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NOT MEASUREMENT SENSITIVE

MIL-F-2692H

26 March 1992

SUPERSEDING

MIL-F-2692G

8 May 1989

MILITARY SPECIFICATION

FLAGS AND PENNANTS

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of De fenBe

1. SCOPE

1.1 -. This specification covers the general reguiremento for flagS and pennants (other than U.S. National flagS ) used by the Department of Defense. The detailed requirements for a given flag will be covered by the drawing for that specific flag.

1.2 Clas8if ication. Flags and psnnants shall be of the following materials and styles as specified (see 6.2) :

MATERIALS

Cotton Bunt ing

Nylon, Lightweight Bunt ing

Nylon, Heavyweight Bunting

Nylon-Wool Bunting

Acrylic Sunting

Rayon Banner Cloth

Nylon Clot h, FluOKeBCent

STYLES (DESIGN APPLICATION ~

Appligued

Hand Embroidered

Machine Embroidered

Screen Printed (not applicable to acrylic flags)

Combination of above, as specified

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1.2.1 Headinas. The heading for flags and pennants shall be of the following types and classes as Bpecified (see 6.2 and 6.5) .

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of uee in preparing this document should be addressed to: Director, The Institute of Heraldry, US Army, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22304-5050 by using the St andardizat ion Document Improvement Proposal (OD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document.

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

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Tvpe I - Duck

I Class 1 - With distance line (except for acrylic flags)

Claee 1A - With distance line (for acrylic flags) claBB 2 - With grommets

Class 3 - With distance line and thimbles Class 4 - With grommets and leather tabs

TvDe II - Tube and tunnel type (with cotton sheeting lining and leather tab)

Tvpe III - Hemmed

Class 1 - With tapes

Class 2 - With leather tabs

1 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government documents,

2. 1.1 Specifications, standards and handbooks. The following specifications, standards and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.

Unless otherwise specified, the iaeues of theee documents are 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) .

I SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

I DDD-L-20 - Label, For Clothing, Eguipage and Tentage (General Use)

NN-P-71 - Pallets, Material Handling, Wood Stringer construction, 2-Way and 4-Way (Partial )

V-T-255 - Thread, Polyester

V-T-295 - Thread, Nylon

V-T-301 - Thread, Silk

UU-P 26S - Paper, Kraft, Wrapping

UU-P-553 - Paper, Wrapping, Tissue

CCC-C-419 - Cloth, Duck, Cotton, Unbleached, Plied-Yarns, Army and Numbered

CCC-C-430 - Cloth, Sheeting, Cotton and Polyester and Cotton

CCC-C-439 - Cloth, Sunting, Cotton, Mercerized

CCC-C-447 - Cloth, Percale, Cotton

CCC-C-476 - Cloth, Bunting, Nylon and Nylon and Wool

PPP-B-636 - BOX, Shipping, Fiberboard

KK-L-2004 - Leather, Cattlehide, Deerskin and Hor6ehide, Chrome Tanned

MILITARY

MIL-H-226 - Halyard, Signal, Braided, Treated

MIL-C-606 - Cloth, Sanner, Rayon

MIL-T-713 - Twine, Fibrous, Impregnated, Lacing and Tying

MIL-F-231O - Fringe, Ornamental, RayOn

MIL-c-3636 - C0rd8 and TaBeels, Flag

MIL-T-503S - Tape, Textile and Webbing, Textile, Reinforcing, Nylon

MIL-P-15011 - Pallets, Material Handling, Wood Post Construction, 4-Way

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MIL-H-15021 -

MIL-G-16491 -

MIL-R-17343 -

MIL-c-22775 -

MIL-L-40051 -

MIL-T-43566 -

STANDARDS

FEOERAL

FED-STD-191 -

FED-STD-751 -

MILITARY

MIL-STD-105 -

MIL-STD-129 -

MIL-STD-147 -

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iooks, Snap Bolt, Swivel-Eye and Rings.

;rommet, Metallic, General Specification For

Rope, Nylon sloth, Bunting, Acrylic

Leather, Cattlehide, For l’ape, Textile, Cotton or m in Colors

Glove Leather

Polyester, General Purpose, Nat ural

Textile, Test Methods

Stitches, Seams and Stitchings

Sampling Procedures and TsbleS for Inspection by Attributes

Marking for Shipment and Storage

Palletized Unit Loads

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military spscificatione, standards and handbooke are available from: Standardization Document Order Desk, Building 4D, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094. )

2. 1.2 Other Government documents, drawinas, and nublicatiOns. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document— to the extent specified herein. Unlei3e cited in the solicitation.

Cf3MMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-52094 Thread, Cotton otherwise specified, the issues are those

DSAWINGS

THE

(Copies of

INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY (TIOH)

5-1-45 Series - Flag Headings opecificatione, standards, drewinge and specification sheets required by the contractors in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer. )

2.2 ~on-Government publications. The fol lowing document a form a part of this document to the extent epecified herein. Unlese otherwise specified, the issues of the documente which are DOO adopted are those listed in the issue of the DODISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise qecified, the iesues of documente not listed in the DODISS are the iesues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2) .

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THE COLOR ASSOCIATION OF THE IJNITEO STATES

The Standard Color Reference of America, Tenth Edition.

United states Army Color Card, The Off icial Colors for Branches, Agencies, etc.

DOD Standard shades for Heraldic Yarns for Embroidery and Ribbons, 1974.

OOD Standard Color or Official Standardized Shades for Sewing Threads, 196S.

(Application for copies of the color Carde should be addressed to the Color

Association of the United States, 343 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016-1187. )

Af4SRICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS

ASTM-D-3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

(Application for copiee of ASTM publication ehould be addresmed

Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA to the American .

