FINAL_GL-PD-13-07_T-Shirt_Army_PFU_9-30-2013.pdf

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GL/PD-13-07

30 September 2013

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

T-SHIRT, ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS UNIFORM

This Purchase Description is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense (DoD).

1. SCOPE.

1.1 Scope. This purchase description covers the requirements for the T-shirt physical fitness uniform that is intended for wear by personnel of the Army.

1.2 Classification. The T-shirts will be of the following types and sizes as specified:

1.2.1 Types.

Type I - Short Sleeve

Type II - Long Sleeve

1.2.2 Sizes. The T-shirts sizes will be as follows:

Schedule of Sizes

X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-large, XX-Large, XXX-Large

Note: the above sizes may be abbreviated as XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4 or 5 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements cited in sections 3, 4 or 5 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: US Army Natick

Solider Research, Development and Engineering Center, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5019 attn: RDNS-WPC

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2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. 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 listed in the solicitation or contract.

FEDERAL STANDARDS

FED-STD-4 - Glossary of Fabric Imperfections

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-50199 - Thread, Polyester Core, Cotton or Polyester Covered

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-DTL-32075 - Label: For Clothing, Equipage and Tentage (General use)

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://assist.dla.mil or from the

Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA

19111-5094.)

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications. 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 cited in the solicitation or contract.

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC)

Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

(Copies are available online at http://www.ftc.gov/ or from the Federal Trade Commission, 600

Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20580-0001.)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents 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.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

AATCC Test Method 8 - Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method

AATCC Test Method 15 - Colorfastness to Perspiration

AATCC Test Method 16.2 - Colorfastness to Light: Carbon Arc

AATCC Test Method 16.3 - Colorfastness to Light: Xenon http://www.ftc.gov/

AATCC Test Method 61 - Colorfastness to Laundering, Accelerated

AATCC Test Method 100 - Antibacterial finishes on Textile Materials: Assessment of

AATCC Test Method 135 - Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Launderings

AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9 - Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles

(Copies are available on line at http://www.aatcc.org or from the American Association of Textile

Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215.)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ)

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

(Copies are available on line at http://www.asq.org or from the American Society for Quality, 600

North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203.)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM D737 Standard Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics

ASTM D3512 Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface

Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random Tumble Pilling Tester

ASTM D3776 Standard Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric

ASTM D3787 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength Textiles –

Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test

ASTM D3887 Standard Specification for Tolerances for Knitted Fabrics

ASTM D6193 Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams

ASTM E2149 Standard Test Method for Determining the Antimicrobial Activity of

Immobilized Antimicrobial Agents under Dynamic Contact Conditions

(Copies of documents are available online at http://www.astm.org or from the ASTM

INTERNATIONAL, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Repeat Insult Patch Test - Modified Draize Procedure -

Principles and Methods of Toxicology, (fourth edition) A Wallace Hayes (editor), pp 1057 – 1060, 2001.

(Copies are available online at http://www.taylorandfrancis.co.uk/ or from Taylor and Francis, 325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106.)

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted here 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.

http://www.aatcc.org/ http://www.asq.org/

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2.

3.2 Recycled, recovered or environmentally preferable materials. 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.

3.3. Design. The T-shirt shall be full cut with set-in sleeves, crew neck collarette (neckband) and hemmed bottom. The T-shirts shall have double needle bottom coverstitch bottom hem and sleeves. The Type I T-shirt shall be short sleeved and the Type II T-shirt shall be long sleeved with cuffs. The inside back of the collarettes and shoulder seams shall be bound with a self fabric reinforcement binding tape. The front neckline of the T-shirt shall be double needle bottom coverstitch. The color shall be black and the front of the T-shirt shall have the word “ARMY” in gold lettering (see figures 1, 2, and 3).

3.4 Basic materials.

3.4.1 Body and sleeves basic cloth (all types). The basic cloth for all types shall be 100 percent low-pill, spun polyester performance knitted fabric on a circular knit machine with a jersey stitch. The knitted cloth shall have a moisture management/wicking capability and an antimicrobial finish. The basic cloth shall be preshrunk and shall conform to the requirements in Table I when tested as specified in 4.4.2.

