ESBD_377490_1727202272423_4_590A1 Attachment F Sewing Accessories and Supplies.pdf

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division

IFB No. 304T-25-590A1 Sewing Accessories and Supplies

Attachment F – Requirements and Specifications

IFB. 304T-25-590A1

Contents

F.1 REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Line 1: Elastic, Knitted

Line 2: End Rubber, Elastic Webbing

Line 3: Elastic Yarn

Line 4: Sock Yarn, Knitting

Line 5: Sock Yarn

F.2 SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING

Line 1:

Line 2:

Line 3:

Line 4:

Line 5:

F.1 REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Reference Part A, Sections A.7.2 and A.7.3, for the Laboratory Test Reports requirements.

Each Respondent is required to submit a testing report from an independent certified Domestic Laboratory (U.S. based) for all specifications identified with an asterisk (*) and bolded.

Line 1: Elastic, Knitted Referenced Manufacturer/Model No. or Equal: State Narrow Fabrics No. 3233-1.5-1 Primary Delivery locations:

Abilene, TX 79601 Beeville, TX 78102 Colorado City, TX 79512 Gatesville, TX 76598 Huntsville, TX 77340 Lamesa, TX 79331-1898 Lovelady, TX 75851 Snyder, TX 79549

Application: Manufacturing of Pants, Shorts and Boxers

1. Color: White

2. *Width:

a. 1.5 Inches with a Permissible Deviation of +/- 1/16 Inch

b. Required Testing Standard: ASTM D4964

3. *Elongation:

a. 130% with a Permissible Deviation of +/- 10%

b. Required Testing Standard: ASTM D4964

4. *Weight:

a. 23.1 Ounces with a Permissible Deviation of +/- 3%

b. Required Testing Standard: ASTM D3776

5. *Courses per Inch (CPI):

a. 52 with a Permissible Deviation of +/- 4

b. Required Testing Standard: ASTM D3887

6. Finished Picks per Inch: 60 with a Permissible Deviation of +/- 2

7. Knit Gauge: 14 with a Permissible Deviation of +/- 1

8. Shrinkage Maximum: 9%

9. Warp Ends: 24 with a Permissible Deviation of +/- 3 Ends

10. Weft Ends Minimum: 3+3, 6 Ends

11. Elastomer/Elastic Element:

a. 24 Ends

b. 30 Gauge

12. Components:

a. Polyester: 65% with a Permissible Deviation of +/- 3%

b. Latex: 35% with a Permissible Deviation of +/- 3%

13. Packaging:

a. Yards per roll:

i. Minimum: 48 yards

ii. Maximum: 51 yards

b. Must not be secured around roll with metal pins or fasteners

c. Rolls per box maximum: 21

d. Protected against adverse weather conditions during shipping

e. Boxes may be palletized

14. Unit of Measure: Yard

Line 2: End Rubber, Elastic Webbing Referenced Manufacturer/Model No. or Equal: State Narrow Fabrics No. SHM2 Primary Delivery to Gatesville, TX 76528

Application: Manufacturing of Elastic

1. Color: White

2. *Elastomer/Elastic Element

a. 48 Ends

b. 34 Gauge

c. Required Testing Standard: ASTM D6775

3. Finish: Silicone

4. Heat Aging: to 300 Degrees Fahrenheit

5. Packaging:

a. Packaged to avoid tangling when removed from box

b. Protected against adverse weather conditions

c. Boxes may be palletized

6. Unit of Measure: Pound

Line 3: Elastic Yarn Referenced Manufacturer/Model No. or Equal: Merchant and Mills RN-236-60T Primary Delivery to Gatesville, TX 76528

Application: Manufacturing of Socks

1. Color: White

2. Core: 100-Gauge Rubber

3. *Inner/Outer:

a. 40/12 Raw Nylon Cover

b. Required Testing Standard: ASTM D276

4. *Elongation:

a. 270%

b. Required Testing Standard: ASTM D204

5. Yield: 6,000 to 6,590 Yards per Pound

6. Tube Size:

a. Diameter: 7.5 inches with a permissible deviation of +/- 0.5 inch

b. Weight: 3 to 3.5 pounds

c. Height: 9 inches

7. Packaging:

a. Covered and protected against adverse weather conditions

b. Boxes may be palletized

8. Unit of Measure: Pound

Line 4: Sock Yarn, Knitting Referenced Manufacturer/Model No. or Equal: L&M Trading 1/150/32 Primary Delivery to Gatesville, TX 76528