19103. ) ,, (Nongovermnent 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 librarie6 or other information 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 takea precedence.

Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and a epecific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Standard samule. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2) , regulations unless samples shall be furnished by the contracting officer to be llBed for guidance, information and as a standard for design and workmanship. Variation from this specification may appear in the guide sample in which event the specification shall govern.

3.2 First article. Unless otherwiee specified in the contract or purchase order, a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (8ee 4.4 and 6.7 ).

3.3 Material. Material B Bhall conform to the referenced specifications and the requirements specified herein.

3.3.1 Basic flaq materials.

3.3. 1.1 Cotton buntinci. Cotton bunting shall conform to CCC-C-439.

3.3. 1.2 Liahtweiaht nvlon buntinq. Lightweight nylon bunting shall conform to

TYPe I, ClasS A of CCC-C-476. At the option of the manufacturer, heavyweight nylon bunting conforming to material cited in 3.3. 1.3 may be substituted for the lightweight nylon bunting except when the design is screen printed.

3.3.1.3 Heavvw eiaht nylon buntinq. Heavyweight nylon bunting shall conform to

Type 1, ClaSS B Of CCC-C-476 except that paragraph 3.6.1 shall be deleted and the followinq substituted: The finish of the nylon bunting shall be egual to or better than the standard eample.

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3 .3.1.4 Nvlon-wool buntinq. Nylon-wool bunting shall conform to Type II of

CCC-C-476. As an alternative, a 100 percent polyester fabric of plain weave may be used. The polyester fabric shall weight at least 4.5 ounces per sguare yard with a minimum of 50 yarns per inch in the warp and 32 yarns per inch in the filling.

3.3. 1.5 -. The rayon banner cloth shall be 50 denier c0nf0rmin9 tO

MIL-C-606. As an alternative, a rayon fabric with the warp using two ply 60 denier

(plus or minus 5) and single or two ply 50 denier filling may be used. The number Of ends in the warp will be 230 (plus or minus 10) . Other physical and test requirements specified in MIL-c-606 shall apply.

3.3.1.6 Fluorescent nvlon cloth. Fluorescent nylon cloth shall be 200 denier nylon in both warp and filling, 3.0 ? 112 ounce per spare yard, Plain weave and heat treated. Fabric ehall be fluorescent under ultraviolet light.

3.3. 1.7 Cotton Percale. Cotton percale shall conform to ccc-c-447.

3.3.1.8 Acrvlic buntinq. Acrylic bunting shall conform to MIL-c-22775.

3.3.2 ~. The duck used for the heading ehall be white or in the gray, shall weigh not less than 8.25 ounces per square yard, have 2 ply yarn in both warp and filling and shall have a breaking strength of not lees than 105 pounds in the warp and 100 pc!unds in the filling direction when tested as specified for Type III, 8.25 ounce duck in CCC-C-419.

3.3.3 Sheetinq.

3.3.3.1 Tube headina lininq. Unless otherwise specified, used for lining the tube heading shall conform to Type I or II, of CCC-C-430.

3.3.3.2 Sheetinq for insiania, stars or other BWnbols.

the cotton sheet ing

Class 1, Style A or B

3.3.3 .2.1 Cotton and mixed nylon-wool flaas. Unlese otherwise specified, insignia, stars or other symbols for cotton or mixed nylon-wool flags shall be made from cotton sheeting conforming to Type II, Class 1, Style A of CCC-C-430. The insignia, ~tars or other symhls may be eized or etiffened tO aid in sewin9 prOvided the agent doee not have a deleterious effect on appearance or serviceability.

3.3.3 .2.2 Nvlon flaas. Unless otherwise specified, insignia, stars or other

S@Ols fOr nylon flags shall be made fSOM nylon conforming to Type 1, Cla66es A or s of CCC-C-476. The insignia, stars or other eymbols may be sized or stiffened to aid in sewing provided the agent does not have a deleterious effect on appearance, color or serviceability.

3.3.3 .2.3 Raven flaas and acrvlic flaas and uennant. Unleee otherwise epecified, insignia, etare and other symbols for rayon flags and pennants shall be made from the same material as the flag.

3.3.4 Thread.

3.3.4.1 Cotton. Cotton thread shall conform to A-A-52094.

of thread ehall be as specified in Table I.

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TABLE 1. COTTON THREAD S1 ZES

Flag or Flag Component Type Ticket No. Ply Finish

Cotton bunting flags I 50 3 soft

Rayon or FluOreBcent

Nylon flags III B 3

Distance lines I or 11 16 4 Soft or glazed

Cotton duck headings I or II 10 3 Soft or glazed

Appligue of cotton design components I 50 3 Soft nylon-wool flag

3.3.4.2 -. Nylon thread shall conform to V-T-295. The thread for sewing nylon-wool flags and the heme and reinforcement patches of the nylon flags shall be ● machine twist or twieted bonded multicord, conforming to Type I or 11, ClaeB 1, Size B, 2 or 3 ply nylon thread. The thread used for sewing nylon flags, except for the hem and reinforcement patches, ehall be Type I or II, Size A or B, 3 ply nylon thread.

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3. 3.4.3.1 Hand embroidery. The silk thread for hand embroidery shall conform to Type IV of V-T-301 with the following exceptions to the requirements:

commercial Minimum Average Length Minimum Average Break

Deeianat ion Per Ounce (Yard ) Strenath (Pound)

A 1000 3.0

FF 233 11.0

As an alternative, a ss mercerized and gassed cotton yarn may be ueed in lieu of the silk thread and may be substituted ae follows:

Silk Thread cotton Size

A Type 20/2

FF TY@ 10/2

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3.3.4 .3.2 colorfastness for en!lxoiderv cotton varn. Cotton yarn shall show good colorfastness to wet-dry cleaning, water, light and crocking.

3.3.4.4 w. Rayon thread used in Bonnaz machine embroidery shall be 600 denier, continuous filsment, regenerated cellulose (viscose or cuprammonium) rayon thread. The thread shall have not less than 460 yards per ounce and a breaking etrength of not leas than 2.3 pounds.

3.3.4.5 Polvester. Polyester thread for sewing acrylic flags and pennante shall conform to Type I, Claes A, letter size B, 3 ply of v-T-285 and ehall be white in color.

3.3. 4.6 color and color fastneee. Unless otherwise q.scified, the color of the thread ehall match the color of the material on which it is used. Except for reinforcement patches, multicolored flags and pennants made of cloth other than acrylic bunting may be sewn with white thread or thread of the predominant color.

Acrylic flags and pennante 8hall be sewn with white thread. The thread for duck headings shall be white or unbleached. When a fringe ie specified, the color of the of the attachment threads for multicolored flags, vieible on the reverse side of the flag shall match the predominant color of the base material. The color fastneee requirement of the thread used shall be equal to or better than the material on which it ie used as deecribed in 3.4.1.1.1.

3.3.5 Distance lines. The distance lines ehall be 1/4 inch (O.64 cm) in dismeter nylon rope conforming to 141L-R-17343 or 1/4 inch (O.64 cm) in diameter twieted or solid braided ~lypropolene rope having a minimum breaking strength of

1000 punde as shown on the applicable drawing.

3 .3.5.1 W*. The twine ueed in wrapping the free end of the distance line shall be waxed twine conforming to Type N, Class 3 of 141L-T-713.

3.3.6 ~. Tape shall be 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) nylon tape conforming to Type III of MIL-T-5038.

3.3.7 Snau hook and rinq. The snap hooks and rings shall conform to

MIL-H-15021. Unle8e otherwise specified on the applicable drawing, the snap hook shall conform to either Type I or Type II.

3.3.8 Grommets. Grommets shall conform to Type II, Trade Size 2 of

MIL-G-16491/l or Type III, Trade size No. 2 of MIL-G-16491 (MS2030) . Grommets shall have a bright finish.

3.3.9 Leather. Leather for the tabs shall conform to Type 1, Class 2 of

KK-L-2004, 3 to 4 ounces when measured on a Woburn Gauge or Type II of MIL-L-40051.

When natural colored leather is used, the crocking requirement shall not apply.

3.3.10 ~. Except for automobile flags and unless otherwise specified, the fringe shall conform to Class 2 of MIL-F-231O. The fringe for automobile flags, when specified, shall conform to Class 1 of MIL-F-231O. The color of the fringe shall be as specified on the applicable drawing.

3.3.11 Webbinq. When spscified, the webbing used for reinforcement of Type 1, class 3 headings shall conform to Type I, Class 1 or 2 of MIL-T-43566 and ehall be of the width specified on the applicable drawing.

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3.3.12 Cord and tasselo. When specified (see 6.2) , cord and tassela shall conform to MIL-C-3636 and the applicable drawing. ●

3.3.13 Thimbles. Thimbles shall be galvanized steel and of the type used for

1/4 inch (O.64 cm) in diameter wire rope. They shall be semicircular at the closed end and tapering at free ends.

3.4 Deaian and tolerance. The design and size of the flags and pennants shall be as specified on the applicable drawing. Unless otherwiee specified on the drawing, a tolerance of plus or minus 5 percent shall be allowed for all dimensions exceeding 2 inches (2.54 cm) except that maximum and minimum measurement of dimensions on a single flag may not differ more than 2 percent of the reguired dimensions and both be within 5 percent tolerance. For dimensions 2 inches (2.54 cm) .

or under, a tolerance of plus or minus 1/8 inch (O.32 cm) shall be allowed.

3.4.1 Components of deei~. Components of the deoign shall be applied by one .

or a combination of the methods listed below and as specified on the applicable drawing. The face aide of the flag shall be designated as the side visible when the heading ie on the viewers left. Unless otherwise specified on the drawing, letters and numerals shall read from left to right on both sides of the flag.

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Auulique. APP1 iWed deeigna ehall be identically oriented in the location shown on the applicable drawing and shall appear proper on each side of the flag. Unless otherwise specified and except for acrylic flags or where components of design are printed on percale, the thread used for appliqueing shall match the color of the design component. Unless otherwise e~cified, components of design printed on percale shall be appligued with thread matching the basic color of the ● percale. Components of design for acrylic flags and pennants shall be appligued with white polyester thread specified in 3.3.4.5.

Hand embroidery. Hand embroidered components of the design shal 1 be embroidered in the location shown on the applicable drawing using thread specified in 3.3.4.3. Components of the design shall appear proper on the face eide of the flag, be clearly distinguishable and f$how identical on the opposite side of the flag as if printed through the material.

Machine embroider. Machine embroidered components of the design ehall be embroidered in the location shown on the applicable drawing using thread specified in 3.3.4.4. Component 8 of the design shal 1 appear proper on the face side of the flag, be clearly distinguishable, symmetrical and show identical on the opposite side of the flag as if printed through the material.

Screen Drintinq. Screen printed components of the design shall be printed in the location shown on the applicable drawing using screens made by the photographic method. components of the design shall appear proper on the face side of the flag, be clearly distinguishable, symmetrical and chow identical on the oppoeite eide of the flag as if printed through the material. Acrylic flagm shall not be screen printed.

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3.4. 1.1 ~. Colors shall be as specified on applicable drawings and shall conform to approved shade standard ~amplea furnished by the contracting officer or the shade standards cited in the latest edition of the Standard Color Reference of

America (see 2.2) . If cable numbers cited on applicable drawings do not match those cited in the Standard Color Reference of America, the outdated number will be converted to the current cable number. When cable nmnber 70001 is cited, the number

6hall be converted to 80001. The colorant system for screen printed designs shall maintain the eesential textile appearance of the base material. The dye shall not adversely effect the hand of the fabric. coatings shall not be used unless approved by the contracting officer. when printe are reguired to register, the design shall be aligned when viewed by through lighting. When print.?!are applied to fabric for subsequent applique, some strike-through of the print is permissible provided it does not adversely af feet the appearance of the finished flag or pennant. when penetrating dye is ueed, the color on the face shall match the color epecified on the applicable drawing. A slight change of color will be allowed on the reverse side.

3.4.1 .1.1 Color fastneme. The colorfastness of the base material for flags and pennants shall conform to the requirements of the applicable specification for the material. Colorants for screen printed designs ehall provide color faatneee egual to or better than the dyed base fabric. The colorfastness to crocking for napthol colors or black areas may be fair. Rating on an adjective basic shall be performed only when a standard sample of the exact material is not provided.

3.5 Construction. Flage and pennante ehall be constructed in accordance with the applicable drawing and the reguiremente specified herein.

3. 5.1 Basic construction. All raw edges shall be hemmed. A Eelvage end may be used at the top or bottom edge except that flags and pennants manufactured from nylon, acrylic bunting or rayon banner cloth shall be hemmed on all edges. Hems shall be turned to the back side of the flags except hems on fringed flags shall be turned to the front side of the flag. The ends of all stitching shall be backstitched not less than one inch (2.54 cm) when not caught in a seam or other stitching. Except for flags and pennants of acrylic bunting, when the size of the gennant necessitates the piecing of the basic material, the seam, whenever possible, shall be in the center two-thirds of the material being pieced. When the eize of an acrylic flag or pennant neceesitatea piecing the material, the base cloth may be used with the warp running in the vertical or hoist except the pennant code flags representing the letters Y, H and V and the numerals 4, 5 and 6 shall have material for the etrip cut on a bias and set in on the straight of the material.

3. 5.2 Headina6. Unlese otherwise ehown on the applicable drawing, headings for flags and pennants shall be as specified herein.

3. 5.2.1 Type I (Duck). Type I headings shall be fabricated from duck specified in 3.3.2 and the requirements specified herein.

3.5.2 .1.1 Class 1 (Headina with distance line (exceDt for acrvlic flaas~. Typs

1, class 1 headings shall be constructed in accordance with the details and dimensions shown on TIOH drawing 5-l-45A (figure 1) and shall meet the following requirements:

(a) The heading shall be made by cutting a piece of duck 6 inches (15.24

cm) wide and 2 inches (5.08 cm) longer than the hoist of the flag. The edges and ends of the duck strip shall be turned-in 1 inch (2.54 cm) and the duck doubled over to form a 2 inch (5.08 cm) wide heading.

(b) The hoist end of the flag shall be turned-under 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) and may be sewn with a single row of ntitching. The folded end of the flag shall then be inserted between the edges of the duck for a distance of

1 inch (2.54 cm) so the ends of the flag ehall not be exposed. With the turned-in eides and ends of the duck even, the hoist end of the flag and the open side of the heading shall be stitched with a minimum of three rowe of eguidimtant etitching 1/4 (0.64 cm) to 3/8 inch (0.95

cm) gauge (1/8 inch (O.32 cm) stitching margin) .

(c) The flag or pennant shall have a distance line specified in 3.3.5 running through the heading. The line at the top of the heading shall pass through a ring specified in 3.3.7, doubled back and superimposed upon itself and sewn with zigzag 6titches through both thicknesses of the line for a minimum distance of 2 inches (5.08 cm) . The line shall then be drawn into the heading until the ring is approximately flueh with the outer edge of the heading. The top of the heading shall then be closed by two rows of Btitches 1/4 (0.64 cm) to 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) gauge, either up to or through the halyard. The dietance line shall be secured within the heading by zigzag stitches at the top, center and bottom for a minimum of 2 inches (5.08 cm) at each location. The lower end of the heading shall then be closed by two rows of stitching in the same manner as the top.

(d) The snap hook specified in 3.3.7 shall be attached to the distance line by passing the 1ine through the swivel loop, doubled back and superimposed upon itself for a distance of not less than 2 inchee (5.08

cm) and sewn by zigzag stitching for a minimum of 2 inches (5.08 cm) .

Zigzag etitching at the top and bottom of the line shall pass through both thicknesses of the dietance line. Prior to zigzag stitching, the free end of the end of the dietance line ehall be wrapped for a dietance of not less than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) with not lese than 8 turns using waxed twine specified in 3.3.5.1. The overall length of the extended portion of the distance line and snap hook, measured from the lower edge of the heading, shall be 9 inches (22.86 cm) for eignal flags and pennants and 24 inches (61 cm) for all other=.

(e) The circumference of distance linem for flags and pennants having an area of less than 16 square feet shall be 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) . Unless otherwise specified on the applicable drawing, the circumference of dietance lines for flags and pennants with an area of 16 sguare feet and larger 6hall be 1 inch (2.54 cm) . The stitch type shall be as specified in Table II. At the option of the manufacturer, a Type 1, Class 1A heading may be used as an alternate method of construction.

3.5.2 .1.2 Class 1A [Headina with distance line for acrvlic flaas) . Type 1, Class 1A headings shall be constructed as EPSCif ied in 3. 5.2.1.1 with the following exceptions:

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margin of 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) . The etitching gauge shall be 1/4 (0.64

cm) to 3/8 inch (0.95 cm).

The distance line shall be fabricated from 1/4 inch (O.64 cm) diameter nylon rope specified in 3.3.5.

