GL-PD 10-16B.pdf

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GL-PD 10-16B

10 March 2015

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GL/PD 10-16A

24 August 2010

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

IMPROVED COVERALLS, COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMEN’S

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

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This purchase description covers the requirements for flame resistant (FR) coveralls.

1.2 Classification. The coveralls will be of the following type, styles and sizes as specified.

1.2.1 Type.

Type I - FR Cloth, Twill

1.2.2 Styles.

Style A - U.S. Army

Style B - U.S. Marine Corps

1.2.3 Sizes. The coverall sizes will be as follows:

SCHEDULE OF SIZES

X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large

Short Short Short Short Short

Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular

Long Long Long Long Long

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Natick

Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, 15 Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-

5019. ATTN: RDNS-SEW-EWC

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2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

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

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS

JJ-W-155 - Webbing, Textile, (Cotton, Elastic)

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-2917 - Twine, Cotton Seine

A-A-55126 - Fastener Tapes, Hook and Loop, Synthetic

A-A-55195 - Thread: Para-Aramid, Spun, Intermediate Modulus

A-A-55217 - Thread, Aramid, Spun Staple

A-A-55634 - Zippers (Fasteners, Slide Interlocking)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

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

MIL-DTL-43685 - Webbing and Tape, Textile, Aramid Fiber

MIL-PRF-5038 - Tape, Textile and Webbing, Textile, Reinforcing Nylon

MIL-W-5664 - Webbing, Textile, Elastic

MIL-W-17337 - Webbing, Textile, Woven Nylon

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

Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other

Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

EPA Pollutants/toxics subtopics https://assist.dla.mil/

(Copies are available online at http://www.epa.gov/ebt pages/pollutants or from the Environ mental

Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.)

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR)

52.209-4 – First Article Approval – Government Testing

(Copies are available online at http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html or by contacting the

Superintendent of Documents at 202-512-1800.)

PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS

GL/PD 07-12 - Cloth, Flame Resistant

CO/PD 06-05 - Patch and Brassard, Identification, Infrared Retroflective

(Copies of documents are available through the contracting activity.)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

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

AATCC Test Method 15 - Colorfastness to Perspiration

AATCC Test Method 61 - Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated

AATCC Test Method 135 - Dimensional Change of Fabrics after Home Laundering

AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1 - Gray Scale for Color Change

AATCC Evaluation Procedure 2 - Gray Scale for Staining

AATCC Evaluation Procedure 8 - AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale

(Copies of these documents are available from http://www.aatcc.org or American Association of

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

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY

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

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

North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203.)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM D1424 - Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by http://www.epa.gov/ebt%20pages/pollutants http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.aatcc.org/ http://www.asq.org/

Falling-Pendulum Type (Elmendorf) Apparatus

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

ASTM D5034 - Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile

Fabrics (Grab Test)

ASTM D6193 - Standard Practices for Stitches and Seams

ASTM D6413 - Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)

(Copies are available online at http://www.astm.org or from ASTM INTERNATIONAL, 100 Barr

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

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Repeat Insult Patch Test - Modified Draize Procedure -

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

(Copies are available online at http://www.taylorandfrancis.co.uk/ or from the Taylor and Francis

Group, 325 Chestnut St., Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.)

Sears Roebuck and Co.

Sears Fabric Defect Replica Scales

(Copies are available from Sears Roebuck and Co. “Fabric Defect Replica Kit” at SHGS Hong

Kong Textile Testing Laboratory, 49/F, Office Tower, Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong.)

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 (see 4.2).

3.2 Standard sample. The finished cloth 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 6.4).

3.3 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible, provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs.

http://www.astm.org/ http://www.taylorandfrancis.co.uk/

3.4 Material.

3.4.1 Basic material (Type I only). The basic material for Type I shall be a 3x1-left hand twill weave in a blend of inherent flame resistant fibers, synthetic fibers, cellulosic fibers and static dissipative fibers conforming to GL/PD 07-12 in Type V, Class 1 in Universal Camouflage Pattern

(UCP), or Class 2 in Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OEF-CP), Class 3 in

Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP), or Class 4 in Coyote 498, as specified (see 6.2).

3.4.2 Cloth, internal pockets, waist tunnel and upper back facing (all types and styles). The cloth for the internal pockets (chest patch, front inside hanging, thigh inside hanging, shin inside hanging pockets), waist tunnel and upper back facing shall be basic printed or solid material or basic printed or solid material seconds. Seconds shall be basic material which has been rejected only for defects pertaining to shade, infrared reflectance, or camouflage printed pattern as outlined in the appropriate material specification.

3.4.2.1. Alternate cloth, internal pockets and waist tunnel (all types and styles). Alternate cloth for internal pockets and waist tunnel only shall meet the requirements outlined in Table I. The color for the alternate material shall be Desert Sand 503, Urban Gray 505 or Foliage Green 504 for

UCP uniforms, Tan 499 for OEF-CP and OCP coveralls. Alternate cloth for solid shades shall be a visual match to the standard sample. Testing shall be specified in Table XVI.

TABLE I. Alternate internal pockets, tunnel and component material requirements (all types and styles)

Characteristic Requirement

Weight, oz./sq.yd.

minimum maximum

5.5

8.5

Breaking strength, pounds (minimum)

Warp

Filling

Tearing strength, pounds, Dry (minimum)

4.0

4.0

Laundering (1 cycle) (color change and staining)

All colors (minimum)

Crocking (wet and dry)

3.5

Perspiration (acid & alkaline)

3-4

TABLE I. Alternate internal pockets, tunnel and component material requirements (all types and styles) - Continued

Flame resistance:

Initial -

After Flame, seconds (maximum)

After Glow, seconds (maximum)

Char Length, inches (maximum)

2.0

25.0

4.5

Flame resistance:

After 25 launderings -

After Flame, seconds (maximum)

After Glow, seconds (maximum)

Char Length, inches (maximum)

2.0

25.0

4.5

3.5 Dimensional stability (alternate pocketing material). The shrinkage or elongation both in the warp and filling of the finished cloth(s) shall be not greater than 4.0 percent for the individual sample unit and not greater than 3.5 percent for the lot average when tested as specified in 4.4.3.

