ESBD_521220_1780494383355_4_Attachment F Specifications 304T-26-850A2 Textiles.pdf

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Statewide Procurement Division

IFB No. 304T-26-850A2

Textiles, Fibers, and Piece Goods

Attachment F

Requirements and Specifications

IFB 304T-26-850A2

Attachment F – Requirements and Specifications

Contents A. Contractor Requirements

1. Laboratory Test Reports (LTRs)

2. General Sampling Procedure

3. Specifications

Line 1: Nylon Flag, Red 6055-R

Line 2: Nylon Flag, White 6055-W

Line 3: Nylon Flag, Blue 6055-B

Lines 1-3 Testing Parameters:

Line 4: Outer Nylon, Loden Green

Line 5: Outer Nylon, Navy Blue

Lines 4 and 5 Testing Parameters:

Line 6: Inner Nylon, Loden Green

Line 7: Inner Nylon, Navy Blue

Line 6 and 7 Testing Parameters:

Line 8: Mesh Bag Fabric

Line 8 Testing Parameters:

Line 9: Thermal Knit Fabric

Line 9 Testing Parameters:

Line 10: Greige Sheeting

Line 10 Testing Parameters:

Line 11: Twill Fabric, Lightweight, Gray

Line 11 Testing Parameters:

Lines 12-21: Twill Fabric, assorted colors

Line 12-21 Testing Parameters:

Lines 22 and 23: Filament, Spun Bonded, 100% Polypropylene

Lines 24: Cotton Batting, Spring Fibers

Lines 25: Cotton Batting, Spring Fibers

Lines 26: Fiberfill Batting Fabric

Line 26 Testing Parameters:

Line 27 and 28: Clear Vinyl, Double Coated, Institutional Clear

Lines 29 and 30: Cotton Waste

Line 31: Cotton, Willowed Gin Motes

Line 32: Jersey Knit Fabric

Line 32 Testing Parameters:

Line 33: Jersey Knit Fabric, Tubular Width 22 inches

Line 34: Jersey Knit Fabric, Tubular Width 24 inches

Line 35: Jersey Knit Fabric, Tubular Width 26 inches

Line 36: Jersey Knit Fabric, Tubular Width 28 inches

Line 37: Jersey Knit Fabric, Tubular Width 30 inches

Line 38: Jersey Knit Fabric, Tubular Width 32 inches

Line 33-38 Testing Parameters:

Line 39: Twill Fabric, Lightweight, Navy Munsell Book of Color Glossy 7.5PB 2/2

Line 39 Testing Parameters:

A. Contractor Requirements

1. Laboratory Test Reports (LTRs)

a. Reference Part A Section A.7.3 Laboratory Test Report Requirements (LTR)

b. Each bidder shall be required to submit a testing report from an independent certified domestic (U.S. based) lab for all specifications identified with an “ * ” in Attachment F -

Requirements and Specifications. Bidders may choose one color per fabric type for testing.

2. General Sampling Procedure

a. Samples, if requested, will be as outlined in the Testing Parameters below and in Part A, Section A 7.4

b. In addition to the testing parameters outlined below, all material will be visually inspected by TDCJ for discoloration, spots, blemishes, damage, or other imperfections and compared to current stock for color and weave stiffness. Pantone colors may be verified with a Pantone Capsure color measurement tool.

c. Material shall then be adhered to a “practice” panel and checked for signs of damage.

d. The above material testing requirements will be pass/fail.

3. Specifications

Line 1: Nylon Flag, Red 6055-R

Line 2: Nylon Flag, White 6055-W

Line 3: Nylon Flag, Blue 6055-B

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal:

Line 1: Noved NFM-R, Ragold FRG-STD-R

Line 2: Noved NFM-W, Ragold FRG-STD-W

Line 3: Noved NFM-B, Ragold FRG-STD-B

Delivery Location: Gatesville, Texas 76598 (Hilltop Unit Garment Factory)

Application: To be used in the construction of indoor/outdoor flags

1. *Fabric content AATCC 20A: 100 percent nylon – type 6

2. Colors:

a. Red: Pantone 193 C

b. White: Pantone 255

c. Blue: Pantone 281 C

3. *Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c:

a. Length: Maximum 2%

b. Width: Maximum 2%

4. Fabric width: 60 inches minimum

5. *Fabric weight:

a. ASTM D3776, option C

b. 3 ounces per square yard minimum

6. Thread count:

a. Warp direction: Minimum 66 threads per inch

b. Fill direction: Minimum 50 picks per inch

7. Finish: Durable, water repellent flag

8. Warp and fill: 200 denier

9. Weave: Oxford

10. Packaging: Wrapped in heavy plastic and palletized

Lines 1-3 Testing Parameters:

In accordance with Part A.7.4, if requested, pre-award sample size will be a minimum of 3 yards of each color sent to the Hilltop Garment Factory to be tested as follows:

1. Sample shall be used to manufacture a flag

2. Material’s length and width will be measured prior to and after laundering and checked for shrinkage

3. Material will be laundered under controlled temperatures:

a. Washed at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees; and

b. Dried at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit

4. Shrinkage after laundering:

a. Length: Maximum 2%

b. Width: Maximum 2%

Line 4: Outer Nylon, Loden Green

Line 5: Outer Nylon, Navy Blue

Line 4: Noved ON-12M1.1

Line 5: Noved IN-14M1.1

Delivery Location: Gatesville, Texas 76598 (Hughes Unit Garment Factory)

Application: Used in the production of officer, offender and employee jackets

1. Fabric content AATCC 20A: 100 percent nylon

2. Weave: Oxford

3. Denier: 200

4. *Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c:

a. Length: Maximum 3%

b. Width: Maximum 3%

5. *Fabric weight:

a. ASTM D3776, Option C

b. Ounces per square yard: Minimum 2.75 oz

6. Color:

a. Line 4: Loden green (olive green), Pantone 7764 C

b. Line 5: Navy Blue, Pantone 7546 C

7. Fabric width: 60 inches – no variance will be permitted to ensure compatibility with equipment

8. Fabric roll length:

a. Minimum: 200 yards

b. Maximum: 250 yards

9. Fabric shall have a durable water repellant finish

10. Face and back of fabric:

a. Must be dyed

b. Shipped together from finishing facility

c. Dye lots must be clearly designated on shipping cartons and packing slips

11. Fabric must be wrinkle, twist and crease free

12. Splices:

a. To be railed-head sewn splices from selvage to selvage

b. Merrow stitched with reinforced edges

c. Number of splices per roll shall not exceed three

13. Packaging requirements:

a. Fabric shall be shipped on cones packaged inside boxes. Fabric shall be covered and protected against adverse weather conditions while being shipped

b. Fabric shall be wrapped in heavy poly plastic bags

c. Rolls of fabric shall be palletized with no more than 4 layers of stacked rolls of material securely fastened to the pallet

Lines 4 and 5 Testing Parameters:

In accordance with Part A.7.4, if requested, pre-award sample size will be a minimum of 4 yards sent to the Hughes Unit Garment Factory to be tested as follows:

1. One yard of material will be cut to weigh

2. Quilting:

a. Three yards of nylon will be run through the quilting machine under normal operating conditions

b. The quilting procedure sews a nylon shell material on one side of the Re-Processed

Waste (RPW) along with a nylon lining material on the other side

c. This will produce a component product

3. Portions that are cut from the sample quilted product will be cut into pieces that will produce a complete 2XL jacket

4. Material is sewn together to form a complete jacket

5. Sewn material’s length and width will be measured prior to and after laundering and checked for shrinkage

6. Material will be laundered under controlled temperatures:

a. Washed at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit

b. Dried at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit

7. Shrinkage after laundering:

a. Length: Maximum 3%

b. Width: Maximum 3%

Line 6: Inner Nylon, Loden Green

Line 7: Inner Nylon, Navy Blue

Line 6: Coast Enterprise 137

Line 7: Coast Enterprise 137

Delivery Location: Gatesville, Texas 76598 (Hughes Unit Garment Factory)

Application: Used in the production of officer, offender and employee jackets

1. Fabric content AATCC 20A: 100 percent nylon

2. Fabric type: Taffeta

3. *Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c:

a. Length: Maximum 3%

b. Width: Maximum 3%

4. *Fabric weight:

a. ASTM D3776, option C

b. Ounces per square yard: Minimum 1.5 oz

5. Color:

a. Line 6: Loden Green (Olive Green), Pantone 7764 C

b. Line 7: Navy Blue, Pantone 7546 C

6. Fabric width: 60 inches – no variance will be permitted to ensure compatibility with equipment

7. Fabric roll length:

a. Minimum: 200 yards

b. Maximum: 250 yards

8. Fabric shall have a durable water repellant finish

9. Face and back of fabric:

a. Must be dyed

b. Shipped together from finishing facility

c. Dye lots shall be clearly designed on shipping cartons and packing slips

10. Fabric shall be wrinkle, twist and crease free

11. Spliced

a. To be railed-head sewn spliced from selvage to selvage

b. Merrow stitched with reinforced edges

c. Number of splices per roll shall not exceed three

12. Packaging requirements:

a. Fabric shall be shipped on cones packaged inside boxes. Fabric shall be covered and protected against adverse weather conditions while being shipped