3.4.1.1 Finish. The basic cloth shall be desized, scoured, heat set, dyed and finished to meet the requirements. The heat set process shall ensure that the fabric will not shrink, or elongate and shall meet the requirements in Table I. The cloth shall be given a moisture wicking treatment to meet the requirements in Table I when tested as specified in 4.4.2.

3.4.2 Neckband (all types) and cuff Type II only). The basic cloth for the neckband for all types and cuffs for type II only shall be 100 percent low pill, spun performance polyester 1x1 true rib knit. The knitted cloth shall have a moisture management/wicking capability and an antimicrobial finish. The basic cloth shall be preshrunk and shall meet the requirements of Table I when tested as specified in 4.4.2.

TABLE I. Body and sleeves basic cloth, and neckband and cuffs physical requirements

CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENTS

Body and sleeves

Neckband and cuffs

Weight, oz/sq. yd. 5.3 (± 0.2) ------

Fabric yarn count: (minimum)

Wales per inch

Courses per inch

Bursting strength: lbs (minimum) 140 -------

Dimensional stability, % (maximum) (after 5 cycles) Wales

Courses

2.0

Colorfastness: (minimum) Laundering (5 cycles)

Light

Crocking

Perspiration

Grade 4

Grade 4

Grade 4

Wicking (inches/1/4 hour) (minimum)

Warp

Filling

Drying Time (maximum) 40 minutes -----

Finish 1/ ___ -----

1/ The finished cloth shall exhibit no dermatological or toxic effects to the users. The supplier is responsible for certification that the finished product is composed of materials which have been safely used commercially or provide sufficient toxicity data to show compatibility with prolonged direct skin contact (see 3.11).

3.4.3 Color. The basic material shall be black and shall match the standard sample. The

‘ARMY’ lettering shall be gold and shall match the standard sample (see 6.4).

3.4.3.1 Visual shade matching. The color and appearance of the basic material shall match the standard samples when tested as specified in 4.4.2

3.4.4 Thread (all types). The thread for seaming and stitching shall be polyester core, cotton or polyester-covered, Tex 36-45, ticket no. 50, 2 ply for the needle and Tex 31-35, ticket number 70, 2 ply for the bobbin conforming to A-A-50199. The color shall match the basic materials. The colorfastness requirements shall apply. The thread shall have no chemical finishes or treatments other than those commonly used on commercial threads.

3.4.5 Labels. Each T-shirt shall contain a size label, an identification label and an instruction label. The size and identification label may be combined or the identification and instruction label may be combined. The label shall be located inside the center back at the neck. The label shall show no signs of fading or delamination through 50 laundering cycles when laundered in accordance with AATCC 135, Table I, method 3, IV, A, iii. A white, blank, rectangular label, 2 by 3 inches in size, conforming to MIL-DTL-32075 Type VI, shall be sewn on the bottom right front 1-1/2 (±1/4) inches from finished hem (see figures 1 and 2 for placement). The label shall be stitched on all four (4) sides.

3.4.5.1 Size label. The size label shall be a tag less application conforming to MIL-DTL-

32075 Type III or IV and shall be applied to the inside of the center back at the neck.

3.4.5.2 Combination size/identification label/instruction label. The combination size/identification/instruction label shall be a tag less application conforming to MIL-DTL-32075

Type III or IV applied to the inside of the center back at the neck and shall contain the following information:

SIZE

NSN

CONTRACT NUMBER

T-SHIRT ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS UNIFORM (APFU)

100% POLYESTER

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

Machine Wash Warm; Permanent Press cycle; Tumble Dry Low

DO NOT USE BLEACH, FABRIC SOFTENER or DRYER SHEETS

DO NOT IRON, DO NOT DRY-CLEAN

WARNING: The use of fabric softener will harm the moisture wicking properties of the T-shirt.

