the

measurements specified below. Any variation on the same pair of more than 1/4 inch for any dimension will be scored as a defect.

Location Inches Tolerance (inch)

A. Overall length, tip of 2nd (middle) finger to top of cuff. 10-1/4 + 1/2

B. Hand length; tip of 2nd (middle) 7-1/2 + 1/4 finger to wrist seam

C. Width of glove across palm from 5-1/4 + 1/4 base of the thumb.

2.4 Labels. A commercial-type label is acceptable, provided that an additional printed cloth label containing the contractor's name, contract number, size and National Stock Number (NSN) is caught on the stitching of the commercial label. The commercial label will include fiber and laundering information.

2.4.1 Label/tag. Each item will be individually bar-coded with a paper tag for personal clothing items. The paper tag will be standard bleached sulfate having a basis weight of 100 pounds.

The paper used for the tags will have a smooth finish to accept thermal transfer and direct printing. The tags will have a hole and will be attached to each item by a fastener, clearly legible and readable by a scanner. The bar coding element will be a 13 digit national stock number (NSN). The bar code type will be a medium to high code density and will be located so that it is completely visible on the item when it is folded and/or packaged as specified and so that it causes no damage to the item.

3. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. 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.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Product conformance. The products provided will meet the

salient characteristics of this commercial item description and will conform to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

4.2 Examination. Each glove will be inspected for visual and

dimensional attributes in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes, published by the American Society for Quality Control. The lot size will be expressed in units of one glove. The sample unit will be one glove and the selection will be by pairs.

4.2.1 Visual examination. Each glove will be examined for the defects listed below:

Any hole, cut, or tear; color not as specified; any part shaded;

any spot or stain (outside); raw edges, open seams, thread ends not removed, or loose tension resulting in loose seams; any material defects, distorted parts or poor workmanship; any component part omitted; label missing, incorrect, or illegible;

measurement of item not as specified; bar code omitted or not readable by scanner; human-readable interpretation (HRI) omitted or illegible; bar code not visible on folded, packaged item; bar code causes damage to the item; any items not packaged in accordance with the contract or purchase order. (Up to 3 needle holes are acceptable).

4.2.2 Dimensional examination. The gloves will be measured for overall length, hand length and hand width for conformance to the dimensions listed in 2.3.

4.3 Acceptance criteria. Acceptance criteria will be as specified in the contract or purchase order.

5. PACKAGING. The preservation, packing, and marking will be as specified in the contract or order.

6. NOTES

6.1 Source of Government documents. Copies of military and

Federal documents are available from:

Standardization Documents Order Desk Bldg. 4D 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094

6.2 Source of non-Government documents

ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables For Inspection By Attributes

(Applications for copies should be addressed to American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018- 3308).

MILITARY INTERESTS:

Custodians CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING Army - GL ACTIVITY:

GSA - FSS

Review Activities JUS - FPI

Army - MD USDA - AFS

PREPARING ACTIVITY:

DLA - CT

Project 8415-0199

STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENT IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL

INSTRUCTIONS

1. The preparing activity must complete blocks 1, 2, 3, and 8. In block 1, both the document number and revision letter should be given.

2. The submitter of this form must complete blocks 4, 5, 6, and 7 and send to preparing activity.

3. The preparing activity must provide a reply within 30 days from receipt of the form.

NOTE: This form may not be used to request copies of documents, nor to request waivers, or clarification of requirements on current contracts. Comments submitted on this form do not constitute or imply authorization to waive any portion of the referenced document(s) or to amend contractual requirements.

I RECOMMEND A CHANGE:

1. DOCUMENT NUMBER

A-A-55016B

2. DOCUMENT DATE (YYYYMMDD)

2001/MAY 18

3. DOCUMENT TITLE

GLOVES, MEN’S; CLOTH, LEATHER PALM, KNITTED WRISTLET, SIZE MEDIUM

4. NATURE OF CHANGE (Identify paragraph number and include proposed rewrite, if possible. Attach extra sheets as needed.)

5. REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

6. SUBMITTER

a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) b. ORGANIZATION

c. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code) d. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)

(1) Commercial

(2) DSN

(If applicable)

7. DATE

SUBMITTED

(YYYYMMDD)

8. PREPARING ACTIVITY

a. NAME

DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA

DSCP-COCT

b. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)

(1) Commercial (2)

DSN-444-2426

(215) 737-2426

c. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code) 700 Robbins Ave (Bldg 6, C&T)

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111-5092

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A REPLY WITHIN 45 DAYS, CONTACT:

Defense Standardization Program Office (DLSC-LM) 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2533 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-6221 Telephone (703) 767-6888 DSN 427-6888

DD Form 1426, FEB 1999 (EG) PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE WHS/DIOR, Feb 99