b. Fabric shall be wrapped in heavy poly plastic bags

c. Rolls of fabric shall be palletized with no more than 4 layers of stacked rolls of material securely fastened to the pallet

d. Rolls of fabric shall be securely fastened to the pallet

Line 6 and 7 Testing Parameters:

In accordance with Part A.7.4, if requested, pre-award sample size will be a minimum of 4 yards

1. One yard of material will be cut to weigh

2. Quilting:

a. Three yards of nylon will be run through the quilting machine under normal operating conditions.

b. The quilting procedure sews a nylon shell material on one side of the Re-Processed

Waste (RPW) along with a nylon lining material on the other side.

c. This will produce a component product.

3. Portions that are cut from the sample quilted product are cut into pieces that will produce a complete 2XL jacket.

4. Material is sewn together to form a complete jacket.

5. Sewn material’s length and width will be measured prior to and after laundering and checked for shrinkage.

6. Material will be laundered under controlled temperatures:

a. Washed at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Dried at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

7. Shrinkage allowance:

a. Length: Maximum 3%

Line 8: Mesh Bag Fabric

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Coast Enterprise 133

Delivery location: Huntsville, Texas 77343 (Ellis Garment Factory)

Application: To be used in the manufacturing of laundry and commissary bags

1. Fabric content AATCC 20A: 100 percent polyester

2. Color: Natural

3. Yarn denier: 150/1000 denier

4. Width: 50 inches

5. *Fabric weight:

a. ASTM D3776, option C

b. Ounces per square yard: Minimum 4.5 oz

6. Bursting strength test ASTM D6797: 155 lbf average

7. * Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c:

a. Length: Maximum 12%

b. Width: Maximum 2%

8. Put up roll:

a. Each roll shall be plastic wrapped in poly bags

b. Roll tags shall be affixed or inserted into each roll tube

c. Roll size:

1. Minimum: 100 yards

2. Maximum: 150 yards

9. Roll tubes shall be marked with the description and yardage of each roll.

Line 8 Testing Parameters:

In accordance with Part A.7.4, if requested, pre-award sample size will be a minimum of 2 yards sent to Ellis Garment Factory to be tested as follows:

1. Material will be weighed.

2. Material is sewn together to form a bag.

3. Sewn material’s length and width will be measured prior to and after laundering and checked for shrinkage.

4. Material will be laundered under controlled temperatures:

a. Washed at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Dried at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Shrinkage after laundering:

a. Length: Maximum 12%

b. Width: Maximum 2%

Line 9: Thermal Knit Fabric

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Atco Mills

Delivery location: Abilene, Texas 79601 (Robertson Unit Garment Factory)

Application: To be used in the production of thermal clothes for offenders.

1. *Fiber content:

a. Tested according to AATCC 20A:

b. 55 percent polyester/45 percent cotton (+/- 5%)

2. Fabric construction: knit and tuck waffle pattern, double knit

a. All fabric constructed with 100 percent first quality yarns

b. Relaxed-to-extend stretch-recovery properties after laundering: Minimum 40 percent

3. Cut: 14 cut machine

4. Pattern: 52 pockets per 10 inches

5. Yarn:

a. 18/1 yarn, 100% cotton

b. 150 denier, 36 filament polyester

6. Color: bleached white (optical brightener required)

7. Finish: bleached, heat set, soft finish

8. *Fabric weight:

a. ASTM D3776, option C

b. Ounces per square yard: Minimum 4.75 oz

c. Ounces per square yard: Maximum 5.25 oz

9. Yield: 1.9 yards per pound

10. Width ASTM D3774: 62 inches minimum

11. * Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c:

a. Length: Maximum 20%

b. Width: Maximum 10.5%

12. No formaldehyde or formaldehyde resins of any kind shall be used on fabric.

13. Put-up and packaging:

a. All fabric to be placed on rolls with no splices, minimum 75 yards per roll.

b. All rolls to be individually wrapped in plastic.

c. All fabric to be shrink wrapped on pallets.

