GL-PD 08-81E_ACG_2021-05-03.pdf

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.

INCH-POUNDS

GL-PD-08-81E

3 MAY 2021

SUPERSEDING

GL-PD-08-81D

08 November 2017

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

GLOVES, COMBAT, ADVANCED

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

1. SCOPE

1.1 SCOPE. This Purchase Description (PD) covers the requirements for the Advanced Combat Gloves that provides maximum dexterity, tactility, flexibility, and flame and cut protection. The Advanced Combat Gloves is intended to be worn by military personnel of the Department of Defense.

1.2 CLASSIFICATION. The combat gloves are available in three (3) types, five (5) classes and six (6) sizes of gloves as specified.

1.2.1 Type:

Type I - Advanced Combat Gloves Type II - Advanced Combat Gloves - Capacitive Type III - Advanced Combat Gloves - Capacitive with Gauntlet

1.2.2 Classes:

Class 1 - Sage Green 3456 Class 2 - Coyote 498 Class 3 - Tan 499 Class 4 - Black 557 Class 5 - Dark Brown 530

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Department of the Army, Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center, 10 General Greene Avenue Natick MA 01760. ATTN: FCDD-SCD-PE.

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1.2.3 Sizes. The combat gloves will be in the following sizes.

Schedule of sizes.

Extra-Small Small Medium Large Extra-Large Extra Extra-Large

NOTE: The above sizes may be abbreviated as XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 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 of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

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 cited in the solicitation or contract.

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-55126 Fastener Tapes, Hook and Loop, Synthetic A-A-55195 Thread, Para-aramid, Spun, Intermediate Modulus

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-W-5664 - Webbing, Textile, Elastic MIL-DTL-32075 - Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage, (General Use)

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil.)

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 of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

EPA Pollutants/toxics subtopics

(Copies are available online at https://www.epa.gov/regulatory-information-topic.)

https://quicksearch.dla.mil/

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 EP9 - Evaluation Procedure for Visual Assessment of Color Difference in

Textiles AATCC TM20 - Test Method for Fiber Analysis: Qualitative AATCC TM76 - Electrical Surface Resistivity of Fabrics

(Copies of these documents are available on line at https://ww.aatcc.org )

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ)

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

(Copies of this document are available online at https://www.asq.org)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM D1610 - Standard Practice for Conditioning Leather and Leather Products for testing ASTM F1790/F1790M - Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials used in Protective Clothing ASTM D1814 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Leather Units ASTM D2096 - Standard Test Method for Colorfastness and Transfer of Color in

The Washing of Leather ASTM D2209 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of Leather ASTM D2322 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Shoe Upper Leather to

Artificial Perspiration ASTM D2617 - Standard Test Method for Total Ash in Leather ASTM D2807 - Standard Test Method for Chromic Oxide in Leather (Perchloric

Acid Oxidation) ASTM D2813 - Standard Practice for Sampling Leather for Physical and

Chemical Tests ASTM D2821 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Relative Stiffness of

Leather by Means of a Torsional Wire Apparatus ASTM D3495 - Standard Test Method for Hexane Extraction of Leather ASTM D3575 - Standard Test Method for Flexible Cellular Materials made from

Olefin Polymers ASTM D3776/D3776M - Standard Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric ASTM D3787 - Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles –

Constant- Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test ASTM D4705 - Standard Test Method for Stitch Tear Strength of Leather, Double Hole ASTM D6076 - Standard Test Method for Shrinkage Temperature of Leather https://ww.aatcc.org/ https://www.asq.org/

ASTM D6193 - Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams ASTM D6413/D6413M - Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles

(Vertical Test)

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://www.astm.org.)

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

ISO 17075 Chemical Determination of Chromium (VI) Content in Leather – Part 1: Colorimetric Method

(Copies of this document are available online at https://www.iso.org)

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 1971 - Standard on Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting and

Proximity Fire Fighting (Heat and Thermal Shrinkage Resistance Test)

(Copies of this document are available online at https://www.nfpa.org.)

PARACHUTE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (PIA)

PIA Test Method 4108 - Strength and Elongation, Breaking; Textile Webbing, Tape and Braided Items PIA Test Method 6016 - Strength and Elongation Breakage of Cordage; Non-Spliced Specimen Method

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://www.pia.com.)

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Fabric Defect Replica Scales

(For Information on obtaining copies of the Fabric Defect Replica Scales please contact U.S.

Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Soldier Center, ATTN:

FCDD-SCD-PE, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760-5019.)