3.6 Components.

3.6.1 Component materials and shade (all types and styles). The component materials for the coverall shall be made in accordance to paragraphs 3.6.2-3.6.8. Component materials for the coverall are for all types and styles unless otherwise noted. All component shade shall match

Foliage Green 504 for UCP, Tan 499 for OEF-CP and OCP and corresponding solid shade.

3.6.2 Fastener tape, hook and loop. The hook fastener tape shall conform to Type II, Class 1 or

Class 4 of A-A-55126. The loop fastener tape shall conform to Class 1 or Class 4 of A-A-55126.

The widths shall be as specified for each application throughout this purchase description. The fastener tape, hook and loop, shall be consistent in manufacturer within a garment.

3.6.2.1 Fastener tape, hook and loop use. The use of hook and loop with and without selvage within a garment is allowed (does not need to be consistent within the garment). Hook and loop without selvage shall be heat slit along edges by hook and loop manufacturer only and shall not fray and shall meet the requirements of A-A-55126.

3.6.3 Elastic webbing.

3.6.3.1 Sleeve and leg hems. The sleeve and leg hems shall have a 1/2-inch bleached or unbleached elastic webbing and shall be natural in color and conform to Type I, Class 2 of JJ-W-

155.

3.6.3.2 Front waist tunnel. The front waist tunnel shall have a 1-inch bleached or unbleached elastic webbing and shall be natural in color and conform to Type I, Class 6 of JJ-W-155.

3.6.3.3 Back waist adjustment tunnel. The elastic webbing for the back waist adjustment tunnel shall be natural in color and be 1-1/2-inches wide and conform to, or have performance characteristics equal to or better than, Type I, Class 2 of MIL-W-5664, except shuttleless loom construction is permitted.

3.6.4 Twine. The twine beading used for pockets, drop seat and front slide fastener opening welts shall conform to Size 18 of A-A-2917.

3.6.5 Tape and webbing. The nylon tape for the identification friend or foe (IFF) material cover, and retrieval strap yoke tab shall be 1-inch wide conforming to Type III of MIL-PRF-5038.

The slide fastener thongs shall be 3/8-inch wide conforming to Type III of MIL-PRF-5038. The tape for the retrieval strap shall be natural in color, 1-inch wide and conform to Type II of MIL-

DTL-43685 or FR treated nylon conforming to Type III of MIL-PRF-5038. The holster loop material shall be 1-inch wide conforming to Class 2 of MIL-W-17337. Any tape or webbing ends not cleanly finished or folded under shall be heat cut or ultrasonically sealed to prevent raveling.

3.6.6 Identification friend or foe (IFF) material. The IFF material shall conform to Type I of

CO-PD-06-05.

3.6.7 Slide fasteners.

3.6.7.1 Slide fasteners. The slide fasteners shall be brass with a black chemical finish and conform to 3/4-inch wide and of sufficient length to comply with the slide fastener attachment operations A-A-55634 in the following types and styles as specified in Table II and III:

TABLE II. Slide fasteners, types, styles, locations, quantities and lengths (all types and styles)

Type and Style Location Quantity per coverall Length (inches)

Type I, Style 4 Drop seat 2 12-1/2

Sleeve openings 2 6-1/2

Leg openings 2 9-1/2

Type I, Style 7 Chest pockets 2 7-1/2

Front hip pockets 2 7-1/2

Shin pockets 2 8-1/2

Thigh pockets 2 8-1/2

Upper sleeve pockets 2 6-1/2

Lower sleeve utility pocket 1 4-3/4

TABLE III. Front slide fasteners lengths (inches) (all types and styles)

Type I, Style 13

Front Slide Fastener

Short Regular Long

X-Small 25-3/4 26-3/4 27-3/4

Small 26-3/4 27-3/4 28-3/4

Medium 27-3/4 28-3/4 29-3/4

Large 28-3/4 29-3/4 30-3/4

X-Large 29-3/4 30-3/4 31-3/4

3.6.7.2 Slide fastener tapes. The material for the slide fastener tapes shall be aramid or flame resistant treated, 3/4-inch wide and of sufficient length to comply with the slide fastener attachment operations. As an alternate, for Class 1, UCP coveralls the color of slide fastener tape shall be Sage

Green 1590 or Camouflage Green 483.

3.6.7.3 Slide fastener thongs. The slide fastener thong (pull tab) for the coverall shall be placed through the pull tab and secured with a vertical bar-tack and finish 2 (±1/8) inches.

3.6.8 Thread (all types, styles). The thread for seaming and stitching of the coverall shall be as specified in Table IV. All thread shall be non-staining and the requirements in each Commercial

Item Description (CID) shall apply.

TABLE IV. Thread requirements (all types and styles)

Component area

Thread specification

Needle thread 1/

(Tex size)

Bobbin/

Looper thread 1/

(Tex size)

All seaming except small parts A-A-55195, Type I

A-A-55195, Type II

A-A-55217, Type I

70-80

70-80

Safety stitch with top stitch, bar-tack, small parts, (hook/loop, pockets, collar, eyelet, top stitching, tabs, and hems), IFF material & tab cover, identification marker, labels and slide fasteners