3.5 Construction.

3.5.1 Neckband.

3.5.1.1 Types I & II. The T-shirt shall have crew neck style neckband measuring 1 (±1/8) inch wide. The neckband seam shall be in alignment with the shoulder seam.

3.5.2 Neckband / shoulder seam binding (all types). The inside back of the neckband and shoulder seams shall be bound with a self fabric reinforcement binding tape measuring 3/8 to 1/2-inch in width. The binding tape shall be one (1) continuous piece from armhole seam to armhole seam.

3.5.3 Sleeve hems. The finished hem shall measure 3/4 (±1/8) inch in width.

3.5.4 Bottom hem. The bottom hem shall measure 1 (±1/8) inch in width.

3.5.5 Lettering. The front of the T-shirt shall have gold lettering spelling “ARMY” (see figure

3). The individual letters shall measure 5/8 (±1/16) inch thick (wide) and 3 (±1/4) inches in height. The overall width of the word shall be 12 (±1/4) inches (see figure 3). The bottom of the lettering shall be in alignment with the base of the underarm seam ± 3/8 inch (see figures 1 and 2).

3.6 Figures. Figures 1, 2 and 3 are not true to size but designated measurements are actual and are furnished for informational purposes only. If there are any inconsistencies between the figures and the specification the specification shall govern.

3.7 Patterns. Standard patterns, which show size, directional lines, placement marks, and notches for assembly, except where otherwise specified, will be furnished by the Government.

The Government pattern shall not be altered in any way and shall be used to create the contractor’s working patterns. Minor modifications are permitted to the contractor’s working pattern where necessary when using automatic equipment or production processes. These modifications shall not alter the appearance, serviceability, or dimensional requirements cited in this document. The

Government patterns provide a 1/4-inch seam allowance.

TABLE II. List of pattern parts

3.8 Stitches and seams. All seams shall be consistent and exhibit a uniform appearance. The backside of seams (inside garment) shall be flat with no protruding seam allowance to prevent irritation or discomfort. Stitches, seam types and stitch placement shall conform to ASTM D6193.

Seams shall be sewn so that no raw edges, open seam, run-offs, twists, pleats or puckers will result. Seam shall start and finish evenly.

3.10 Finished measurements. The T-shirts shall conform to the finished measurements in

Table III for Type I and Table IV for Type II when measured according to the method in Table V.

Material Pattern

Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut parts

Basic Material

All Types Body PD13_07-BODY 1

Type I only Short Sleeve PD13_07-SHORT_SLEEVE 2

Type II only Long sleeve PD13_07-LS_SLEEVE 2

1 X 1 rib knit material

Type II Only Cuff PD13_07-CUFF 2

TABLE III. Finished measurements (inches) Type I short sleeve.

1/2

Chest

Back

Length

1/2 Neck

Opening

Shoulder

Length

Armhole

Opening

Over

Sleeve

1/2 Sleeve

Opening

X-Small 18 27 7-1/2 5 9-3/8 9-1/8 6-3/8

Small 19 28 8 5-3/8 9-7/8 9-1/2 6-7/8

Medium 21 29 8-1/2 5-3/4 10-3/4 10 7-3/4

Large 23 30 9 6-1/4 11-1/4 10-1/2 8-1/4

X-Large 25 31 9-1/4 6-3/4 11-7/8 10-7/8 8-7/8

XX-Large 27 32 9-1/2 7-1/4 12-3/8 11-1/4 9-3/8

XXX-

Large 29 33 10 7-3/4 13 11-5/8 10

Tolerance ± 1/2 ± 1/2 ± 1/4 ± 1/4 +1/2, -1/4 ± 1/4 ± 1/4

TABLE IV. Finished measurements (inches) Type II long sleeve.