Line 9 Testing Parameters:

In accordance with Part A.7.4, if requested, pre-award sample size will be minimum of 3 yards sent to the Robertson Unit Garment Factory to be tested as follows:

1. One XL thermal shirt and one XL thermal pant will be sewn.

2. Sewn material’s length and width will be measured prior to and after laundering and checked for shrinkage.

3. Material will be laundered under controlled temperatures:

a. Washed at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Dried at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Shrinkage after laundering:

a. Length: Maximum 20%

b. Width: Maximum 10.5%

Line 10: Greige Sheeting

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Atco Mills 7858

Delivery location: Huntsville, TX 77340 (Garment Production Warehouse)

Application: To be used in the production of offender sheets and pillowcases.

1. *Fiber content

a. Tested according to AATCC 20A

b. 70 percent polyester / 30 percent cotton (+/- 3%)

2. *Fabric weight:

a. Tested according to ASTM D3776, option C

b. Ounces per square yard: Minimum 2.75 oz

3. Width:

a. Minimum: 63 inches

b. Maximum: 65 inches

4. Color: Natural, does not need to be dyed

5. * Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c:

a. Length: Maximum 5.5%

b. Width: Maximum 4.5%

6. Thread count: 75-81 by 55-61

7. Selvage shall be tucked, clean, and without fringe

8. Splices

a. Must be rail-head sewn

b. Merrow stitched

c. Nine stitches per inch with reinforced edges

9. Put up roll:

a. Roll size: Maximum 1,000 yards

b. In polyester bags

c. Bales are not acceptable

10. Inside diameter of re-roll tubes for each roll must be a minimum of 2 inches.

Line 10 Testing Parameters:

In accordance with Part A.7.4, if requested, pre-award sample size will be minimum of 10 yards sent to the Huntsville Unit Textile Mill to be tested as follows:

1. Material will be weighed.

2. Material is sewn together to form a pair of shorts and one sheet.

3. Sewn material’s length and width will be measured prior to and after laundering and checked for shrinkage.

4. Material will be laundered under controlled temperatures:

a. Washed at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Dried at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Shrinkage after laundering:

a. Length: Maximum 5.5%

b. Width: Maximum 4.5%

Line 11: Twill Fabric, Lightweight, Gray

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Coast Enterprise 1711 L

Delivery Location: Huntsville, Texas 77340 (Hightower Garment Factory)

Application: To be used in the production of Class A uniform shirts.

a. Testing according to AATCCA 20

b. 65 percent polyester/35 percent cotton (+/- 3%)

2. *Fabric weight:

a. ASTM D3776, option C

b. Ounces per square yard: Minimum 4.75 oz

3. Color: Gray (graphite), Pantone 425 C

4. Width:

a. Minimum:61 inches

b. Maximum: 63 inches

5. Yarn warp/fill: Minimum 12/1

6. *Breaking strength ASTM D5034:

a. Warp: Minimum 100 lbs

b. Fill: Minimum 50 lbs

7. * Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c:

a. Length: Maximum 3.5%

8. Color fastness AATCC 61-3A: 3.0 minimum color change and staining using AATCC greyscale for color change and staining.

9. Put up:

a. Splices to be railed-hand sewn splices from selvage to selvage

b. Merrow stitch with reinforced edges

c. Roll:

1. Splices shall not exceed 3

2. Minimum: 200 yards

3. Maximum: 250 yards

10. Dye method AATCC 61: 4A VAT dyed only

Line 11 Testing Parameters:

In accordance with Part A.7.4, if requested, pre-award sample size will be a minimum of 6 yards, sent to the Hightower Garment Factory to be tested as follows:

1. One shirt will be sewn.

checked for shrinkage.

3. Material will be laundered under controlled temperatures:

a. Washed at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Dried at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Shrinkage after laundering:

a. Lenth: Maximum 3.5%

Lines 12-21: Twill Fabric, assorted colors

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Coast Enterprise 1711 D

Delivery location: Abilene, TX 79601 (Robertson Unit Garment Factory)

Delivery location: Huntsville, TX 77340 (Garment Production Warehouse) (Line 16 only)

Line 12: Khaki Munsell Book of Color Glossy 7.5Y 6/2

Line 13: Black Pantone 6 C

Line 14: Green Pantone 560 C

Line 15: Navy Munsell Book of Color Glossy 7.5PB 2/2

Line 16: Navy Munsell Book of Color Glossy 7.5PB 2/2

Line 17: Orange Pantone 173 C

Line 18: Ruby Pantone 195 C

Line 19: Mustard Yellow RGB Color Model 255, 219, 88

Line 20: Yellow Pantone 109 C

Line 21: White Pantone P 99-1 C or Snow White 11-0602 TCX (orders may be either or but not mixed)

