GL-PD 15-04G Coat IHWCU 7.7.2021.pdf

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

INCH-POUND

GL-PD-15-04G

7 July 2021

SUPERSEDING

GL-PD-15-04F

1 September 2020

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

COAT, IMPROVED HOT WEATHER COMBAT UNIFORM

This Purchase Description is approved for use by DLA Troop Support and is available 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 an improved hot weather combat uniform coat to be worn by Service personnel in hot weather environments.

1.2 Classification. The coat for the Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform (IHWCU) is treated for insect repellency and will be available in the following types, class and sizes.

1.2.1 Types.

Type I. Unisex Type II. Female

1.2.2 Classes.

Class 1 Deleted Class 2 Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Department of the U.S. Army, DEVCOM - Soldier Center, ATTN: FCDD-SCD-PE, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760-5019.

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1.2.3 Sizes. The coat unisex and female sizes will be as follows:

SCHEDULE OF SIZES - TYPE I UNISEX

X-Small (XS) Small (S) Medium (M) Large (L) X-Large

(XL)

XX-Large

(2XL)

XX-Short (XXS) XX-Short XX-Short XX-Short XX-Short ---- X-Short (XS) X-Short X-Short X-Short X-Short ---- Short (S) Short Short Short Short ---- Regular (R) Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Long (L) Long Long Long Long Long X-Long (XL) X-Long X-Long X-Long X-Long X-Long ---- ---- XX-Long (XXL) XX-Long XX-Long XX-Long

SCHEDULE OF SIZES - TYPE II FEMALE

30 33 36 39

X-Short X-Short X-Short ---- Short Short Short Short

Regular Regular Regular Regular ---- Long Long Long ---- ---- X-Long X-Long

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-50198 - Thread, Gimp, Cotton, Buttonhole A-A-50199 - Thread, Polyester Core, Cotton or Polyester-Covered A-A-55126 - Fastener Tape, Hook and Loop, Synthetic A-A-59994 - Button, Sewing, Hole and Button Staple (plastic)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-DTL-5038 - Tape, Textile and Webbing, Textile, Reinforcing Nylon MIL-DTL-32075 - Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General Use) MIL-DTL-32439 - Cloth, Duck, Textured Nylon MIL-PRF-32659 - Textiles: Vector Protection Treatment of MIL-C-44296 - Cloth, Fusible

(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 are those specified in the solicitation or contract.

DRAWINGS

U.S. ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND SOLDIER CENTER

2-1-2592 Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

(Copies of drawings are available from the U.S. Army, DEVCOM – Soldier Center, ATTN:

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

OTHER GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS

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

(Copies of this document are available through the contracting activity.)

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

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

AATCC EP1 - Evaluation Procedure for Gray Scale for Color Change AATCC EP2 - Evaluation Procedure for Gray Scale for Staining AATCC EP8 - Evaluation Procedure for AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale AATCC EP9 - Evaluation Procedure for Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles AATCC TM8 - Test Method for Colorfastness to Crocking: Crockmeter AATCC TM15 - Test Method for Colorfastness to Perspiration AATCC TM16.3 - Test Method for Colorfastness to Light: Xenon Arc http://quicksearch.dla.mil/

AATCC TM20A - Test Method for Fiber Analysis: Quantitative AATCC TM61 - Test Method for Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated AATCC TM81 - Test Method for pH of the Water-Extract from Wet Processed Textiles AATCC TM135 - Test Method for Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering

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

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM D737 - Standard Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics ASTM D1424 - Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling

- Pendulum (Elmendorf Type) Apparatus ASTM D3775 - Standard Test Method for Warp (End) and Filling (Pick) Fabric Count of Woven Fabric ASTM D3776/D3776M - Standard Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric ASTM D3990 - Standard Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects ASTM D5034 - Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test) ASTM D6193 - Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams

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

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Fabric Defect Replica Scales

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

Army, 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.aatcc.org/ https://asq.org/

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 Inspections.

3.1.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2.

3.1.2 Conformance inspection. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to conformance inspection in accordance with 4.3.

3.2 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.

3.3 Design. The coat design for all types has a single-breasted front with a five (5) or six (6) button closure, see patterns; a fold down collar with a fusible interlining, long sleeves with cuffs and one (1) button, three (3) buttonholes adjustable cuff tab. The top of the button down closure is open to accommodate a pen. The front has loop tape to accommodate the Name and US Army Tapes. The front placket has a loop tape for the Rank Patch. The coat has two (2) bellow style top opening upper sleeve pockets and loop tape on both the pocket and the flap. The coat sleeves have an elbow reinforcement patch. Both sleeves have an Identification Friend or Foe tab cover that can be opened and closed using hook and loop fastener. The IFF tab cover is centered and sewn on the IFF loop tape and the IFF loop is sewn and placed per the patterns. The left sleeve has a two (2) channel pencil pocket. Type II has four (4) darts, two (2) on the front and two (2) on the back, follow pattern for placement. The coat has a double turned and cleaned finished hem. A replacement button shall be positioned on the inside of the right front facing.

3.4 Materials.

3.4.1 Basic material. The basic material for the coat shall meet the requirements of Table I when tested as specified in 4.5. The color of the cloth shall be shall be OCP for Class 2.