1/2

Chest

Back

Length

1/2 Neck

Opening

Shoulder

Length

Armhole

Opening

Over

Sleeve

1/2 Sleeve

Opening

X-Small 18 27 7-1/2 5 9-3/8 23-3/4 3

Small 19 28 8 5-3/8 9-7/8 24-1/2 3-1/2

Medium 21 29 8-1/2 5-3/4 10-3/4 25-1/4 4

Large 23 30 9 6-1/4 11-1/4 26 4

X-Large 25 31 9-1/4 6-3/4 11-7/8 26-3/4 4-1/2

XX-Large 27 32 9-1/2 7-1/4 12-3/8 27-1/2 4-1/2

XXX-

Large 29 33 10 7-3/4 13 28-1/4 5

Tolerance ± 1/2 ± 1/2 ± 1/4 ± 1/4 +1/2, -1/4 ± 1/2 ± 1/4

TABLE V. Method of measuring

Location Method

1/2 Chest With shirt lying flat but not stretched, measure across front from folded edge to folded edge approximately 1 inch below armhole.

Back Length Lay shirt flat but not stretched, measure on back from neckband joining seam to bottom of shirt.

TABLE V. Method of measuring - Continued

Location Method

1/2 Neck opening Grasp neckband at center back and center front forming a straight line, do not stretch and measure from folded edge to folded edge.

Shoulder Length Measure from neckband joining seam to armhole seam, along shoulder seam.

Armhole opening Measure from top of sleeve at shoulder/armhole seam to bottom of sleeve at underarm seam.

Over Sleeve

(Type I & II)

Measure from armhole seam at shoulder to end of sleeve.

1/2 Sleeve opening Measure at bottom of sleeve hem from folded edge to folded edge.

1/2 Sleeve opening

(Type II)

Measure at bottom of sleeve cuff from folded edge to folded edge.

3.10.1 End item dimensional stability. The T-shirts shall be examined for conformance to the dimensions specified in Table III and Table IV when measured according to the method in Table

V when laundered according to the method in Table VIII. Any dimension not within the specified tolerance shall be classified as a defect. The lot size shall be expressed in units of T-shirts. The inspection level shall be as specified in the contract or purchase order.

3.11 Toxicity. The finished T-shirt and components shall not present a health hazard and shall show compatibility with prolonged direct skin contact when tested as specified in 4.6.4.

Chemicals recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as human carcinogens shall not be used.

3.12 Workmanship. The finished T-shirts shall conform to the quality of product established by this specification. The T-shirt shall be free from all defects as specified in Table VII which would affect its serviceability, appearance and uniformity.

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classification of inspection. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows:

a. First article inspection (see 4.2)

b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3)

4.2 First article inspection. The first article, submitted in accordance with 3.1, shall be inspected for compliance with design, configuration, workmanship and dimensional requirements in Tables III and IV. The presence of excessive defects as specified in Table VII and as defined by contract, (see 4.1) or failure to pass any test shall be cause for rejection of the first article.

4.3 Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall include the examination of 4.4 and the tests of 4.4 through 4.6.4 as applicable. Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 and with quality acceptance limits as specified in the contract and/or order, except where otherwise indicated (see 6.2).

4.4 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise specified, all inspections shall be performed in accordance with all the requirements of referenced documents, unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified or qualified in this specification or applicable procurement documents (see

6.2).

4.4.1 Component and end item inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and end items shall be tested in accordance with all the requirements of referenced documents unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this document or applicable procurement documents.

The Government reserves the right to inspect all components and end items to determine conformance to requirements.

4.4.2 Component testing.

4.4.2.1 Basic cloths. The basic cloth physical requirements as specified in Table I shall be verified by the test methods specified below in Table VI.

TABLE VI. Component testing for basic cloth, neckband and cuffs

Characteristic Requirement Paragraph Test Method

Sleeves

Neckband and cuffs

Weight, oz/sq. yd. 3.4.1 ------ ASTM D 3776 Opt. C

Fabric yarn count: (min.)