Application: Used for various outside customer orders, including, but not limited to county jail uniforms, county officer clothing, state juvenile clothing needs and state juvenile officer clothing needs.

a. Tested according to AATCC 20A:

b. 65 percent polyester/35 percent cotton (+/-3%)

2. *Fabric weight:

a. ASTM D3776, option C

b. Ounces per square yard: Minimum 7.25 oz

3. Width: 60 inches (+/- 1 inch)

4. Yarn Warp/fill: Minimum 12/1

5. *Breaking strength ASTM D5034:

a. Warp: Minimum 175.75 lbs

b. Fill: Minimum 118.75 lbs

6. *Tear strength ASTM D1424:

a. Warp: Minimum 11.4 lbs.

b. Fill: Minimum 6.65 lbs

7. * Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c:

a. Length: Maximum 6%

b. Width: Maximum 3%

8. Abrasion: Flex 200 cycles

9. Finish

a. Crease resistant finish (CRF).

b. Fast dry (heat set for maximum stability and properly cured finish).

10. Care instructions: Shall be able to withstand home, commercial and industrial laundering.

11. Put up:

a. Splices to be railed-hand sewn splices from selvage to selvage.

b. Merrow stitched with reinforced edges.

c. Roll:

1. Splices shall not exceed 3

2. Minimum: 200 yards

3. Maximum: 250 yards

d. Fabric shall be packaged in heavy duty poly-nylon bags and palletized and sorted by color.

Line 12-21 Testing Parameters:

In accordance with A.7.4, if requested, pre-award samples size will be a minimum of 3 yards and sent to the Garment Production Warehouse (Line 16 only) and Robertson Unit Garment Factory

(all line items other than 16) shall be tested as follows:

1. One XL shirt and one XL pant will be sewn.

checked for shrinkage.

3. Material will be laundered under controlled temperatures.

a. Washed at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Dried at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Shrinkage allowance:

a. Length: Maximum 6%

Lines 22 and 23: Filament, Spun Bonded, 100% Polypropylene

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Tricon 125 N 90135

Delivery location Line 22: Lamesa, TX 79331 (Smith Unit Mattress Factory)

Delivery location Line 23: Huntsville, TX 77349 (Wynne Unit Mattress Factory)

Application: To be used in the production of mattress liners.

1. Fiber content AATCC 20A: 100% polypropylene

2. Color: White

3. *Fabric weight:

a. ASTM D3776, option C

b. Minimum: .76 ounces per square yard

4. Width: 40 inches

5. Length:

a. Minimum: 200 yards per roll

b. Maximum: 500 yards per roll

6. *Thickness ASTM D1777, Option 1: Minimum .007 oz/yd

7. *Breaking strength, Grab Test ASTM D5034:

a. Length: Minimum 15.8 lbf

b. Width: Minimum 13.2 lbf

8. *Trapezoid procedure ASTM D5587:

a. Length: Minimum 8.8 lbf

b. Width: Minimum 6.8 lbf

9. Melting point: Minimum 165 degrees Celsius

10. Shall be shipped on pallets.

Lines 24: Cotton Batting, Spring Fibers

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Trace Industries

Delivery location Line 24: Huntsville, TX 77349 (Wynne Unit Mattress Factory)

Application: Used in the production of spring batting to cover springs in mattresses.

1. Size:

a. Width: Minimum 39.95 inches

b. Width: Maximum 43.05

c. Length: Minimum 77.9 inches

d. Length: Maximum 86.1 inches

2. Weight:

a. Minimum: 6.27 lbs

b. Maximum: 6.93 lbs

3. Batt:

a. Stitch: Batt stitch to non-woven 100% polypropylene backing

b. Channel stitch rows: Maximum 4 inches apart

c. Blended textile byproducts

i. Recyclable material: Gin Motes, linters and textile fiber waste

ii. New material, synthetic fiber not allowed

d. Meet or exceed federal flammability specification CFR 1633.

e. Meet or exceed California Bureau of Home Furnishings Technical Bulletin 117-

2013.

f. Meet or exceed UFAC Filling/Padding Component Test Method

g. *Meet or exceed ASTM D5238

4. Fire Retardant:

a. Fibers: Homogeneously treated with a boron-based flame retardant

b. Minimum content: 10% by weight

c. Treated batting will not support combustion or smolder

5. Fiber content: 100% Polypropylene backing

6. Backing material: Bondtex or CPA approved equal

7. Packaging:

a. Baled in banded corrugated skids that allow for loading, unloading, and stacking with a forklift.