A-A-55195, Type I

A-A-55195, Type II

A-A-55217, Type I

50-60

50-60

Overedge/Serge for portions of safety stitch operation for raw edge cover

A-A-55195, Type I

A-A-55195, Type II

A-A-55217, Type I

24-27

24-27

1/ Needle & Bobbin/Looper shall use same Tex size thread

3.7 Design. Style A and B is a one-piece coverall with a two (2) -way front slide fastener opening, set in sleeves, a bi-swing back, and a back yoke. The yoke has a hook and loop closure opening for an internal retrieval strap. The coverall has an interchangeable collar that can be worn as a lay flat collar or stand up when the hook and loop tab closure is engaged (see figure 6). The waist has hook and loop fastener adjustment tabs. The coveralls drop seat has side slide fastener closures and a hook and loop tape closure at the top. There are a total of eight (8) welted slide fastener internal hanging pockets - two (2) chest, two (2) front hip, two (2) thigh, two (2) shin. The coverall has two (2) bellow style upper sleeve pockets and includes an eyelet drain-hole and one (1) lower sleeve utility pocket on the left sleeve. Each sleeve pocket and lower arm utility pocket has a slide fastener (zipper) closure on the front side (as worn) (see figures 1 through 3). The sleeve and leg openings have an elasticized closure with slide fastener openings. There are reinforcement patches at the elbows, seat, knees and ankles. The elbow and knee patches also have pleats. The coverall also has an Identification Friend or Foe tab cover on both sleeves that can be opened and closed using hook and loop fasteners. The IFF tab cover is centered and sewn onto the sleeve above the upper sleeve pocket. A holster tab is located on the left hip of the coverall. Style A only has additional loop tape to accommodate insignia, unit patches, Name and U.S. Army tape and

Rank Patches.

3.8 Construction (all types and styles). The construction for coveralls shall be made in accordance to paragraphs 3.8.1 - 3.8.8. Construction is for all types and styles unless otherwise noted. All garment material edges shall be clean finished, either, turned-in, turned-under or serged unless otherwise indicated. All components with a grain line shall follow the grain line of the basic garment material or as indicated on pattern.

3.8.1 Fastener tape (hook and loop). All widths of hook and loop tape shall be sewn 1/8-inch to

3/16-inch from bound selvage (for fastener tape with selvage) or from tape edge (for fastener tape without selvage) to prevent needle cutting along edges, stitching runoffs or improper fit into automatic sewing equipment. To prevent raveling on fastener tape with selvage, do not sew directly on the selvage. The use of fastener tape that is slit, has split edges, or any splicing of fastener tape is not permitted. Under no circumstances shall any fastener tape be re-stitched for repair purposes. New tape shall be used for repairs to prevent needle cutting, thus offering maximum field life. All fastener tape may be sewn through all layers (see patterns for placement).

Tolerance for all lengths shall be (±1/8) inch unless otherwise noted.

3.8.1.1 Fastener tape, hook and loop. The hook and loop fastener tape widths and lengths shall be as specified in Table V and VI, and 3.8.1.2 – 3.8.1.4.

TABLE V. Hook and loop fastener tape widths and lengths (inches)

Location Hook (width X length) Loop (width X length) Cut pieces

Collar 1 X 1 ---- 2

Neck tab ---- 1 X 1 2

Waist ---- 1-1/2 X 6 2

Waist tab 1-1/2 X 3 ---- 2

Drop seat 1-1/2 X 1 ---- 2

3.8.1.2 Fastener tape (yoke opening). The yoke opening hook and loop shall be 1-1/2-inch width and be stitched down on all sides where cut lengths shall conform Table VI. Tolerance for all cut lengths shall be (±3/8) inch. See pattern for placement.

TABLE VI. Hook and loop fastener tape lengths for yoke opening (inches)

Coverall Size Yoke opening - hook Yoke opening - loop

X-Small 12-1/4 13-1/2

Small 14-1/4 15-1/2

Medium 16-1/4 17-1/2

Large 18-1/4 19-1/2

X-Large 20-1/4 21-1/2

3.8.1.3 Name tape and U.S. Army tape (Style A only). Above each chest welted pocket shall be a piece of loop fastener tape 1-inch wide by 5-1/4-inches in cut length, sewn on to accommodate the name tape and U.S. Army tape. The loop tape shall be placed horizontal. See pattern for loop fastener tape placement. Both loop tapes shall be in horizontal alignment with each other when coverall is zipped.

3.8.1.4 Rank patch (Style A only). The rank patch shall be a piece of loop fastener tape, 2-inches wide by 2-inches in cut length centered above the right Name loop fastener tape. See pattern for placement.

3.8.2 Elastic webbing. The elastic webbing lengths shall conform to Table VII. Tolerances for all cut lengths shall be (±1/4) inch.

TABLE VII. Elastic webbing lengths (inches).

Coverall size Front waist tunnel

Sleeve hem Leg hem Waist back tunnel

X-Small 6 6 9 6

Small 7 6 9 7

Medium 8 7 10 7

Large 9 7 10 8

X-Large 10 8 11 8

3.8.3 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) configuration. The IFF material shall be on both sleeves. A 1-inch width loop fastener tape finishing 3-1/4-inches in length shall be stitched onto the sleeve base material. A 1-inch width nylon tape finishing 1-7/8-inch (± 1/16) in length shall have a

1-inch wide hook fastener tape finishing 1/2-inch in length and sewn onto the nylon tape. The nylon tape shall be of sufficient length to cover the IFF material when the hook is engaged. See IFF webbing template (Table XI) and pattern for placement.

3.8.3.1 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) material. The IFF material as specified in 3.6.6 shall finish 3/4-inch wide and 3/4-inch (±1/16-inch) in cut length.

3.8.4 Pockets.

3.8.4.1 Upper sleeve pockets. Both upper sleeve pockets shall have a slide fastener.

3.8.4.1.1 Pocket. Each sleeve pocket shall have a bellows at front, back and bottom with a slide fastener opening and eyelet at the bottom right of bellow (see figure 4A). The pocket shall finish 5

(± 3/16) inches in width and 7-1/4 (± 3/16) inches in length.

3.8.4.1.2 Slide fastener. The slide fastener shall be on the forward side of the pocket (as worn).

The slide fastener shall close from bottom to top and provide a minimum opening of 5-1/2-inches.

3.8.4.1.3 Eyelets. The sewn-in eyelets for the sleeve pocket bellows shall have a 1/4-inch

(± 1/16) diameter finished opening. See pattern for eyelet placement.

