Attach_3_NPS_non_shared_Specifications.pdf

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

UNIFORM COMPONENTS SPECIFICATIONS

Unisex Black Balaclava

Gender: Unisex

General Description: Balaclava.

PERFORMANCE/WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS

• The fabric content shall be a performance material

• The fabric weight shall be suitable for cold climates

Salient Characteristics:

• The color shall be black.

• Breathable, 4-way stretch

• Moisture wicking comfort

Customization: N/A

Stock Sizes: One Size

U.S. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

UNIFORM COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS

24 Ligne Shank Buttons 36 Ligne Shank Buttons

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

These are metal acid bronze buttons that are used for the Ike jacket and Dress coat in the National Parks Service Program.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Components

* Construction: The metal bronze button shall have a vertical shank on the center back of the button. The artwork embossed on the button shall be specific to the National Parks Service. It shall be an eagle on an olive branch with the following script circling the edge “NATIONAL PARK SERVICE* DEPT. OF THE

INTERIOR.”

* Basic:

24 Ligne Button is produced by Waterbury button, vendor style # 1107802436C0422 36 Ligne Button is produced by Waterbury Button, vendor style #1107803634C0422

DRESS COAT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The coat shall be semi-fitted style, single breasted with 4-button front and notch lapels. Single vent back, bi-swing belted back. Coat construction shall be used throughout. Body and sleeves shall be fully lined.

The sample size for the male coat is a size 42 Regular.

The sample size for the female jacket is size 14 Regular.

PERFORMANCE/WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS

Worn with the dress uniform or ceremonial dress The fit shall be tailored and allow for comfortable wear over a dress shirt The fabric shall be a performance blend material The fabric weight shall be suitable for both indoor and outdoor environment The fabric shall be wrinkle resistant The tailoring shall conform to true male sizing The tailoring shall conform to true female sizing

COLOR CHARACTERISTICS

Forest Green

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Components

* Linings: The lining material for lining fronts, sleeves, inside pockets, outside pocket flaps, yoke and back vent should be Rayon, 3.7 ounces per square yard. Color should be black.

* Thread: All thread should be appropriate for the construction and purpose of the jacket. The color of the thread should match the shade of the body fabric. Button holes should be reinforced with thread appropriate for that purpose.

* Buttons: Shall have 4 front NPS 36-ligne buttons with stay button and one 24-ligne button with rings on each pocket flap.

* Badge Holder: Black enameled badge holder, Waterbury No. 9705, or equal.

General Instructions

* Button Holes: Front buttonholes should be cut-after type. Pocket flaps should have buttonhole with button fastened by “O” rings under flap.

Detail Design Characteristics

* Collar: The collar should be lined with high quality collar canvas. The under collar should be made of all wool under collar cloth, which should be blind stitched to the jacket. Collar height in back should be 1 5/8” with ¼” topstitching from edge.

* Front: Coat should have a fused front and a separate fused chest piece. Only a high quality woven fusible canvas should be acceptable. Fusing should be done on a tray feed or belt driven fusing press to insure proper bonding. Coat construction using Hymo canvas and haircloth basted to the coat fronts may also be used. The inside facing with a minimum of 4” should be made of the same goods as the outer fabric. The front buttonholes should be cut-after type. There should be a 2-piece back with a single vent measuring a minimum of 9”. The shoulders are to have pads and sleeve heads. The arm holes, vents, and front edges should be taped. The armholes are to have shields made of outer fabric. The top sleeve linings should be machine stitched.

* Lapels: Notched lapel should measure 1-1/2” with edge stitching 1/4” on front.

* Linings: To be fully lined. Bottom of the lining should be no more than 1” from the bottom of the coat and be turned up ½”. Sleeve lining should be the same as the body lining and be no more than 2” from the bottom of the sleeve.

* Badge Reinforcements: Badge holder should be placed ½” above the left pocket flap, centered and should be sewn on by hand through outer layer only.

* Pocket Flaps: There should be 4 front pocket flaps with no pockets. Top flaps should be scalloped, and sewn down at sides, 5 ½” wide, 2 3/8” at sides and 3 ¼” at center point. Lower pocket flaps should be scalloped, 7 ¼” wide, 2 ¾” at sides and 3 3/8” at center point. Flaps should have buttonhole with button fastened by “O” rings under flap. Flaps should be lined with lining material.

* Pockets: Two inside pockets should be single welt style. Inside pockets should be made of lining fabric and measure 6” wide by 6 ½” deep.

* Back: The coat should have a bi-swing belted back. The bi-swing back should be sewn into the shoulder seam 3/8” from each armhole seam. The bi-swing fold back should be 1 ½". The facing should be stitched closed on each side 2 ½” to 3” from the shoulder seam into the side panels. There should be a back belt, 2” wide at the waist. The bi-swing should be inserted in the belt top. Belt should be topstitched ¼” on top and bottom.