b. Each bale shall be properly labeled.

c. 16 batts per bale

d. 240 bales per truck load

Lines 25: Cotton Batting, Spring Fibers

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Trace Industries

Delivery location Line 25: Huntsville, TX 77349 (Wynne Unit Mattress Factory)

Application: Spring Fibers, Backing Material

1. Size:

a. Width: Minimum 24.7 inches

b. Width: Maximum 27.3

c. Length: Minimum 72.2 inches

d. Length: Maximum 79.8 inches

2. *Weight:

a. Minimum: 24.7 lbs

b. Maximum: 27.3 lbs

3. Batt:

a. Stitch: Batt stitch to non-woven 100% polypropylene backing

b. Channel stitch rows: Maximum 4 inches apart

c. Blended textile byproducts

i. Recyclable material: Gin Motes, linters and textile fiber waste

ii. New material, synthetic fiber not allowed

d. Meet or exceed federal flammability specification CFR 1633

e. Meet or exceed California Bureau of Home Furnishings Technical Bulletin 117-

f. Meet or exceed UFAC Filling/Padding Component Test Method

g. *Meet or exceed ASTM D5238

4. Fire Retardant:

a. Fibers: Homogeneously treated with a boron-based flame retardant

b. Minimum content: 10% by weight

c. Treated batting will not support combustion or smolder

5. Fiber content: 100% Polypropylene backing

6. Backing material: Bondtex or CPA approved equal

7. Packaging:

a. Baled in banded corrugated skids that allow for loading, unloading, and stacking with a forklift.

b. Each bale shall be properly labeled.

c. 5 batts per bale

d. 200 bales per truck load

Lines 26: Fiberfill Batting Fabric

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Hobbs Bonded Fibers 113043-B.RPW 200

Delivery location Line 26: Gatesville, TX 76528 (Hughes Unit Garment Factory)

Application: Used in the production of jackets.

1. *Fabric weight:

b. Minimum: 5.4 ounces per square yard

c. Maximum: 6.6 ounces per square yard

2. Bonded, high loft, non-woven.

3. Compression Recovery: 80% after 12 hours, 100% after 24 hours.

4. Thermal cloths per inch: Minimum 420

5. Density per cubic foot: Minimum 83 lbs

6. Tolerance/Range:

a. Minimum: 0.59 lbs

b. Maximum: 1.26 lbs

7. Goods must be wrinkle, twist, and crease free.

8. Core diameter:

a. Minimum: 2 inches

b. Maximum: 2.5 inches

9. Roll width is to be 60 inches with no variance to be compatible with on site equipment.

10. Length:

a. Minimum: 49 yards per roll

b. Maximum: 51 yards per roll

11. Material thickness: 0.25 inch

12. Batting composition:

a. Carded machine grade post-consumer cotton/polyester fibers.

b. Type 6

c. Must be reprocessed with virgin polyester and polyvinyl acetate base binder with glass transition temperature of no more than 35 degrees Celsius.

d. Ratio of the binder to the total fiber weight must be equal or less than 50% of the total batt weight.

e. Staple length must be 2-3 inches long and the denier between 5.5 - 6.5 denier per filament (DPF).

13. Shall be delivered wrapped in plastic.

Line 26 Testing Parameters:

In accordance with Part A.7.4, if requested, pre-award sample size will be a minimum of 5 yards,

1. Material will be weighed to ensure it meets specification.

2. Material thickness will be measured to ensure it meets specification.

Line 27 and 28: Clear Vinyl, Double Coated, Institutional Clear

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Glenmore Industries CV-Clearview

Delivery location Line 27: Lamesa, TX 79331 (Smith Unit Mattress Factory)

Delivery location Line 28: Huntsville, TX 77349 (Wynne Unit Mattress Factory)

Application: Used as the outer cover on cotton filled mattress.

1. Weight:

a. Minimum: 10 ounces

b. Maximum: 11 ounces

2. Film: PVC must be clear. Opaque or frosty is not acceptable.

3. Double Coated

4. Reinforcement: 1000D X 1000D polyester, 6 X 6 inserted warp knit.

5. *Adhesion ASTM D751, not able to separate: Minimum 22 lbs/2 inches

6. *Breaking strength, Grab Test ASTM D5034:

a. Warp: Minimum 170 lbf

b. Fill: Minimum 150 lbf

7. Tear Resistance, Trapezoid Procedure ASTM D751:

a. Warp: Minimum 90 lbf

b. Fill: Minimum 90 lbf

8. *Flame Retardancy: Must meet test requirements for Class A of 16 CFR Part 1633 or 1632, Flammability of mattresses when the product is used in the production of mattresses.