The width of the zigzag stitching shall cover no lees than one half the diameter of each mtrand of rope. The end of the zigzag stitching shall be firmly ~ecured by backstitching or overstitching or by increasing the number of stitches per inch at the ends for a minimum of 1/4 inch

(0.64 cm).

The turned back end of the distance line shall be zigzag stitched from the snap hook to the free end of the distance line within the heading.

The free end of the nylon rope shall be wrapped ae specified in

3.5.2 .1.1 or may be taped or fused at the ends to prevent raveling.

Both cutting and fusing of the nylon rope may be accomplished in one

Operation if a hot wire or blade is used for the operation.

3.5.2 .1.3 Class 2 (Headina with arommetsl. TY&E 1, Class 2 headinge shall be constructed in accordance with the detaile and dimensions shown on TIOH drawing

5-1-45B (figure 3) and shall meet the following requirements. Stitch type shall be as specified in Table II. The heading will be made with a piece of duck 6 inches wide and 5 inches (12.7 cm) longer than the flag hoiet to which it is to be attached.

Both side edges shall be turned-in 1 inch (2.54 cm) and both ends turned-in 2-1/2 inchee (6.35 cm) . The hoist end of the flag shall be turned under 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) and may be sewn with a single row of 6titching. The folded ends of the inserted flag hoist shall not be expesed. The raw edges of the ends of the duck strip shall be closed with a single row of stitching using a 1/8 inch (O.32 cm) etitching margin or as an alternate, the rows of stitching may be placed after the duck is doubled over.

The duck @trip shall then be doubled over to form a finished heading 2 inches (5.08

cm) wide. With the eidea and ends of the duck strip even, two rowe of stitching (not less than 3/16 inch (0.48 cm) etitching gauge, 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) stitching margin) shall be sewn through all thicknesses. Single rows of stitching shall be placed along the centerfold edge and ends of the duck etrip using a 1/8 (O.32 cm) to 1/4 inch (O.64 cm) etitching margin. The duck heading shall be finished by securely clinching two No. 2 grommets specified in 3.3. S in positions shown on figure 3 for

TYP 1, Class 2 headings.

3. 5.2.1.4 class 3 (Distance line with thimblel. Type 1, Class 3 headings as shown on TIOH drawing 5-1-45G (figure 4 ), ehall be constructed in accordance with the dimensions ❑pecif ied for Class 1 headings in 3. 5.2.1.1 and shown on TIOH drawing 5-l-45A (figure 1) . The class 3 headinge shall be fitted with galvanized steel thimbles specified in 3.3.13 so as to provide a loop or eye not less than 1-1/2 inches (3.81 cm) in length.

3.5.2 .1.5 Cla6e 4 (Headina with arommets and leather tabs~. Type 1, Class 4 headings ehall be constructed in accordance with the detaile and dimensions shown on

TIOH drawing 5-1-45D (Figure 5) from duck specified in 3.3.2 and shall meet the following regu irements:

(a) The heading shall be made by cutting a piece of duck 8 inches (20.32

cm) wide and 5 inches (12.7 cm) longer than the hoist of the flag.

Stitch type shall be as specified in Table II.

(b) The hoist end of the flag ehall be positioned 1 inch (2.54 cm) in from the side edge of the duck, 2-1/2 inches (6.35 cm) from each end and stitched with one row of stitching. The side edge of the duck attached to the flag shall be turned-in 1 inch so that a l-inch (2.54 cm) strip of flag material the same length as the hoist shall be folded inside the turned-in duck fold as shown on the applicable drawing. The

OPPOSite aide edge of the duck shall also be turned-i” 1 inch (2.54

cm) . The ends of the duck shall be turned-in 2-1/2 inches (6.35 cm) .

The raw edges of the top and bottom duck ends shall be stitched closed with a single row of stitching with a 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) stitching margin.

(c) A tab, made of leather specified in 3.3.9, 3/4 inch f 1/16 inch (1.91 cm ~ O. 16 cm) wide and not less than 2 inches (5.08 cm) loq, having a slit and eyelet 314 inch t 1/16 inch (1.91 cm k 0.16 cm) long, fOr fastening the tab over a knob or button of the flagstaff shall be centered and placed flush with each end of the heading as shown on TIOH drawing 5-1-45o (figure 5) . The tabs shall be secured through the two thicknesses of duck by box Btitching as shown on the applicable drawing. Stitching shall be securely backstitched.

(d) Four No. 2 grommets specified in 3.3.8 shall be clinched into position as indicated on the applicable drawing. The duck heading shall be doubled over to form a heading width of at least 2-3/4 inches (6.99

cm) . Poeition the sides and ends of duck evenly, with the grommet holes aligned and sew two rowe of stitching not less than 1/16 inch

(O.16 cm) gauge, 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) margin through all thicknesses.

3.5.2.2 TvDe II (Tube and tunnel type headina with cotton sheetinq li”ina and leather tab~. Type II heading shall be constructed in accordance with the details and dimensions mhown on TIOH drawing 5-1-45E (Figure 6) from cotton sheeting specified in

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3.3.3.1 and shall meet the following requirements:

The heading shall be made by cutting a piece of sheeting 6 inches

(15.24 cm) wide and 5 inches (12.7 cm) longer than the hoist of the flag; guidon sheeting shall be cut down proportionately in the width so a 2-1/4 inch (5.70 cm) heading is formed. Each end ehall be folded under 2-1/2 inches (6.35 cm) .

