DRAFT A-A-60027A 2025.06.30.pdf

NOTE: This draft, dated 30 June 2025, prepared by United States Marine Corps, has not been approved and is subject to modification. DO NOT USE FOR ACQUISITION PURPOSES. (Project 8425-2025-002)

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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited.

INCH-POUND

A-A-60027A

PROPOSED

SUPERSEDING

A-A-60027

December 2, 2021

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

UNDERSHIRT, NURSING

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description by all federal agencies.

1. SCOPE. This commercial item description covers the requirements for a nursing undershirt for wear by postpartum nursing female military personnel of the Department of Defense.

2. CLASSIFICATION. The undershirt covered by this commercial item description shall be one type and available in the following classes and sizes, as specified (see 7.2).

2.1 Classes.

Class 1 – OD Green 522

Class 2 – Tan 499

Class 3 – Blue CG 3362

Class 4 – White

Class 5 – Black 557

Class 6 – Gray

Class 7 – Coyote 498

Class 8 – As specified in the contract or order (see 7.3)

2.2 Sizes.

X-Small

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

XX-Large mailto:USMC_STDZ@usmc.mil https://assist.dla.mil/

DRAFT DATED 30 June 2025

3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.

3.1 Description. The nursing undershirts shall have a crew neck style with neck trim, a front crop style with underlay, and a hemmed bottom. The neck trim shall be made of double thickness rib material to finish 1 inch wide

(see figures 1 through 3). When specified in the contract or order (see 7.3), the front of the class 5 undershirt shall include the word “ARMY” in gold lettering (see figure 4).

3.2 Standard sample. The finished undershirt shall match the standard sample, as applicable to the specified class, for appearance and shall be equal to or better than the standard sample with respect to all characteristics for which the standard sample is referenced.

3.2.1 Class 1 color. The color of the class 1 undershirt shall be a good match to color chip 24119 of

AMS-STD-595.

3.2.2 Class 2 color. The color of the class 2 undershirt shall be a good match to color chip 20180 of

AMS-STD-595.

3.2.3 Class 3 color. The color of the class 3 undershirt shall be a good match to CG 3362.

3.2.4 Class 4 color. The color of the class 4 undershirt shall be a good match to color chip 27885 of

AMS-STD-595.

3.2.5 Class 5 color. The color of the class 5 undershirt shall be a good match to Black 557.

3.2.6 Class 6 color. The color of the class 6 undershirt shall be a gray shade as specified in the contract or order (see

7.3).

3.2.7 Class 7 color. The color of the class 7 undershirt shall be a good match to Coyote 498.

3.2.8 Class 8 color. The color of the class 8 undershirt shall be a good match to the shade specified in the contract or order (see 7.3).

3.3 Materials.

3.3.1 Basic material. The knit material for the undershirt shall be a synthetic and cotton blend, not exceeding

50 percent synthetic. The cloth shall conform to the requirements in table I and 3.3.3.

TABLE I. Material requirements – all classes.

Characteristic Requirement Test Method

Weight (oz per square yard) 3.0 to 4.5 ASTM D3776/D3776M

Bursting strength (pounds, min.) 80 ASTM D3787

Dimensional stability, (percent) (5 cycles) (max.)

Wales 8.0 AATCC TM135 (1)(IV)(Ai)

Courses 5.5

Colorfastness, rating (min.)

Laundering (3 cycles) 1/

Color change 4 AATCC TM61 test 2A and AATCC EP1

Staining 4 AATCC TM61 test 2A and AATCC EP2

Light (40 AATCC Fading Units or

170 kilojoules) 3 AATCC TM16.3 option 3 and AATCC EP1

Crocking (dry and wet) 3 AATCC TM8 and AATCC EP8

TABLE I. Material requirements – all classes – Continued.

Moisture vapor transmission, g/m2/24 hours (min.)

Initial 1550 ASTM E96/E96M test B

After 5 launderings 1450 AATCC TM135 (1)(IV)(Ai)

Seam smoothness, rating (min.) SS-3 AATCC TM143 or TM88B(1)(IV)(Ai)

Seam strength, pounds (min.) 80 ASTM D3787 2/

Pilling (visual appearance after five laundering cycles) (min.)

4 AATCC TM135 (1)(IV)(Ai) 3/

Visual shade matching

Daylight D65 (6500±200 Kelvin [K]) (with illumination of 100±20 foot candles) 4/

Good match to standard sample AATCC EP9, Option C 5/

Incandescent (2856±200K) Good match to standard sample AATCC EP9, Option C 5/

FOOTNOTES:

1/ Laundering shall have no detrimental effect on the durability of the materials.