* Sleeves: The sleeves should be regular coat style, set in with single needle. They should have a minimum

2” hem for alteration. The bottom of the sleeves should be lined with wigan.

* Patch: An arrowhead patch should be sewn securely in the center of the left sleeve with the top edge 1 ¼” to 1 ½” below the shoulder seam depending on the garment size. The patch should be sewn with inconspicuous stitching using brown thread closely matching the emblem background color.

Sizes:

MALE

Short 36 – 46 even Regular 36 – 54 even Long 38 – 54 even X-Long 40 – 48 even

FEMALE

Petite 4 – 14 even

Regular 2 – 24 even Tall 8 – 24 even

Dress Shoes

Brown Leather Oxford Shoe

Capital-90032-Brown Leather Air-Lite Oxford or equivalent (Male)

Women’s Lite-90031- Air Lite Brown Leather Oxford or equivalent (Female)

Gender: Male & Female

Sizes: 8-12 half and whole sizes and size 13 in men’s and 12 women’s

Field Jacket Liner

Sample Size: Small

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Quilted Jacket Liner for Field Jacket

Gender: Unisex

PERFORMANCE/WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS

• Worn as a liner for the Field Jacket

• The fit shall be comfortable and allow for full range of motion

• The fabric weight shall be suitable for cold weather conditions

• The fabric shall be machine-washable

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Components

* Basic Material: The body should be Black 5 ounce bonded polyester fiberfill 3” point to point Diamond quilted with 70 denier nylon taffeta face and 50 denier nylon taffeta back. The sleeves should be Black 3 ounce bonded polyester fiberfill 3” point Diamond quilted with 70 denier nylon taffeta face and 50 denier nylon taffeta back.

* Thread: The entire garment should be sewn with polycore or 100% spun polyester thread.

* Zippers: There should be an interlining zipper, double shrunk, center marked, and interchangable attached to the liner. The zipper should be of sufficient length to be satisfactorily attached to the facing of the jacket.

General Instructions

* Stitching: The exposed body seams should be bound with 1 9/16” black rayon bias binding. The side seams, shoulder seams, and sleeve seams should be joined with a serge sew safety stitch machine.

Detail Design Characteristics

* Front: The lining is curved at the base of the zipper.

* Sleeves: Bound with 9/16” black rayon bias binding.

Sizes Short M Regular XS – 3XL Long M – 3XL

Field Jacket

Sample Size: Unisex

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Permanent press jacket with zipper from bottom of jacket to bottom of collar, two piece convertible collar, with two outside breast pockets with pointed flaps. This jacket should be designed to allow a liner to be placed inside for colder climates. This jacket comes in two versions: 1)With Badge Tab and Name Plate Holder and 2) Without Badge Tab and Name Plate Holder

Gender: Unisex

PERFORMANCE/WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS

• Worn in an indoor/outdoor environment

• The fit shall be comfortable and allow for full range of motion

• The fabric weight shall be suitable for all weather conditions

• The fabric shall be machine-washable

• The fabric shall resist fading

• The fabric shall resist stains

• The fabric shall be wrinkle resistant

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Components

* Basic Material: The material should be Forest Green.

* Thread: The thread for all sewing operations should be Rayon covered polyester or 100% spun polyester, dyed to match shade of self material, conforming to ticket number 50-2 or 3 ply and 70-2 or 3 ply of MIL- T-43548. All lockstitch (301) should use 50 ply, all chainstitch (401) should use 50 ply for needle and 70 ply, and safety stitching (515 and 516) should use 50 ply for the looper, overedging (503 and 504) should use 70 ply, and safety stitching (515 and 516) should use 50 ply for the needle thread and 70 ply for other threads.

* Zipper: A brass Talon #42 zipper or equal is required. Zipper with brass teeth and slider-ratcheting-auto lock slider. Concealed zipper tape should be blended polyester/cotton or nylon/cotton.

General Instructions

* Cutting: Fronts, backs, sleeves, pockets and flaps should be cut lengthwise in goods. Collars and cuffs should be cut in the filling direction.

* Stitching: All joining seams, including sideseams, shoulder join, sleeve join, and bottom band should be

12-12 gauge (515 or 516) safety stitched.

Detail Design Characteristics

* Collar: Collar should be two-piece convertible style. Collar should have an interlining compatible with permanent press finish. Collar should be stitched, topstitched ¼ gauge and restitched to garment during attaching operation with 301 stitch type. Collar points should be 3” long, and collar should measure 2 ¾” at center back.

* Front: Closure: Zipper tape should be sandwiched between front and facing, attached with single needle 30 stitch, color to match self material. There should be 3/8” topstitching along the zipper.

* Inside Zipper Track: The jacket should be manufactured with an inside zipper track to accommodate zip-in/out liner with long sleeves.