INFORMA HEALTHCARE

Repeat Insult Patch Test - Modified Draize Procedure – Principles and Methods of Toxicology, A Wallace Hayes (editor)

(Copies of this document are available online at https://www.crcpress.com.)

https://www.astm.org/ https://www.iso.org/ https://www.nfpa.org/ https://www.pia.com/

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein 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.

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 Standard Sample. Unless otherwise indicated, the finished gloves materials shall match the standard sample for shade and appearance, and shall be equal to or better than the standard sample with respect to all characteristics for which the standard sample is referenced (see 6.3).

3.3 Recycled, recovered, environmentally preferable, or biobased materials. 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.

3.4 Design. The matched pair of gloves for Type I, II, and III shall be made from a combination of leather and inherently flame resistant textile materials. The gloves shall be in accordance with the patterns as specified in Table IV-A for Type II and Table IV-B for Type III.

Gloves (all types) shall meet the finished glove dimensions in Table VI and Figures 1 and 2. The gloves shall be slip-on style with adjustable tabs (hook and loop) at the wrist containing a combination of knit cloth, leather palm and knuckle reinforcements on the back of the hand and storage loop/cord. Closed cell foam shall be used for the knuckle guard and palm patch. The color for the combat gloves knit material for the basic shell and the leather shall be Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, or as specified in the contract or purchase description (see 6.2).

3.5 Figures. Figures 3 through 4 are furnished for informational purposes only. To the extent of any inconsistencies between the written document and the figures, the written document shall govern.

3.6 Materials.

3.6.1 Basic shell material. The basic shell material shall be simplex or interlock knitted cloth consisting of a yarn blend of 96 percent para-aramid and 4 percent conductive anti-stat fiber.

The color for the knit cloths shall be Sage Green 3456 - Class 1, Coyote 498 - Class 2, Tan 499 - Class 3, Black 557 - Class 4, and Dark Brown 530 - Class 5, unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order and shall meet the requirements in Table I when tested as specified in 4.6.

3.6.1.1 Inside foam cover and wrist opening material. The inside foam cover and wrist opening material shall be simplex or interlock knitted cloth consisting of 100 percent meta-aramid fiber and it shall be Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 or unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order and it shall meet the requirements in Table I when tested as specified in 4.6.

55126TABLE I. Textile material requirements.

CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENTS

Basic shell material Inside foam cover and wrist opening material Fiber identification 3.6.1 3.6.1.1 Knit construction Simplex or interlock Simplex or interlock Weight, oz./sq. yd. 10.0 - 11.0 6.5-7.5 Flame resistance, (max.)

After flame, seconds Wales/Courses Char length, inches Wales/Courses

2.5

2.0

2.5

3.5 Fabric cut resistance, grams, (min.) 400 --- Burst strength, pounds, (min.) 198 --- Color (Visible materials)

Sage Green 3456 (Class 1), Coyote 498 (Class 2), Tan 499 (Class 3), Black 557 (Class 4) or Dark Brown 530 (Class 5)

Sage Green 3456 (Class 1), Coyote 498 (Class 2), Tan 499 (Class 3), Black 557 (Class 4) or Dark Brown 530 (Class 5)

3.6.2 Leather. The leather shall be drum-dyed, struck through from grain to flesh. The leather shall be soft and pliable. Application of a finish to the grain surface shall be prohibited.

If necessary, the flesh side of the leather shall be dry buffed and shaved to obtain a smooth, clean surface and uniform thickness in all areas. The color of the finished leather shall be a good match to Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, or as specified in the contract or purchase order. Variations in color on the flesh side resulting from buffing or shaving are permissible. The leather shall be treated with fire resistant and water resistant compounds and shall meet the requirements in Table II. The gloves shall also be capacitive and shall meet the requirements in Table II when tested as specified in 4.6.

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TABLE II. Leather requirements for (all types).

Material identification Goat/kidskin Thickness, ounces 1.3 - 2.5 Stitch tear strength, pounds, (min.)

At least 80% of the specimens tested

Elongation, percent, (min.)

Shrinkage, percent, (max.)

Temperatures up to 92°C

None

Stiffness value: degrees, (max.)

Perspiration, percent, (max.) 15 Area stability to laundering, percent, (max.) 20 Color Sage Green 3456 (Class 1), Coyote 498 (Class 2), Tan 499 (Class 3), Black 557 (Class 4) or Dark Brown 530 (Class 5)

Resistivity, ohms per square 1/ Grain Flesh

1/ 103 - 106 103 - 109

Chemical Analysis (%) Chloroform Soluble Material (max.)

Chromic Oxide (min.)

Total Ash (max.)