Wales per inch

Courses per inch

3.4.1

3.4.2 ASTM D 3775

Bursting strength: lbs (min.) 3.4.1 ------- ASTM D 3787

Dimensional stability; percent

(max.) (after 5 laundering cycles)

Wales

3.4.2

AATCC 135

Table I, method 3, III, A, iii

Colorfastness:

Laundering (5 cycles) (min)

Light (170 kJ or 40 hours)

Crocking ( Dry/Wet)

Perspiration (Alkaline/Acid)

3.4.2

AATCC 61 Opt. 1A 1/, 2/

AATCC 16.2 or 16.3

AATCC 8

AATCC 15

Pilling (minimum) 3.4.1 ----- ASTM D 3512

TABLE VI. Component testing for basic cloth, neckband and cuffs - Continued

Characteristic Requirement Paragraph Test Method

Sleeves

Neckband and cuffs

Drying Time (max) 3.4.1. ----- 3/

Wicking (inches/1 hour) (min)

Wales

3.4.1.

4/

1/ Laundering and drying conditions using Table I, method 3, III, A, iii

2/ Rated on the AATCC Gray Scale for staining.

3/ Apparatus and Materials:

Wringer (motor driven)(see notes). Laboratory balance, accurate to 0.1g. White AATCC

Textile Blotting Paper, 25 x 25 cm (see notes). Water, distilled. 250ml glass beaker.

Test Specimens:

The fabric samples and blotting paper should be conditioned at 65 (±2) percent RH and 70 (±

2)ºF for a minimum of 4 hours. Three (3) test specimen per sample, 2 x 2 inches.

Procedure:

1. Test shall be run in standard conditions, 65 (±2) percent RH and 70 (±2)ºF.

2. Weigh the conditioned specimen using a laboratory balance accurate to 0.1g.

3. Place 100mls of distilled water into a 250ml glass beaker.

4. Submerge the specimen in the beaker of water for 30 minutes. Make certain that the specimen is completely submerged to insure complete wetting.

5. Remove the specimen and sandwich it between two pieces of unused blotting paper.

Pass the sandwich through the wringer with a dead weight load of 27.7 (±0.5) kg.

6. Immediately place specimen on the balance with top door of the balance open and record wet weight. Manually monitor weight at set intervals until dry or use an automated balance with capability to weigh specimen until dry (see note). Record time to dry.

7. Repeat for remaining specimens. Average the 3 specimens.

Notes:

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)

Wringer, (motor driven) see AATCC 70 footnote 11.2.

Blotting Paper see AATCC footnote 11.3.

Suitable Automation Software for a balance, Laboratories Inc. Web:

www.labtronics.com

4/ Apparatus and Materials:

1. 500ml Erlenmeyer Flasks

2. Straight pins (approx. 3 inches in length)

3. Food coloring (any color to make water level visible on specimen) http://www.labtronics.com/

Procedure:

1. Fill 500ml Erlenmeyer flasks with 200ml colored water. (Fill as many flasks as specimen to be tested).

2. a. cut a 6-inch X 1-inch strip of specimen to be tested (6-inch length is cut in the wale direction).

b. Pierce top edge of strip (approx. 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch) from top with long straight pin as shown:

3. Suspend strip from pin in flask filled with 200ml colored water, as shown:

4. After 1 minute:

a. Remove strip from flask

b. Measure water level on strip in inches and record

c. Return strip to water

5. Repeat steps a, b, and c from above at the following time intervals:

- 3 minutes

- 5 minutes

- Each 5 minute interval following until the water level reaches 6-inches or 1 hour has elapsed

4.5 Visual examination

4.5.1 End item visual examination. Each T-shirt shall be examined for the defects listed in

Table VII. The lot shall be expressed in units of T-shirts. All fabric and garment defects shall be scored in accordance with Table VII which are clearly noticeable at normal viewing and affect serviceability and appearance of the finished T-shirt. Material defects are defined in Section I of

FED-STD-4. If needed, closer inspection will be performed to verify compliance to specification requirements. Shade shall be evaluated at a distance of 3 feet.