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TABLE I. Physical requirements, basic material.

Characteristic Requirements Fiber identification quantitative, percent 57% HT420 High Tenacity Nylon

43% Cotton Weave Ripstop Weight, oz./square yard 5.0 - 6.0 Construction,(yarns per inch), (min.)

Warp

Filling

Breaking strength, (pounds) (min.)

Tearing strength, (pounds) (min.)

Dimensional stability, percent (max):

Warp direction Filling direction

Air Permeability, (cu.ft./min./sq.ft.) (min.) 60 Toxicity See 3.14

3.4.1.1 Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP), Class 2. The cloth(s) shall be dyed to a ground shade matching Dark Cream 559 and then shall be overprinted with the camouflage pattern matching Drawing 2-1-2592. When the ground shade is dyed to match Dark Cream 559, the remaining six (6) colors shall be printed as appropriate, for the Tan 525, Light Sage 560, Olive 527, Dark Green 528, Brown 529 and Bark Brown 561 areas of the pattern. When the ground shade is not dyed Dark Cream 559 all seven (7) colors of the camouflage pattern shall be printed to match all seven (7) colors of the pattern. Resin bonded pigments shall not be used.

3.4.1.2 Pattern execution. The pattern on the printed finished cloth(s) shall reproduce the standard sample in respect to design, colors and registration of the respective areas. The pattern repeat shall be 25.255 (+1.25, -2.50) inches in the warp direction. The various areas of the pattern shall be properly registered in relation to each other and shall present definite sharp demarcations with a minimum of feathering or spew. Each pattern area shall show solid coverage; skitteriness exceeding that shown on the standard sample in any of the printed areas will not be acceptable.

When the standard sample is not referenced for pattern execution, a pattern drawing shall be provided.

3.4.1.2.1 Pattern width (filling direction). The maximum camouflage printed area for the cloth shall be 68-inches in the filling direction.

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

3.4.1.4 Visual shade matching (all Classes). The color and appearance of the cloth(s) shall match the standard sample (see 6.4) when tested as specified in 4.5.

3.4.1.5 Color. The cloth for the coat shall meet the colorfastness requirements of Table II when tested as specified in 4.5.

TABLE II. Colorfastness requirements.

Colors Evaluation Laundering (3 cycles)

Color Change and Staining (min.)

Light (40 AFU or 170kJ/ (m2nm)

@ 420 nm) (min.) 1/

Perspiration (acid & alkaline) Color Change and

Staining (min.)

Crocking (Dry and

Wet) (min.)

Dk. Green 528, Brown 529, Bark Brown 561

3-4 3-4 3-4 3.5

Tan 525, Olive 527, Dark Cream 559, Light Sage 560

3-4 3 3-4 3.5

1/ AATCC Fading Units (AFU)

3.4.1.6 Spectral reflectance.

3.4.1.6.1 Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP), Class 2. The reflectance values for the Class 2 cloth shall conform to the requirements listed in Table III, when tested as specified in 4.5.

TABLE III. Spectral reflectance requirements, Class 2.

Reflectance values (percent): Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

Wavelength, Nanometers (nm)

Dark Cream 559 & Tan 525

Light Sage 560, Olive 527 & Brown 529

Dark Green 528 & Bark Brown 561

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

600 22 44 12 30 3 11 620 24 45 12 30 3 12 640 24 45 12 32 4 13 660 25 45 12 32 4 14 680 28 45 14 34 4 17 700 28 48 14 36 6 23 720 30 52 16 39 6 23 740 32 55 18 41 10 25

TABLE III. Spectral reflectance requirements, Class 2. - Continued

Reflectance values (percent): Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

Wavelength, Nanometers (nm)

Dark Cream 559 & Tan 525

Light Sage 560, Olive 527 & Brown 529

Dark Green 528 & Bark Brown 561

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

760 36 56 20 43 14 30 780 38 57 22 45 18 35 800 40 57 22 45 21 40 820 44 58 24 46 24 42 840 46 59 26 47 26 43 860 48 60 28 48 28 45

3.4.2 Fusible interfacing (all types and classes). The fusible interfacing shall conform to MIL-C-44296, Type V, VI or VII, Style B or C substrate with Class 1 (polyamide) or Class 3 (Polyethylene, high density) adhesive. The fusible shall meet the bonding strength and shrinkage requirements, initial and after three (3) launderings as specified in MIL-C-44296.

3.4.3 Reinforcement patch cloth. The reinforcement patch cloth shall be in accordance with MIL-DTL-32439 Type IV, Class 1, Style H (OCP).

3.5 Insect bite protection (all types and classes). The finished garments with insect repellent treatment shall provide the minimum mosquito bite protection specified in 3.5.1 and the treatment shall be strictly limited to the levels specified in the contract and is active ingredient dependent.

3.5.1 Percent (%) bite protection. Finished insect repellent treated garments shall provide the minimum bite protection specified below when assessed by the biting protection testing specified in 4.6. Government approval shall be required initially, and any time there is a change in the insect repellent treatment formulation or processing conditions.

Condition % Mosquito Bite Protection (min.)