Hexavalent Chromium, ppm (max.)

1/ 2.5

Flame Resistance (max.)

After Flame, seconds Char Length, inches

2.0 4.5

1/ For Type II and III Only

3.6.3 Foam (all Types). The foam shall be a fine closed cell irradiation crosslinked polyethylene foam and shall meet the requirements of Table IIA when tested as specified 4.6.

TABLE IIA. Foam requirements.

Density, lbs./ft3, (min.) 2 Tensile strength, psi, (min.)

Machine direction Cross-machine direction

Compression set, % of Org. Thickness, (min.) 28 Thickness, inches 3/16 (±1/16)

3.6.4 Storage loop/cord. Each glove shall have a storage loop/cord which shall be sewn into the hem, centered on the inside foam cover, and extend 1/2-inch (± 1/8) inch beyond the proximal end of the glove. The storage loop can be made from a cord or webbing and shall meet the requirements in Table III when tested in accordance with 4.6. The color for the storage loop shall be Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, or as specified in the contract or purchase order. The storage loop shall interface with the Molded Locking Carabiner (Part # 110-4100-5674) (see 6.5.2) used on the Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment (MOLLE). The storage loop shall easily slide over the 0.536-inch by 0.4-inch curved shaft of the carabiner as specified.

3.6.4.1 Trimming materials (pull tab, webbing, and cord). The trimming materials shall meet the requirements in Table III when tested in accordance with 4.6. All visible materials shall meet the color requirements.

TABLE III. Trimming requirements (all Types).

(All Trims) Cord Tensile strength, pounds, (min.) 85 Webbing Tensile strength pounds, (min.) 85

3.6.5 Thread. Para-aramid thread, Tex Size 35-40, shall comply with A-A-55195, Type II, high performance, and have a minimum break strength of 9 pounds, shall be used for all seaming and stitching. All seams and stitching shall be in accordance with standard commercial practice.

The color of the thread shall be a good match to the basic knit material as specified (see 3.4.1). As an alternate, 100% expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) thread, Tex size 140 (1400 denier), with a minimum 9 pounds break strength, color Clear, Class 1, Class 2 or color as in contract may be used on both needle/looper threads (see 6.5.2). The finished thread shall have no chemical finishes or treatments, other than those meeting the requirements commonly used on commercial threads.

3.6.6 Hook and loop (Type I and Type II only). The hook and loop for the wrist closure system shall be A-A-55126, Type I, Class 2 aramid Flame Resistant (FR) hook with Class 2 aramid FR loop, 1-inch wide in natural state or as alternate FR treated Type II, Class 1 or 4 hook with FR treated Class 1 or 4 loop. FR treatment shall pass Federal Aviation Regulation, Appendix F, Part (a)(1)(ii) 12 second vertical burn with flame time not to exceed 15 seconds.

Burn length not to exceed 8-inches and flaming drip not to continue more than 5 seconds after falling off. Color shall be as stated in contract.

3.6.7 Elastic webbing (Type III only). The elastic webbing for the wrist shall be 3/8-inch in width and shall conform to MIL-W-5664, Type I, Class 1, except the width tolerance shall be (+0, -1/8)-inch. Cut lengths shall be as follows: XS; 3-inches, S; 3-1/4-inches, M; 3-1/2-inches, L; 3-3/4-inches, XL; 4-inches, and XXL; 4-1/4-inches. All elastic cut lengths shall have a tolerance of (±1/8) inch. The elastic webbing shall be stitched to the inside of the leather

1/8 (± 1/16) inch from the raw edge and shall extend from the side seam to the wrist opening.

The elastic shall be completely covered on the inside by the hem.

3.6.8 Labels. Each glove shall have identification label (Class 1), a size label (Class 2), and instruction label (Class 3) or a combination size, identification and instruction label (Class 14) conforming to Type VI of MIL-DTL-32075. The label shall be sewn into the hem and centered on the inside foam cover. The color of the labels shall be white. The following instruction information shall be included in the printing for the labels for the gloves. Type I gloves shall have the same label, except the word “Capacitive” shall not be included.

3.6.8.1 Identification and instruction label (all Classes). The Type II and Type III label shall include the following information:

CAPACITIVE, GLOVES, COMBAT, ADVANCED

Laundering Instructions

1. Hand wash cool water

2. Air dry away from heat

CAUTION

DO NOT IRON

DO NOT USE BLEACH

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL

3.6.8.2 Bar code hang tag. Each pair of gloves shall have a barcode hang tag conforming to Type VIII, Class 17 of MIL-DTL-32075. The bar coding element shall be a 13 digit National Stock Number (NSN). There shall be a 12 digit Universal Product Code (UPC) number assigned for all NSNs by the contracting activity. The initials “UPC” must appear beneath the NSN code.