TABLE VII. Visual examination defects

Examination Defect Classification

Major Minor

Material Defects and damages

Any smash, multiple float or loose slub

Cut, tear, mend, burn, needle chew, or hole

Misweave, area of poor dye penetration, dyestreak, broken or missing yarn, visible mend, thin place or shade bar 1/

Cleanliness

Any spot, streak, or stain of a permanent nature on any portion of garment which would be visible when the garment is worn.

Removable spot, streak, or stain on outside of garment

Thread ends not trimmed throughout garment

Any holding or basting threads visible on outside of the finished garment, when applicable

ARMY lettering

“ARMY” letters misplaced, smeared, wrinkled, not cleanly or neatly applied

Design not as specified

Finished height or width of design not as specified.

Position not as specified

Labels

Missing, illegible, or incorrect

Incorrectly placed or attached

Letters misplaced, smeared, wrinkled, not cleanly or neatly applied

Accuracy of seaming Seam twisted, pleated, seaming or puckered 1/

Part of garment caught in any unrelated operation or stitching 1/

Thread break secured by stitching back of the break less than 1/2-inch

Ends of all seams and stitching when not caught in other seams or stitching, uneven or backtacked less than 1/2-inch

Color not as specified

Gauge of stitching uneven or not as specified

TABLE VII. Visual examination defects - Continued

Major Minor

Open seams More than 1/8-inch up to 1/4-inch

More than 1/4-inch

NOTE: One or more broken or two or more continuous skipped or run-off stitches constitute an open seam. On double stitched seams, a seam is considered open when one or both sides of the seam are open. Raw edge not securely caught in stitching shall be classified as an open seam

Seams and stitching Not specified seam or stitch type

Missing, broken or skipped stitches 1/

Stitch Tension Loose tension in any area:

- more than 1-inch but not more than 2-inches

- more than 2-inches

Tight tension (stitches break when normal strain is applied to the seam or stitching)

Missing, broken, or skipped stitches 1/

Stitches per inch (to be scored only when the condition exists on major portion of the seam)

Less than minimum specified:

- one stitch

- two or more stitches

More than maximum specified

Repairs More than five (5) repairs on any one item 1/ 119

Shaded Part Variation in shade within an outside part 1/

Any part required to be cut form one piece on material shaded 1/

NOTE: Parts suspected as being shaded shall be examined at a distance of 3 feet against the background of the other parts and colors of the garment. When the shade difference is readily discernible under these examining conditions, it shall be scored as a shaded part.

TABLE VII. Visual examination defects - Continued

Major Minor

Label/tag Barcode omitted or not readable by scanner

Human-readable-interpretation (HRI)) omitted or illegible

Not attached to location specified

Causes damage to the garment

Packaging Any items not packaged in accordance with the contract or purchase order. 1/

123 222

1/ This defect shall be scored as major when seriously affecting serviceability and as minor when affecting serviceability but not seriously.

4.5.2 End item dimensional examination. The T-shirts shall be examined for conformance to the dimensions specified in Table III and Table IV when measured according to the method in

Table V. Any dimension not within the specified tolerance shall be classified as a defect. The lot size shall be expressed in units of T-shirts. The inspection level shall be as specified in the contract or purchase order.

4.6 End item testing (all types). The finished T-shirt shall be tested for the characteristics listed in Table VIII. The methods of testing specified in Table VIII shall be followed. All test reports shall contain the individual values utilized in expressing the final results. The sample unit shall be one (1) T-shirt for all physical and chemical tests. The sample size shall be five (5) T-shirts. The lot shall be unacceptable if one or more sample units fail to meet any requirement specified.

TABLE VIII. End item testing (all types).