3.8.4.1.4 Loop fastener tape (Style A only). Each upper sleeve pocket shall have a 4-inch wide by 6-1/2-inch cut length loop fastener tape sewn on all sides, positioned 3/8-inch from bottom and top of pocket and centered side to side. The loop tape shall be additionally stitched with a crisscrossed-X pattern of stitching (see figure 4A and figure 5B). See pattern for pocket loop fastener tape placement.

3.8.4.2 Lower sleeve utility and pencil pocket. The lower sleeve utility pocket shall have a a slide fastener and 2-channel pencil pocket (see figure 4B).

3.8.4.2.1 Pocket. The pocket shall be on the left sleeve only and stitched down on all sides with a slide fastener. The pocket shall finish 4-1/2 (± 3/16) inches in width and 5-1/2 (± 3/16) inches in length. The pocket shall also have a 2-channel pencil pocket sewn onto the pocket with a bellow at back. The pencil pocket shall be 2-3/8 (± 1/8) inches wide and two (2) evenly spaced channels

(permitted variation within 1/8-inch). See pattern for placement.

3.8.4.2.2 Slide fastener. The slide fastener shall be on the forward side of the pocket (as worn).

The slide fastener shall close from bottom to top and provide a minimum opening of 4-1/2-inches.

3.8.4.3 Welted internal pockets.

3.8.4.3.1 Chest and front hip pocket. The welted chest pocket shall finish 7-3/4 (± 1/8) inches in width. See pattern for placement.

3.8.4.3.2 Shin and thigh pockets. The welted thigh pockets shall finish 8-3/4 (± 1/8) inches.

See pattern for placement.

3.8.5 Elbow, seat, knee and ankle reinforcement. The coverall shall have reinforcement patches at the elbow, seat, knee and ankle. See pattern for placement.

3.8.6 Collar. The collar (see figure 6) shall be an open collar with the ability to stand up using a neck tab closure. The collar shall have two (2) hook fastener tapes. The neck tab shall have two (2) loop fastener tapes. See Table V for collar and neck tab hook and loop widths and cut lengths. See pattern for hook and loop placements.

3.8.7 Sleeve and leg hems. See notches on pattern for placement.

3.8.8 Tape cut lengths.

3.8.8.1 Holster and retrieval strap tabs. The tape cut length tolerances for the holster and retrieval strap tab shall be (+0/-1/4) inch in accordance to Table VIII. The retrieval yoke tab shall finish 1-1/4 (±1/8) inches. The holster tab shall be clean finished and measure 1-1/2 (±1/8) inches between bar-tacks.

TABLE VIII. Tape lengths (inches)

Location Length Cut pieces

Holster tab 2 2

Retrieval strap tab 4 1

3.8.8.2 Retrieval strap. The tape cut length tolerances for the retrieval strap shall be (± 1/2) inch and shall conform to Table IX.

TABLE IX. Retrieval strap tape cut lengths (inches)

Coverall Size Retrieval strap

X-Small 10

Small 11

Medium 12

Large 13

X-Large 14

3.9 Labels (all types and styles). Labels are for all types and styles unless otherwise noted. All garments shall have a size label and a combination identification/care label sewn into the coverall.

All coveralls shall have a barcode hang tag. The printing for all labels shall be black. The font size for the inscription of the size label shall be 10 points. The inscription shall have a minimum font size of 8 points for identification/care label. Inscription shall be legible. Sewn in labels and printing shall last the expected life of the coverall.

3.9.1 Size label. The size label shall conform to Type VI, Class 2 of MIL-DTL-32075 and shall be positioned at the center back neck with the upper edge caught in the collar setting seam of the coverall. The color of the size labels shall be white or approximate the ground shade of the basic fabric. The size label shall include the information in Table X for the applicable size:

TABLE X. Size label information

X-Small - Short

Height: Below 67 inches

Chest: Below 33 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 6070/7484

X-Small - Regular

Height: From 67 to 71 in.

Chest: Below 33 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 7080/7484

X-Small - Long

Height: Over 71 in.

Chest: Below 33 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 8090/7484

Small - Short

Height: Below 67 inches

Chest: From 33 to 37 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 6070/8494

Small - Regular

Height: From 67 to 71 in.

Chest: From 33 to 37 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 7080/8494

Small -Long

Height: Over 71 in.

Chest: From 33 to 37 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 8090/8494

Medium - Short

Height: Below 67 inches

Chest: From 37 to 41 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 6070/9404

Medium - Regular

Height: From 67 to 71 in.

Chest: From 37 to 41 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 7080/9404

Medium - Long

Height: Over 71 in.

Chest: From 37 to 41 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 8090/9404

Large - Short

Height: Below 67 inches

Chest: From 41 to 45 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 6070/0414

Large - Regular

Height: From 67 to 71 in.

Chest: From 41 to 45 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 7080/0414

Large - Long

Height: Over 71 in.

Chest: From 41 to 45 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 8090/0414

X-Large - Short

Height: Below 67 inches

Chest: Over 45 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 6070/1424

X-Large – Regular

Height: From 67 to 71 in.

Chest: Over 45 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 7080/1424

X-Large - Long

Height: Over 71 in.

Chest: Over 45 in.

NSN No.:

NATO size: 8090/1424

3.9.2 Identification and care label. The combination identification/care label shall conform to

Type VI, Class 15 of MIL-DTL-32075. The label shall be stitched on all four (4) sides and be 2-inches in width by 5-inches in length (±1/8) inch. The stitching shall not penetrate the printing and shall not be visible on the front of the coverall. The color of the combination identification and care label shall be white or approximate the ground shade of the basic fabric 3.3.1. See pattern for placement.

3.9.2.1 Identification and care label. The coverall label shall include the following information:

IMPROVED COVERALLS, COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMEN’S

FLAME RESISTANT

Contract Number:

Fiber Content:

Contractor Name:

Lot Number 1/

USE AND CARE

PRIOR TO LAUNDERING: Empty pockets and remove patches. Close zipper and hook and loop fasteners. Pre-treat stains with commercially available pre-treatments.

HOME LAUNDERING: Use cold water detergent. Wash in cold water using permanent press cycle. Rinse in cold water. Tumble dry low.

