MIL-H-24900A HAT COMBINATION WOMAN'S

MILITARY

HAT, COMBINATION,

This specification is approved for Department of Transportation, and is Agencies of the Department of Defense

1. SCOPE

lINCH-pOUNDl

MIL-H-24900A(CG)

6 November 1989

SUPERSEDING

MIL-H-24900(CG)

14 July 1982

SPECIFICATION

WOMAN’S (COAST GUARD)

use by the United States Coast Guard, available for use by all Departments and

1.1 Scopee This specification covers the requirements for a hat frame ensemble, consisting of a hat frame; band with mount; and a detachable hat cover.

* 1.2 Classification. The hat frame, hat cover, and hat band procured as an ensemble or hat covers separately, shall be in the following types and sizes as specified (see 6.2).

Type I - Enlisted personnel Type II - Officer personnel (LCDR and below) Type III - Officer personnel (CDR and above) Type IV – Hat cover

Class 1 - Cloth, Polyester/Cotton, White Class 2 - Cloth, Vinyl, White

Schedule of sizes

20, 20-1/2, 21, 21-1/2, 22, 22-1/2, 23, 23-1/2, and 24

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to:

Officer in Charge, Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, 21 Strathmore Road, Natick, MA 01760-2490 by using the self–addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

AMSC N/A FSC 8410

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government documents.

* 2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks.

specifications) standards and handbooks form a part of this extent sDecified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the

The following document to the issues of these---document; shall be those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto) cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).

SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

L-P-504 V-T-276

* NN–P–71

* UU-P–31

CCC-C-438

DDD-L-20

PPP-B-566

PPP-B-636

MILITARY

MIL-C-368

MIL-C-823

MIL-B-3461

* MIL-P–15011

MIL-E-17568

MIL-S-17615

MIL-B-17757

* MIL-C-24927

MIL-T-43548

MIL-C-43920

* MIL-C-87074

STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-STD-191

FED-STD-406

FED-STD-595

FED-STD-751

Plastic Sheet and Film, Cellulose Acetate Thread, Cotton Pallet, Material Handling, Wood, Stringer

Construction, 2 Way and 4 Way (Partial) Paper, General Specification and Methods for

Testing Cloth, Buckram, Woven and Nonwoven Label; for Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General

Use) Boxes, Folding, Paperboard Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard

Cloth, Satin, Rayon and Cloth Twill, Rayon Cloth, Serge, Wool, WOO1 and Nylon: polyester and wool Button, Insignia, Metal, Uniform and Cap Pallet, Material Handling, Wood, Post Construction, 4 Way Entry Embroidery Materials, Metallic and Synthetic

Metallic Strap, Chin (Navy and Coast Guard) Box, Shipping, Fiberboard (Modular Sizes) Cloth, Twill, Polyester/Cotton (Durable Press) Thread, Polyester Core: Cotton-, Rayon–, or

Polyester-covered Cloth, Interlining, Cotton and Synthetic, and Nylon Cloth, Twill, Acetate

Textile Test Methods Plastics: Methods of Testing Colors Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings

MILITARY

MIL-STD-105

MIL-STD-129

* MIL-STD-147

* MIL-STD-2073-1

* MIL-STD-2073-2

MS-27982

MIL-H-24900A(CG)

Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

Marking for Shipment and Storage Palletized Unit Loads DoD Materials Procedures Development and Application of Packaging Requirements Packaging Requirement Codes Fasteners, Snap, Style 3 (Pronged Ring Head Type)

* (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Naval Publications and Forms Center, (ATTN: NPODS), 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120-5099. )

2.1.2 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 cited in the solicitation.

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE MANUAL

(Copies of the manual may be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-0001.)

* 2.2 Non–Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DOD adopted shall be those listed in the issue of the DODISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DODISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).

NATIONAL MOTOR FREIGHT TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION, INC., AGENT

National Motor Freight Classification

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Trucking Association, ATTN: Traffic Department, 1616 P Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-1404).

UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE, AGENT

Uniform Freight Classification

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Uniform Classification Committee, Room 1106, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606-5808).

* THE COLOR ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES

DOD Standard Color Card of Official Standardized Shades for Sewing Threads

(Applications for copies of color cards should be addressed to the Color Association of the U.S., 343 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10016-0927).

* AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING

D1424 Tear Resistance of Apparatus

MIL-H-24900A(CG)

AND MATERIALS

Woven Fabrics by Falling Pendulum (Elmendorf)

(Applications for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187).

* (Non–Government standards and other publications are normally available from the organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also may be available in or through libraries or other informational services.)

* 2.3 Order of precedence. 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 Guide sample. Samples, when furnished, are solely for guidance and information to the contractor (see 6.3). Variations from this specification may appear in the sample in which case this specification shall govern.

3.2 First article. When specified the contractor shall furnish sample unit(s) for first article inspection and approval (see 4.3 and 6.2).

3.3 Material.

3.3.1 Hat frames.

3.3.1.1 Cloth, polyester/wool serge. The polyester/wool serge cloth used for the brim, band, mount, and band streamer pieces shall conform to type III, class 3, of MIL-C–823. The material shall be dyed to match Blue Shade 3362.

3.3.1.2 Cloth, interlining. The interlining cloth used for the crown pieces and brim reinforcement pieces shall conform to type II of MIL-C-43920.

3.3.1.3 Cloth

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The rayon cloth used for the crown lining piece shall conform 1 of MIL-C-368. Acetate twill conforming to MIL-C-87074 may be used as an alternate material. When the alternate lining is used, the yarn size may be 100 denier warp x 150 denier filling. The cloth shall be dyed-to

3.3.1.4 Felt.

be composed of viscose rayon.

shall conform to approximate Blue Shade 3351.

The felt material used for the brim interlining piece shall not less than 30 percent wool and the remaining percentage The felt material shall be dyed a suitable black shade, and the following requirements when tests as specified in 4.4.1.

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Requirement Characteristic Minimum Maximum

Weight, ounces per square yard 7.0 9.0 Thickness, inches o ● 040 0.065 Ball bursting strength, pounds 40 Stiffness, load pounds:

Initial, lengthwise 0.18 Initial, widthwise 0.17 After soaking, lengthwise 0.12 After soaking, widthwise 0.11

3.3.1.4.1 Non-fibrous materials. The starch and protein content, including chloroform–so~ubl e and water-soluble material of the finished felt, shall not be less than 10 percent nor more than 20 percent when tested as specified in 4.4.1.

3.3.1.5 Cloth, buckram, cotton. The cotton buckram used for the brim interlining piece shall be white, bleached, or unbleached, plain weave, woven with 2 ply cotton yarns and conforming to CCC-C-438. Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.1. In addition, the cloth shall be treated with a water repellent resin finish.

Requirement Characteristic Minimum Maximum

Weight, ounces per square yard (before water repellent finish) 6.4 6.8

Yarns per inch Warp 20 Filling 16 —

Stiffness, bending moment, inch–pound Warp 0.103 0.118 Filling o ● 095 0.110

3.3.1.6 Sweatband. The sweatband shall be made of a plain rib weave grosgrain ribb on, consisting of a rayon warp and cotton filling with a woven edge. No loading agents shall be used. The sweatband ribbon shall be dyed blue, approximating the shade of the brim material. The finished sweatband shall conform to the following requirements when tested as specified in 4.4.1.

Requirement Characteristic Minimum Maximum

Weight, ounces per linear yard 0.17 0.21 Wid~h, inches Thread count

Full width Filling pH Colorfastness

Crocking

13/16 15/16

5.5 8.5 to:

Good —

Wet-dry cleaning Good Perspiration Good

* 3.3.1.7 Thread. The thread for seaming and stitching the hat frames shall be either cotton conforming to types IC1 and IC2, applicable, ticket numbers O and 00, 3 ply of V-T-276; or a cotton or rayon covered polyester thread conforming to size number 50 of MIL-T-43548. The thread used for the hat frame and hat band operations shall be dyed to match Navy Blue AT; Cable No.

66060 ● For all other stitching opertions, excluding basting operations, the thread shall be of a white or natural shade (White AH, Cable No. 66050 or Natural White AG, Cable No. 66049). The thread used for basting shall be at the option of the contractor. All Cable numbers shall conform to the Department of Defense Color Card of Official Standardized Shades for Sewing Threads.

* 3.3.1.7.1 Colorfastness. The dyed thread shall show fastness to light, wet–dry cleaning, and perspiration equal to or better than the standard sample. As a limit of acceptability or when no standard sample is available, the dyed thread shall show a minimum of “good” fastness to light, wet–dry cleaning, and perspiration, when tested as specified in V-T-276 or MIL-T-43548, as applicable.

3.3.1.8 Stay material. The stay material used in the construction of insignia mounts for the hat band, shall be of a flexible paperboard which has been- impregnated with a minimum of 15 percent inert paperboard shall be made of a cellulosic fiber, and thickness of 0.025 (~ 0.001) inch and weight 110.0 (~ 1,000 square feet. The color shall be black. Testing specified in 4.4.1.

mineral filler. The shall finish with a

5 percent) pounds per shall be performed as

3.3.1.9 Leatherette. The leatherette used to back hat band insignia mounts shall be made of either a fabric or paper base conforming to the requirements specified in 3.3.1.9.1 and 3.3.1.9.2.

3.3.1.9.1 Fabric base. The leatherette shall be made of any suitable woven or knitted cotton material, vinyl coated, black in color and embossed with a simulated leather effect on one side only. The fabric shall have a finished weight of not less than 14 ounces per square yard, and shall show a minimum of “good” fastness to crocking and water. Testing shall be performed as specified in 4.4.1.

3.3.1.9.2 Paper base. The leatherette shall consist of a polyvinyl chloride film bonded or laminated to a latex impregnated (30–35 percent by weight) cellulose pulpboard sheet with a suitable adhesive. The polyvinyl chloride film shall be black in color, embossed on one side only, with a finished thickness of 0.009 (+ 0.0005) inches. In addition, the polyvinyl chloride film shall show a min~mum of “good” fastness to crocking and water.

The latex impregnated pulpboard sheet, shall have a finished thickness of

0.030 (+ 0.0015) inches. Testing shall be performed as specified in 4.4.1.—

3.3.1.10 Plastic lining. The clear plastic sheeting used for the top crown lining piece shall conform to type 11 of L-P–504 with a nominal thickness of

0.0075 inches and be crack resistant at minus 20”F. Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.1.

3.3.1.11 Snap fasteners. The snap fasteners used to secure the band to frame shall conform to MS-27982, finish b, except for the following stud and eyelet dimensions:

a. The overall height of the stud shall be 0.234 (+ 0.002) inch and the flange diameter shall be 0.335 (+ 0.002) inch:

b. The diameter of the stud shall be ~.156 (+ 0.002) inch.

c. The overall height of the eyelet post sha~l be 0.335 (+ 0.002) inch and the flange diameter shall be 0.375 (+ 0.002) inch.—

* 3.3.1.12 Label. Each hat frame shall have a cloth combination identification and size label conforming to type VI, class 4, of DDD–L–20 except that the inscription shall be as shown below. The size of the label shall be not more than 1–3/4 inches in height and 2–3/4 inches in length.

When the type II and III hat frame is applicable, the inscription shall not include the “Contract No” and “Stock No”. The printing on the label shall show a minimum of “good” fastness to accelerated dry cleaning, and shall bear the following inscription:

NAME:

SERVICE:

HAT, COMBINATION, WOMAN’S

CONTRACT NO: DLA 100-00-0-0000 (EXAMPLE)

STOCK NO: 8410-00-000-0000 (EXAMPLE)

SIZE: 20 (EXAMPLE)

NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

NAME OF MANUFACTURER: (If other than contractor)

3.3.2 Hat cover.

3.3.2.1 Basic material. The basic material for the top and side pieces of the hat cover shall conform to the requirements of 3.3.2.1.1 or 3.3.2.1.2.

3.3.2.1.1 Cloth cover. The material for the class 1 hat cover shall be a polyester/cotton twill, shade White 3053 conforming to the MIL–C-24927.

3.3.2.1.2 Vinyl cover. The material for the class 2 hat cover shall be a single coated cotton knit cloth with the coating formulated from vinyl chloride polymer or vinyl chloride acetate copolymer in shade white 27875 of FED-STD-595. The coating shall be embossed to simulate a twill weave. The coated cloth shall conform to the following requirements when tested as specified in 4.4.1.

Requirements Characteristic Minimum Maximum

Weight, ounce per square yard Knit cloth 3.5 4.0 Vinyl coating 12.0 Combined 15.5 —

Breaking strength, lbs Wales 80.0 Courses 70.0

Tearing strength, grams Wales 3700 Courses 3700

Adhesion of coating, lbs per 2 inch width 8.0 Blocking, scale rating No. 3 Resistance to weathering, 200 hours 1/ —

Resistance to cracking, –20°F 2/ Plasticizer loss, percent — 8;0

1/ No appreciable signs of discoloration, exudation, tackiness, cracking or— stiffness of co~ting when test specimen is compared ‘J++k fi~+~im=l

2/ Coating shall not crack through the base cloth.—

3.3.2.2 Sweatband. The sweatband for the hat cover

polyester plain rib weave grosgrain ribbon of a sui approximating the basic material and shall conform requirements when tested as specified in 4.4.1.

WA bla vLA~&LluA.0 shall be of 100% table white shade to the following

Requirement Characteristic Minimum Maximum

Width, inches 9/16 11/16 Weight, ounces per linear yard 0035 0.45 Thread count

Full width 70 Filling 30

3.3.2.3 Thread. The thread for seaming and stitching the hat cover shall be either cotton conforming to type IC1, ticket No. O or 00, 3-ply, of V-T-276, or a cotton or rayon covered polyester thread conforming to size number 50 of MIL-T-43548. The color of the thread shall be white, approximating the shade of the basic material.

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* 3.3.2.4 Label. Each finished hat cover shall have a cloth label conforming to type VI,=SS 2, of DDD–L–20, with the size to be expressed numerically.

The printing on the label shall show fastness to laundering only. When the hat covers are procured separately, the applicable contract number shall also be indicated. The label shall bear the following inscription:

HAT COVER, COMBINATION WOMAN’S

FIBER CONTENT: 100% COTTON (EXAMPLE)

CONTRACT NO: DLA 100-00-0-0000 (EXAMPLE)

STOCK NO: 8410-00-000-0000 (EXAMPLE)

SIZE: 20 (EXAMPLE)

NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

NAME OF MANUFACTURER: (If other than contractor)

3.4 Design.

3.4.1 Hat frame ensemble. The hat frame ensemble shall consist of a frame with a detachable hat cover and detachable hat band. The frame shall have a stiffened oval shaped crown, a stiffened brim turned up at the sides and flat at the front and back, and a hat band with mount and streamers attached to the crown with four (4) snap fasteners. Each hat frame shall be furnished with two (2) hat covers as part of the ensemble. The hat covers shall be of corresponding hat frame size, so as to fit snugly without any evidence of distortion on either of the components (see Figure 1).

3.4.1.1 Type I, enlisted personnel. The hat frame, crown cover, hat band with streamers, and insignia shall be as described herein (see Figures 1,3, and 5).

* 3.4.1.2 Type II, Officer personnel, LCDR and below. The hat frame, crown cover, hat band with streamers, and insignia mount shall be described herein.

In addition, a 1/2 inch wide nonfunctional gold lace chin strap shall be secured to the hat band with two size 22–1/2 line–gold–gilt buttons. The chin strap shall conform to type I, class 3 of MIL–S–17615 and the metal buttons shall conform to type II, style 5, class A, subclass 2 of MIL-B-3461. A hole for insertion of the two wire prongs shall be punched through each side of the hat band directly in front, or in back of the snap fastener securing the hat band to crown. After the prongs are inserted through the holes of the chin strap and hat band, the two prongs shall be spread open to insure security (see Figures 2, 3 and 5).

3.4.1.3 Type III, Officer personnel, CDR and above. The hat frame, crown cover, hat band with streamers, and insignia mount shall be as described herein. In addition, the body of the hat band shall be embroidered in gold with oak leaves and acorns, with the top edge of band trimmed with gold braid piping approximately 1/4 inch wide (see Figures 2, 3, 4, and 5). The hat device (eagle and anchor) may be metal or embroidered. The ornamentation shall be embroidered with gold synthetic metallic yarn conforming to type III of MIL-E-17568.

3.4.2 Hat cover. The hat cover shall consist of a one piece top, a one piece side, a grosgrain ribbon sweatband, and four (4) horizontal buttonholes positioned to accept the four (4) snap fastener studs attached to the crown (see Figure 5).

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3.4.3 Figures. Figures 1 through 8 are

only. When inconsistencies exist between furnished for information the written specification purposes and the figures, the written document shall govern.

3.5 Patterns and blocks.

* 3.5.1 Hat frame. Standard Patterns to be used in cutting the contractor’s working patterns will be furni~hed by the Government (see 6:3). In addition, the Government will provide one set of blocks (brim, plug and crown) in one size only (see 1.2). The Government patterns, the contractor’s working patterns and blocks shall not be altered in any way. The Government blocks are not to be used as working blocks, but are restricted only for use in establishing the contractor’s working blocks. Unless otherwise specified herein, the seam allowance shall be specified on the pattern parts. The Government loaned blocks shall be returned in good condition upon completion of the contract.

3.5.2 Hat cover. A set of guide patterns in size 22 only shall be used in making the contractor’s working patterns and will be furnished by the Government (see 6.3). The contractor shall grade or modify all pattern parts to assure that the hat covers fit properly for the corresponding frame size without distortion to the frame or covers and provide proper alignment of buttonholes with the snap fasteners on the frame. When the hat cover is procured separately, the hat frmes used for fitting the covers will be furnished by the Government to the contractor. The Government loaned frames shall be returned in good condition upon completion of the contract.

3.5.3 Pattern parts. The component parts of the hat frames and hat cover shall be cut from materials as specified, and in accordance with the following pattern parts:

Material Nomenclature of pattern parts Cut parts

Cloth, polyester/wool, Serge

Cloth, interlining, cotton or synthetic, and nylon

Felt Cloth, buckram, cotton Plastic lining Cloth, rayon or acetate, twill lining Templates

Brim Band Band streamer Crown top (1 warp - 1 filling) Crown side (2 warp - 2 filling) Front visor reinforcement Back visor reinforcement Brim interlining Brim interlining Crown top (inside) Crown top (inside) Crown side Brim marker Band shaper Finished Mount (Enlisted) Finished Mount (Officer)

Hat cover

Cloth, polyester/cotton or Top piece 1 Cloth, vinyl coated Side piece 1

3.6 Construction.

3.6.1 Stitches, seams, and stitchings. Stitch, seam, and stitching types specified in Tabl e I and II shall conform to FED–STD–7510 Whenever two or.

more methods for seam or stitch types are given for the same part of the operation any one of them may be used. Where stitch types 101 and 401 are used, the looper (underthread) shall be on the inside of the hat frame or hat cover. Seam allowances shall be maintained with the seams properly sewn so that no raw edges, runoffs? pleats~ or open seams will result’ All seams shall start and finish evenly. Thread tension shall be maintained so that there is no tight or loose stitching. Buttonholes shall be cut clean and the stitching shall be securely caught in the fabric.

3.6.2 Thread breaks and ends of seams. Ends of all seams and stitching, when not caught in other seams or stitching, shall be backpacked not less than 1/4 inch. Tie ends of a continuous line of stitching shall be overlapped not less than 1/2 inch. Thread breaks shall be secured by stitching back of the break not less than 1/2 inch. Skipped stitches or thread breaks on 401 ot 101 seaming, may be repaired using a 301 stitch type. Where stitch type 401 or 101 is permitted as an option, it shall not be used unless the ends are caught in other seams or stitching.

3.6.3 Stitches per inch. The minimum and maximum number of stitches per inch shall be specified in Tables I and II.

3.7 Manufacturing operations. The hat frames and hat covers shall be manufactured in accordance with operation requirements specified in Tables I and II. The contractor is not required to follow the exact sequence of operations listed, except for the following precaution:

(a) Care shall be exercised by the contractor throughout the brim operation of the hat frame (see Table I, operation 4), in order to assure consistent stability and retainment of its blocked shape under adverse weather conditions.

3.7.1 Shade and size marking. The polyester/wool serge component parts of the hat frame only and all component parts of the hat covers, shall be marked.

ticketed, or bundled to assure a uniiorm shade and size throughout the item:

Any methods of shade and size marking may be used except:

1. Corrosive metal fastening devices.

2. Sew–on shade tickets or metal fastening devices.

3. Adhesive type tickets which show discoloration, or the adhesive mass adheres to the material upon removal of the tickets.

NOTE: The use of ink pad numbering machine, rubber stamp, or pencil is allowed, provided the numbering does not show on the outside of the hat and wherever possible, is covered by the seam allowance.

* 3.7.2 Tables I

Abbreviations in table of operations. The abbreviations used in and II are as follows:

Stch -

;:1 - Bob - Lpr - Mchne - Brtck - Comrcl -smlr – Btnhl -incl – dbl -chnstch -

Stitch inch Needle Bobbin Looper Machine Bartack Commercial similar Buttonhole including double chainstitch

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TABLE I - CONSTRUCTION OF HAT FRAMES

NO. OPERATION STCH

THREAD

SEAM/ STCH NDL BOB/

TYPE STCH TYPE IN LPR

10 Cutting.

a. The component parts of the hat frames shall be cut in strict accordance with the patterns furnished, which show size; shape;

directional lines for cutting; and notches for proper assembly of all component parts.

b. All component parts cut from the polyester/wool serge shall be from one piece of material. The remaining component parts for the hat frame, may be cut from ends.

c. Cut the two separate crown assemblies from the interlining material, with each assembly consisting of a top crown piece and two side crown pieces. One assembly shall have the parts cut in the warp direction of the fabric and the other assembly in the filling direction of the fabric.

2. Replacement of defective components.

During the spreading, cutting, and manufacturing process, components having material defects or damages that are classified as defects in Section 4, shall be removed from production and replaced with non–defective and properly matched components.

3. Make insignia mount.

a. Cut the paperboard stay and leatherette materials to shape using the finished mount template as a guide. The finished mount template shall be used as a guide by the contractor to make a pattern for the serge cloth mount covering to meet requirements of operations 3b and 3c. The height of the mount shall be cut in the warp direction.

b. Cement the impregnated paperboard stay to the serge cloth used for making the brim.

Turn the edge of the cloth approximately 1/4 inch over the edge of the curved portion of the stay and cement the cloth edges down, forming a finished folded edge.

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THREAD

NO. OPERATION STCH SEAM/ STCH NDL BOB/

TYPE STCH TYPE IN LPR

c. The serge cloth shall not be folded over the straight cut edges of the stay piece.

d. Cement the leatherette piece to the back side of the cloth covered stay piece with a suitable adhesive.

e. Top covered folded ends of

f. The stitch all outer edges of the cloth 301 mount approximately 1/16 inch from the ~dge (see Figure 3). Overstitch the the stitchline.

holes for attaching the metallic insignia shall be centered on the mount as specified in the finished mount template.

Maximum off center tolerance shall be 1/32 inch from true position.

4. Make brim.

a. The component parts shall be superimposed and finish in the following sequence to form the brim:

one ply of serge cloth (top of brim) one ply of visor reinforcement cloth at front one ply of visor reinforcement cloth at back one ply of felt abutted at center back one ply of buckram cloth overlapped at center back one ply of felt abutted at center back one ply of visor reinforcement cloth at front one ply of serge cloth (bottom of brim)

b. Superimpose the two felt pieces over the buckram piece with their respective notches aligned. The buckram piece shall be sandwiched in between the two felt pieces.

co Position the two front reinforcement 101 or pieces on the felt pieces, one on top of brim 301 or and one on bottom of brim, with their 401 respective notches aligned. Staystitch all five layers of brim materials together.

12-14 00/3 00/3

6-8

THREAD

NO. OPERATION STCH SEAM/ STCH NDL BOB/

TYPE STCH TYPE IN LPR

d. Overlap the ends of the buckram piece, abut the ends of the two felt pieces, and stay stitch around the outer circumference of brim approximately 1 inch in from raw edge simultaneously positioning and catching the back reinforcement piece on upper side of brim. Align notch in reinforcement piece with abutted ends of felt.

e. Continue stay stitching across width of brim and around entire inner circumference of brim approximately 1 inch in from raw edge simulataneously catching the reinforcement pieces. As an alternate, operations 4b, 4c, 4d and 4e may be performed in one simultaneous operation.

f. Stitch the ends of each ply of the serge cloth outershell 1/4 (+ 1/16) inch from raw— edge.

g“ Press seams open.

h. Superimpose one ply of the serge cloth outershell face up, over the felt interlining and baste stitch around circumference of brim to secure plies.

i. Superimpose the second ply of the serge cloth outershell, face to face, over the first ply of serge cloth outershell and stitch around circumference of brim 3/16 to 1/4 inch from felt edge. A second row of stitching shall be positioned 1/16 to 1/8 inch from the felt edge. Trim edges evenly, when necessary.

je Turn the second ply of serge cloth to the underside, so that the interlining assembly is encased. Smoothing out the excess outershell material baste stitch the brim with two or three rows of equidistant stitching to secure all plies.

101 or 6-8 301 or

101 or 301 or

6-8

301 or SSa-1 12-14 0/3 0/3 401 0/3 00/3

Baste 6-8

301 or SSa-1 12-14 0/3 0/3 401 0/3 00/3

Baste 6-8 aAILulwLc . =L-c31L.I1lU 1 I LJIII

THREAD

NO. OPERATION STCH SEAM/ STCH NDL BOB/

TYPE STCH TYPE IN LPR

k. Stitch the entire brim with 19 or more 301 SSV-19 12-14 0/3 0/3 continuous and equally spaced rows of circular or more stitching. Rows shall be visually counted at widest portion of brim. Remove baste stitching performed in operation 4.i.

1. Turn the assembled brim to its finished position. Using the brim marker template chalk a line or baste stitch along inner edge of brim as the crown.

m. Block contractor formed and a guide for attaching and centering brim into proper shape by using supplied blocks that have been size graded based on data obtained from the Gov’t furnished sample block. The brim shall be thoroughly steamed using saturated steam at 212°F until pliable and then fitted and hand shaped to the block.

Insert the block plug to insure proper size and comfortable fit. Additional steaming may be necessary to obtain the desired shape of brim. Cover the brim with a pressing cloth and fasten cloth to the block with some form of cord to hold the brim in shape. Place the brim and block in a drying oven with a temperature of approximately 280”F until thoroughly dry. Remove cord, pressing cloth, plug and brim from block.

n. The finished width of the brim in all hat frame sizes shall be in accordance with the dimensions specified in 3.8.1.

5. Make crown.

a. Overedge the two (2) top crown pieces 503 or EFd-1 8-10 0/3 0/3 together with a 3/16 inch bite. Cut one piece 504 or 0/3 00/3 in the warp direction and the other in the 505 0/3 00/3 filling direction.

b. Superimpose two (2) side crown pieces, one piece cut in the warp direction and one piece cut in the filling direction.

THREAD

NO. OPERATION STCH SEAM/ STCH NDL BOB/

TYPE STCH TYPE IN LPR

c. Overlap approximately 1/2 inch, the ends 301 or LSa-2 8-10 0/3 0/3 of the doubled side crown pieces over the ends 401 0/3 00/3 of the other doubled side crown pieces and join together with a 3/16 to 1/4 inch gauge double needle stitch. The outer row of the double needle stitching shall be 1/16 to 1/8 inch from the raw edge.

d. Overlap 1/4 to 3/8 inch the doubled top 301 or LSa-1 8-10 0/3 0/3 crown pieces over the top of the doubled side 401 0/3 00/3 crown assembly and join together 1/8 to 3/16 inch from the edge of top crown piece. The side crown seams shall finish at the center front and center back of top crown piece.

e. Block the crown as follows:

1. Position the crown snugly over a corresponding size block.

2. Fasten a tie cord securely around the base of the block so as to hold the crown taut, or trim the bottom edges of crown side pieces.

3. Steam press blocked crowns thoroughly using a heated oven. Guide marks shall be made for positioning the four (4) snap fastener studs just prior to removing the crown from the block (see operation 9).

4. Upon removal of the crowns from the blocks the crowns shall be sufficiently air dryed.

6. Make crown lining assembly.

a. The crown lining shall consist of a two ply top, consisting of an upper layer of rayon or acetate cloth and an underside of plastic sheeting; and a one-piece bias–cut side crown lining piece.

THREAD

NO. OPERATION STCH SEAM/ STCH NDL BOB/

TYPE STCH TYPE IN LPR

b. With the circular piece of clear plastic sheeting sandwiched in between the top rayon or acetate crown piece and the side rayon or acetate crown piece, stitch the three pieces together around the circumference of the plastic film, 3/8 to 1/2 inch from the raw edges, simultaneously taking up the fullness of the side crown piece by pleating. The width of each pleat shall be approximately 5/8 inch. The ends of the side crown piece shall overlap at the back of the crown and they shall be folded under and caught in the stitching when forming the last few pleats.

As an alternate, the side crown lining may be pre-pleated before joining to top crown lining.

7. Attach lining to crown.

a. In the finished position insert the lining assembly within the crown assembly distributing equally the fullness of lining around the entire circumference of crown.

b. Stitch the lining around the bottom edge, from the raw edge.

co Trim off even, the to crown side pieces approximately 5/8 inch bottom edge of crown and crown lining assemblies, to conform to the crown heights specified in 3.8.1.

d. Overedge stitch the lining and crown side pieces together around the bottom edge.

8. Attach crown to brim.

a. Position and center crown over brim using the chalk or stitch guide marks inserted ii operation 4.1 and stitch all around its circumference simultaneously inserting and catching the identification ‘label in the line of stitching at back of brim. The label shall finish with the top edge “(Name----)” segment facing towards the front of the hat frame, with all of the printing clearly visible when

301 or SSa-1 10-14

101 or 301 or SSa-1 10-12

503 or SSa-1 8-10 504 or

301 LSb-1 12-14 or or 401 LSa-1

0/3 0/3 0/3 00/3

0/3 - 0/3 0/3 0/3 00/3

0/3 0/3 0/3 00/3 0/3 00/3

0/3 0/3 0/3 00/3 the sweatband ‘is turned down. As an alternate, the label may be stitched to the brim before joining brim to the crown.

TABLE I - CONSTRUCTION OF HAT FRAMES

THREAD

NO. OPERATION STCH SEAM/ STCH NDL BOB/

TYPE STCH TYPE IN LPR

NOTE: To ensure proper appearance of finished hat, it is critical that the crown and brim be centered (front and back) before stitching them together.

b. Press to shape. Care shall be taken not to form sharp lines along the brim upturn area.

c. The finished crown shall conform to the measurements specified in 3.8.1.

9. Attach snap fastener studs.

Attach and secure the four (4) snap fastener studs to the face side of the side crown pieces on guide marks indicated in 5.e. The lower edge of each stud shall finish 1/4 to 3/8 inch from the bottom finished edge of the crown. The snap fastener studs shall be positioned as follows:

1. One stud at center front.

2. One stud centered on each side.

3. One stud positioned 1 (+ 1/16) inch to left of back center. –

10. Attach sweatband.

a. Position and stitch the bottom woven edge 301 or SSa-1 12-14 0/3 0/3 of the sweatband to the inside of brim, 3/8 to 401 0/3 00/3 5/8 inch from the inner raw edge, simultaneously overlapping and folding under the overlapping end of sweatband approximately 1/2 inch. The ends of sweatband shall commence approximately 1-1/2 inches from either side of center back.

b. Wet sponge and hot press sweatband to shape.

11. Make hat band.

a. Fold under one side of bias–cut band in 301 or EFa-1 12-14 0/3 0/3 the length direction approximately 3/8 inch, 401 0/3 00/3 and stitch approximately 1/16 inch from the folded edge.

THREAD

NO. OPERATION STCH SEAM/ STCH NDL BOB/

TYPE STCH TYPE IN LPR

b. Fold band approximately in half lengthwise, wi th the raw edge positioned approximately 1/16 inch in from the folded edge formed in sequence (a). Edge stitch on the face side, the unstitched top folded edge of band with a double row of 1/8 to 3/16 inch gauge stitching. The outer row of double stitching shall be 1/16 inch from the folded edge.

c. Steam and hot press band using the curved band shaper template. NOTE: Guide marks shall be made for positioning the four (4) snap fastener sockets on the band to correspond with snap fastener studs on the crown of the hat frame.

d. Secure snap fastener sockets according to guide marks. The sockets shall be inserted through the inner ply only.

e. Trim raw edge of band when necessary, and stitch a single row of stitching 1/8 to 3/16 inch from the single row of edge stitching formed in sequence (a).

f. Stitch ends of band together 3/16 to 1/4 inch from the raw edges. Press seam open and flat.

g“ Center and align top straight edge of insignia mount evenly with top straight edge of band on back side and stitch with two (2) rows of stitching aligned with the two (2) rows of stitching on the band. The stitching shall extend beyond the side edges of mount by a minimum of 1/2 inch.

h. The finished band shall measure 1-1/4 to 1-3/8 inches in width.

12. Make band streamer.

a. Fold under one side of bias-cut band streamer in the length direction approximately 3/8 inch and stitch approximately 1/16 inch from the folded edge.

301 or OSf-2 12-14

301 or - 12-14

301 or SSa-1 12-14

301 - 12-14

301 EFa-1 12-14

0/3 0/3 0/3 00/3

0/3 0/3 0/3 00/3

0/3 0/3 0/3 00/3

0/3 0/3

0/3 0/3

THREAD

NO. OPERATION STCH SEAM/ STCH NDL BOB/

TYPE STCH TYPE IN LPR

b. Fold band approximately in half 301 Osf-1 12-14 0/3 0/3 lengthwise, with the raw edge positioned approximately 1/16 inch from the folded edge formed in sequence (a). Edge stitch on the face side, the unstitched folded edge of band with a double row of 1/8 to 3/16 inch gauge stitching. The outer row of double stitching shall be 1/16 inch from the folded edge.

c. Trim raw edge of band streamer, when 301 -necessary and stitch a single row of stitching 1/8 to 3/16 inch from the single row of edge stitching formed in sequence (a).

d. Press band streamer.

e. The finished band streamer shall measure 6 to 6-1/2 inches in length and 1-1/4 to 1-3/8 inches in width.

13. Attach streamer to band.

a. The finished streamer shall be doubled Hand fell over the band at back center with the overlapping half of streamer angled diagonally towards the left side of hat as worn.

Invisibly stitch the properly positioned streamer to the band.

b. The ends of the streamer shall be cut square and pinked and shall not protrude beyond the outer edge of brim when attached to crown.

14. Finishing.

a. Trim ends of stitching and remove all loose thread.

b. Remove all spots, stains, and shade tickets.

12-14 0/3 0/3

c. Prepare applicable type hat frame with hat covers for packaging and packing (see Section 5).

TABLE II - CONSTRUCTION OF HAT COVERS

THREAD

NO. OPERATION STCH SEAM/ STCH NDL BOB/

TYPE STCH TYPE IN LPR

1. w’

a. The component parts of the hat cover shall be cut in strict accordance with the contractor’s patterns utilizing the government’s guide patterns furnished which show size; shape; direction lines for cutting;

and notches for proper assembly of hte component parts.

b. All component parts shall be cut from one piece of material.

c. Cut the grosgrain ribbon 1/2 (+ 1/16) inch longer than the applicable head size.

2. Replacement of defective components.

During the spreading, cutting, and manufacturing process, components having material d~fects or damages that are classified as defects in Section 4, shall be removed from production and replaced with non-defective and properly matched components.

3. Shade and size marking.

All component parts shall be marked, ticketed, or bundled in accordance with 3.7.1.

4. Make hat cover.

a. Join ends of side piece, face to face, and stitch 3/16 to 1/4 inch from the raw edge.

Spread seam open and press flat.

b. Double stitch 1/8 to 3/16 inch gauge, with the seam centered between the two rows of stitching.

c. Join side piece to top piece, face to face, and stitch 3/16 to 1/4 inch from the raw edges. Spread seam open and press flat, with the side piece seam centered at center back length of top piece.

d. Double stitch 1/8 to 3/16 inch gauge, with the seam centered between the two rows of stitching.

301 or SSz-3(a) 10-12

301 or SSz-3(b) 10-12

301 or SSz-3(a) 10-12

301 or SSz-3(b) 10-12

0/3 0/3 0/3 00/3

0/3 0/3 0/3 00/3

0/3 0/3 0/3 00/3

0/3 0/3 0/3 00/3

—— .. —————————La._ -_ —___

THREAD

NO. OPERATION STCH SEAM/ STCH NDL BOB/

TYPE STCH TYPE IN LPR

e. Join ends of sweatband approximately 1/4 inch from raw edges.

f. The joined ends of the sweatband may be spread open or turned to one side when the sweatband is attached to bottom open edge of side piece.

g“ Fold under the bottom open edge of side piece 3/16 to 5/16 inch, and stitch one edge of sweatband to side piece around its entire inner circumference not less than 1/16 inch from the folded edge.

h. Stitch other edge of the sweatband to the side piece, simultaneously inserting and catching the length of one side of label in the closing seam (see 3.3.2.4). The label shall finish 1 (+ 1/2) inch from either side of center back seam of side piece, face side up with the printing clearly visible.

5. Make buttonholes.

Make four horizontal buttonholes in each sweatband, straight style 7/8 (+ 1/16) inch in length, and with each buttonhole positioned 1/4 (+ 1/16) inch from the bottom edge of sweatband to the center of the buttonhole.

All buttonholes shall be barred at each end and positioned as follows:

1. One at the center front.

2. One centered on each side.

3. One positioned 1 (+ 1/8 inch) inch to left of center back seam.

6. Finishing and Blocking.

a. Turn the hat cover to its finished position, with the seams and label on the inside.

301 or SSa-1 10-12 0/3 0/3 401 0/3 00/3

301 sst-2 10-12 0/3 00/3

301 - 10-14 0/3 0/3

Buttonhole - 45 per 00/3 00/3 Buttonhole

b. Trim ends of stitching and remove all loose thread.

THREAD

NO. OPERATION STCH SEAM/ STCH NDL BOB/

TYPE STCH TYPE IN LPR

c. Remove all spots, stains, and shade tickets.

d. Each hat cover shall be fitted over the correct size wooden blocks furnished by the contractor.

e. Insert each blocked hat cover into a heated steam oven for approximately one minute, with the temperature of the oven properly controlled.

f. Upon removal of the hat covers from the blocks, the hat covers shall be thoroughly air dried and free from wrinkles.

A 1(1[1

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3.8 Finished measurements.

3.8.1 Hat frames. The sizes and measurements

shall be in strict accordance with Table III. All are expressed in inches.

of the finished hat frames measurements and tolerances

Table III - Finished Measurements

SIZE

Measurement 20 20-1/2 21 21-1/2 22 22-1/2 23 23-1/2 24 Tol

Width of brim:

Center front

Center sides 1/—

Center back

Center length of crown top

Center width of crown top

Height of crown:

Center front

Center sides 2/—

Center back

2-1/2 2-1/2

2-3/4 2-3/4

1-3/4 1-3/4

5-5/8 5-3/4

5 5-1/8

2-1/2 2-1/2

2-3/4 2-3/4

1-3/4 1-3/4

5-7/8 6

5-1/4 5-3/8

2-1/2 2-1/2

2-3/4 2-3/4

1-3/4 1-3/4

6-1/8 6-1/4

5-1/2 5-5/8

2-1/2 2-1/2

2-3/4 2-3/4

1-3/4 1-3/4

6-3/8 6-1/2

5-3/4 5-7/8

2-1/2 + 1/8

2-314 + 1/8

1-3/4 + 1/8—

6-5/8 + 1/8

6 + 1/8

2-3/8 2-3/8 2-3/8 2-7/16 2-1/2 2-9/16 2-5/8 2-11/16 2-3/4 + 1/8—

2-1/2 2-1/2

2-5/8 2-5/8

2-1/2 2-9/16

2-5/8 2-11/16

2-5/8 2-11/16 2-3/4 2-13/16 2-7/8 + 1/8—

2-3/4 2-13/16 2-7/8 2-15/16 3 + 1/8

1/ Measurement shall be taken at the center sides as indicated by the snap fastener studs, from the bottom edge of crown to the edge of brim. The difference between the two center side brim measurements shall not be more than 1/8 inch.

~/ Measurement shall be taken at the center sides as indicated by the snap fastener studs, from bottom edge of crown to joining seam at top of crown.

The difference between the two center side crown measurements shall not be more than 1/8 inch.

3.8.2 Hat covers. The sizes and measurements

shall be as determined by the contractor.

3.9 Workmanship). The finished hat frames and

of the finished hat covers hat covers shall conform— the quality of product established by this specification. The occurrence defects shall not exceed the applicable acceptable quality levels specified 4.4.3.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 ResDonsibilitv for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in to of in the* “ contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible fo~ the performance of all inspe-ction requirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein.

Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government.

The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance. All items shall meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this specification shall become a part of the contractor’s overall inspection system or quality program.

The absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements, however, this does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to acceptance of defective material.

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

1. First article inspection (see 4.3)

2. Quality conformance inspection (see 4.4)

4.3 First article inspection. When required, the first article submitted in accordance with 3.2, shall be inspected as specified in 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 for compliance with design, construction) workmanship! appearance and dimensional requirements.

4.4 Quality conformance inspection. Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-105, except where otherwise indicated.

4.4.1 Component and material inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and materials shall be tested in accordance with all the requirements of referenced specifications, drawings, and standards unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this specification or applicable purchase document. In addition, testing shall be performed on components and materials listed in Table IV in accordance with FED-STD-191, whenever applicable, and as specified. All tests reports shall contain the individual values utilized in expressing the final result. The lot size and sample size shall be as shown below, and the lot shall be unacceptable if one or more units fail to meet any of the requirements specified.

Lot size Sample size 800 or less 2

801 through 22,000 3

22,001 and over 5

Table IV - Component Testing

Component and lot Requirement Test Sample unit size unit Characteristic paragraph method for testing

Felt(yds) Mat’1 Ident.

(fiber content and color) Weight Thickness Ball burst strength Stiffness:

Initial After soaking

Non-fibrous material

Cloth, buckram Mat’1 Ident.

(yds) Weave

Yarn ply Water repellent finish Weight Yarn per inch Stiffness

Sweatband Mat’1 Ident.

ribbon, hat Weave frame (yds) Color

Width Weight Thread count pH Colorfastness:

Crocking Wet-dry cleaning Perspiration

3.3.1.4 3.3.1.4 3.3.1.4

3.3.1.4

3.3.1.4 3.3.1.4

3.3.1.4.1

3.3.1.5 3.3.1.5 3.3.1.5

3.3.1.5 3.3.1.5 3.3.1.5 3.3.1.5

3.3.1.6 3.3.1.6 3.3.1.6 3.3.1.6 3.3.1.6 3.3.1.6 3.3.1.6

3.3.1.6

3.3.1.6 3.3.1.6

1/ 1-1/2 yards

5202 2/—

1/ i/ T/—

1/ 1/

1/ 1/ 1/ T/

1-1/2 yards

1-1/2 yards

Table IV - Component Testing cent’d

Component and lot Requirement Test Sample unit size unit Characteristic paragraph method for testing

Stay material (sheets or

Sq. ft)

Leatherette (yards)

Plastic liner (sheets or rolls)

Vinyl coated cloth (yds)

Sweatband ribbon hat cover (yds)

Mat’1 Ident.

Percent filler Thickness Weight

Mat’1 Ident.

Coating Ident.

Weight Thickness Colorfastness to:

Crocking Water

Mat’1 Ident.

Thickness Crack resistance

Weight Breaking strength Tearing strength Adhesion Blocking Weathering Cracking Plasticizer loss

Mat’1 Ident.

Type of weave Color

3.3.1.8 3.3.1.8 3.3.1.8 3.3.1.8

3.3.1.9 3.3.1.9 3.3.1.9 3.3.1.9

3.3.109 3.3.1*9

3.3.1.10 3.3.1.10 3.3.1.10

3.3.2.1.2 3.3.2.1.2 3.3.2.1.2 3.3.2.1.2 3.3.2.1.2 3.3.2.1.2 3.3.2.1.2 3.3.2.1.2

3.3.2.2 3.3.2.2 3.3.2.2

1/ 1/ 7173 1/ 3/ 110 17 37— —

1/ 1/ 5041 1/ 5030 1/

5651 1/ 5630 i/

1/ 1/ 1/

5041 2 yards

ASTM D1424

5804 4/ 5874 ~1 6081 6/

1/ T/ T/

Width Weight Thread count

3.3.2.2 T/

3.3.2.2 5041 1/

3.3.2.2 1/ -

1/ A certificate of compliance shall be submitted and will be acceptable for the characteristics specified.

2/ The felt shall be immersed in 80°F water for ten minutes. After drying— and conditioning the stiffness reading shall not be less than the minimum specified.

3/ As specified in UU-P-31 &/ A single 3 by 6 inch specimen shall be used with coated side exposed.

5/ Except that a five pound roller shall be used and a single test specimen shall be subjected to a temperature of –20 (+ 2)°F for two hours. The hydrostatic test shall not be performed. –

6/ FED-STD-406, except that 2 by 2 inch test specimens shall be heated at— 220 + 5°F for 24 hours.—

4.4.1.1 In-process inspection. Inspection shall be made at any point or during any phase of the manufacturing process to determine if specified material and manufacturing operations are being adhered to. The Government reserves the right to exclude from consideration for acceptance any material for which inprocess inspection has indicated non-conformance.

4.4.2

(a)

(b)

(c)

Examination of the end item.

Hat frame ensemble. The finished hat frame ensemble as packaged in the unit set–up hat box (see 5.1.1.1 and 5.1.1.1.2), shall be examined and classified in accordance with 4.4.2.1 and 4.4.2.2. The applicable inspection levels and acceptable quality levels shall be as indicated in 4.4.3. The sample unit shall be comprised of the entire contents within a hat box. The lot size shall be expressed in terms of the sample unit.

Hat covers (procured separately). The finished hat covers as packaged in 5.1 .1.1.3, shall be examined and classified in accordance with 4.4.2.3. The applicable inspection levels and acceptable quality levels shall be as indicated in 4.4.3. The sample unit shall be one finished hat cover. The lot size shall be expressed in terms of the sample unit. The Government will furnish hat frames in the appropriate sizes to be used during the examination for fit.

Outside - Inside. The terms “outside” and “inside” as used throughout this examination, are defined as follows:

Outside - Anv Dart of the hat frame ensemble that is visible in the

Inside -

4.4.2.1 Visual

“as worn” position from a distance of approximately 2 feet at shoulder…