Characteristic Requirement Paragraph

Test Method

Wicking 3.4.1 Table I 4.6.1

Finish 3.4.1 Table I 4.6.2

Visual shade matching 3.4.3.1 4.6.3

Dimensional stability 3.10.1 AATCC-135, Table I, (3), IV, A, iii

Toxicity 3.11 4.6.4

4.6.1 Wicking. Wicking data will be collected using the following procedure. A sample size of

6-inch by 1-inch will be cut with the 6-inch cut measured in the wale direction. A 500 ml

Erlenmeyer flask shall be filled with 200 ml of colored water (food coloring used shall be a contrasting color to the cloth material to make the water level visible on the sample). The top edge of the sample will be pierced with a long straight pin and the sample then suspended from the top of the flask. After 1 minute remove the sample from the flask and measure water level on sample in inches and record. Return sample to the flask. Repeat the following measurement at 3 minutes, 5 minutes and each 5 minute interval until the water level reaches 6-inch or 1 hour has elapsed. Values are reported as inches per hour. A minimum of 3 samples shall be tested with the average value reported along with each individual measurement.

4.6.2 Finish. The antimicrobial treated fabric shall be evaluated for Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa to determine anti-microbial activity. Testing shall be in accordance with AATCC 100 for all migratory anti-bacterial treatments and ASTM E2149 when the material is hydrophobic and is non-migratory anti-bacterial treated. A minimum requirement of (99.00 percent) reduction after 24 hours initially and after 25 laundering cycles when tested in accordance with AATCC 135, Table I, (3), IV, A, iii. Testing shall be conducted at an AATCC/ASTM approved laboratory.

4.6.3 Visual shade matching. The color and appearance of the T-shirt shall match the standard sample when viewed using AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9, with source simulating artificial daylight D75 illuminant with a color temperature of 7500 (± 200) K illumination of 100 (± 20) foot candles, and shall be a good match to the standard sample under incandescent lamplight at

2856 (± 200) K.

4.6.4 Toxicity test. When required (see 6.2), an acute dermal irritation study and a skin sensitization study shall be conducted on laboratory animals. When the results of the studies indicate the fabric is not a sensitizer or irritant, a Repeat Insult Patch Test shall be performed in accordance with the Modified Draize Procedure (see 2.3).

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 6.2). When actual packaging of material is to be performed by DoD or in-house contractor personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain requisite packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the

Inventory Control Point’s packaging activities within the Military Department or Defense Agency, or within the military service’s system commands. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military Department’s or Defense Agency’s automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. The T-shirts are intended for wear by male and female personnel of the

Army as part of the physical fitness uniform.

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number and date of this document.

b. Type and sizes required (see 1.2).

c. The specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.2).

d. When first article sample is required (see 3.1, 4.2 and 6.3).

e. Toxicity requirements when required (see 3.11 and 4.6.4).

f. Conformance inspection quality acceptance limits (see 4.3).

g. Packaging (see 5.1).

6.3 First article. When a first article is required (see 3.1), it will be inspected and approved under the appropriate provisions of FAR 52.209-4. The first article should be a pre-production sample. The contracting officer should specify the appropriate type of first article and the number of units to be furnished. The contracting officer should include specific instructions in all acquisitions documents regarding arrangements for selection, inspection and approval of the first article.

6.4 Standard samples. For access to samples, address the contracting activity issuing the invitation for bids or request for proposal.

6.5 Subject term (key word) listing.

Apparel

Athletic wear

Clothing

FIGURE 1. Front and back view, T-shirt, Type I, Army Physical Fitness Uniform

FIGURE 2. Front and Back views, Type II, T-Shirt, Army Physical Fitness Uniform

Physical fitness uniform

NOTE: For sizes X-Small and Small

Dimension: Height 2-3/4 (+ 1/4) inches

Total Length 11 (+ 1/4) inches

Letter thickness 1/2 (+ 1/8) inch

For sizes Medium through XXX-Large

Dimension: Height 3 (± 1/4) inches

Total length 12 (± 1/4) inches

Letter thickness 5/8 (± 1/8) inch

FIGURE 3. Front marking, Type I and Type II, T-Shirt, Army Physical Fitness Uniform

Custodian: Preparing Activity:

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