Initial ≥ 85% After 20 launderings ≥ 80% After 50 launderings ≥ 70%

3.5.1.1 DELETED

3.5.1.2 Insect repellent garment application, finished measurements. Manufacturers shall comply with the finished measurement requirements in 3.13.1 and compensate for actual fabric shrinkage or growth after the application of garment treatment in accordance with the requirements in MIL-PRF-32659.

3.5.2 Insect repellent treatment. Insect repellent treatment process shall be in accordance with MIL-PRF-32659. The treated items shall be labeled in accordance with 3.9.3 and 3.9.4. The insect repellent finish shall be uniformly applied across the treated item at an initial target level as specified in the EPA registered label. The treatment level shall provide the percent (%) bite protection specified in 3.5.1. The finished insect repellent treatment shall not degrade any performance characteristics or present any latent defects to the treated item.

3.6 pH (Class 2). The pH value of the water extract of all the finished cloth and garments shall be no lower than 5.0 or higher than 8.5 when tested as specified in 4.5 and 4.6.

3.7 Components materials and shade (All classes). The component materials for the coat shall be made in accordance to paragraphs 3.4 and 3.7 - 3.7.5. Component materials for the coat are for all classes unless otherwise noted. All component shade shall match Tan 499 for OCP uniforms unless otherwise noted.

3.7.1 Tape. The nylon tape to cover the identification friend or foe (IFF) material shall be 1-inch wide conforming to Type III of MIL-DTL-5038. The ends of the tape shall be heat cut to prevent raveling.

3.7.2 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.

3.7.2.1 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.

3.7.3 Identification friend or foe (IFF) material. The IFF material shall conform to Type I of CO-PD-06-05.

3.7.4 Thread (All Classes). The thread for seaming and stitching the coat shall conform to Table IV. All thread shall be non-staining and the requirements in each Commercial Item Description (CID) shall apply.

TABLE IV. Thread requirements.

Component area Thread

Specification Needle thread 1/ (Tex size)

Bobbin/Looper thread 1/ (Tex size)

All seaming, stitching and bar-tacking

A-A-50199, Type II 36-45 or 46-60 36-45 or 46-60

Button attachment A-A-50199, Type II 71-105 71-105 Overedge stitching (raw edges) A-A-50199, Type II 31-35 31-35

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

3.7.4.1 Gimp. The cotton gimp for reinforcing buttonholes shall conform to A-A-50198, soft or glazed finish, Tex size 180 or 210.

3.7.5 Buttons. Buttons shall be dull finish, four (4) holes, 30 ligne conforming to A-A-59994, Type I, Class 1, Style 26. When attached to the coat, the button and thread shall withstand a pull/break of 40 pounds (minimum) when tested as specified in 4.6. The button count for Type II, not including the top of the front opening shall be as specified in Table V.

TABLE V. Button count (not including top of the front opening), Type II.

Sizes Type II - FEMALE

Length 30 33 36 39 X-Short (XS) 4 4 4 4 Short (S) 4 4 4 5 Regular (R) 5 5 5 5 Long (L) 5 5 5 5 X-Long (XL) 5 5 5 5

3.8 Construction. The construction for the coat shall be made in accordance to paragraphs

3.8 - 3.8.10. Construction is for all classes 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. Tolerance for all lengths and width shall be (±1/8) inch (see Table VIII). See patterns for placement of fastener tape.

3.8.2 Collar. The coat collar shall be a fold down style. The inside ply of the collar, when in standing position, shall be interlined.

3.8.3 Coat front. The coat shall have a left front facing that conceals a four (4) or five (5) buttonhole placket. The Type I coat shall have six (6) buttons attached to the right front, one (1) shall be positioned at top of the front opening in accordance with buttonhole mark on the pattern and five (5) shall align with the buttonholes on the left placket. The Type II coat buttons shall be in accordance with Table V one (1) shall be positioned at top of the front opening in accordance with buttonhole mark on the pattern and the others as specified in Tables VII and VIIA shall align with the buttonholes on the left placket. Front left placket will be aligned with corresponding markings. Coat fronts shall be equal in length to each other. The front facings and placket shall not be exposed.

3.8.4 Sleeve pockets.

3.8.4.1 Upper sleeve pockets. Each sleeve shall have an upper pocket.

3.8.4.2 Upper sleeve pocket flaps. Each upper sleeve pocket shall have a pocket flap.

3.8.4.3 Upper sleeve pocket bellows. The sleeve pocket shall have bellows at the back and bottom. The pocket shall finish 5-1/4 (± 3/16) inches in width and 6-1/2 (± 3/16) inches in length.

3.8.4.4 Upper sleeve pocket eyelets. The sleeve pockets shall have an eyelet at the bottom bellow. 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.

3.8.4.5 Upper sleeve pocket loop tape. The sleeve pocket shall have loop tape (3.8.1), 4-inches in width and 4-1/2 inches in length. The pocket flap shall have loop tape that is 2-inches wide and 3-1/2 inches long. The sleeve pocket loop tape shall be "X" stitched from corner to corner.

3.8.4.6 Pencil pocket. The left sleeve shall have a 2-channel pencil pocket above the sleeve cuff. The pocket shall be 2-3/8 (± 1/8) inches wide and have a 3/4-inch double turned cleaned finished hem. The pocket shall have two (2) evenly spaced channels (permitted variation within 1/8-inch). See pattern for placement.

3.8.5 Sleeve cuff. The sleeve cuff shall be as specified in the pattern. The main body of the sleeve cuff shall have three (3) buttonholes spaced as per pattern. The sleeve cuff shall have a pointed adjustable tab with one (1) button sewn to the underside for closure adjustment (see Figures 4, 4A and 5). The sleeve tabs shall be 2-1/8 (± 1/8) inches wide by 3-1/8 (± 1/8) in length for all sizes.

3.8.5.1 Buttonholes. The buttonholes shall be bar type or eyelet end tapered type with the eyelet end opening where the button shank sits when the buttonhole and button are engaged.

When using bar type for the cuff it shall have not less than four (4) tacking stitches at bar end (not counting the crossover stitch). Both buttonhole types can be used within a garment but shall not be mixed within one location and the purling shall not be visible on the exterior of the coat. The cut lengths shall be 3/4 to 7/8-inch and shall be clean cut with the stitching securely caught in the fabric. All buttonholes shall be reinforced with sewn, fused or self-fabric interfacing to stabilize the buttonholes or shall be reinforced with gimp.

3.8.5.2 Buttons. All buttons (3.7.5) shall be placed according to the patterns. The replacement button shall be positioned on the inside of the right front facing, 2 (± 1/2) inches up from the finished bottom.

3.8.6 Elbow reinforcement. The Type I and Type II coat shall have an elbow reinforcement patch on each sleeve, stitched down on all four (4) sides. Type II only will have one (1) side stitched within the underarm seam (see pattern for placement).

3.8.7 Coat hem. The coat hem shall finish 5/8 (± 1/8) inch wide, double turned and clean finished.

3.8.8 Name tape and U.S. Army tape. There 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 tape placement). Both loop tapes shall be in alignment with each other when coat is buttoned. The name tape, and the U.S. Army tape, will cover the sleeve seam on the smaller sizes.

3.8.9 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 (± 1/16) inches in length shall have a 1/2-inch length hook fastener tape 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 details in Figure 4, 4A, and Figure 5, and pattern for IFF placement. The IFF material shall be in accordance with 3.8.9.1.

3.8.9.1 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) material. The IFF material as specified in 3.7.3 shall finish 3/4-inch wide and 3/4 (± 1/16) inch in cut length.

3.8.10 Rank patch. The rank patch shall be a piece of loop fastener tape, 2-inches wide by 2-inches in cut length. See pattern for placement.

3.9 Labels (all types and classes). Labels are for all classes unless otherwise noted. All garments shall have a size label and a combination identification/care label sewn into the coat. All coats shall have an additional insect protection/identification/care label sewn into the coat and a 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 and insect protection/identification/care label only. Inscription shall be legible.

3.9.1 Size label. The size label shall conform to Type VI, Class 2 of MIL-DTL-32075 and shall be sewn on the inside center back approximately 1/2-inch below the neckline. The label shall be sewn on all four (4) sides and the stitching shall not cover the printing. The color of the size labels for the coat shall be white. The size label shall include the information in Table VI for Type I and Table VI–A for Type II for the applicable size:

TABLE VI. Size label - Type I (Unisex).

X-Small - XX-Short Height: 55 to 59 in.

Chest: 29 to 33 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 4050/7484

X-Small - X-Short Height: 59 to 63 in.

Chest: 29 to 33 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 5060/7484

X-Small - Short Height: 63 to 67 in.

Chest: 29 to 33 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 6070/7484

X-Small - Regular Height: 67 to 71 in.

Chest: 29 to 33 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 7080/7484

X-Small - Long Height: 71 to 75 in Chest: 29 to 33 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 8090/7484

X-Small - X-Long Height: 75 to 79 in.

Chest: 29 to 33 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 9000/7484

Small – XX-Short Height: 55 to 59 in.

Chest: 33 to 37 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 4050/8494

Small – X-Short Height: 59 to 63 in.

Chest: 33 to 37 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 5060/8494

Small – Short Height: 63 to 67 in.

Chest: 33 to 37 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 6070/8494

Small – Regular Height: 67 to 71 in.

Chest: 33 to 37 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 7080/8494

Small – Long Height: 71 to 75 in.

Chest: 33 to 37 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 8090/8494

Small – X-Long Height: Above 75 in.

Chest: 33 to 37 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 9000/8494

Medium – XX-Short Height: 55 to 59 in.

Chest: 37 to 41 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 4050/9404

Medium – X-Short Height: 59 to 63 in.

Chest: 37 to 41 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 5060/9404

Medium – Short Height: 63 to 67 in.

Chest: 37 to 41 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 6070/9404

Medium – Regular Height: 67 to 71 in.

Chest: 37 to 41 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 7080/9404

Medium – Long Height: 71 to 75 in.

Chest: 37 to 41 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 8090/9404

Medium – X-Long Height: 75 to 79 in.

Chest: 37 to 41 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 9000/9404

Medium – XX –Long Height: 79 to 83 in.

Chest: 37 to 41 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 0010/9404

Large – XX-Short Height: 55 to 59 in.

Chest: 41 to 45 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 4050/0414

Large – X-Short Height: 59 to 63 in.

Chest: 41 to 45 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 5060/0414

Large – Short Height: 63 to 67 in.

Chest: 41 to 45 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 6070/0414

Large – Regular Height: 67 to 71 in.

Chest: 41 to 45 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 7080/0414

Large – Long Height: 71 to 75 in.

Chest: 41 to 45 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 8090/0414

Large – X-Long Height: 75 to 79 in.

Chest: 41 to 45 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 9000/0414

Large- XX-Long Height: 79 to 83 in.

Chest: 41 to 45 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 0010/0414

X-Large – XX-Short Height: 55 to 59 in.

Chest: 45 to 49 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 4050/1424

TABLE VI. Size label - Type I (Unisex). - Continued

X-Large – X-Short Height: 59 to 63 in.

Chest: 45 to 49 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 5060/1424

X-Large – Short Height: 63 to 67 in.

Chest: 45 to 49 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 6070/1424

X-Large – Regular Height: 67 to 71 in.

Chest: 45 to 49 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 7080/1424

X-Large – Long Height: 71 to 75 in.

Chest: 45 to 49 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 8090/1424

X-Large - X-Long Height: 75 to 79 in.

Chest: 45 to 49 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 9000/1424

X-Large - XX-Long Height: 79 to 83 in.

Chest: 45 to 49 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 0010/1424

XX-Large - Regular Height: 67 to 71 in.

Chest: 49 to 53 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 7080/2435

XX-Large - Long Height: 71 to 75 in.

Chest: 49 to 53 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 8090/2435

XX-Large - X-Long Height: 75 to 79 in.

Chest: 49 to 53 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 9000/2435

XX-Large - XX-Long Height: 79 to 83 in.

Chest: 49 to 53 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size: 0010/2435

TABLE VI-A. Size label - Type II (Female).

30 – X Short Height: 54 to 58 in.

Chest: 30 to 33 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size:

4050/7484

33 – X Short Height: 54 to 58 in.

Chest: 33 to 36 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size:

4050/8494

36 – X Short Height: 54 to 58 in.

Chest: 36 to 39 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size:

4050/9404

30 – Short Height: 58 to 62 in.

Chest: 30 to 33 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size:

5060/7484

33 – Short Height: 58 to 62 in.

Chest: 33 to 36 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size:

5060/8494

36 – Short Height: 58 to 62 in.

Chest: 36 to 39 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size:

5060/9404

39 – Short Height: 58 to 62 in.

Chest: 39 to 42 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size:

5060/9404

30 – Regular Height: 62 to 66 in.

Chest: 30 to 33 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size:

6070/7484

33 – Regular Height: 62 to 66 in.

Chest: 33 to 36 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size:

6070/8494

36 – Regular Height: 62 to 66 in.

Chest: 36 to 39 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size:

6070/9404

39 – Regular Height: 62 to 66 in.

Chest: 39 to 42 in.

NSN No.

6070/9404

TABLE VI-A. Size label - Type II (Female). - Continued

33 – Long Height: 66 to 70 in.

Chest: 33 to 36 in.

NSN No.

NATO

Size:7080/8494

36 – Long Height: 66 to 70 in.

Chest: 36 to 39 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size:

7080/9404

39 – Long Height: 66 to 70 in.

Chest: 39 to 42 in.

NSN No.

7080/9404

36 – X Long Height: 70 to 74 in.

Chest: 36 to 39 in.

NSN No.

NATO Size:

8090/9404

39 – X Long Height: 70 to 74 in.

Chest: 39 to 42 in.

NSN No.

8090/9404

3.9.2 Identification and care label. The combination identification/care label shall conform to Type VI, Class 15 of MIL-DTL-32075. The color of the combination identification and care label shall be white. The label shall be stitched on the inside of the coat starting 1 (±1/4) inch above the hem, on the right front (as worn) vertically with the top part of the label facing the top of the coat.

The stitching shall not penetrate the printing but will penetrate the coat front. The label shall include the information in Figure 1.

Coat, Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform – Unisex or Coat, Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform – Female

Contract Number:

Fiber Content: Basic material: 57% Nylon/ 43% Cotton Reinforcement material: 100% Nylon Contractor Name:

Lot Number: 1/

USE AND CARE

PRIOR TO LAUNDERING: Empty pockets and remove patches. Close buttons 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.

NOTE: Wash garment separate from other garments. In military field operations, garment may be washed with other garments.

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

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

FIGURE 1. Combination identification, use and care label (all types).

3.9.3 Insect repellent protection label. The insect repellent protection label shall conform to Type VI, Class 15 of MIL-DTL-32075. The label placement shall be as specified in 3.9.3.1. The label shall be the approved EPA Label in accordance with MIL-PRF-32659. The top of the label (above the line) shall include the information in Figure 2. The color for the insect repellent protection label shall be white.

3.9.3.1 Label placement. The label shall be stitched on the inside of the coat starting 1 (± 1/4)-inch above the hem on the left front. The label shall be stitched on all four (4) sides.

The stitching shall not penetrate the printing and shall be visible on coat front. The label shall be stitched vertically with the bottom edge of the label parallel to the hem of the coat.

INSECT REPELLENT APPAREL

Refer to hangtag for more information

Treater Name: XXXXXXX 1/

EPA REG. NO.:

EPA EST. NO.:

THIS SECTION SHALL BE AS SPECIFIED IN MIL-PRF-32659

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL

1/ Fill in appropriate vendor that has treated this item

FIGURE 2. Insect repellent label (example) (all types).

3.9.4 Hang tag, mosquito bite protection. Each coat shall have an individual paper tag attached in accordance with MIL-PRF-32659. The top portion of the hang tag, above the line, shall include the information specified in Figure 3. The color for the hang tag shall be white. The paper tag shall be Swift tacked at center back on inside collar joining seam.

INSECT REPELLENT APPAREL

Treater Name: XXXXXX 1/

Contractor Address:

EPA REG. NO.:

EPA EST. NO.:

THIS SECTION SHALL BE AS SPECIFIED IN MIL-PRF-32659

THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY CUSTOMER

1/ Fill in appropriate vendor that has treated this garment

FIGURE 3. Insect repellent hang tag (example) (all types).

3.9.5 Barcode hang tag (all types, styles and classes). Each coat shall have a white paper barcode hang tag conforming to Type VIII, Class 17 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 coat when it is folded and/or packaged as specified and so it causes no damage to the coat. The bar coding element shall be a 13 digit National Stock Number (NSN) or Management Control Number (MCN). There shall be a 12 digit Universal Product Code (UPC) number assigned for all MCNs by the contracting activity. The initials “UPC” must appear beneath the code.

NOTE: The hang tag for insect protection and barcode may be applied jointly with the use of one (1) Swift tack.

3.10 Figures. Figures 4 through 6 are furnished for informational purposes only. To the extent of any inconsistencies between the written document and the figures, the written document shall govern.

3.11 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 seams, shoulder seams, and sleeve seams, 3/8-inch allowance for collar and all other seams, except where otherwise specified. Pockets, pocket flaps, pencil pocket, elbow patches, cuffs, collar, 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. The pattern lists in Table VII and VII-A are provided to insure that the pattern sets are complete (see 6.2).

TABLE VII. List of pattern parts - Type I (Unisex).

Material Nomenclature Pattern Abbreviation

Cut Number

Basic Material (see 3.4.1)

Front Right PD15_04C-FRT-RT 1 Front Left PD15_04C-FRT-LFT 1 Back PD15_04C-BACK 1 Sleeve PD15_04C-SLEEVE 2 Collar PD15_04C-COLLAR 2 Sleeve Pocket PD15_04C-SLV-PKT 2 Sleeve Pocket Flap PD15_04C-SLV-PKT-FLP 2 Cuff PD15_04C-CUFF 2 Cuff Tab PD15_04C-CUFF-TAB 2 Left Front Placket PD15_04C-LFT-FT-PLKT 1 Left Pencil Pocket PD15_04C-PENCIL-PKT 1

Alternate Pieces Basic Material (see 3.4.1)

Sleeve Pocket Flap Alternate PD15_04C-SLV-PKT-FLP-

ALTERNATE 2

Sleeve Pocket Flap Tab Alternate PD15_04C-SLV-PKT-FLP-

TAB-ALTERNATE 2

Interfacing (see 3.4.2)

Collar Interfacing PD15_04C-CLR-INTR 1 Front Placket Interfacing PD15_04C-FT-PLK-INTR 1 Sleeve Pocket Flap Interfacing PD15_04C-SLV-PKT-FLP-

INTERFACING 2

Sleeve Buttonhole Interfacing PD15_04C-SLV-BUTTON-

INTERFACING 2

TABLE VII. List of pattern parts - Type I (Unisex). - Continued

Number

Cloth, Duck Texturized Nylon (see 3.4.3)

Elbow Patch PD15_04C-ELBOW-PATCH 2

Templates IFF Webbing Template PD15_04C-IFF-WEB-TEM -

TABLE VII-A. List of pattern parts - Type II (Female).

Number

Basic Material (see 3.4.1)

Front Right PD15_04F-FRONT-RIGHT 1 Front Left PD15_04F-FRONT-LEFT 1 Back PD15_04F-BACK 1 Sleeve PD15_04F-SLEEVE 2 Collar PD15_04F-COLLAR 2 Sleeve Pocket PD15_04F-SLEEVE-POCKET 2 Sleeve Pocket Flap PD15_04F-SLEEVE-POCKET-FLAP 2 Cuff PD15_04F-CUFF 2 Cuff Tab PD15_04F-CUFF-TAB 2 Left Front Placket PD15_04F-FRONT-LEFT- PLACKET 1 Left Pencil Pocket PD15_04F-PEN-POCKET 1

Alternate Pieces Basic Material (see 3.4.1)

Sleeve pocket flap alternate

PD15_04F-SLEEVE-POCKET-FLAP-

ALT 2

Sleeve pocket flap tab alternate

PD15_04F-SLEEVE-POCKET-FLAP-

TAB-ALT 2

Interfacing (see 3.4.2)

Collar Interfacing PD15_04F-COLLAR-INTERFACING 1 Front Left Placket Interfacing

PD15_04F-FRONT-LEFT-PLACKET-

INTERFACING 1

Sleeve Pocket Flap Interfacing

PD15_04F-SLEEVE-POCKET-FLAP-

INTERFACING 2

Sleeve Buttonhole Interfacing

PD15_04F-SLEEVE-BUTTONHOLE-

INTERFACING 2

Cloth, Duck Texturized Nylon (see 3.4.3)

Elbow Patch PD15_04F-ELBOW-PATCH 2

Templates IFF Webbing Template PD15_04F-IFF-WEBBING-TEMPLATE -

3.12 Configuration. Each coat shall conform to design, appearance (see Figures 4, 4A, 5, and 6), the finished measurements in Table X, and Table X-A and the construction methods specified in

3.12.1 through 3.12.3, and Tables VII, VII-A, VIII 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 VIII. 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.

All pockets and pocket flaps, if raw edge would be visible when flap is up, shall be serged prior to setting. The garment shall have no raw edges including inside pockets. 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. Buttons shall be attached with 16 stitches per button. Buttonholes shall be 54 (± 2) stitches per inch including tack. All hook and loop tape shall be sewn with 10 (± 2) stitches per inch. The IFF material shall be sewn with 8 (± 1) stitches per inch. The sewn eyelets for the bellows 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. All stitches per inch and gauge requirements shall be met prior to any applicable garment treatments.

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 restitching 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 stitching only. All repairs shall be in accordance with 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 VIII.

TABLE VIII. Seam and stitch types (all types).

Seam placement Seam type Gauge Stitch type

Side seams, back sleeve seams, set in sleeves, armhole, shoulder seams

LSc-2 or

Ssa2-2 and LSq-3

3/16 to 1/4-inch gauge (double lap seam) or 401

Top stitching of pencil pocket, collar and front edge

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

Top stitching of placket with buttonholes

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

Top stitching of sleeve cuff tabs

6BSSe-1 3/16 to 1/4-inch from folded edge

Upper sleeve pocket bellows, inside pleat

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

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

Attachment of pocket flaps

LSbl-2 or LSd-2

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

301 or and 301 Pocket edge stitching

Ssa-1 1/4 to 5/16- inches from edge 502, 503 or 504

Top stitching of, pocket flaps SSe-1 3/16 to 1/4-inch gage 301 Attachment of elbow reinforcements

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

Bottom hemming EFb-1 1/2 to 3/4-inch wide hem, double turned clean finished, stitching 1/16 to 1/8-inch from hem fold

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

Topstitch collar SSa-1 1/16 to 1/8-inch from edge 301 Name tape, U.S. Army tape, IFF, Rank tape, LSbj-1 Box, 1/8 to 3/16-inch from selvage edge

IFF loop tape attachment onto IFF tab nylon tape cover

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)

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

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

TABLE IX. Bar-tack and back-tack placement (all types).

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

Lower sleeve cuff tab at ends 1/2 30 4 ---- ---- X Upper sleeve pocket Top Front through all layers Top back Front bottom edge through all layers

5/8

X

Upper Sleeve Pocket Loop Tape Tape at top corners 2/ ---- ---- ---- 4 ---- X

Pencil pocket

a. Top (left, center, right)

b. Bottom (center)

X X

Upper sleeve pocket flap 5/8 36 4 ---- X ----

Sleeve Pocket Flap Loop Tape at top corners 2/ ---- ---- ---- 4 X ----

Front bottom hem stitch line at center front

---- ---- 2 or 2 ---- ----

End of cuff (underarm seam) 5/8 36 2 ---- X ---- Name Tape loop tapes 2/ ---- ---- ---- 4 ---- X U.S. Army loop tapes 2/ ---- ---- ---- 4 ---- X Rank loop Tape 2/ ---- ---- ---- 4 ---- X IFF Hook and Loop 2/ ---- ---- ---- 8 X ---- Front placket between buttonholes 5/8 36 3 or 4 ---- X ----

Front facing Top and Bottom of buttonhole placket

---- X ----

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.

3.13 Measurements. All measurements referenced in this document, except for end item measurements specified in 3.13.1 shall be made after treatment.

3.13.1 Finished measurements. The coat shall conform to the finished measurements specified in Table X for Type I (Unisex) and Table X-A for Type II (Female).

TABLE X. Finished measurements (inches) Type I (Unisex).

1/ Back length - Measure along center back from collar joining seam to bottom edge of coat.

2/ Half chest - With buttons closed, lay coat flat on table with front facing down and measure in line with arm pit of armhole from outside folded edge to opposite outside folded edge.

3/ Sleeve length - Measure along underarm seam from sleeve joining seam to bottom of sleeve (including cuff).

Size Back Length, 1/

Half Chest, 2/

Sleeve Length, 3/

XS S M L XL 2XL XS S M L XL 2XL XS S M L XL 2XL

XX-Short

(XXS)

25-1/2

26-1/2

27-1/2 ---- 19-1/8

21-1/8

23-1/8

25-1/8

27-1/8

---- 19

19-1/4

19-1/2 19-3/4 20 ----

X-Short

(XS)

26-1/2

27-1/2

28-1/2 ---- 19-1/8 21-1/8

---- 20

20-1/4 20-1/2 20-3/4 21 ----

Short (S)

27-1/2

28-1/2

29-1/2

---- 19-1/8 21-1/8

---- 21 21-1/4 21-1/2 21-3/4 22 ----

Regular (R)