The eheeting shall be fitted with a tab made of leather specified in

3 .3.9 at each end. Each tab shall be 3/4 inch ~ 1/16 inch (1.91 cm t

O. 16 cm) wide and not le6s than 2 incheB (5.08 cm) long. Each tab shall have a slit and eyelet 3/4 inch t 1/16 inch (1.91 cm t 0.16 cm) long for fastening over a knob or a bottom on the flagstaff. The slit and eyelet shall be centered on the width of the tab shown on the applicable drawing. The tab shall be placed within the heading and centered opposite the stitching of the hem. The tab shall be eecured through the two thicknesses of lining by box stitching as shown on the applicable drawing. As an alternate, the leather tabs may be secured by etitching through both lining and heading material. The stitching

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3.8 shall be affixed at the same time the tabs are placed on the sheet ing.

(c) The sheeting strip shall be placed on the back of the flag at the hoist end with the folded ends of the strip flush with the henuned or salvage edges of the flag at the top and attached thereto by a single row of stitching across each folded end of the strip. The raw edge of the stitching shall be placed 1/2 inch (1.17 cm) from the raw edge of the flag. The tube or tunnel shall then be formed by hemming the hoist end of the flag with the sheeting strip inside. Sheeting may also be seamed separately with a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) seam to form a tunnel.

Turn under hoiet edge of flag 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) and insert under the folded eide edge of sheeting strip. Turn under and stitch with a single or double row of stitching (3/16 inch (O.48 cm) margin) , which shall page through both the turned edge of the flag and both edges of the unseamed or seamed lining strip. The flat width of finished hem shall be not less than 2-3/4 inches (6.99 cm) (except for guidone which shall not be less than 2-1/4 inches (5.70 cm) .

3.5.2.3 TvPe III (FlaaB without duck or cotton sheetina headinas L. Type III headings shall have the hoist end of the flag herfnnedand shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements specified herein.

3.5.2 .3.1 Class 1 (with tauel. TYF III, Class 1 heading shall be constructed .in accordance with the details and dimensions shown on TIOH drawing 5-1-45F (figure

7). Stitch type shall be as specified in two rows of stitching. Nylon tape specified in 3. 3.6 shall be cut 12 inches long (30.48 cm) , doubled end-to-end so ae to form tie-tapes and attached to the hem with two rows of stitching. One tape shall be attached 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the top of the hem and the other 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the bottom. The tapes shall overlap the full width of the hem and be arranged so as to facilitate the tying of the flag to a flagstaf f.

3.5.2 .3.2 class 2 (with leather tabsl. TYw III, Class 2 headings (automobile and other flags when reguired ) ehall be constructed in accordance with the details and dimensions shown on TIOH drawing 5-1-45F (figure 7 ). TWO rectangular leather tabs 1-3/8 inch (3.49 cm) long and 5/8 inch (1.59 cm) wide, ehall be located and secured within the hem as shown on the applicable drawing. After insertion of the tabs, the hoist end shall be hennned.

3. 5.3 Stitchina of frinae. When fringe ie mpecified for flags, a continuous length of the fringe conforming to 3.3.10 6hall be Btitched to the front side of the flag at the top, fly and bottom edge of the flag and completely around each end of the heading. The fringe shall be neatly turned under and caught in the heading stitching. Selvage edges at top and bottom shal 1 be hemmed with Type EFa-1 stitching, cut edges with EFb-1 stitching. The stitching used to attach the fringe may be incorporated in the formation of the hem. As an alternative, edges may be hemmed with an EFa-1 stitching and turned over prior to attachment of fringe. The fringe shall be superimposed on the hem and evenly attached around the flag with a single row of stitching through the center of the fringe using seam type LSa-1, except that automobile flags will have fringe attached with three rows of stitching, seam type LSa-1.

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3.6 Stitches, seams and stitchinq. Unless otherwise specified, stitches, seams

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TABLE II . STITCHSS , sEAMs AND STITCHING

;ection of flag Type of seam Minimum hem Stitch Stitches_ or vennant or stitchina width (Inch) TvDe uer inch lem (Top and Bottom) :

Flags with fringe. ... EFa-1 or EFb-1 3/32 - 3/16 301 12 Flags, nylon ......... EFa-1 or EFb-1 3/16 301 12 All other flags M. .. EFb-1 or EFb-2 3/8 301 12

!ail or fly end:

Flags with fringe. ... EFb-1 3/32 - 3/16 301 12 Semaphore, wigway and flags with Type II headings ........... EFb-2 1/2 301 12 All other flags. ..... EFb-3 or EFb-4 3/4 301 12 Reinforcement patches LSd-1 or LSd-2 301 12

~e~a: S CrDas and fly ........ LSC-2 301 12 Bias ................. LSr-2 or LSC-2 301 12

,ppliqued design:

Cotton Al ............ 304 24 Nylon, Nylon-Wool, Acrylic ~.. ........ 304 2B to 32 Ray0n2J ............ 304 58 leadings:

Type I (Ducks) : (Heading width )

Class I............. 3.5.2 .1.1 2 301 6 Cla8SlA ............ 3.5.2 .1.2 2 301 6 claeB 2 ............. 3.5.2 .1.3 2 301 6 class . ............ 3.5.2 .1.4 2 301 6 Class . ............ 3.5.2 .1.5 2-3/4 301 6

Type II (Tunnel typs ) for all flags except guidons ............. 3.5.2.2 2-3/4 301 12 Guidons ............. 3.5.2.2 2-1/4 301 12

Typs III (hemmed):

class 1............. 3.5.2 .3.1 Ijz 301 12 Cla6s 2 ............. 3.5.2 .3.2 1-1/4 ~ 1/4 301 12

Iistance lines. ....... - 304, 30B 6 or hand stitched ‘range................ LSa-1 301 12

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Seam types of the same letter designation (e.g. , EFb, LSd) are the ssme seams and differ only in the number of rows of stitching as designated by the number following the dash (e.g. , EFb-1, EFb-2 or LSd-1, LSd-2 ).

Throw of stitch 1/16 inch (O.16 cm) (unless otherwise specified on drawing) .