The barcode for NSN and UPC type shall be a medium to high density and shall be human-readable interpretation (HRI). The hang tag shall be located so that it is completely visible on the gloves when it is folded and packaged as specified and shall not cause any damage to the gloves.

3.7 Construction (patterns, stitches, seams, and stitching).

3.7.1 Patterns. The Government will provide a complete set of patterns for (Type II and Type III) as specified in 3.7.1.1 which show size, directional lines, placement marks, and notches for assembly. The patterns provide a 1/8-inch seam allowance except for topstitching on patches. The Government patterns shall be used to create the contractor’s working patterns.

Minor modifications are permitted to accommodate manufacturing procedures, however the design and finished measurements must be obtained. These modifications shall not alter the dimensional, serviceability, or appearance requirements cited in this specification. Pattern guidelines shall not be modified. Adhesive patterns are prohibited.

3.7.1.1 Pattern parts. The pattern parts and materials for the Advanced Combat Gloves shall be as specified in Table IV-A for Type II and Table IV-B for Type III.

TABLE IV-A. Pattern parts list, Type II.

Material Pattern Name Cut Amount Basic Material (See 3.6.1)

PD08_81-T2-INTERDIGITAL FOURCHETTE 1 2

PD08_81-T2-INTERDIGITAL FOURCHETTE 2 2

PD08_81-T2-INTERDIGITAL FOURCHETTE 3 2

PD08_81-T2-PINKY OUTER FOURCHETTE 2

PD08_81-T2-HAND BACK 2

Inside Foam Cover and Wrist Opening Material (See 3.6.1.1)

PD08_81-T2-INSIDE FOAM COVER 2

PD08_81-T2-WRIST OPENING FILL 2

Leather (See 3.6.2) PD08_81-T2-PALM 2

PD08_81-T2-THUMB OUTER 2

PD08_81-T2-THUMB INNER 2

PD08_81-T2-THUMB REINFORCEMENT 2

PD08_81-T2-FOURCHETTE TIP INDEX 2

PD08_81-T2-FOURCHETTE TIP MIDDLE 2

PD08_81-T2-FOURCHETTE TIP RING 2

PD08_81-T2-FOURCHETTE TIP PINKY 2

PD08_81-T2-TIP 1 INDEX-MIDDLE 4

PD08_81-T2-TIP 2 RING-PINKY 4

PD08_81-T2-KNUCKLE PATCH 2

PD08_81-T2-TOP LOOP CLOSURE 2

PD08_81-T2-WRIST OPENING BINDING 2

Foam (See 3.6.3) PD08_81-T2-KNUCKLE FOAM 2

PD08_81-T2-PALM PAD 2

Hook (See 3.6.6) PD08_81-T2-HOOK CLOSURE 2 Loop (See 3.6.6) PD08_81-T2-TOP LOOP CLOSURE 2

TABLE IV-B. Pattern parts list, Type III.

Pattern Name Cut Amount

Basic Material (See 3.6.1)

PD08_81-T3-INTERDIGITAL FOURCHETTE 1 2

PD08_81-T3-INTERDIGITAL FOURCHETTE 2 2

PD08_81-T3-INTERDIGITAL FOURCHETTE 3 2

PD08_81-T3-PINKY OUTER FOURCHETTE 2

PD08_81-T3-GAUNTLET 2

PD08_81-T3-HAND BACK 2

Inside Foam Cover (See 3.6.1.1)

PD08_81-T3-INSIDE FOAM COVER 2

TABLE IV-B. Pattern parts list, Type III. - Continued

Pattern Name Cut Amount

Leather (See 3.6.2)

PD08_81-T3-PALM 2

PD08_81-T3-THUMB OUTER 2

PD08_81-T3-THUMB INNER 2

PD08_81-T3-THUMB REINFORCEMENT 2

PD08_81-T3-FOURCHETTE TIP INDEX 2

PD08_81-T3-FOURCHETTE TIP MIDDLE 2

PD08_81-T3-FOURCHETTE TIP RING 2

PD08_81-T3-FOURCHETTE TIP PINKY 2

PD08_81-T3-TIP 1 INDEX-MIDDLE 4

PD08_81-T3-TIP 2 RING-PINKY 4

PD08_81-T3-KNUCKLE PATCH 2

Foam (See 3.6.3)