WASHING BY HAND: Use cold water detergent. Wash in cold water. Rinse completely. Never twist or wring dry. Hang dry on a rust-proof hanger. Do not hang dry in direct sunlight.

CAUTION:

DO NOT USE BLEACH, BLEACH ALTERNATIVES, FABRIC SOFTENER, OR

STARCH. DO NOT DRY CLEAN OR COMMERCIALLY HOT PRESS. DO NOT

APPLY HEAT OR AN IRON TO ANY HOOK AND LOOP FASTENER.

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL

THIS GARMENT IS FLAME RESISTANT

1/ Lot number shall be stamped with indelible black ink prior to shipment.

3.9.3 Barcode hang tag. Each coverall shall have a white paper barcode hang tag conforming to Type VIII, Class 15 of MIL-DTL-32075. The hang tag shall be Swift tacked at center back on inside collar joining seam and shall be completely visible on the coverall when it is folded and/or packaged as specified and so it causes no damage to the coverall. 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 code.

3.10 Figures. The figures in this specification are furnished for informational purposes only. To the extent of any inconsistencies between the written document and the figure, the written document shall govern.

3.11 List of pattern parts. The Government shall furnish patterns, which show directional line markings for proper cutting and assembly, and are to be used as a guide for cutting contractor’s working patterns. The Government patterns provide a seam allowance of 1/2-inch for side, shoulder, underarm, sleeve, inseam and outseam seams, 3/8-inch allowance for collar and all other seams. Pockets, elbow, knee and seat patches, collar, slide fastener, patch loop tape, other hook and loop fastener tape, and bar-tacks shall be located in accordance with marks on patterns and table references. Minor modifications to the pattern are permitted where necessary to accommodate manufacture’s processes to include garment treatments and use of automatic equipment. These modifications shall not alter the final design, serviceability, appearance or final finished measurements. Table XI pattern list is provided to insure that the pattern set is complete for all types and styles of coverall (see 6.2).

TABLE XI. List of pattern parts

Material Nomenclature Pattern Abbreviation Cut Number

Basic

Material

Front

Side Upper Back

Upper Back

Back Yoke

Lower Back

Front Sleeve

Back Sleeve

Collar

Chest Pocket

Front Hip Pocket

Shin Pocket

Ankle Patch

Front Sleeve Elbow Patch

Back Sleeve Elbow Patch

Knee Patch

Seat Patch

Back Waist Tunnel

Upper Back Facing

Neck Tab

Front Waist Tunnel

Thigh Pocket

Utility Pocket

Pen Pocket (lower sleeve)

Front Zipper Facing

Drop Seat Zipper Facing

Sleeve Zipper Facing

FRONT

SIDE UPP BACK

UPPER BACK

BACK YOKE

LOWER BACK

FRONT SLEEVE

BACK SLEEVE

COLLAR

CHEST POCKET

FRNT HIP PCKT

SHIN POCKET

ANKLE PATCH

FRT SL EL PTC

BCK SL EL PTC

KNEE PATCH

SEAT PATCH

BACK WST TNNL

UPP BACK FAC

NECK TAB

FRNT WST TNNL

THIGH POCKET

UTILITY POCKT

SLV PEN POCKT

FRNT ZIPP FAC

DRP ST ZPP FAC

SLV ZIPP FAC

TABLE XI. List of pattern parts– Continued

Material Nomenclature Pattern Abbreviation Cut Number

Basic material-continued

Waist Adjustment Tab

Utility Pocket Zipper

Sleeve Zipper Flap

Sleeve Pocket

Retrieval Strap Marker, Front

Retrieval Strap Marker, Back

WAIST ADJ TAB

UTLTY PKT ZIP

SLV PCKT ZIPP

SLEEVE POCKET

RTR ST MK FRT

RTR ST MK BCK IFF

Template IFF Webbing Template WEBBTEMP -

NOTE: The welts for the zippers are constructed from a roll of self material in a cut width of

1-1/2 to 1-5/8-inches with the exception of the center front opening which is folded over to make the welts.

3.12 Configuration. Each coverall shall conform to design, appearance (see figures 1-6), the finished measurements in Table XIV and the construction methods specified in 3.8.1 through 3.8.13 and Tables V and IX in order to maintain configuration compliance.

3.12.1 Seams and stitching. All seams shall be consistent and exhibit a uniform appearance and conform to the ASTM D6193 seam and stitch types listed in Table XII. The backside of seams

(inside garment) shall be flat with no protruding seam allowance to create irritation or discomfort.

All material edges shall be clean finished, either, turned-in, turned-under or serged. Needle and bobbin thread tension shall be balanced such that neither is too tight nor too loose relative to each other. The seams for all outside visible stitching shall be sewn with 11 (± 1) stitches per inch.

Overedge or pre-hemming shall be 10 (± 2) stitches per inch. The sewn eyelets for the upper sleeve bellow pockets shall have a minimum of 16 stitches. The width of the bight of stitching shall not be less than 1/16-inch. The eyelet stitching shall have at least four (4) overlapping stitches with the purling on the outside.

3.12.1.1 Repair of stitch.

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

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

b. Thread breaks or two (2) or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches noted during end item inspection shall be repaired by overstitching. The stitching shall start at a minimum of

1/2-inch in back of 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 materials, and re-stitching in the required manner.

NOTE. When making the above repairs, the ends of the stitching are not required to be backstitched. The loose ends shall be trimmed with scissors. Caution: Pulling or breaking the loose ends is not allowed.

3.12.1.3 Repairs of type 401, 502, 503, 504 and 602 stitching. All repairs shall be in accordance with 3.12.1.1 and 3.12.1.2, except substitute 3/4-inch for 1/2-inch wherever 1/2-inch appears.

Repairs to stitch Type 401 may be accomplished by use of stitching Type 301.

3.12.2 Stitching for hook and loop tape. The hook and loop tape shall be sewn with the use of a straight stitch, box stitch or box-X stitch with special stitched corners as specified in Table XII.