Throw of stitch 1/S inch (O.32 cm) (unless otherwise specified on drawing) . A

1/16 inch (O.16 cm) throw is permitted if stitching area is restricted in size.

Throw of stitch 1/6 (0.16 cm) to 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) (unlees otherwise specified on drawing) .

As an alternative, eea.nm of signal flags and signal psnnants may be stitched with a combination of SSa-2 seam and a LSa-2 eeam. After completion of the

SSa-2 seam with stitch type 515, the edge shall be smoothed and the eeam type

LSa-2, stitch typs 301, shall be applied within 1/S inch (O.32 cm) from the edge with a 1/4 inch (0.64 cm) gauge. The throw of the Ssa-1 eeam shall be 3/S inch

(0.95 cm] . The SSa-2 and LSa-2 shall have a minimum of 12 stitches per inch.

3.7 Reinforcement uatches. When reguired, all patches shall be located on the reverse side of the flag or pennant and shall be fabricated of the same material in the came color as that of the section to be reinforced. All exposed edges shall be turned under a minimum of 1/4 inch (O.64 cm) and securely stitched. Reinf OrCement patches are not required on the fol lowing:

(a) Flags with Type II and III headings.

(b) Flags with a hoist of 24 inches (60.96 cm) or less.

(c) Pennants made from acrylic bunting.

(d) International eignal flags made from acrylic bunting except for sizes

3, 4 and 6.

3.7.1 Cotton and nylon-wool buntina flaas. Reinforcement patches on cotton and nylon-wool bunting flags with Type I headings shall be sewn to each corner at the hoist end of the flag and shall extend within the heading the same distance as the flag base. The eize of the reinforcement patches shall be as ehown on the applicable drawing or at the option of the manufacturer, the patches may be 4 inches (10.16 cm)

=Ware f- fla9e with hOiet lengths of 2 (60.96 cm) to 3 feet (91.44 cm) or 6 inches (15.24 cm) square for flags with hoist lengths over 3 feet (91.44 cm). The size Of the patch shall be as near the reguired size as pmeible.

3.7.2 Nvlon and acrvlic buntina flaas . Reinforcement patchee on nylon and

“acrylic bunting flage with Type I headinga ehall be sewn in each corner of the fly end of the flag. The patches shall be in the shape of right angle triangles with the apex (90 degree angle) located at each corner of the fly end of the flag. The size of the reinforcement patches shall be as shown on figure 9. Sewing of the patchee to the fly end of the flag shall be accomplished by folding the top or bottom edge (as aPPlic*le) Of the fla9 base 3/S inch (O.95 cm) over the patch and then refolding both plies of fsbric over 3/8 inch (O.95 cm) (see figure 8 ) and ❑titching 1/16 inch

(O.16 cm) from the inner and outer edges of the fold to form the top and bottom hems.

The fly end hem ehall be formed by folding the edge of the base material 3/4 inch

(1.91 cm) over the patch and then refolding both plies of fabric over 3/4 inch (1.91

‘=) (See fi9ure S) and stitching the hem with three evenly spaced rows of stitches.

The outer rows of etitching shall be not more than 1/16 inch (O.16 cm) from the outer edges of the hem.

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The lettering shall run along the length of the heading, beginning immediately below the upper grommet on class 2 headings and in a corresponding position on all other

Type I headings. Marking ehall contain information required for class 5 labels and ehall be equal to Class 8 labels in fastness of printing. For Type 11 headings, a label conforming to Type 1, Class 5 of DDD-L-20 shall be affixed adjacent to the top leather strap.

3.9 Workman6hiu. Flags and pennants shall be clean, well made and shall meet the acceptable quality levels established by this specification. All stitching which is not caught up by a seam or stitching shall be backstitched a minimum of one inch

(2.54 cm). Thread tension shall be maintained throughout and all thread ends shall be trirfnned.

4. QuALITY ASSUW+NCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Respo neibilitv for inspection. Unless otherwise epecified in the contract or purchaee order, the contractor ia responsible for the performance of all inspection requirement (examination and tests) aa specified herein. ExCept as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the cent ract’or may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements seecif ied herein, unleea disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in this specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure eupplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.1.1 Reswa nsibilitv for comul iance. All items shall meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. The inepectione eet forth in this specification shall become a part of the contractor-• 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 product.m or auppliee submitted to the

Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Ssmpling inspection, ae part of manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practice to aecertain conformance to requirements, however, thie does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor dO@B it commit the

Government to accept defective material.

4.2 Classification of ins~ction6. The inepaction requirements epecified herein are claasif ied as followB:

a. First article inspection (see 4.4) .

b. Quality conformance inspection (Bee 4.5) .

4.3 Insue ction conditions. Unless otherwise epecified, all inspections shall be performed in accordance with the test conditions specified in 4.5.

4.4 Firet article inspection. Inspection and testing of the first article shall be made on a completely fabricated flag or pennant for all provisions of this

Epecif ication applicable to the end product examination and tests (see 6.7) .

4.5 Qualitv conformance ins Pection. Inspection shall be in accordance with the

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4.S.1 Testina of cOmDOnents. In addition to the guality assurance provisions of the subsidiary specifications and standards, inspection shall be performed on components and materials listed in table III for test characteristics shown therein.

I The inspection level shall be S-1 and the acceptable qualitv level (AQL) shall be 6.5 defects- per hundred unite. The sample unit for the inspection shall be one cone or

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TABLE II1. COMPONENT TESTING

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Silk embroidery thread

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Water

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Regm’ t Individua:

Unit x x

Appl to lot averaae x x x x

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~ Results reported as pass or fail.