PD08_81-T3-KNUCKLE FOAM 2

PD08_81-T3-PALM PAD 2

3.8 Construction.

3.8.1 Stitches, seams, and stitching. Stitches, seams, and stitching types shall conform to ASTM D6193. Seam allowances shall be maintained with seams sewn so that twists, pleats, or puckers will not result. All seams shall start and finish evenly. Ends of a continuous line of stitching shall be overlapped not less than 1/2-inch unless otherwise specified. Seam allowance on all inseam stitching shall be 1/8 (± 1/16) inch unless otherwise specified. The leather pattern pieces as specified in Table IV-A, or Table IV-B for the knuckle patch, palm, thumb crotch, tips 1, 2 and 3 and the secondary shell fabric (meta-aramid) for the inside foam cover shall be double top stitched no less than 1/32-inch and no more than 3/16-inch from the raw edge at trigger finger joint to the basic shell material (para-aramid). The hem for the wrist opening shall be 1/4 (± 1/16) inch and the hem for the gloves shall be 3/8 (± 1/16) inch.

3.8.1.1 Stitching. Stitching shall be no less than nine (9) stitches per inch and no more than 12 stitches per inch and the ends of all seams and stitching, when not caught in other seams or stitching, shall be backstitched not less than 1/4-inch unless otherwise specified. Thread tension shall be maintained so that there shall be no loose stitching resulting in loose bobbin or top thread, or excessively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn.

3.8.1.2 Repairs of stitching. Repairs of stitching shall be as follows:

a. When thread breaks or bobbin run-outs occur during sewing, the stitching shall be repaired by restarting the stitching a minimum of 1/2-inch back of the end of the stitching.

When making these repairs, the ends of the stitching are not required to be backstitched.

b. Thread breaks of two (2) or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches noted during inspection of the item shall be repaired by overstitching. The stitching shall start a minimum of 1/4-inch back of the defective area, continue over the defective area, and continue a minimum of 1/2-inch beyond the defective area onto the existing stitching. Loose or excessively tight stitching shall be repaired by removing the defective stitching without damaging the material and re-stitching in the required manner.

c. Regardless of the type of stitching, repairs shall ensure that the seam integrity shall be comparable to a non-repaired seam.

3.8.2 Pressing. Each glove shall be heat set on a heated hand form of the correct size in relation to the size of the glove. The glove should first be steamed or a steaming heated hand form should be used.

3.8.3 Use of automated apparel equipment. Automated apparel equipment may be used to perform any of the operations provided that the seam and stitch type are as specified and the finished item meets the Government requirements, except that trimmer attachments, other than thread under trimmer, are not allowed.

3.8.4 Manufacturing operations requirements. The gloves shall be manufactured in accordance with good commercial practices. Contractor shall conform to the Government furnished patterns.

3.9 Toxicity (shell knit, inside foam cover, and wrist opening materials only). The shell knit, inside foam cover, and wrist opening materials shall not present a health hazard and shall show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact when tested as specified in 4.6. Chemicals recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as human carcinogens shall not be used.

3.10 DELETED

3.11 Heat and thermal shrinkage resistance. The entire glove and all components excluding the hook and loop shall be heat and thermal shrinkage resistant exhibiting no ignition, melting or dripping when tested as specified in 4.7.2.

3.12 Workmanship. After completion of the final assembly, the gloves shall be thoroughly cleaned and all thread scraps, lint, and foreign matter shall be removed. The gloves shall be uniform in quality and shall conform to the quality of product established in this specification.

The occurrence of defects as specified in Table V, shall not exceed the quality acceptance levels as specified in the contract or purchase order.

4. VERIFICATION.

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

a. First article inspections (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, workmanship, and dimensional requirements. The presence of excessive defects, as defined by contract or purchase order (see 6.2) or failure to pass any test shall be cause for rejection of the first article. The sample size shall be specified in the procurement document (see 6.2). The sample unit shall be one (1) pair of gloves and the lot size shall be expressed in units of gloves.

4.3 Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall include the visual examination of 4.4 and the tests of 4.6 through 4.7 as applicable. Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with ASQ/ANSI Z1.4 and with acceptance quality limits (AQLs) as specified in the contract or purchase order, except where otherwise indicated (see 6.2).

4.3.1 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise specified in this specification or applicable procurements (see 6.2), all inspections shall be performed in accordance with this specification and all the requirements of referenced documents.

4.4 Material and end item visual examination. The finished gloves shall be examined for the defects listed in Table V. The lot size shall be expressed in units of gloves. The sample unit shall be one (1) pair of gloves and selection shall be by pairs.

TABLE V. Material and end item visual examination.