29-1/2

30-1/2

31-1/2 19-1/8 21-1/8

29-1/8 22 22-1/4 22-1/2 22-3/4 23 23-1/4

Long (L)

30-3/8

30-7/8

31-3/8

31-7/8

32-3/8

32-7/8 19-1/8 21-1/8

29-1/8 23 23-1/4 23-1/2 23-3/4 24 24-1/4

X-Long

(XL)

31-3/4

32-1/4

32-3/4

33-1/4

33-3/4

34-1/4 19-1/8 21-1/8

29-1/8 24 24-1/4 24-1/2 24-3/4 25 25-1/4

XX-Long

(XXL)

---- ---- 34-1/8

34-5/8

35-1/8

35-5/8 ---- ---- 23-1/8

29-1/8 ---- ---- 25-1/2 25-3/4 26 26-1/4

TOL ± 1/2 ± 1/2 ± 3/4

TABLE X-A. Finished measurements (inches) Type II (Female).

1/ Back length - Measure along center back from collar joining seam to bottom edge of coat.

2/ Half chest - With buttons closed, lay coat flat on table front side down and measure in line with arm pit of armhole from outside folded edge to opposite outside folded edge.

3/ Sleeve length - Measure along underarm seam from sleeve joining seam to bottom of sleeve (including cuff).

4/ Half sweep – Measure from outer edge at bottom hem to outer edge at bottom hem from one side of the garment to the other.

3.13.1.1 Methods of measurement. The measurements in Table X and Table X-A shall be taken in accordance with the footnotes.

The coat shall be buttoned at the front placket and placed flat upon a table for measuring.

Size Back Length, 1/

Half Chest, 2/

Sleeve Length, 3/ Half Sweep, 4/ 30 33 36 39 30 33 36 39 30 33 36 39 30 33 36 39 X-Short 23-5/8 24-1/8 24-5/8 25-1/8 19-1/2 20-1/2 21-1/2 23 19-1/2 19-3/4 20 20-1/4 21 22-1/2 24 25-1/2 Short 24-5/8 25-1/8 25-5/8 26-1/8 19-1/2 20-1/2 21-1/2 23 20 20-1/4 20-1/2 20-3/4 21 22-1/2 24 25-1/2 Regular 25-5/8 26-1/8 26-5/8 27-1/8 19-1/2 20-1/2 21-1/2 23 20-1/2 20-3/4 21 21-1/4 21 22-1/2 24 25-1/2

Long 26-5/8 27-1/8 27-5/8 28-1/8 19-1/2 20-1/2 21-1/2 23 21 21-1/4 21-1/2 21-3/4 21 22-1/2 24 25-1/2 X-Long 27-5/8 28-1/8 28-5/8 29-1/8 19-1/2 20-1/2 21-1/2 23 21-1/2 21-3/4 22 22-1/4 21 22-1/2 24 25-1/2

TOL ± 1/2 ± 1/2 ± 3/4 ± 1/2

3.14 Toxicity. The finished coat shall not present a health hazard and shall show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact when tested as specified in 4.6.1. Chemicals recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as human carcinogens shall not be used.

3.14.1 Toxicity documents. Finishes/chemicals used in the process of this garment shall be identified and accompanied by the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information.

3.15 Workmanship. After completion of the final assembly, the coat shall be thoroughly cleaned and all thread scraps, lint and foreign matter shall be removed and all closures engaged prior to packaging. The coat shall not contain any fabric defects. The coat shall be uniform in quality and shall be free from irregularities or defects which could adversely affect performance, reliability or durability. The coat shall conform to the quality established by this specification.

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classification of inspection. 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 3.1.1 shall be inspected for design, configuration in Tables VII through IX and overall workmanship. The first article shall also include the finished measurements in Table X and X-A, examination for defects in Table XI and the testing in Table XII. 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 (see 3.1.2) shall include shade and appearance of all components, finished measurements in Table X and X-A, examination for defects in Table XI and the testing in Table XII. Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with ASQ/ANSI Z1.4, as defined by contract, except where otherwise indicated.

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.

4.4.1 End item visual examination. Each coat shall be subjected to visual examination. In accordance with Table XII, fabric and garment defects shall be scored which are clearly noticeable at normal viewing distance (3-feet) and which affect the serviceability or appearance of the garment. Material defects are defined in ASTM D3990. If needed, closer inspection will be performed to verify compliance to specification requirements. Shade shall be evaluated at a distance of 3-feet.

TABLE XI. Coat visual examination (all types).

Examination Defect Classification Major Minor

Materials Incorrect, not as specified (see 3.4.1, 3.4.1.1 and 3.4.1.2) Hole, cut, tear, smash, burn, needle chew, run, exposed drill hole, thin place, dye streak, color not as specified, misweave, visible mend or otherwise damaged Knots greater than Fabric Defect Scale Level C Slubs greater than Fabric Defect Scale Level D

Fusible interfacing

Omitted or added where not specified Bubbling, delaminating, wrinkling, puckering or misplaced

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

Components Component not in accordance to the specification 105 Tape Omitted or misplaced

Any tape distorted, full, tight, frayed, damaged or twisted Color or type not as specified

Fastener tape -hook and loop

Misplaced, damage, frayed, spliced or omitted Color or type not as specified Tape…