2/ The procedure for ASTM D3787 shall be followed except that knit seam strength shall be evaluated, with the seam in the middle and facing up. Seam strength shall be measured at the shoulder and underarm seams.

3/ Pilling visual appearance shall be measured using the pilling standard scale in ASTM D3511/D3511M.

4/ See 7.4.1.

5/ See 7.4.

3.3.2 Neck trim. The neck trim material shall be a 1 x 1 rib knit made of a synthetic and cotton blend, not exceeding 50 percent synthetic. Materials having a tendency to cause latent tendering or yellowing of the cloth shall not be used in any of the dyeing or finishing operations. Resin finishes shall not be used. The cloth shall be preshrunk and the cloth shall conform to the requirements in table II and 3.3.3.

TABLE II. Neck trim requirements.

Characteristic Requirement Test Method

Construction

Wales per inch 32±1 ASTM D8007

Courses per inch 24±1 ASTM D8007

Dimensional stability (percent) (5 cycles)

Wales ±10 AATCC TM135 (1)(IV)(Ai)

Courses ±10 AATCC TM135 (1)(IV)(Ai)

Colorfastness, rating (min.)

Laundering (3 cycles) 1/

Color change 4 AATCC TM61 test 2A and AATCC EP1

Staining 4 AATCC TM61 test 2A and AATCC EP2

Light (40 AATCC Fading Units or 170 kilojoules) 3 AATCC TM16.3 option 3 and AATCC EP1

Crocking (dry and wet) 3 AATCC TM8 and AATCC EP8

TABLE II. Neck trim requirements – Continued.

FOOTNOTE:

1/ Laundering shall have no detrimental effect on the durability of the materials.

3.3.3 Labile sulfur. Dyes and compounds containing sulfur capable of oxidation to sulfuric acid shall not be used.

The cloth shall be “Free” (see 3.3.3.1.a) of labile sulfur when tested as specified in 3.3.3.1.

3.3.3.1 Presence of labile sulfur test. In the determination of labile sulfur in textile materials with lead acetate, two

1.50±0.01-gram samples from each material submitted for evaluation shall be tested. Each of the two samples shall be cut into very small pieces and placed into separate test tubes. The samples shall be submersed in a stannous chloride solution that contains 100 grams of American Chemical Society (ACS) grade stannous chloride crystals in

100 milliliters of ACS grade hydrochloric acid (35 percent concentration) and 50 milliliters of distilled water. A filter paper wet out with a 5.0 percent lead acetate solution shall be placed over the top of the test tube. The lead acetate solution shall contain 5.0 grams of chemically pure (CP) reagent grade lead acetate and enough distilled water to make up a 100-milliliter solution; if the solution is not clear, a few drops (one at a time) of glacial acetic acid shall be added until the solution is clear. The test tube containing the textile sample, stannous chloride, and wet filter paper shall be heated over a low flame until the solution is boiling. The solution should not be heated for more than 15 seconds. A brown to black stain on the filter paper should be evaluated as follows:

a. Free – the filter paper shows no discoloration or staining of any kind.

b. Slight – the filter paper shows a light tan to light brown discoloration stain.

c. Moderate – the filter paper shows a dark brown discoloration stain.

d. Severe – the filter paper shows a black discoloration stain.

The rating shall be recorded. The results shall be recorded as “pass” or “fail”.

3.3.4 Thread. Thread for all seaming and stitching shall be in accordance with standard commercial practice. The color of the thread shall be a good match to the basic material and shall meet the colorfastness requirements specified for the basic material. The finished thread shall have no chemical finishes or treatments, other than those commonly used on commercial threads.

3.4 Lettering.

3.4.1 ARMY. When specified in the contract or order (see 7.3), the front of the undershirt shall have the word

“ARMY” in gold lettering (see figure 4). The top of the lettering shall be positioned 2 (±1/4) inches below the center front neckband joining seam. The lettering shall be centered horizontally on the front of the undershirt. The color of the lettering shall be a close match to Army Gold 558. The finished printed text shall match the provided design for size and finished appearance (see 7.3). Text design file may be obtained from the contracting activity.

The lettering shall be applied by heat transfer method or printing and shall not delaminate, crack, peel, or change shade when tested as specified in 3.8. The size of the finished lettering is dependent upon the size of the shirt, as follows:

For sizes X-Small and Small

Letter Height 2-3/4 (±1/4) inches

Total Length of ARMY 11 (±1/4) inches

Letter Thickness 1/2 (±1/8) inch

For sizes Medium through XX-Large

Letter Height 3 (±1/4) inches

Total Length of ARMY 12 (±1/4) inches

Letter Thickness 5/8 (±1/8) inch

3.5 Labels.

3.5.1 Label and marking. A label meeting the requirements of MIL-DTL-32075, type III, class 14 shall be placed at the upper back inside of the undershirt, centered and 1/2 inch below the seam join of the neck trim and back panel. The label shall include size, manufacturer’s style number, fiber content, lot number, and manufacturing date, as well as laundering (care) information. If service-specific markings are requested, these should be specified in the contract or purchase order (see 7.2). When tested in accordance with AATCC TM135, the label shall have a colorfastness rating of “good” to laundering.

3.5.2 Bar code label. The undershirt shall be coded with a tag meeting the specifications of MIL-DTL-32075, type VIII, class 17; alternatively, a label meeting the requirements of type VII, class 17 may be adhered to the outside of the individual poly bag.

3.6 Figures. Figures 1 through 3 are furnished for informational purposes only. To the extent of any inconsistencies between the written document and the figures, the written document shall govern.

3.7 Finished measurements. The undershirts shall conform to the finished measurements in table III when measured in accordance with the guidance in table IV. Garments shall be laid flat, allowed to rest, and measurements shall be taken from the wearer’s left without stretching or bunching. The sizes may be abbreviated as XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

TABLE III. Finished measurements (inches).

Measurement Tol. X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

A Neck Opening ±1/2 7 7-1/4 7-1/2 7-3/4 8 8-1/4

B Across Shoulder ±1/2 17-1/4 17-3/4 18-1/4 18-7/8 19-1/2 20-1/8

C Front Neck Drop ±1/4 3 3-1/8 3-1/4 3-3/8 3-1/2 3-5/8

D Back Neck Drop ±1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4 1-7/8

E Front Overlay Yoke Height ±1/4 17 17-1/4 17-1/2 17-3/4 18 18-1/4

F Front Neck Drop Underlay ±1/4 8-3/4 9 9-1/4 9-1/2 9-3/4 10

G Sleeve Length ±1/2 6-1/2 6-3/4 7 7-1/4 7-1/2 7-3/4

H Sleeve Opening Width ±1/2 6-3/4 7-1/8 7-1/2 8 8-5/8 9-1/4

I Length at Front High Point

Shoulder ±1/2 26-1/2 27 27-1/2 28 28-1/2 29

J Half Chest ±1/2 18 19 20 21-1/4 22-1/2 23-1/2

K Bottom Sweep ±1/2 19 20 21 22-1/4 23-1/2 24-1/2

TABLE IV. Finished measurement guidance.

Measurement Description Measurement Guidance

Neck Opening (see table III, A) Measurement from the high point shoulder (HPS) 1/ straight across to opposite HPS.

Across Shoulder (see table III, B) Measurement straight from wearer’s left shoulder seam join point to wearer’s right shoulder seam join point.

Front Neck Drop (see table

III, C)

Measurement from a line formed by a straightedge from HPS to HPS 1/ to center front of seam join of neck trim at front neckline.

Back Neck Drop (see table III, D) Measurement from a line formed by a straightedge from HPS to HPS 1/ to center of seam join of neck trim at back neckline.

Front Overlay Yoke Height

(see table III, E)

Measurement taken from HPS 1/ at front straight down to the bottom edge hem of overlay crop.

Front Neck Drop Underlay

(see table III, F)

Measurement from HPS 1/ to a line formed by a straightedge at bottom of cross-over underlay.

NOTE: the front overlay yoke is not shown in the measurement guidance at right.

Sleeve Length (see table III, G) Measurement from outer shoulder seam join of sleeve to the bottom of sleeve opening along natural fold.

TABLE IV. Finished measurement guidance – Continued.

Measurement Description Measurement Guidance

Sleeve Opening Width

(see table III, H)

Measurement along sleeve opening, edge-to-edge at natural fold.

Length at Front High Point

Shoulder (see table III, I)

Measurement taken from HPS 1/ at front straight down to the bottom edge.

Half Chest (see table III, J) Measurement taken 1 inch below armhole measured straight across, edge-to-edge.

Bottom Sweep (see table III, K) Measurement taken straight across the bottom from edge to edge at natural fold.

Lettering Location (see 3.4.1) Measurement taken below the center front of the collar. One half of the overall width measurement specified

(see 3.4) shall be on each side of the center front of the shirt.