Examination Defect Description Major Minor Fabric Shell and inside foam cover fabric

Not as specified (not right fabric construction).

Not specified color, streaky, or shaded from side to side.

Any run, dropped stitch, snag, pull, slubby yarn.

Lacking elasticity, too tight or loose.

Leather Color Not specified color.

Miss-matched shade on single or pair of gloves.

Color not uniform on grain side.

Color not completely penetrating the leather from grain side through flesh side.

Finish Not full grain.

Flesh side not smooth or containing coarse areas.

Printed design on leather.

TABLE V. Material and end item visual examination. - Continued

Quality

Not clean; stain or foreign matter.

Hard, boney, loose, spongy leather, hard scar, cut, hole (including a pinhole or needle hole outside of the normal stitching line), brittle, thin spot, brand, scratch, deep fat wrinkle, or grain damage.

Glove design Not as specified (incorrect material, pattern, etc.).

Not specified size, stitches loose or broken.

Glove pairing Not matched and paired, right and left gloves not good matches in color, texture, and sizing.

Not tacked or joined together as specified.

Knuckle guard

Not properly double top stitched.

Overlaps palm patch leather.

Not smooth; distorted.

Knuckle guard misplaced (does not cover knuckles as intended).

Stitching not uniform and is less than 1/32-inch from edge or greater than 3/32-inch from edge.

Hook and Loop Hook not properly oriented (not parallel to cuff hem).

Hook and Loop not properly aligned (loop tab is not aligned to hook tab).

Not specified color.

Closure tab Not properly edged stitched (inconsistent edge stitching, loose stitch tension resulting in stitches being caught by hook).

Not properly secured/attached to gloves.

Construction (applicable to all components unless otherwise indicated herein)

Component misplaced, operation omitted, or general operation and /or workmanship improperly performed.

Component missing or not securely affixed.

Mend in leather or fabric (i.e., patch- not applicable to restitched seam repair).

Needle chews likely to develop into a hole

TABLE V. Material and end item visual examination. - Continued

Construction - Continued Seams and stitching

An open seam in single stitched seam or in either stitching row of a double stitched seam.

Not repaired as specified (when applicable).

Stitching not within tolerance of 9-12 stitches per inch.

Loose stitch tension resulting in a loosely secured seam or tight stitch tension resulting in cutting of leather or breaking of stitches when donning or doffing.

Unsecured stitching ends.

Gage of stitching irregular affecting appearance.

Part caught in unrelated row of stitching.

Not backstitched where required.

Row of stitching omitted.

Glove assembly details

Gloves not neatly laid off (wrinkles or folds in shell or puckering in the cradle reinforcement).

Poorly assembled and affecting serviceability (finger distorted, twisted, or not properly rounded at tip affecting comfort of wearer).

Three (3) or more untrimmed thread ends exceeding 3/8-inch.

Not constructed with the specified materials.

Difference in overall length between front and back of gloves is more than 1/2-inch.

Labels and instruction slip

Omitted, incorrect, illegible, or misplaced; size and identification label not securely sewn in wrist hem.

Cleanness Spots or stains clearly noticeable affecting appearance. 219

4.5 Dimensional examination. The finished gloves for all types shall conform to the dimensional measurements specified in Table VI. The measurements shall be taken on the palm side of the gloves in accordance with the locations specified in Figure 1 for Types I and II and Figure 2 for Type III. The finished measurements of paired gloves shall vary no more than 1/4-inch from each other.

TABLE VI. Finished gloves dimensions for all types (inches) (see Figures 1 and 2).

Location X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large Tolerance A 8-1/2 8-3/4 9 9-1/4 9-1/2 9-3/4 ± 1/8 B 2-3/4 2-7/8 3 3-1/8 3-1/4 3-3/8 ± 1/16 C 3-1/8 3-1/4 3-3/8 3-1/2 3-5/8 3-3/4 ± 1/16 D 2-3/4 2-7/8 3 3-1/4 3-1/4 3-1/2 ± 1/16 E 2 2-1/8 2-1/4 2-3/8 2-1/2 2-5/8 ± 1/16 F 2-3/8 2-1/2 2-5/8 2-3/4 2-7/8 3 ± 1/16 G 3-3/4 3-7/8 4-1/8 4-3/8 4-5/8 4-3/4 ± 1/16 H 3-1/8 3-3/8 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-5/8 4 ± 1/16

FIGURE 1. Dimensional measurement locations for Type I and II

FIGURE 2. Dimensional measurement locations for Type III.