9. *Must pass AATCC 147 Assessment of Textile Materials: Parallel Streak Method.

10. *Hydrostatic Resistance: 200 minimum; ASTM D751 active standard procedure A –

Pressure application by mullen-type hydrostatic tester.

11. *Abrasion Resistance: Minimum 9000 cycles (rotary platform, double head method)

– Must pass test ASTM D-3884 active standard.

12. *Pass with permissible limits of testing elements listed in EN71 Part 3:

1994+Al:2000/AC:2002 Migration of Certain Elements Test.

13. Roll Dimensions:

a. 32 inches wide

b. 100 yards long ± 5 yards

c. Maximum one splice per roll & with splice piece not being smaller than 25 yards in length.

d. Rolls shall have a two (2) to three (3) inch core.

14. Rolls must be received on pallets .

Lines 29 and 30: Cotton Waste

Line 29 Delivery location: Lamesa, TX 79331 (Smith Unit Mattress Factory)

Line 30 Delivery location: Huntsville, TX 77349 (Wynne Unit Mattress Factory)

Application: Used in the production of inmate mattresses.

1. Grade: High

2. Color: White

3. Cotton shall not have water damage, mold, mildew, or an odor.

4. Good fiber

5. Moderate trash content

6. Bale Weight: Maximum 600 lbs

Line 31: Cotton, Willowed Gin Motes

Delivery location Line 31: Lamesa, TX 79331 (Smith Unit Mattress Factory)

Application: Used to produce pillows.

1. Color: White

2. Cotton shall not have water damage, mold, mildew, or an odor.

3. Cotton shall not have excessive gin trash.

4. Bale Weight: Maximum 600 lbs

Line 32: Jersey Knit Fabric

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Jag Textiles JAG-OWJ60

Delivery location Line 32: Gatesville, TX 76598 (Hilltop Unit Garment Factory)

Application: Used in the production of shorts.

1. Yarn Size: Open End 20/1

2. *Weight ASTM D-3376 Option B:

a. Minimum: 5.8 ounces per square yard

b. Maximum: 6.8 ounces per square yard

3. Color: Bleached optical white

4. Open Width: 60 inches

5. Roll Size:

a. Minimum: 60 yards

b. Maximum: 100 yards

6. *Shrinkage (AATCC135): Less than 10% length, less than 10% width

7. *Content (AATCC 20A): Cotton 46%-55%, Polyester 45%-54%

8. Weave: Jersey Knit

9. Machine Cut: Minimum 22 NPI

10. Wales: Minimum 25 per inch

11. Delivery: Rolls to be delivered in heavy polyethylene plastic.

Line 32 Testing Parameters:

In accordance with Part A.7.3, if requested, pre-award sample size will be a minimum of 1 yard, sent to the Hilltop Unit Factory to be tested as follows:

1. One XL short will be sewn.

checked for shrinkage.

3. Material will be laundered under controlled temperatures:

a. Washed at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Dried at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Shrinkage allowance:

a. Length: Less than 10%

b. Width: Less than 10%

Line 33: Jersey Knit Fabric, Tubular Width 22 inches

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Atlantic Textiles UN530-WT

Delivery location Line 33: Dayton, TX 77535 (Hightower Garment Factory)

Application: Used in the production of t-shirts.

1. Color: Bleached optical white

2. Content: Cotton 50%, Polyester 50%

3. *Weight ASTM D-3376 Option B:

a. Minimum: 6 ounces per square yard

b. Maximum: 6.75 ounces per square yard

4. Weave: Jersey Knit

5. *Shrinkage, Using AATCC 96-V1c: Less than 5% length and width – No growth allowed under institutional laundering conditions.