Application: Manufacturing of Socks

1. Color: White

2. Size: 1 Ply / 150 Denier / 32 Strands

3. Composition: Natural Stretch Polyester

4. Construction: Z Twist

5. Breaking Strength: 4.23 Grains/Denier with a Permissible Deviation of +/- 5%

6. *Elongation:

a. 28.2 % with a Permissible Deviation of +/- 5%

b. Required Testing Standard: ASTM D204

7. Cone Size:

a. Diameter maximum: 9.5 inches

b. Weight average: 8.5 pounds

8. Packaging:

a. Protected against adverse weather conditions

b. Boxes may be palletized

9. Unit of Measure: Pound

Line 5: Sock Yarn Referenced Manufacturer/Model No. or Equal: Parkdale Mills 12/1 90/10 Primary Delivery to Gatesville, TX 76528

Application: Manufacturing of Socks

1. Color: Gray

2. Size: 12.31 with a Permissible Deviation of +/- 3%

3. *Yarn Number:

a. 12/1 with a Permissible Deviation of +/-3%

b. Required Testing Standard: ASTM D1907

4. Yarn Type: Open End

5. Composition: 90/10 (90% Cotton and 10% Polyester)

6. *Coefficient of Variation (CV):

a. Minimum: 12.90%

b. Maximum: 14.61%

c. Required Testing Standard: ASTM D1425

7. *Skein Break Factor

a. Minimum: 1580

b. Maximum: 1647

c. Required Testing Standard: ASTM D1578

8. *Knitting Twist:

a. Minimum: 3.4 Twist Multiple

b. Required Testing Standard: ASTM D1423

9. Cone Size:

a. Diameter maximum: 10.5 inches

b. Weight average: 8.5 pounds

10. Packaging:

a. Yarn shipped on cones packaged in boxes

b. Protected against adverse weather conditions

c. Boxes may be palletized

11. Unit of Measure: Pound

F.2 SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING

Sample sizes and specification compliance testing:

Line 1: Elastic, Knitted: Minimum twenty-five (25) yards

1. Unpackaged and the width measured with a ruler

2. No visible signs of holes, frays, snags, or tears

3. Visually inspected for damage and discoloration

4. Color must remain consistent throughout the material and have no obvious discoloration indicating bleaching, oxidation action caused by air, high temperature, humidity or sunlight or an internal reaction amount of the materials constituents.

Line 2: End Rubber, Elastic Webbing: Minimum ten (10) yards

1. Unpackaged and visibly inspected for silicone finish

2. Color must remain consistent throughout the material and have no obvious discoloration indicating bleaching, oxidation action caused by air, high temperature, humidity or sunlight or an internal reaction amount of the materials constituents

3. Run through a manufacturing process and finished material visually inspected for cracks, splits, or discoloration.

Line 3: Elastic Yarn: Minimum two (2) tubes

1. Visibly verified for proper packaging as specified

2. Visually inspected for damage and discoloration

3. Color must remain consistent throughout the material and have no obvious discoloration indicating bleaching, oxidation action caused by air, high temperature, humidity or sunlight or an internal reaction amount of the materials constituents

4. Loaded into production machines and test sew-offs performed on socks.

5. Sew-offs may be inspected for proper structural integrity, breakage, and overall stitch quality.

Line 4: Sock Yarn, Knitting: Minimum two (2) cones

1. Visibly verified for proper packaging as specified

2. Visually inspected for damage and discoloration

3. Color must remain consistent throughout the material and have no obvious discoloration indicating bleaching, oxidation action caused by air, high temperature, humidity or sunlight or an internal reaction amount of the materials constituents

4. Loaded into several production machines and test sew-offs performed on socks

5. Sew-offs will be inspected for proper structural integrity, breakage, and overall stitch quality.

Line 5: Sock Yarn: Minimum two (2) cones

1. Visibly verified for proper packaging as specified

2. Visually inspected for damage and discoloration

3. Color must remain consistent throughout the material and have no obvious discoloration indicating bleaching, oxidation action caused by air, high temperature, humidity or sunlight or an internal reaction amount of the materials constituents

4. Loaded into several production machines and test sew-offs performed on socks

5. Sew-offs will be inspected for proper structural integrity, breakage, and overall stitch quality.

F.2 SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING