16R1103_RFP_Attachment_01_(Mar_2016).pdf

INCH-POUND

MIL-PRF-IWCS

MAR 2016

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

INCLEMENT WEATHER COMBAT SHIRT (IWCS)

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This document covers the requirements for the Inclement Weather Combat Shirt

(IWCS). The shirt is designed to provide flame resistance and inclement weather protection needed for wear in field and combat operations.

1.2 Garment Classification. The shirt shall be of the following types and sizes as specified.

Type I IWCS, Woodland, Marine Corps Pattern (MARPAT) Camouflage Printed

Type II IWCS, Desert, MARPAT Camouflage Printed

Type III IWCS, Navy Working Uniform (NWU) II, Desert Digital Camouflage

Printed

Type IV IWCS, NWU III, Woodland Digital Camouflage Printed

1.2.1 Schedule of sizes. The IWCS shall be constructed in the following sizes (see 6.2).

SCHEDULE OF SIZES

X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

X-Short

Short Short Short

Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular

Long Long Long Long

X-Long X-Long

AMSC N/A FSC 8415

Comment, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager Marine – 113, Product Manager – Infantry Combat Equipment, Clothing Team, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134

GOVERNMENT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TRADEMARK RIGHTS

NOTIFICATION:

This notice is to advise you that the Government possesses intellectual property/trademark rights in the following Marine Corps patterns and logos (hereafter collectively referred to as

“intellectual property”): The Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) logo, including the EGA logo as it appears embedded in the fabric pattern. The Government further has title to the invention disclosed and claimed in United States Design Patent No. D491,372 issued on 15 June 2004 for

“Camouflage Pattern for Sheet Material and Uniforms” and the invention disclosed and claimed in

United States Patent No. 6,805,957 issued on 19 October 2004 for ‘Camouflage U.S. Marine Corps

Utility Uniform: Pattern, Fabric, and Design.” The Government claims exclusive ownership of the above mentioned intellectual property. Therefore, no entity other than the Government, or those contracted by or having obtained proper permission or licenses from the Government to do so, are permitted to produce, sell, or transfer in any manner any items (clothing or non-clothing) containing or copying, in whole or in part, the intellectual property. Doing so will be considered an infringement on the Government’s intellectual property rights and will be subject to legal action.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

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

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Government specifications, standards and handbooks. The following specifications, standards and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

FEDERAL STANDARDS

FED-STD-4B Glossary of Fabric Imperfections

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-50198 Thread: Gimp, Cotton, Buttonhole

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

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

A-A-55217 Thread, Aramid, Spun Staple

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

A-A-59826 Thread, Nylon

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

DPSCM 4155.3 Quality Systems Requirements

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111-9054.)

Camouflage Print Performance Specification for AOR 1, AOR 2, NWU II, and NWU III

(Copies of this document are available from the procuring activity issuing the invitation for bids or request for proposal.)

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.

Drawing

Number Drawing Description Drawing Date

2-1-2525 Woodland MARPAT- 4 color (Coyote 476) 12-Jul-2004

2-1-2526 Woodland MARPAT- 4 color (Green 474 with EGA symbol) 12-Jul-2004

2-1-2527 Woodland MARPAT- 4 color (Black 477) 12-Jul-2004

2-1-2528 Woodland MARPAT- 4 color (Khaki 475) 12-Jul-2004

2-1-2529 Desert MARPAT- 4 color (Light Tan 479) 12-Jul-2004

2-1-2530 Desert MARPAT- 4 color (Urban Tan 478) 12-Jul-2004

2-1-2531 Desert MARPAT- 4 color (Light Coyote 481 with EGA symbol) 12-Jul-2004

2-1-2532 Desert MARPAT- 4 color (Highland 480) 12-Jul-2004

(Copies of drawings are available from the U.S. Army Research, Development & Engineering

Command, Natick Soldier Center, ATTN: AMSRD-NSC-IP-D, Natick, MA 01760)

Commercial US Governmentally Controlled Performance Specification Camouflage Print

Performance Specification for AOR 1, AOR 2, NWU II, and NWU III.

(Copies are available from Program Manager – Special Operations Forces (SOF) Survival, Support and Equipment Systems, Natick Soldier Center, Natick, MA 01760.)

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Title 40, part 798.4500 (Primary Eye Irritation)

Title 40, part 798.4100 (Dermal Sensitization)

Title 40, part 798.4470 (Primary Dermal Irritation)

TEXTILE FIBER PRODUCTS IDENTIFICATION ACT

(Applications for copies should be addressed to U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail stop: SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328, or this reference may be found on the Internet at www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html.)

http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those specified in the solicitation or contract (see 6.2).

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

AATCC 8 Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method

AATCC 15 Colorfastness to Perspiration

AATCC 16.2 Colorfastness to Light: Carbon-Arc

AATCC 16.3 Colorfastness to Light: Xenon-Arc

AATCC 20A Fiber Analysis: Quantitative

AATCC 22 Water Repellency Spray Test

AATCC 61 Colorfastness to Laundering, Home and Commercial: Accelerated

AATCC 70 Water Repellency: Tumble Jar Dynamic Absorption Test

AATCC 81 pH of the Water Extracted from Wet Processed Textiles

AATCC 96 Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laundering of Woven and

Knitted Fabrics except Wool

AATCC 135 Dimensional Change of Fabric after Home Laundering

AATCC Evaluation Procedure 6 Instrumental Color Measurement

AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9 Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles

(Copies should be obtained from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, PO Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215.)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM D737 Standard Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics

ASTM D1424 Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Cloth by Falling

Pendulum Type (Elmendorf) Apparatus

ASTM D2256 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the

Single-Strand Method

ASTM D3107 Standard Test Method for Properties of Fabrics Woven from

Stretch Yarns

ASTM D3511 Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related

Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Brush Pilling Tester

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

ASTM D5034 Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of

Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

ASTM D6193 Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams

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

Test)

ASTM E96 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

ASTM F1930 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Flame Resistant Clothing for Protection Against Fire Simulations Using an Instrumented

Manikin

(Copies should be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr

Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19426-2959).

MISCELLANEOUS

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

(Applications for copies should be addressed to the American National Standards Institute, 1430

Broadway, New York, NY 10018-3308).

NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and

Proximity Fire Fighting

(Copies should be obtained from Customer Sales/Member Services, custserv@nfpa.org, 1-800

344-3555 or 1-617-770-3000).

Principle and Methods of Toxicology, A Wallace Hayes (editor), 1989, pp 394-396.

(Applications for copies of referenced documents should be addressed to Raven Press, 1185

Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036)

Marzulli, F. and H. Maibach, “Contact Allergy: Predictive Testing in Humans,”

Advances in Modern Toxicology, Volume 4, pp 353-372, 1977.

(Applications for copies should be addressed to U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and

Preventive Medicine, Attn: MCHB-DC-TTE, Bldg E-2100, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

21010-5422.)

Sears Fabric Defect Replica Scales

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

Global Sourcing (SHGS) Hong Kong Textile Testing Laboratory, 49/F, Office Tower, Langham

Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong.)

(Copies of documents required by contractors in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting activity)

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

mailto:custserv@nfpa.org

3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection

(see 6.3), in accordance with 4.2.

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

3.3 Material. The materials and components for the shirt shall conform to applicable specifications, standards and requirements specified herein.

3.3.1 Standard sample. The finished shirt shall match the standard sample for shade and appearance, and shall, unless otherwise indicated, be equal to or better than the standard sample with respect to all characteristics for which the standard sample is referenced (see 6.4).

3.3.2 Fiber and fabric identification. Each roll of finished cloth shall be labeled or ticketed for fiber content in accordance with the Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products

Identification Act. Each roll shall indicate cloth type. Testing shall be as specified in paragraph

4.4.4.3.

3.3.2.1 Fiber Content (all types). The fibers for all fabric types shall be made of virgin material and the use of recycled or recovered materials is prohibited. The contractor shall keep this information on file for the duration of the contract.

3.3.3 Material requirements (all fabrics). All cloth shall conform to the requirements in Table I-

IV when tested as specified in paragraph 4.4.4.3.

3.3.3.1 Basic material.

3.3.3.2 Basic material, water and flame resistant stretch woven. The basic material for construction of the torso shall consist of a flame resistant (FR) cotton/aramid/nylon/spandex blend conforming to Milliken ResQ Stretch or equal (see 6.7 for suggested source of supply).

The weave shall be twill. Fabric shall be printed with the appropriate camouflage pattern (as specified in the solicitation) and conform to the requirements as specified Table 1.

TABLE I. Material Requirements for Water & Flame Resistant Cloth, Stretch Woven

CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENT TEST METHOD

Weight, ounces per square yard

(max)

7.1 ASTM D3776

Fiber content See 3.3.3.2 AATCC 20A

Weave See 3.3.3.2 Visual

Breaking Strength, pounds (min), Initial (no laundering)

Dry

Warp

Fill

ASTM D5034

CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENT TEST METHOD

Tear Strength, pounds (min) Dry

Warp

Fill

ASTM D1424

Tear Strength, pounds (min) Wet

Warp

Fill

ASTM D1424

Air Permeability, cfm (min) 30 ASTM D737

Colorfastness (min)

Laundering (after 4 cycles) 4 AATCC 61 Test 1A 1/

Light (40 hours or 170 kilojoules)

AATCC 16.2 Option 1 or AATCC 16.3

Option 2

Perspiration (acid and alkaline) 3-4 (color change)

AATCC 15

3-4 (staining)

Crocking 4 (dry) 2/

AATCC 8

3 (wet) 2/

Dimensional Stability, Commercial

Laundering 5 cycles (max)

AATCC 96

3/

Warp 5.0%

Fill 5.0%

Moisture Vapor Transmission, per square meter per 24 hours (min) 900 ASTM E96 Test B

Pilling Appearance after 5

Laundering Cycles (min)

ASTM D3511,

Spray Rating (min)

Initial

After 5 Launderings

100, 100, 100

90, 90, 90

AATCC 22

Vertical Flame, Initial (warp and fill)

ASTM D6413

After Flame, seconds (max) 2

Char Length, inches (max) 5

Melt/Drip None

Vertical Flame, After 25 Laundering

Cycles (warp and fill)

AATCC 135

4/

After Flame, seconds (max) 2

Char Length, inches (max) 5

Melt/Drip None

Drying Time, minutes (max) 60 Internal Method 5/

Percent Stretch

Fabric Stretch (min)

(fill direction

5% ASTM D3107

1/ Except that 1993 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent (non-phosphate) without optical brightener shall be used.

2/ Finished cloth shall show fastness to crocking equal to or better than 4 (dry) and 3 (wet) for all colors except black and dark green which shall have a rating not lower than 1.5.

3/ Launder according to AATCC 96 VIc, Drying A, except no pressing is performed after drying.

4/ Launder according to AATCC 135 (2), Aii, 140F +/-5F.

5/ See 4.4.5.1.

3.3.3.3 Basic material, water and flame resistant woven. The basic material for construction of the sleeves, collar, upper chest, elbow patch and raglan underarms shall consist of a FR cotton/aramid/nylon blend conforming to Milliken ResQ Resist or equal (see 6.7 for suggested source of supply). The weave shall be twill. Fabric shall be printed with the appropriate camouflage pattern (as specified in the solicitation) and conform to the requirements as specified

Table II.

TABLE II. Material Requirements for Water & Flame Resistant Cloth, Woven

CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENT TEST METHOD

Weight, ounces per square yard (max) 7.8 ASTM D3776

Fiber content See 3.3.3.3 AATCC 20A

Weave See 3.3.3.3 Visual

Breaking Strength, pounds (min), Initial (no laundering)

ASTM D5034

Warp 120

Fill 120

Tear Strength, pounds (min) Dry

ASTM D1424

Tear Strength, pounds (min) Wet

ASTM D1424

Air Permeability, cfm (max) 10 ASTM D737

Colorfastness (min)

Laundering (after 4 cycles) 4 AATCC 61 Test 1A 1/

Light (40 hours or 170 kilojoules)

AATCC 16.2 Option

1 or AATCC 16.3

Option 2

Perspiration (acid and alkaline) 3-4 (color change)

AATCC 15

3-4 (staining)

Crocking 4 (dry)

AATCC 8

3 (wet)

Dimensional Stability, Commercial

Laundering 5 cycles (max)

Warp 5.0%

Fill 5.0%

Moisture Vapor Transmission, per square meter per 24 hours (min) 900 ASTM E96 Test B

Pilling Appearance after 5 Laundering

Cycles (min)

ASTM D3511,

CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENT TEST METHOD

Spray Rating (min)

Initial

After 5 Launderings

100, 100, 100

90, 90, 90

AATCC 22

Thermal Protective Performance, cal/cm (min) with spacer

10 NFPA 1971

Thermal Shrinkage (warp and fill)

(max)

10% NFPA 1971

Vertical Flame, Initial (warp and fill)

ASTM D6413

After Flame, seconds (max) 2

Char Length, inches (max) 5

Melt/Drip None

Vertical Flame, After 25 Laundering

Cycles (warp and fill)

4/

After Flame, seconds (max) 2

Char Length, inches (max) 5

Melt/Drip None

Drying Time, minutes (max) 60 Internal Method 5/

1/ Except that 1993 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent (non-phosphate) without optical brightener shall be used.

2/ Finished cloth shall show fastness to crocking equal to or better than 4 (dry) and 3 (wet) for all colors, except black and dark green which shall have a rating not lower than 1.5.

3/ Launder according to AATCC 96 VIc, Drying A, except no pressing is performed after drying.

4/ Launder according to AATCC 135 (2), Aii, 140F +/-5F.

5/ See 4.4.5.1.

3.3.4 Color (all types).

3.3.4.1 Cloth, Type I. The cloth shall be dyed and printed with the warp effect side as the face.

The cloth shall be dyed to a ground shade approximating Khaki 475. The Woodland camouflage pattern shall be obtained by roller or screen-printing using either three or four rollers or screens, as appropriate for the Green 474, Khaki 475, Coyote 476 and Black 477 areas of the pattern.

Resin bonded pigments are not permitted except for a small amount of carbon black pigment may be used to meet the black shade providing all other requirements are met.

3.3.4.2 Cloth, Type II. The cloth shall be dyed and printed with the warp effect side as the face.

The cloth shall be dyed to a ground shade approximating Light Tan 479. The Desert camouflage pattern shall be obtained by roller or screen-printing using either three or four rollers or screens, as appropriate for the Urban Tan 478, Light Tan 479, Highland 480 and Light Coyote 481 areas of the pattern. Resin bonded pigments are not permitted.

3.3.4.3 Cloth, Type III. The cloth shall be dyed and printed with the warp effect side as the face.

The cloth shall be dyed to NWU II as specified in “Commercial US Governmentally Controlled

Performance Specification Camouflage Print Performance Specification for AOR 1, AOR 2, NWU II, and NWU III.”

3.3.4.4 Cloth, Type IV. The cloth shall be dyed and printed with the warp effect side as the face.

The cloth shall be dyed to NWUIII as specified in “Commercial US Governmentally Controlled

Performance Specification Camouflage Print Performance Specification for AOR 1, AOR 2, NWU II, and NWU III.”

3.3.5. Color Matching.

3.3.5.1. Visual matching. The color and appearance of the camouflage printed cloth and garments shall match the standard sample when viewed using AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9, Option A, under filtered tungsten lamps that approximate artificial daylight D75 illuminant with a color temperature of 7500 ± 200 K with illumination of 100 ± 20 foot candles, and shall be a good match to the standard sample under horizon lamplight at 2300 ± 200 K.

3.3.5.2 Instrumental color matching. Instrumental color matching is used as a tool to quantify shade evaluation if visually shade is rated unacceptable. All the colors in the Woodland MARPAT shall be instrumentally measured except for Khaki and all the colors in the Desert MARPAT shall be measured except for Highland given the areas of these exempted colors are too small for accurate instrumental readings. As specified in 4.4.5.4. A color difference greater than a ΔE CMC = 1.5, when using a ΔE CMC (2:1) ratio (D65 / 10°) units as compared to the standard sample, shall be basis for rejection.

3.3.5.3 Colorfastness. The finished camouflage printed cloth and dyed cloth shall show fastness to: light (after 40 AATCC standard fading hours or 170 Kilojoules); laundering (after 4 cycles);

and perspiration (acid and alkaline) and crocking (wet and dry). The colorfastness of the cloth shall be equal to or better than the standard sample, and equal to or better than the ratings specified in Tables I-IV.

3.3.6 Pattern execution (Types I-IV).

3.3.6.1 Pattern execution (Types I-II). The pattern for woodland and desert MARPAT shall reproduce the standard sample in respect to design, colors, and registration of the respective areas. The pattern repeat of the camouflage printed finished cloth shall be 35 ± 1 ½ inches.

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 will be provided, and the pattern of the finished cloth shall match that of the drawing.

3.3.6.2 Pattern execution (Types III-IV). The pattern for NWU II and NWU III shall be executed as specified in “Commercial US Governmentally Controlled Performance Specification

Camouflage Print Performance Specification for AOR 1, AOR 2, NWU II, and NWU III.”

3.3.7 Spectral reflectance.

3.3.7.1 Cloth, Type I. The finished cloth shall meet the spectral reflectance values (in percent) for the visible/near infrared wavelength range, 600 to 860 nanometers (nm) for the colors specified in Table III as applicable, when tested as specified in 4.4.5.3.

TABLE III. Cloth, Type I, Spectral reflectance requirements (percent)

Wavelengths Black 477 Coyote 476 & Khaki 475 Green 474

Nanometers Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

600 -- 10 8 20 3 10

620 -- 10 8 20 3 10

640 -- 10 8 20 3 10

660 -- 10 8 22 3 12

680 -- 10 10 26 3 14

700 -- 10 16 33 5 18

720 -- 10 22 45 7 20

740 -- 10 28 55 12 28

760 -- 10 35 65 16 36

780 -- 10 40 75 23 44

800 -- 10 45 80 30 52

820 -- 10 50 86 37 60

840 -- 10 55 88 44 68

860 -- 10 60 90 51 74

3.3.7.2 Cloth, Type II. The finished cloth shall meet the spectral reflectance values (in percent) for the visible/near infrared wavelength range, 700 to 860 nanometers (nm) for the colors specified in Table IV, when tested as specified in 4.4.5.3.

TABLE IV. Cloth, Type II, Spectral reflectance requirements (percent)

Wavelengths Lt. Tan 479 Lt. Coyote 481

&Highland 480 Urban Tan 478

Nanometers Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

700 38 53 19 41 25 44

720 38 54 20 41 25 45

740 39 55 20 42 25 46

760 40 56 21 42 26 47

780 41 57 21 42 27 48

800 43 58 22 43 28 50

820 45 59 23 4 30 52

840 48 62 24 46 33 55

860 50 65 25 48 36 58

3.3.7.3 Cloth, Types III-IV. The finished cloth shall meet the spectral reflectance values (in percent) for the visible/near infrared wavelength range, for the colors specified in “Commercial

US Governmentally Controlled Performance Specification Camouflage Print Performance

Specification for AOR 1, AOR 2, NWU II, and NWU III.”

3.3.8 Dimensional stability.

3.3.8.1 Dimensional stability (Cloth Types I-IV). The shrinkage in warp and filling direction of the cloth shall be not greater than 5.0 percent for individual sample unit and not greater than 5.0 percent for the lot average when tested as specified in 3.3.3 and 4.4.4.3. The fabric shall not elongate. Manufacturers must compensate for actual fabric shrinkage in order to deliver finished, treated garments complying with the dimension requirements specified in 4.4.8.

3.3.9 pH (all types). The pH value of the water extract of all the finished cloth and garments shall be no lower than 5.0 nor higher than 8.5 when tested as specified in 4.4.4.3.

3.3.10 Toxicity. All finished cloth and garments shall not present a dermal health hazard when used as intended and tested as specified in 4.4.4.

3.3.11 Ground shade/printed seconds/dyed seconds/mill seconds. Ground shade cloth shall be dyed in conformance with the specified basic material and shall meet the physical, mechanical, and dimensional requirements of the respective finished fabric. Printed seconds shall be defined as cloth that has been rejected only for defects pertaining to color, infrared reflectance, or camouflage print patterns, which are cited in the specified basic material requirements. Dyed seconds shall be defined as cloth that has been rejected only for defects pertaining to color or infrared reflectance, which are cited in the specified basic material requirements. Mill seconds shall be cloth that has been rejected for visual defects only, and dyed to match ground shade (see

3.5.2) under seam types. Mill seconds finished firsts may contain slubs and knots (see 4.4.6 and

FED-STD-4B for all other fabric defects which constitute seconds).

3.3.11.1 Disposal of ground shade/printed seconds/dyed seconds/mill seconds/rejected garments.

All scraps, irregulars, extra material, and garments containing the aforementioned intellectual property/trademarks which are not utilized for Government contracts or a purpose authorized in writing by the Government, shall be destroyed and not sold or transferred in any manner. This restriction applies to the prime contractor, as well as all subcontractors. Contractor shall be prepared to certify as to the method and execution of the destruction of all scraps, seconds, irregulars, extra material, and garments containing the aforementioned intellectual property/trademarks.

3.3.12 System level performance. The product provided shall meet the salient characteristic of the Purchase Description, and shall conform to the cited standard sample, specifications and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. The IWCS design must provide the following system level performance characteristics when tested as specified in 3.3.12.1, 3.3.12.2, and 4.4.

3.3.12.1 Instrumented manikin test. The IWCS shall be tested according to ASTM F1930 and subjected to 4 second exposure. The IWCS (medium-regular size) shall be tested after one (1) and twenty-five (25) laundering cycles according to AATCC 135, 3, V, Aiii. It shall be tested with cotton t-shirt underneath the IWCS and a plate carrier over the IWCS and FR trousers (e.g.

FR combat ensemble or FR Army combat trouser). The IWCS shall have no more than 5% total burn injury prediction including 2 nd and 3 rd degree burns. As an alternative, testing may be conducted without a plate carrier over the IWCS. When conducting testing without the plate carrier, the IWCS shall have no more than 25% total burn injury prediction including 2 nd and 3 rd degree burns. Only the burn sensors located under the IWCS shall be used in the calculation.

The burn sensors in the legs and head sections should be excluded from the total burn injury calculation as these sensors are not covered and protected by the IWCS. This test shall be conducted during First Article Testing (FAT) and when a significant change is made to the garment design or materials. The change is determined to be significant by the Marine Corps

Systems Command.

3.3.12.2 Rain Room Test. The IWCS shall be tested as specified in 4.4.5.5. The IWCS (medium-regular size) shall be tested over a standard issue USMC moisture wicking t-shirt. The IWCS shall have no more than a five square inches of wetted area under the IWCS after the 30 minutes of rainfall.

3.4 Design and construction.

3.4.1 Design. The IWCS shall be a flame resistant, wind resistant, water repellent pullover shirt intended to provide environmental protection in wet and windy conditions. It shall provide protection against wind, blowing sand and light rain/snow, and utilize Types I-IV printed camouflage fabrics that feature moisture management, and fabric breathability. The covered areas of the IWCS (areas under the ballistic vest) shall be constructed using fabric as specified in

3.3.2.1.1. The uncovered areas of the shirt (areas not covered by the ballistic vest, i.e. sleeves, elbow pads, and neck) shall provide both warmth and water repellency and shall be constructed using fabric as specified in 3.3.3. The shirt shall meet all material and system level FR requirements for flame protection as specified in 3.3.3 and 3.3.12.1. The IWCS must be compatible with current Marine Corps flame resistant organizational gear (FROG) items including the FR combat ensemble (FRCE), and enhanced flame resistant combat ensemble

(EFRCE). FROG items also consist of a long-sleeve t-shirt, mid-weight fleece gloves, and light and mid-weight balaclavas. The IWCS must also be compatible with the ballistic vests

(improved modular tactical vests (IMTV) and plate carrier (PC)).

The shirt front shall consist of a water resistant slide fastener front closure and a stand up mock turtleneck collar. The front slide fastener closure shall be equipped with a slide fastener garage. Slide fastener shall be equipped with slide fastener pulls. Each sleeve shall have a vertical patch pocket. The pockets shall be constructed with a bottom bellow, sewn eyelet drainage hole located in the bottom bellow, and a concealed two-button closure flap (see Fig 1).

Pockets shall be superimposed with a 2” x 2” loop fastener tape for attachment of rank tab and infrared tab (see Fig 1). The shoulder yoke provides water resistant protection. The stretch woven torso extends from the shoulder chest yoke seam to the shirt hem, and is designed to provide moisture management and improved comfort when worn under body armor. The shirt sleeves shall be sewn with adjustable hook and loop wrist tabs. All zippers shall have pull tabs approximately 1.5 inches in length. The back of the shirt shall have a water resistant shoulder yolk with a stretch woven torso extending from the shoulder chest yoke seam to the shirt hem.

(See Figures 1-3).

3.4.2 Components.

3.4.2.1 Thread. The thread for the bobbin/needle/looper shall be aramid, Tex Size 40 conforming to A-A-55217 or as an alternate, para-aramid spun staple thread, Tex Size 40 conforming to A-A-55195, Type I, may be used. Gimp for reinforcement of buttonholes shall be commercial size Ticket No. 8 (Tex size 210) with a minimum breaking strength of 6.5 lbs. when tested as specified in 4.4.1. This size and type of gimp provides durability and shape retention to the eyelet and buttonhole, gimp shall conform to A-A-50198. All buttons shall be attached using

A-A-59826, Thread, Nylon. Button attachment thread and Gimp be tested according to ASTM

D-2256, except testing speed shall be 12 + 0.5 in./min and a 10 inch gauge shall be used. The thread shall also be water repellant treated.

3.4.2.1.1 Thread colorfastness and color. All thread shall be non-staining and show good colorfastness to laundering. The thread color shall be Coyote 498 for all types and classes.

3.4.2.2 Fastener tape, hook and loop. The loop fastener tapes on the exterior of the right and left sleeve pockets shall be 2” x 2” wide and shall conform to type II, class 1 of A-A-55126. The hook and loop for the sleeve tabs shall finish as follows:

Sleeve Loop = 7-1/2" x 1"

Sleeve Tab Hook = 3" x 1"

The loop tape color shall be coyote for all types and classes. Cut edges shall be finished so that they do not ravel for the life of the garment.

3.4.2.3 Slide fasteners. IWCS front slide fasteners (Types I-IV) shall be Coyote 498. The front slide fastener shall finish 10 inches in length. Slide fasteners shall be Type I, Style 4, Size 5 continuous chain element fastener water repellent treated and shall conform to A-A-55634.

3.4.2.3.1 Slide fastener thong. The slide fastener thong shall be constructed using basic material as specified in paragraph 3.3.2.1.1, stretch woven. The slide fastener thong shall finish 1-1/2” long.

3.4.2.4 Buttons. The buttons shall be dull finish, 4-hole, 30 ligne, and shall be in accordance with the following button style:

The color of the buttons shall be a good match to Coyote 498.

3.4.3 Labels. The IWCS shall contain two permanent labels as specified below. All permanent label inscription, legibility, label material, and label attachment method shall last the expected life of the garment.

3.4.3.1 Flame Resistant Organizational Gear (FROG) label. Each shirt shall have a woven

FROG label (see figure 7), 63 mm x 63 mm, cut single, fused edge, manufactured by IbisTek

Bell Label or equal. The woven FROG label must be sewn on each IWCS at the right lower front (as worn), to the left of the IWCS combination label and 1 ½” above the hem.

3.4.3.2 IWCS combination label (all types). A separate combination label (see figure 4) shall contain size, body measurement, identification, and care information as specified below. The information needed to designate size and body measurement in the top portion of the combination label is specified in the Table V. The label color shall be Coyote 498. The inscription shall have a minimum font size of 10 points. The inscription legibility, label, and label attachment method shall last the expected life of the garment. The combination label shall be stitched on all four sides. The combination label shall be attached to the right lower front (as worn), ¾” to the left of the side seam and 1 ½” above the bottom hem. Label size shall be no longer than 4” and no wider than 2”.

Size: The size – length designation (with abbreviation, see 6.9), body measurements, and stock number shall be included on the combination label. Information for each size is specified in

Table V and shall be centered at the top of the label.

Identification: List one corresponding IWCS type ordered:

Type I Inclement Weather Combat Shirt (IWCS)

Woodland MARPAT water and flame resistant stretch woven fiber content water and flame resistant woven fiber content

Or

Type II Inclement Weather Combat Shirt (IWCS)

Desert MARPAT

Type III Inclement Weather Combat Shirt (IWCS)

NWU II Desert Digital Camouflage Printed

Type IV Inclement Weather Combat Shirt (IWCS)

NWU III Woodland Digital Camouflage Printed

Contract Information:

Contract Number

Contractor Name

Care Information:

DO NOT BLEACH, STARCH, DRY CLEAN, OR HOT PRESS

1. Washing. Machine wash using Permanent Press Cycle or hand wash in warm water using mild detergent that does NOT contain optical brighteners. Rinse completely.

Do not overload the machine.

2. Drying. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not overload the dryer.

3. Fabric softener. The use of fabric softeners in not recommended due to potential to adversely affect the flame protection.

3.4.3.3 Size and body measurements.

TABLE V. Size and Body Measurements.

Location Size Measurement

Chest

(Size of Shirt )

X-Small Up to 33 inches

Small 33 to 37 inches

Medium 37 to 41 inches

Large 41 to 45 inches

X-Large 45 to 49 inches

XX-Large 49 to 53 inches

Height

(Length of Shirt)

X-Short 59 to 63 inches

Short 63 to 67 inches

Regular 67 to 71 inches

Long 71 to 75 inches

X-Long Above 75 in.

3.4.3.4 Garment Lot Designation. For garment manufacturing traceability, each shirt shall have a lot designation in accordance with lot Numbering procedure as specified in DPSCM 4155.3, Quality Systems Requirements. The lot number shall be stamped inside the shirt sleeve below the exterior elbow patch. Batch designation is not acceptable. The ink shall not be visible from the outside of the garment.

3.4.3.5 Hang Tag Bar Code Label. Each shirt shall have an individual bar code placed on a paper tag for personal clothing items. The paper tag shall be standard bleached sulfate having a basis weight of 100 pounds. The paper used for the tags shall have a smooth finish to accept thermal transfer and direct printing. The tags shall have a hole and shall be attached to each item by a fastener. The tags shall be clearly legible and readable by a scanner. The bar-coding element shall be a 13 digit national stock number (NSN). There shall be a 12 digit UPC number assigned for each NSN by the contracting activity. UPC will be provided as Government

Furnished Information. The initials "UPC" must appear beneath the code. The bar-code for

NSN and UPC printing shall be a medium to high code density and shall be located so that it is completely visible on the item when it is folded and/or packaged as specified and shall cause no damage to the item. The UPC code must also be placed on all shipping cartons on which the

NSN appears. See Figure 6 for an example of the hang tag label.

3.5 Patterns. The Government shall furnish a complete set of patterns which show directional line markings for proper assembly. The Government patterns are to be used as a guide for cutting contractor's working patterns. Minor modifications are permitted to accommodate manufacturing procedures; however, the design and finished measurements must be maintained.

3.5.1 List of pattern parts. Standard patterns provide a seam allowance of 3/8 inch for single needle seams and 1/2 inch for double needle seams. Pockets and pocket flaps shall be located in accordance with marks on patterns and figures. The pattern parts listed in Table VI are provided for first quality fabrics and to ensure that the pattern set is complete.

TABLE VI. List of Pattern Parts – First Quality.

Material Nomenclature Pattern Abbreviation

Cut

Number water and flame resistant stretch woven

Back IWCS-BACK_BTM 1

Front IWCS-FRONT_BTM 1

Zipper Flap IWCS-ZIPPER_FLAP 1 water and flame resistant woven

Yoke IWCS-YOKE 2

Collar IWCS-COLLAR 1

Sleeve IWCS-SLEEVE 2

Elbow Patch

IWCS-

ELBOW_PATCH 2

Sleeve Pocket

IWCS-

SLEEVE_POCKET 2

Sleeve Pocket Flap

IWCS-

SLV_PKT_FLAP 2

Sleeve Tab IWCS-SLEEVE_TAB 4

3.5.2 Parts cut from ends and from ground shade. Printed seconds shall be defined as cloth that has been rejected only for defects pertaining to color, infrared reflectance, or camouflage print patterns, which are cited in the specified basic material requirements.

3.6 Configuration. The following specifications are needed to provide uniform appearance, comfort and durability in combat operations. End item IWCS construction and appearance shall conform to the requirements of this document and the finished dimensions in Tables XII (see

4.4.8) and figures 1 – 6 to maintain item configuration and compliance to component and end item tests (see 4.4).

3.6.1 Seaming and stitching. Seaming shall be consistent, exhibit a uniform appearance and shall conform to the ASTM D-6193 stitch types listed in Table VII below. The backside of all seams (inside garment) shall be flat with no protruding seam allowance or raw edges to create irritation, discomfort or poor appearance. To maintain durability and functionality, the seams shall be sewn with 10-14 stitches per inch for all outside visible stitching. Thread ends shall be secured by a minimum of 1/4" backstitched or 1/2” overlap when broken stitches are repaired. Overedge or pre-hemming shall be 6–10 stitches per inch. All bartacks shall be positioned and sized in accordance with Table VIIa, all bartacks shall have a ± 1/16 inch size tolerance. Material edges must not ravel. Raw edges may be turned-in, turned-under or serged to prevent raveling. No raw edges are allowed. No raw edges on outside, or on inside along double needle seams, or greater than 1/8 inch on inside of garment are allowed. All thread ends shall be trimmed to ¼ inch or less. All loose threads shall be removed.

3.6.1.1 Seam strength. Finished garments shall conform to the following minimum seam strength requirements when tested according to ASTM D5034. The seam strength for seams joining water and flame resistant stretch woven to water and flame resistant stretch woven shall be at least 65 pounds. For seams which run perpendicular to the warp direction of the water and flame resistant woven, the seam strength shall be at least 90 pounds. For seams which run perpendicular to the fill direction of the water and flame resistant woven, the seam strength shall be at least 60 pounds.

3.6.1.2 Seam Types.

TABLE VII. Seam Types

Seam Placement Seam Type Gage Stitch Type

Sleeve/side/armhole seams SSa-2 3/16 to 9/32 inch 301 or 401 and 504

Yoke seams LSbm-4 3/16-1/4 inch 301 or 401 and 504

Attach collar and cuffs SSae-2 1/8-3/16 inch from edge 504 and 301

Attach elbow patches LSd-2 two rows 3/16 to

1/4 inch apart

Attach slide fasteners SSaa-1 1/4 inch from edge 301or 401

Top stitching for pocket, collar, sleeve opening at cuff, sleeve tabs and slide fastener openings

SSe-2

1/8 to 1/4 inch from the edge

(uniform throughout the garment)

Label/loop fastener attachment LSbj-1 1/8 to 3/16 inch from edges

Bottom hem EFb-2 1/16 to 1/8 inch from edge or 401

Attach 2” x 2” loop fastener tape Box-X 1/8 to 3/16 inch from edge

Attach 7-1/2" x 1" Sleeve Loop Box-X 1/8 to 3/16 inch from edge

Sleeve 3" x 1"Tab Hook Box-X 1/8 to 3/16 inch from edge

TABLE VIIa. Bartacks

Size

(Inches) Stitches/bartack Location

3/8 20-27 Slide fastener pulls

3/8 20-27 Base of front slide fastener

3/8 20-27 End of each sleeve inseam at cuff edge

3/8 20-27 Top corners of sleeve pockets

3/8 20-27 Top corners of sleeve pocket flaps

3/8 20-27 Vertically at each end of cuff tab along vertical stitching

3.7 Workmanship. The finished shirt shall conform to the quality of product established by this specification and be free from defects as specified in 4.4.6.

3.8 Toxicity Statement. The blouse shall show no toxicity (see 4.4.4).

4. VERIFICATION

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

1. First article inspection (see 4.2)

2. Quality conformance inspection (see 4.3)

4.2 First article inspection. The first article, submitted in accordance with 3.1, shall be inspected for compliance with design, configuration, workmanship, and dimensional requirements. The presence of excessive defects, as defined by contract, (see 4.1 and 6.3) or failure to pass any test shall be cause for rejection of the first article.

4.3 Quality conformance inspection. Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with ANZI/ASQC Z1.4, as defined by contract, except where otherwise indicated.

4.4 Component and end item inspection. In accordance with 4.1, the 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 all components and end items to determine conformance to requirements. A certification of compliance may be acceptable as evidence that the IWCS meets the requirements of the specification. When Certificates of

Compliance are submitted, the QAR will conduct in-process inspections and review records to audit compliance of IWCS production and verify the performance requirements of this specification. The Government reserves the right to periodically inspect such items to determine the validity of the certification in accordance with this specification and applicable procurement documentation.

4.4.1 Thread breaking strength and elongation test. The thread shall meet the requirement stated in 3.4.2.1 when tested according to ASTM-D-2256, except testing speed shall be 12 ± 0.5 in./min and a 10 inch gauge shall be used.

4.4.2 Thread colorfastness test. The thread shall meet the requirements stated in 3.4.2.1.1 when tested according to AATCC-61, Test 3A (4 cycles).

4.4.3 Seam strength. The seams shall meet the requirements stated in 3.6.1.1 when tested according to ASTM D5034.

4.4.4 Toxicity test. The finished shirt shall be composed of materials which have been safely used commercially and which provide sufficient toxicity data to show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact. At a minimum, toxicity data should include results from a primary dermal irritation study in laboratory animals and a repeated insult human patch test

(Modified Draize Procedure). The latter must be conducted under the supervision of a qualified dermatologist using at least 100 free-living individuals utilizing the method that follows:

The finished blouse shall be tested for dermal toxicity as follows:

a. Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, 1994 Edition; Part 798.4100 - Dermal Sensitization

Part 798.4470 - Primary Dermal Irritation

Part 798.4500 - Primary Eye Irritation

Marzulli, F and H. Maibach, "Contact Allergy: Predictive Testing in Humans," Advances in

Modern Toxicology, Volume 4, pp353-372, 1977.

b. As an alternative to animal and human testing, the contractor may provide information, which certifies that the material, components and garment is composed of chemicals and/or materials, which have been safely used commercially where prolonged, repeated skin contact has occurred.

4.4.4.1 Toxicity. The contractor must furnish information (see 4.4.4.2) certifying that the finished product is composed of materials which have been safely used commercially OR which provide sufficient toxicity data to show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact. At a minimum, toxicity data should include results from a primary dermal irritation study in laboratory animals and a repeated insult human patch test (Modified Draize Procedure). The latter must be conducted under the supervision of a qualified dermatologist using at least 100 free-living individuals.

4.4.4.2 Toxicity Documents. All finishes/chemicals used to process the garment shall be identified and accompanied by the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information.

The use of chemicals recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as known human carcinogens is prohibited.

4.4.4.3 Material and garment testing. The cloth and/or garment shall be tested for characteristics listed in Tables I-IV. The testing shall be performed using the test methods as specified in

Tables VIII – X. All test reports shall contain the individual values utilized in expressing the final results. For material testing, the sample unit shall be five (5) continuous yards full width of the finished cloth, for all physical and chemical tests. For garment testing, the sample unit shall be one shirt per lot randomly sampled. The lot shall be considered unacceptable if one or more sample units fail to meet any requirements specified.

TABLE VIII. Material Testing Requirements for Water & Flame Resistant Cloth, Stretch Woven

Characteristic Requirements

Paragraph Test Method

Weight 3.3.3.2 ASTM D 3776

Fiber content 3.3.3.2 AATCC 20A 1/

Weave 3.3.3.2 Visual

Breaking Strength 3.3.3.2 ASTM D 5034

Tear Strength 3.3.3.2 ASTM D 1424

Air Permeability 3.3.3.2 ASTM D 737

Percent Stretch 3.3.3.2 ASTM D 3107

Colorfastness

3.3.5.3

Laundering (after 4 cycles) AATCC 61 Test 1A

Light (40 hours or 170 kilojoules) AATCC 16.2 Option 1 or AATCC 16.3 Option 2

Perspiration (acid and alkaline)

Color Change AATCC 15

Staining AATCC 15

Crocking AATCC 8

Dimensional Stability, after Commercial Laundering (5 cycles)

3.3.8.1 AATCC 96

Drying Time 3.3.3.2 4.4.5.1

Moisture Vapor Transmission 3.3.3.2 ASTM E96 Test B

Pilling Appearance (after 5 commercial laundering cycles)

3.3.3.2 AATCC 96 using ASTM

D 3511 pilling standard

Spray Rating 3.3.3.2

AATCC 22

AATCC 96

Vertical Flame (Initial/After 25 laundering cycles)

3.3.3.2

ASTM D6413,

AATCC 135

After Flame

Char Length

Melt/Drip

Spectral Reflectance 3.3.7 4.4.5.3

Visual Color Matching 3.3.5.1

AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9, Option A,

4.4.5.4.1 3/, 4/

Instrumental Color Matching 3.3.5.2

AATCC Evaluation Procedure 6, 4.4.5.4.2

1/ Unless otherwise specified, a certificate of compliance shall be submitted and will be acceptable for the stated requirement. When Certificates of Compliance (COC) are submitted the Government reserves the right to inspect such items to determine the validity of the certification. If a significant change is made to the garment design or materials (as determined by the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM)) COC verification testing may be conducted.

2/ When testing for colorfastness properties, each color shall be evaluated, whenever possible, separately and reported as such. In cases where the print pattern does not allow for the evaluation of each color separately, the test results should indicated which colors were evaluated together.

3/ One determination per sample unit and results reported as “pass” or “fail”.

4/The color and appearance of the finished cloth shall evaluated using AATCC Evaluation

Procedure 9, Option A, with source simulating article daylight D75 illuminant with the color temperature of 7500 ±200 K illumination of 100 ± 20 foot candles under incandescent lamplight at 2856 ± 200 K.

TABLE IX. Material Testing Requirements for Water & Flame Resistant Cloth, Woven

Characteristic Requirements

Paragraph Test Method

Weight 3.3.3.3 ASTM D 3776

Fiber content 3.3.3.3 AATCC 20A

Weave 3.3.3.3 Visual

Breaking Strength 3.3.3.3 ASTM D 5034

Tear Strength 3.3.3.3 ASTM D 1424

Air Permeability 3.3.3.3 ASTM D 737

Colorfastness

3.3.5.3

Laundering (after 4 cycles) AATCC 61 Test 1A

Light (40 hours or 170 kilojoules) AATCC 16.2 Option 1 or AATCC 16.3 Option 2

Perspiration (acid and alkaline)

Color Change AATCC 15

Staining AATCC 15

Crocking AATCC 8 2/

Dimensional Stability, after Commercial Laundering (5 cycles)

3.3.8.1 AATCC 96

Dry Time 3.3.3.3 4.4.5.1

Moisture Vapor Transmission 3.3.3.3 ASTM E96 Test B

Pilling Appearance (after 5 commercial laundering cycles)

3.3.3.3 AATCC 96 using ASTM D 3511 pilling standard

Spray Rating 3.3.3.3

AATCC 22

AATCC 96

Thermal Protective Performance 3.3.3.3 NFPA 1971

Thermal Shrinkage 3.3.3.3 NFPA 1971

Vertical Flame (Initial/After 25 laundering cycles) 3.3.3.3

ASTM D6413,

After Flame

Characteristic Requirements

Paragraph Test Method

Char Length

Melt/Drip

Spectral Reflectance 3.3.7 4.4.5.3

Visual Color Matching 3.3.5.1

AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9, Option A,

4.4.5.4.1 3/,/4

Instrumental Color Matching 3.3.5.2

AATCC Evaluation Procedure 6, 4.4.5.4.2

1/Unless otherwise specified, a certificate of compliance shall be submitted and will be acceptable for the stated requirement. When Certificates of Compliance (COC) are submitted the Government reserves the right to inspect such items to determine the validity of the certification. If a significant change is made to the garment design or materials (as determined by the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM)) COC verification testing may be conducted.

2/ When testing for colorfastness properties, each color shall be evaluated, whenever possible, separately and reported as such. In cases where the print pattern does not allow for the evaluation of each color separately, the test results should indicated which colors were evaluated together.

3/ One determination per sample unit and results reported as “pass” or “fail”.

4/ The color and appearance of the finished cloth shall evaluated using AATCC Evaluation

Procedure 9, Option A, with source simulating article daylight D75 illuminant with the color temperature of 7500 ±200 K illumination of 100 ± 20 foot candles under incandescent lamplight at 2856 ± 200 K.

TABLE X. Garment System Testing Requirements

Characteristic Requirement Paragraph

Test Method

Dimensional stability 3.3.8.1 AATCC 96 pH 3.3.9 AATCC 81

Toxicity 3.3.10 4.4.4

Seam Strength 3.6.1.1 ASTM D5034

Flammability (After 1 and 25 laundering cycles)

Instrumented Manikin Test (4 second flame exposure)

3.3.12.1

ASTM F1930,

System Level Rain Room Test 3.3.12.2

4.