NOTE: Measuring method: All measurements are taken with glove palm-side up, smooth and flat, but not stretched.

(A) Measure in a straight line from bottom of wrist to top of middle finger.

(B) Measure from lowest point of crotch to top of first finger.

(C) Measure from lowest point of crotch between first and second finger to top of second finger.

(D) Measure from lowest point of crotch between second and third finger to top of third finger.

(E) Measure from lowest point of crotch between third and fourth finger to top of fourth finger.

(F) Measure from the lowest point of crotch between thumb and first finger to top of thumb.

(G) Measure from folded edge to folded edge just above thumb crotch piece.

(H) Measure in a straight line from bottom of gauntlet to bottom of the wrist cuff.

H

4.6 End item and component testing. The glove materials shall be tested for the characteristics listed in Table VII. The methods of testing as specified wherever applicable and as listed in Table VII shall be followed. All test reports shall contain the individual values utilized in expressing the final results. The sample unit shall be five (5) continuous yards’ full width of the finished cloth and one (1) large leather skin for all physical and chemical tests.

Five (5) pairs of gloves for end item testing. The lot shall be unacceptable if one (1) or more tests fail to meet the requirement specified. The sample size shall be in accordance with the following:

Lot size (yards) Sample size (sample units) 800 or less 2 801 up to and including 22,000 3 22,001 and over 5

The leather shall be tested for the characteristics listed in Table VII. The methods of testing as specified wherever applicable and as listed in Table VII shall be followed. The sampling location from which the sample unit is to be obtained shall be in accordance with ASTM D2813, except the sample unit shall be 10 X 10 inches. Fifteen units of product shall be selected at random from each lot for the purpose of testing unless otherwise specified. For lots consisting of less than 15 units of product, each unit shall be sampled for testing. The sample(s) required for testing the lot for physical and chemical characteristics shall be selected from the samples for visual or dimensional examination. The pieces shall be marked to indicate the side that is parallel to the backbone and to indicate the root of the tail. All test reports shall contain the individual values utilized in expressing the final result. The lot shall be rejected if more than three (3) specimens for any characteristic fail to meet the specified requirements in Table VII for leather.

TABLE VII. End item and component testing.

CHARACTERISTICS Requirement Paragraph

TEST METHODS

Component Testing Basic shell material and inside foam cover and wrist opening material Fiber identification Table I AATCC TM20 (see 6.4) Knit construction Table I Visual Weight, oz./sq. yd. Table I ASTM D3776/D3776M Option C Flame resistance, (max.)

After flame, seconds Char length, inches

Table I

ASTM D6413/D6413M

Fabric cut resistance, grams (min.) Table I ASTM F1790 Burst strength, pounds (min.) Table I ASTM D3787 Color (Visible materials) Table I AATCC EP9, Option C 1/

TABLE VII. End item and component testing. - Continued

CHARACTERISTICS Requirement

Paragraph

TEST METHODS

Leather 3.4.2 Material identification Table II Visual Thickness, ounces Table II ASTM D1814 Stitch tear strength, pounds, (min.)

Table II

ASTM D4705

Elongation, percent, (min.)

ASTM D2209

Shrinkage, percent, (max.)

Temperatures up to 92°C

ASTM D6076

Stiffness, Stiffness value: degrees, (max.)

ASTM D2821

Perspiration, percent, (max.) Table II ASTM D2322 Area stability to laundering, percent, (max.)

ASTM D2096

Resistivity, ohms per square, 2/ Grain Flesh

AATCC TM76 2/, 3/

Chemical Analysis (%) Chloroform Soluble Material, (max.)

Chromic Oxide, (min.)

Total Ash, (max.)

Hexavalent Chromium, ppm, (max.)

Table II

ASTM D3495

ASTM D2807

ASTM D2617

ISO 17075

Flame Resistance Table II ASTM D6413/D6413M 4/ Color Table II AATCC EP9, Option C 1/ Foam (see 3.4.3) Density, lbs/ft3, Table IIA ASTM D3575 Tensile strength, psi, (min.) Table IIA ASTM D3575 Tensile strength, psi, (min.) Table IIA ASTM D3575 Compression Set, % of Org. Thickness, (min.)

Table IIA

ASTM D3575

Thickness, inches Table IIA Caliper Trimming materials: ( see 3.4.4 and Table III) Cord Tensile Strength, pounds, (min.)

Table III

PIA Test Method 6016

Webbing Tensile Strength, pounds, (min.)

Table III

PIA Test Method 4108 5/

End Item Testing Heat and thermal shrinkage resistance, (min.)