FOOTNOTE:

1/ High point shoulder is at the junction of the shoulder seam and the collar.

3.8 End item printing appearance. After the finished undershirt has been laundered 25 times utilizing the same procedure specified for the base fabric (see table I), the appearance rating for the printing shall be as specified in table V.

TABLE V. Appearance rating.

Part Requirement, minimum

ARMY Lettering

Delamination, visual no delamination

Discoloration, rating 3.7 1/

FOOTNOTE

1/ No individual observation shall be lower than a rating of “3”.

3.9 Patterns. Commercial patterns shall be used and shall conform to the design requirements specified herein.

Patterns shall be properly balanced when in accordance with the measurements listed in table V.

4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. Recycled, recovered, environmentally preferable, or biobased 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.

5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE PROVISIONS.

5.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this commercial item description, conform to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

5.2 Market acceptability. The item offered must have been sold to the government or commercial market.

5.3 Visual examination. Each undershirt shall be examined for the defects listed below. Defects in excess of the manufacturer’s own quality assurance standards shall be cause for failure of the undershirt. Delamination of lettering is evaluated visually after 25 launderings.

a. Material defects – any hole, cut, tear, mend, drop stitch, loose knit, miss knit, slub, streak, knitted in waste, permanent fold, pleat, or crease; any spot or stain, discoloration, or color not as specified; any shaded part; or any objectionable odor.

b. Seams and stitching – loose or tight stitching tension, broken or missing thread or stitch, needle chew; any part caught in an unrelated operation or stitching; raw edge, thread breaks, or thread ends not removed; or any seam puckered, distorted, pleated, irregular, or open.

c. Workmanship – any component part omitted, twisted, not specified size, misplaced, poorly shaped, or not lying flat. Measurement of item not as specified.

d. Labels – label(s) missing, incorrect, or illegible; bar code or UPC code label omitted or not readable by scanner; human-readable interpretation omitted or illegible; bar code not visible on folded, packaged item; or bar code label causes damage to the item.

e. Lettering – letters misplaced, smeared, wrinkled, not cleanly or neatly applied, color not as specified.

Lettering design not as specified. Dimensions not as specified. Position not as specified. Delamination or peeling of letters.

6. PACKAGING. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

7. NOTES.

7.1 Intended use. This undershirt is intended to be worn by post-partum nursing female military personnel.

7.2 Source of documents.

7.2.1 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC). AATCC test methods are available from www.aatcc.org.

7.2.2 ASTM International. ASTM standards are available from www.astm.org.

7.2.3 Defense specifications. Defense specifications are available online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil.

7.2.4 SAE International. SAE standards are available from www.sae.org.

7.3 Ordering data. The contract or order should specify the following:

a. CID document number and revision.

b. Quantity required.

c. Class(es) and size(s) required; and shade information, as necessary (see 2, 2.1, 3.2.6, and 3.2.8).

d. Service-specific markings, if requested (see 3.1, 3.4.1, and 3.5.1).

e. Product conformance provisions (see 5.1).

7.4 Visual shade matching. In 2017, option A of AATCC EP9, Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles, was changed to option C. NOTE: In case of confusion, the viewing geometry should be “The specimen plane and illumination source will be parallel to each other and aligned so that the light flux is incident at the center of the specimen plane, which is set at a 35±5-degree angle relative to the horizontal. The observer will view the specimens at a 90-degree angle, relative to the plane of the specimens.”

7.4.1 Use of D75 illuminant. In 2022, the U.S. Military (all services) accepted D65 as the new preferred light source for visual shade matching due to supply chain issues with D75. DD1222s should reflect which light source is used. If the light source is not indicated on the DD1222, D65 will be assumed by the Government Shade

Laboratory.

7.5 Standard samples. Standard samples for shade or appearance can be obtained through the contracting agency.

7.6 Key words.

Cotton

Synthetic http://www.aatcc.org/ http://www.astm.org/ https://quicksearch.dla.mil/ http://www.sae.org/

FIGURE 1. Undershirt, nursing (front view A).

FIGURE 2. Undershirt, nursing (front view B).

FIGURE 3. Undershirt, nursing (back view).

NOTE: For reference only. Final graphic will be included in the contract or order.

FIGURE 4. ARMY lettering.

CONCLUDING MATERIAL

MILITARY INTERESTS: CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITY:

GSA – FAS

Custodians: Preparing Activity:

Army – GL Navy – MC

Navy – MC (Project 8425-2025-002)

Review Activities:

Army – GL, MI

Navy – CG1, NU

DLA – CT