6. Tubular Width: 22 inches

7. Machine Cut: Minimum 22 NPI

8. Wales: Minimum 25 per inch

9. Delivery: Rolls to be delivered in heavy polyethylene plastic.

Line 34: Jersey Knit Fabric, Tubular Width 24 inches

Delivery location Line 34: Dayton, TX 77535 (Hightower Garment Factory)

3. *Weight ASTM D-3376 Option B:

a. Minimum: 6 ounces per square yard

b. Maximum: 6.75 ounces per square yard

4. Weave: Jersey Knit

5. *Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c: Less than 5% length and width – No growth allowed under institutional laundering conditions

6. Tubular Width: 24 inches

7. Machine Cut: Minimum 22 NPI

Line 35: Jersey Knit Fabric, Tubular Width 26 inches

Delivery location Line 35: Dayton, TX 77535 (Hightower Garment Factory)

3. *Weight ASTM D-3376 Option B:

a. Minimum: 6 ounces per square yard

b. Maximum: 6.75 ounces per square yard

4. Weave: Jersey Knit

5. *Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c: Less than 5% length and width – No growth allowed under institutional laundering conditions.

6. Tubular Width: 26 inches

7. Machine Cut: Minimum 22 NPI

Line 36: Jersey Knit Fabric, Tubular Width 28 inches

Delivery location Line 36: Dayton, TX 77535 (Hightower Garment Factory)

3. *Weight ASTM D-3376 Option B:

a. Minimum: 6 ounces per square yard

b. Maximum: 6.75 ounces per square yard

4. Weave: Jersey Knit

5. *Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c: Less than 5% length and width – No growth allowed under institutional laundering conditions

6. Tubular Width: 28 inches

7. Machine Cut: Minimum 22 NPI

Line 37: Jersey Knit Fabric, Tubular Width 30 inches

Delivery location Line 37: Dayton, TX 77535 (Hightower Garment Factory)

3. *Weight ASTM D-3376 Option B:

a. Minimum: 6 ounces per square yard

b. Maximum: 6.75 ounces per square yard

4. Weave: Jersey Knit

5. *Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c: Less than 5% length and width – No growth allowed under institutional laundering conditions

6. Tubular Width: 30 inches

7. Machine Cut: Minimum 22 NPI

Line 38: Jersey Knit Fabric, Tubular Width 32 inches

Delivery location Line 38: Dayton, TX 77535 (Hightower Garment Factory)

3. *Weight ASTM D-3376 Option B:

a. Minimum: 6 ounces per square yard

b. Maximum: 6.75 ounces per square yard

4. Weave: Jersey Knit

5. *Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c: Less than 5% length and width – No growth allowed under institutional laundering conditions

6. Tubular Width: 32 inches

7. Machine Cut: Minimum 22 NPI

Line 33-38 Testing Parameters:

In accordance with Part A.7.4, if requested, pre-award sample size will be a minimum of 1 yard,

1. One XL shirt will be sewn.

checked for shrinkage.

3. Material will be laundered under controlled temperatures.

a. Washed at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Dried at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Shrinkage allowance:

a. Length: Less than 5%

b. Width: Less than 5%

Line 39: Twill Fabric, Lightweight, Navy Munsell Book of Color Glossy 7.5PB 2/2

Referenced Manufacturer/Product Number or Equal: Coast Enterprise 1711 L Navy

Delivery Location: Huntsville, Texas 77340 (Hightower Garment Factory)

Application: To be used in the production of Class A uniform shirts.

a. Testing according to AATCCA 20

b. 65 percent polyester/35 percent cotton (+/- 3%)

2. *Fabric weight:

b. Minimum 4.75 ounces per square yard

3. Color: Gray (graphite), Pantone 425 C

4. Width:

a. Minimum: 61 inches

b. Maximum: 63 inches

5. Yarn warp/fill: Minimum 12/1

6. *Breaking strength ASTM D5034:

c. Warp: Minimum 100 lbs

d. Fill: Minimum 50 lbs

7. * Shrinkage, Tested Using AATCC 96-V1c:

a. Length: Maximum 3.5%

b. Width: Maximum 3%

8. Color fastness AATCC 61-3A: 3.0 minimum color change and staining using AATCC greyscale for color change and staining.

9. Put up:

a. Splices to be railed-hand sewn splices from selvage to selvage.

b. Merrow stitch with reinforced edges.

c. Roll:

1. Splices shall not exceed 3

2. Minimum 200 yards

3. Maximum 250 yards

10. Dye method AATCC 61: 4A VAT dyed only

Line 39 Testing Parameters:

In accordance with Part A.7.4, if requested, pre-award sample size will be a minimum of 6 yards,

1. One shirt will be sewn.

checked for shrinkage.

3. Material will be laundered under controlled temperatures:

a. Washed at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Dried at a temperature that shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Shrinkage after laundering:

a. Length: Maximum 3.5%