TABLE XII. - Stitch and seam types

Seam placement Seam

Type

Gauge

Stitch

Side, shoulder, underarm, yoke, sleeve, seat, inseams and out seams

LSc-2 3/16 to 1/4-inch gauge (double lap seam)

301 or 401

Over-edging SSa-2 3/8 to 1/2-inch gauge 503 or 504

Bi-swing seam

Inner seam

Outer seam (pleat)

SSa-2

OSf-2

3/8 to 1/2-inch gauge

3/16 to 1/4-inch gauge

301 and 602

Neck tab, collar, back waist adjustment tabs, sleeve facings, drop seat facings, leg facings and front facing construction

SSe-2 3/8 to 1/2-inch gauge

Top stitch edges of neck tab, collar, back waist adjustment tabs, sleeve facings, drop seat facings, leg facings and front closure facing.

SSe-2 1/8 to 3/16-inch from edge 301

Upper sleeve and utility pocket slide fastener

Placement

Attachment

SSak-2

See pattern for placement of slide fastener teeth from edge

Two (2) rows 1/8 to 1/4-inch apart

Upper sleeve pocket bellows, inside pleat

OSf-1 1/16 to 1/8-inch from edge 301

TABLE XII. - Stitch and seam types - Continued

Attachment of pockets

(When using automatic pocket setting equipment topstitching shall be 1/6, 1/8, or 3/16 gauge)

LSd-1 1/16 to 1/8-inch from edge 301

Top stitching of pencil pocket OSf-1 1/16 to 1/8-inch from edge 301

Hook and loop – unless specified

LSbj-1 Box, 1/8 to 3/16-inch from selvage edge

Sleeve pocket loop tape (Style A) LSbj-1 Box, 1/8 to 3/16-inch from selvage edge and Crisscross X

IFF material attachment to loop tape

LSbj-1 Box, 1/8 to 3/16-inch from selvage edge (see IFF template)

Nylon tape attachment onto IFF loop tape

LSbj-1 1/16 to 1/8-inch from edge of nylon tape (see IFF pattern template)

Hook fastener tape attachment onto

IFF tab nylon tape cover

LSbj-1 Box, 1/8 to 3/16-inch from selvage edge (see IFF pattern template)

Construction of welts for pockets, drop seat and center front opening

SSbf-3 1/8 to 3/16-inch from edge 301 or 401

Chest, front hip, thigh and calf pocket openings.

LSq-2 and

LSd-1

1/16 to 1/8-inch from edge

1/16 to 1/8-inch from edge

Bag front, thigh and calf pockets SSa-2 3/8 to 1/2-inch gauge 503 or 504

Attachment of chest pocket, top and back edge

OSf-1 1/16 to 1/8-inch from edge 301

Attachment of back waist tunnel, seat, elbow, knee and ankle patches

LSd-2 Two (2) rows 3/16 to 1/4- inch apart

Attachment of internal waist tunnel LSd-1 1/16 to 1/8-inch from edge 301

Attach elastic webbing at sleeve and leg bottoms

SSbd-1 1/4 to 3/8 from raw ends 301 or

Back-tack

Overlap and attach waist elastic to tabs

LSa-1 Box, 1-3/16 to 1-5/16-inches from selvage edge centered on overlap

TABLE XII. - Stitch and seam types - Continued

Attach facings to sleeve, drop seat and front openings and set slide fastener

SSj-1 and

LSb-2

5/8 to 11/16-inch from cord edge

1/4 to 5/16-inch gauge

1/16 to 1/8-inch from folded edge

Hem sleeve and legs EFb-1 1/16 to 1/8-inch from edge 301

Make yoke, retrieval opening tab centered on yoke + 1/2-inch and attach tab

EFa-1 and

OSf-1

1/16 to 1/8-inch from edge 301 or

Bar-tack

Join yoke to upper back LSr-2 1/16 to 1/8-inch apart 301 or 401

Care label LSbj-1 1/8 to 3/16-inch from edge 301

Attach collar and size label SSa-1 and

LSb-1

1/16 to 1/8-inch from edge 301

Attach retrieval strap to inside of coverall

LSbj-1 1/16 to 1/8-inch from edges 301

Retrieval strap to inside of front and upper back of coverall with a 2 to

2-1/4 inch length box

LSbj-1 Box-X, 1/8 to 3/16-inch from selvage edge

Stitch ends of retrieval strap together with box stitch and center

LSbj-1 Box, 1/8 to 3/16-inch from selvage edge

3.12.3 Bar-tacks and back-tacks. To maintain durability and functionality, bar-tacks shall be placed as specified in Table XIII. Bar-tacks shall be 1/8 to 3/16-inch wide. Nominal lengths and stitches per tack shall also be as specified in Table XIII. Back-tacks shall have two (2) to four (4) rows of stitching.

INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

TABLE XIII. Bar-tack placement

Bar-tack or back-tack placement

Size of tack

(inches)

Stitches per tack

1/

# of Bar-tacks per garment

# of Back-tacks per garment

Horizontal Vertical

Bi-swing (locations as indicated on patterns)

a. Upper

b. Lower

5/8

X

Upper sleeve pockets - through all layers

a. Top front

b. Bottom front

c. Top back

(opposite slide fastener)

Upper sleeve pockets

a. Loop tape 2/

Utility pocket

(zipper ends & top back):

a. Top front

b. Bottom front

c. Top back

Pencil pocket

a. Top (left, center, right)

b. Bottom (center)

All slide fastener thongs (center)

5/8 36 17 ---- ---- X

Name tape, loop tape

2/, 3/

---- ---- ---- 8 ---- X

U.S. Army tape, loop tape 2/, 3/

---- ---- ---- 8 ---- X

Rank, loop tape

2/, 3/

---- ---- ---- 4 ---- X

Front fly (at base of opening, thru both welts and reinforcement piece

5/8 36 1 ---- X ----

TABLE XIII. Bar-tack placement – Continued

Bar-tack or back-tack placement

Size of tack

(inches)

Stitches per tack

1/

# of Bar-tacks per garment

# of Back-tacks per garment

Horizontal Vertical

Welt pocket openings (both ends superimposed on stitching) 4/

a. Chest

b. Front hip

c. Thigh

d. Shin

X

X

Slide fastener openings (at base of each opening)

a. Drop seat

b. Leg

c. Sleeve

Yoke opening (at each opening)

1 55 2 ---- ---- X

Retrieval strap tab

a. On yoke

(superimposed on stitching)

b. Centered on tape

Sleeve and leg openings (each end)

a. Sleeve

b. Leg

Holster tape (each end)

¾

Back waist tunnel opening (at each corner)

a. Top (left and right)

b. Bottom (left and right)

3/8

3/8

1/ The tolerance shall be (± 2) stitches per tack except where range is given.