3.10

4.7.2

NFPA 1971

1/ The color and appearance of the advanced combat gloves shall match the standard sample when viewed using the AATCC EP 9, Option C (see 6.6), with sources simulating artificial daylight D75 illuminant with a color temperature of 7500K (± 200) illumination of 100 (±20) foot candles, and shall be a good match to the standard sample under incandescent A illuminant with a color temperature of 2856K (± 200).

2/ The leather shall be conditioned according to ASTM D1610 prior to removing any physical or chemical test specimen.

3/ For each sample unit of a colored, tanned leather hide, both grain and flesh side of the hide shall be tested at three (3) locations scattered throughout the 10 X 10-inch hide sample, and all surface resistivity readings shall pass the resistivity test for the hide to be accepted for the lot.

4/ Except the char length shall be measured without puncturing the specimen or applying the tearing force. Only one (1) 3 by 10-inch specimen shall be tested for each 10 by 10-inch sample unit.

5/ PIA 4108 with the exception of using a 6-inch sample and flat surface clamps.

4.7 Methods of testing and inspection.

4.7.1 DELETED

4.7.2 Heat and thermal shrinkage resistance test. The entire gloves and all components shall conform to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting (Heat and Thermal Shrinkage Resistance Test). The test report shall state any melting characteristics on all components of the gloves including findings and closures, and whether the gloves are still not able and flexible after heat exposure.

4.7.3 Tensile strength test for storage loop/cord. The storage loop/cord shall be tested in accordance with PIA Test Method 6016 with the exception of using a 6-inch sample and flat surface clamps.

4.7.4 Toxicity test. When required for the shell knit, inside foam cover, and wrist opening materials only, (see 6.2), an acute dermal irritation study and a skin sensitization study shall be conducted. When the results of these studies indicate the materials are not a sensitizer or irritant, a Repeat Insult Patch Test shall be performed in accordance with the Modified Draize Procedure (see 2.3). If the toxicity requirement (see 3.9) can be demonstrated with historical use data on the finishing treatments used, toxicity testing may not be required (see 6.2).

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 materiel 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 Service 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 gloves are intended for light work duty with flame and cut protection.

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this Purchase Description.

b. Type, class, and size required (see 1.2)

c. The specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.2 and 2.3).

d. When a first article is required (see 3.1).

e. Conformance inspection acceptance quality limits (AQL) (see 4.3).

f. Color if other than specified (see 3.4).

g. When toxicity testing is required (see 3.9 and 4.7.4)

h. Inspection conditions if applicable (see 4.3.1)

i. Packaging (see 5.1).

6.3 Standard samples. For access to samples and patterns address the contracting activity issuing the invitation for bids or request for proposals.

6.4 Certificate of compliance. The contracting activity may select to accept a certificate of compliance for stated requirement.

6.5 Known sources are:

HWI

7600 Arapahoe Rd.

Centennial, CO 80112

Promotions Plus 13700 State Rd. Suite 5 North Royalton, OH 44133

UnWrapped 95 Rock St

Lowell, MA 01854

6.5.1 Trademarks Volara® is a trade mark of Sekisui Voltek LLC http://www.sekisuivoltek.com.

http://www.sekisuivoltek.com/

6.5.2 Known source for molded locking carabiner. (Part # 110-4100-5674)

ITW Nexus 195 E. Algonquin Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 Phone: 847-299-2222 Fax: 847-390-6183 www.itwnexus.com

6.5.3 Alternate thread. Expanded PTFE TENARA®, ePTFE, style TRBL, Part No. M1000KTR, 1400 denier.

W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc.

100 Airport Road Elkton, MD 21921 Phone: 410-506-8400 Fax: 410-506-8585 Toll free in USA: 1-800-276-8451 www.gore.com

6.6 Visual shade matching. In 2017, Option A of AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9, 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°) angle relative to the horizontal. The observer will view the specimens at a 90° angle, relative to the plane of the specimens”.

6.7 Changes from previous revisions. Previous revisions of this document referred to the wrist opening in Type II and Type III as a welt and inside foam cover as palm patch inner.

6.8 Subject term (key word) listing.

Cut protection Flame protection Gauntlet Handwear Light work duty http://www.itwnexus.com/ http://www.gore.com/

Front (Palm) View Back View

FIGURE 3. Advanced Combat Gloves, Type I and Type II, front (palm) view and back view.

Front (Palm) View Back View

FIGURE 4. Advanced Combat Gloves, Type III, front (palm) view and back view.

Custodian: PREPARING ACTIVITY:

Army-GL Army-GL

6.8 Subject term (key word) listing.