4. 5.2 In-DrOcess ins mction. Inspection shall be performed at any point or during any phase of the manufacturing process to determine whether operation or assemblies are accomplished as specified. The government reserves the right to axclude from consideration for acceptance any material for which in-process inspection has indicated non-conformance. In-procees inspection ehall be conducted to see that accomplishment of the following is in accordance with the specification o requirement e.

Re auirement, oneration or assembly

Heading construction

Machine thread shall be checked at the machine to determine that threads, as specified, are used

Turn-in and turn-under of eeame, hems, reinforcement patches and headings.

Requ irement paraqraDh

3. 5.2 thru 3. 5.2.3.2 as applicable

3. 3.4 thru 3 .3.4.6 as applicable

3.5.2 thru 3.5.2 .3.2 and 3.7 thru 3.7.2, as applicable

4.5.3 Intermediate testinq. Testing of the partially fabricated flag or pennant shall be performed in accordance with Table IV for the characteristics shown therein. The ssmple unit shall be one screen printed design for appliqued flags or one screen printed flag base ae applicable, prior to sewing into the completed flag.

The inspection level shall be S-1 and the acceptable guality level (AQL) for each characteristic shall be 6.5 defects per hundred units. All requirements ehall be applicable to the eample “nit.

TABLE IV. TESTING OF THE INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT

Screen printed

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Cotton, nylon Light 3.4.1 .1.1 5660 If and nylon-wool Crocking 3.4.1 .1.1 5651 flags Water 3.4.1 .1.1 5630 ~j

Rayon Light 3.4.1 .1.1 5660 ~/

Crocking 3.4.1 .1.1 5651

Water 3.4.1 .1.1 5630 ~1

Wet-dry Cleaning 3.4.1 .1.1 5622

~/ In the event of a dispute resulting from test method 5660, or as a re6ult of euspected anomaloue behavior of certain dye types or formulations, the contracting officer may authorize the expoeure to natural light in accordance with method 5662.

~/ Method 5630 shall be ueed except the test temperature shall be 23.9 degreee to 29.4 degrees C (75 degrees to S5 degrees F) .

J/ Test method in accordance with FED-sTO-191.

4. 5.4 InBDection of the end item.

4.5.4.1 Vi f3Ual examination of flaas and nennants. Examination ehall be made at a distance of approximately 18 (45.72 cm) to 40 inches (101.6 cm) with good lamination. The defects found during examination shall be classified in accordance e

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4.5.4.1.3. The unit of product for these examinations shall be one completely fabricated flag or pennant ae applicable.

4. 5.4.1.1 Examination of flaas or vennants for defects in material, desian< construction, workmanship and markinq. Defects designated by an asterisk (* ) shall be classified as major when seriously affecting serviceability or appearance and minor when affecting serviceability or appearance, but not seriously.

Table V. DEFECTS xsmine Defect Classification

Maior (*) Mine]

!uality of:

Type Any compenent not fabricated of specified material .................................... -*-

Color Basic color other than spscified. ............ x-- Off shade ................................... -*-

Material Hole, cut, tear, emash or weak place. ........ -*-

Spats, stains, streaks or shade bars

(considering the use position). ............. -*-

TWO or more continuous broken or missing ends or picks in cotton, acrylic, nylon and nylon-wool cloth ............................ x--

TWO or more continuous broken, missing ende orpicks in rayon cloth. .................... x-- Double pick, coarse pick or mispick clearly noticeable .................................. -*-

Slub, slough-off, float or skips. ............ -,*-uality of distance line:

Type Not fabricated of specified material. ........ --x

Braiding Uneven or loose resulting in weak place. ..... x--

Any cut, chafing, fraying, or abrasion. ...... -*-uality of metal components:

Snap hook & ring Not fabricated of specified material. ........ --x

Snap hook does not work freely; binds or catche B when being opened or closed. ........ -*-

Broken, cracked or malformed. ................ -*-rommet e Broken, cracked or malformed. ................ -*-

Contains rough or sharp edges. ............... --x uality of leather Not fabricated of specified leather. ......... --x com~nent 8 Hole (other than required) , cut, tear, or weak place .................................. x--

Broken, cracked or malformed. ................ -*-

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Major (*) Minor !uality of fringe, Material, type, construction, color, or cord and tassels color combination, not as specified. ........ -*-

Frayed edges ................................. -*- Spotted, 6tained or soiled ................... -*- Cut or tear .................................. -*- Wood mold not completely covered with braiding ..................................... --x Wood mold loosely or unevenly covered. ....... --x creen Printing Anypart of design omitted. .................. -*-

Coating used inlieu of dye. ................. x-- Poor registration, over printing or feather ing ............................... -*- Wrong color, or arrangement of colors. ....... x-- Dye used in ecreen printing adversely affect shand of fabric ...................... -*- Dye bronzed or mottled to extent of affecting appearance at 6 feet (182.88 cm) .. -*- Poor penetration of dye from front to back. .. -*-construction and Operation omitted or not accomplished workmanship asapecified ................................ -*-

(General) Flag pieced where piecing is prohibited. ..... x--

Component is not the reguired type, classoraize. .............................. -*- Warp threads of the basic material of the flag in other than the fly direction of the flag, except aB permitted in 3.5. 1 .......... -*- Anycomponent missing ........................ x--titches, seams Wrong type of seam, stitcheo or stitching. ... -*-and stitching Wrong color of thread... ..................... -*- Row of stitches partially or completely missing ..................................... -*-

Wrong stitching gauge or margin. ............. -*- Seams improperly formed, material caught in unrelated stitching operation. .............. -*- Ends of stitching not backstitched one inch

(2.54 cm) (when not caught in other seams or stitching )............................... -*- Run-offs resulting in open seam. ............. -*- Needle chews .................................. -*-

Any raw edges exceeding 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) in length ...................................