2/ The bar-tack/back-tack shall catch both loop and basic material, as long as it does not interfere with the garment construction/feature or if there is interference, the bar-tack or back-tack shall be set on loop tape and loop tape selvage. When back-tack is used the number of stitches onto the basic material shall be no less than two (2) stitches. See figures 5a and 5b for techniques.

3/ Style A only

4/ Perpendicular to pocket opening

3.13 Finished measurements. The coveralls shall conform to finished measurements specified in Table XIV.

TABLE XIV. Finished measurements (in inches).

Size Short Regular Long Tolerance

Half Chest, 1/

X-Small 20-1/2 20-1/2 20-1/2

± 1/2

Small 22-1/2 22-1/2 22-1/2

Medium 24-1/2 24-1/2 24-1/2

Large 26-1/2 26-1/2 26-1/2

X-Large 28-1/2 28-1/2 28-1/2

Sleeve Length, 2/

X-Small 18-1/2 19-1/2 20-1/2

Small 18-1/2 19-1/2 20-1/2

Medium 18-1/2 19-1/2 20-1/2

Large 18-1/2 19-1/2 20-1/2

X-Large 18-1/2 19-1/2 20-1/2

Half Waist (relaxed) 3/

X-Small 16 16 16

± 3/4

Small 18 18 18

Medium 20 20 20

Large 22 22 22

X-Large 24 24 24

Inseam 4/

X-Small 28 30 32

Small 28 30 32

Medium 28 30 32

Large 28 30 32

X-Large 28 30 32

1/, 2/, 3/, 4/ - See 3.13.1 for methods of measurement.

3.13.1 Methods of measurement. The measurements in Table XIV shall be taken in accordance with the footnotes listed below and shall be zipped at the front and placed flat upon a table for measuring.

1/ Half chest - With slide fastener closed and bi-swing facing up and folded in, lay coverall flat on table and measure in line with arm pit of armhole from outside folded edge to opposite outside folded edge.

2/ Sleeve length - Measure along underarm seam from sleeve joining seam to bottom of sleeve

(including cuff). Individual coverall sleeves shall not differ in length by more than 1/2-inch.

3/ Half waist, relaxed - Measure from side edge to side edge between rows of waist tunnel stitching. The elastic inserts shall be relaxed

4/ Inseam - Measure from seam line at base of crotch to bottom of leg. Individual coveralls inseams shall not differ in length by more than 1/2-inch.

3.14 Toxicity. The finished coveralls shall not present a health hazard and shall show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact when tested as specified in 4.5.3. Chemicals recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as human carcinogens shall not be used.

3.15 Workmanship. After completion of the final assembly, the coverall shall be thoroughly cleaned and all thread scraps, lint and foreign matter shall be removed and all closures engaged prior to packaging. The coveralls shall be uniform in quality and shall be free from irregularities or defects which could adversely affect fit, performance, reliability or durability. The coveralls shall conform to the quality established by this specification.

4. VERIFICATION

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

a. First article inspection (see 4.2).

b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).

4.2 First article inspection. First article, submitted in accordance with 3.1 shall be inspected for design, configuration in Tables XII and XIII and overall workmanship. The first article shall also include the finished measurements in Table XIV, testing in Table XVI and XVII and examination for defects in Table XV, and. The presence of excessive defects, as defined in the contract (see 6.2) or failure of any testing shall be cause for rejection of the first article.

4.3 Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall include shade and appearance of all components, finished measurements in Table XIV and examination for defects in Table XV and testing in Table XVI and XVII. Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, as defined by contract, except where otherwise indicated (see 6.2).

4.4 Component and end item inspections. In accordance with 4.3 components and end items shall be tested in accordance with all the requirements of referenced documents unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified or qualified in this document or applicable procurement documents.

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

TABLE XV. Coverall visual examination

Examination Defect Classification

Major Minor

Material Incorrect, not as specified (see 3.4.1, 3.4.1.1 and 3.4.1.2)

Hole, cut, tear, smash, burn, needle chew, exposed drill hole, thin place, dye streak, color not as specified, misweave or visible mend

Knots greater than Sears Scale Level C (See 2.3)

Slubs greater than Sears Scale Level D (See 2.3)

Shade Shade variation within part or between parts of coverall, affecting appearance or serviceability

Components Component not in accordance to the specification 104

Slide fasteners Omitted, twisted, distorted, damaged or puckered

Color or type not as specified

Thong omitted or not as specified

Not located in correct position.

Fastener tape -hook and loop

Misplaced, damage, frayed, spliced or omitted

Color or type not as specified

Tape piece edges not cut straight (at approximately 90 degrees)

IFF material Omitted, damage, or frayed 108

Tape and elastic webbing

Omitted or misplaced

Any tape or webbing distorted, full, tight, damaged or twisted

Color or type not as specified

Thread and twine Color or type not as specified 209

Labels, hangtags, bar code, UPC/HRI

Codes

Omitted or illegible

Color or type not as specified

Human readable interpretation (HRI) illegible

Construction Any construction part of the coverall omitted (3.8.1 to

3.13)

Name and

U.S. Army loop tapes (Style A)

Not in horizontal alignment or uneven by more than 1/4 inch

Rank loop tape

(Style A)

Omitted or misplaced 114

Collar Incorrect design not as specified in patterns, not specified width

TABLE XV. Coverall visual examination – Continued

IFF

configuration, holster tab

Omitted

Incorrect tab cover design or IFF material placement

Incorrect position or size of holster tab

Eyelets Omitted, misplaced or incorrect size

Loose stitching, incorrect number of stitches

Eyelet hole not cut through

Hook and loop attachment

Twisted or distorted when closed

Out of alignment causing bulge

Joining pieces out of alignment with each other by more than 1/4-inch

Not stitched to coverall as specified

Stitching on tape selvage rather than hook or loop

Tape piece not securely stitched to coverall cloth

Tape stitched less than 1/8-inch or more than 3/16-inch from edge

Waist tunnel Elastic webbing caught in the stitching of top and bottom edges

Neck tab Not finishing toward the back of collar 214

Front opening Top ends of slide fastener or cording not caught in collar joining seams

Top ends of slide fastener or cording stops less than

1/4-inch or more than 1/2-inch from collar joining seam

Cord edges of fronts not abutted or overlapping

1/16-inch or more when slide fastener is closed

Retrieval strap Length of continuous loop not as specified

Dimensions and locations of box stitches of retrieval strap not as specified

Back yoke Not lapped on upper back

Yoke not overlapped to cover entire fastener tape on upper back

Retrieval strap opening not as specified (finished appearance)

Hook and loop portions of fastener tapes not positioned as specified (i.e., hook portion positioned at the inside bottom edge of yoke and the loop portion positioned at the outside top edge of upper back)

Rows of stitching joining yoke and upper back not in line with overlapping the stitching joining loop portion of tape to yoke

Drop seat Hook portion positioned at the lower inside edge of upper back and the loop portion positioned at the outside of top edge of lower back

Hook portions of fastener tape at ends of upper back out of alignment with hook portion on drop seat panel by more than 1/4-inch or positioned less than 1/2-inch or more than 5/8- inch from front edge of welts

Elbow, seat, knee and ankle reinforcement

Omitted

Not attached as specified, Not aligned at top more than 1/4-inch (seat only)

Welts at slide fastener openings

Piecing of welt pieces visible at one or more slide fastener openings (when applicable)

Cording at folded edges not extending the full length of slide fastener opening

Ends of tapes and welts not caught in the line of stitching at tongue notched ends of openings

Corded edges not abutted or overlapping 1/16-inch or more when slide fastener is closed

Slide fastener not opening in correct direction specified

Upper sleeve and utility pocket

Omitted or incorrect size

Pocket construction and openings not as specified

Slide fastener not opening in correct direction specified

Incorrect upper sleeve pocket placement of loop tape

(Style A only)

Pencil pocket Omitted or incorrect size

Channels varying more than 1/8-inch in width

Inseam and outseam

Inseam and outseam lengths varying by more than 1/2-inch

Bar-tacks and back-tacks

Omitted, misplaced or incorrect size

Loose stitching or incorrect number of stitches

Labels, Hangtags and

UPC/HRI Codes

Size, combination identification/care labels not placed correctly

Hangtags or UPC labels not placed securely attached in correct position

Barcode or UPC code not visible on folded, packaged item

Any label or tag having incorrect printed content

Any label, hangtag, or barcode attachment causing damage to item

Seams and stitching

Open seams, puckered, distorted, wavy, twisted, or irregular

Loose or tight stitch tension

Less than 1/2-inch in length

Greater than 1/2-inch in length

Missing stitches greater than1/4-inch length

Edge or raised stitching sewn too close to the edge or needle chew resulting in damage to fabric over 1/4-inch in length

Seam allowance not as required by stitch type

Visible raw edge on outside of coverall (inside raw edge greater than 1-inch)

Stitching not as specified

Double needle intersecting seams staggered by more than

1/4-inch

Run off of stitching more than 1/2-inch for edge or raised stitching

Stitching caught in components or fabric causing unwanted permanent folds, pleats or fullness in the garment

Free floating stitching not secured in a seam or other stitching by less than 1/4-inch or ends of a continuous line of stitching not overlapped over 1/2-inch (except label stitching)

Stitching of seams incorrectly repaired

Cleanness and workmanship

Spot/Stain affecting appearance or serviceability

Odor

Excessive thread ends (more than three (3)

Between 1/4 to 1-1/2-inch

Excessive thread ends (more than three (3)

Over 1-1/2-inches

All closures on coverall not engaged

Packaging Any coverall not package in accordance with contract or purchase order

4.4.1 Component testing. The components shall be tested for the characteristics listed in Table

XVI. The methods of test shall be as specified in Table XVI. All test reports shall contain the individual values utilized in expressing the final results. The testing requirements and test sampling plan shall be as specified in the contract or purchase order.

TABLE XVI. Component tests (all types and styles)

Characteristic

Requirement paragraph

Test method

Alternate pocketing material:

Weight 3.4.2.1 ASTM D3776 (Method C)

Breaking strength

Warp

3.4.2.1

ASTM D5034 (G-E or G-T)

Tearing strength (dry)

ASTM D1424 1/

Dimensional stability

After laundering (5 cycles)

AATCC-135, 3, V, Aiii

Colorfastness to:

Laundering (after 1 cycle)

(color change and staining)

Perspiration (acid & alkaline)

Crocking (wet & dry)

AATCC- 61, 3A 2/

AATCC-15 2/

AATCC- 8 3/

Flame resistance

Initial

After 25 launderings

ASTM D6413

AATCC-135, 3, V, Aiii & ASTM D6413

1/ Dry condition in accordance with ASTM D1424, Section 9.1

2/ Rated using the AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1, Gray Scale for Color Change and AATCC

Evaluation Procedure 2, Gray Scale for Staining.

3/ Rated using the AATCC Evaluation Procedure 8, AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference

Scale

4.4.2 End item testing. The finished coverall shall be tested for the characteristics listed in

Table XVII. The methods…