* Facing: The jackets should have an approximate 3” inside facing which should be bound with 3/8” acetate or nylon tape. Along the facing edge, the zipper tape should be attached. The size and teeth of this zipper should be of such construction as to allow it to be joined with a zip-in/out liner. Facing and zip-in liner should be joined to zipper tape with 1 row of ¼” gauge 301 stitching.

* Pocket Flaps: Each flap should have 2 needle, ¼” gauge topstitching. Left flap should have a pencil division with each side of opening bartacked. Flaps should have straight side with single point at center.

Flaps should measure 6 3/8” wide, 1 5/8” at sides, and 2 ½” at center. Flaps should have buttonholes that are in alignment with buttons. Ends of flaps should be bartacked. Flaps should be attached with a 2 needle ¼” gauge.

* Pockets: Self material, attached with 2 rows, 1/4 gauge, 301 stitch. Both pockets should have a 27 ligne melamine button. Pocket size 6 ¾" wide by 6 ½” deep with mitered corners. Ends of pocket openings should be bartacked.

* Sleeves: One piece, coat style, set in sleeves, safety stitched, without vent.

* Cuffs: One piece design, clip corner, dress style, rectangular appearance, 2 " wide, and attached with 12-12 gauge (515 or 516) safety stitch. After joining cuff, turn seam allowance up and topstitch ¼” above joining seam. Each cuff should have one buttonhole with two 27 ligne melamine buttons on each cuff.

* Bottoms: Should finish with 2 ½” band. Jackets to have side knitted band, centered over side seam, 2 ½” high and 4” wide of 93% nylon/7% elastic double knit, 2 x 2 rib cardigan with color to match self material.

After joining band to main panels, the seam allowance should be folded up and caught by topstitching on outside of jacket ¼” above joining seam. The front waistbands should be topstitched at the bottom and each side.

* Patch: A National Park Service arrowhead shoulder patch shall be sewn securely in the center of the left sleeve with the top edge 1 ¾” to 2” below the shoulder seam depending on the garment size. The patch shall be sewn with inconspicuous stitching using brown thread closely matching the emblem background color.

Customization

* Badge Reinforcement: Badge tab should be constructed of self fabric, lined with 2 black metal eyelets 1” apart vertically from center to center and should be sewn ½” above left breast pocket flap. Finished tab should be 2” long and 1” wide.

Sizes: Regular XS-3XL Long M-3XL

Gaiters

Expedition style gaiter that provides heavy-duty protection and insulation for extended mountaineering trips in harsh conditions.

Gender: Unisex

Performance/Work Environment Characteristics:

• Worn outdoors

• Waterproof and weather resistant (i.e., rain, snow, sleet)

• Gaiters shall be durable and last to industry standard

• Gaiters shall have a Gore-tex or equivalent lining membrane

Color Characteristics:

Forest Green

Sizes: Regular and X-Large

Low Heel Pump

Sample Size: All dimensions are based on size 7½ M.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The shoe shall be a plain, pump slip-on in smooth leather, brown, one piece folded top pump with closed heel and toe (heel height not to exceed 1 1/4 inches).

Sail- 90232- Brown Leather Low Pump or equivalent

Gender: Female

Sizes: B: 5-11 half sizes included and size 12 D: 5.5-11 half sizes included

U. S. NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE

Park Ranger Badge Emblem

The emblem shall be 2.375” X 3.375.”

Gender: N/A

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Components

* Background Fabric: The twill background material must be first quality and cannot be mill seconds. The material must be a colorfast (able to withstand commercial light color classification laundering and commercial dry-cleaning) fine line twill six and one half to seven ounces per square yard, 100% polyester or cotton/polyester (50% or more polyester content) permanent press, cured and pre-shrunk (resin impregnated and oven cured). Component testing by a certified independent laboratory may be required.

* Embroidery:

a. Emblems must be machine embroidered on embroidery machines with numerical control devices. Embroidery done on Multi-head or Schiffli machines is allowed as long as the quality of the embroidery meets or exceeds the control samples.

b. Thread must be continuous filament bright 120/2 denier (or finer) polyester. Refer to the individual emblem illustrations for applicable thread size.

c. The thread must be a colorfast and must not fade crock, bleed, sublimate, or otherwise transfer or loose color and must be able to withstand commercial light color classification laundering and commercial dry-cleaning.

d. Stitch scale must be of sufficient density to preclude “bleeding” through of the background material color. There must be sufficient underlay stitching to give a full three-dimensional appearance to the design.

e. Double thread will not be permitted in any part of this emblem. Single thread stitching must be used throughout.

f. The minimum stitch count for this emblem is 4591 Multi-head Revolutions

g. The Embroidery Colors are: BROWN (PMS MATCH- 111)

* Overlock Border:

a. The top portion of the overlock border must consist of one end of 300 denier 4 ply polyester or two separate ends of 300 denier 2 ply polyester or five separate ends of 150 denier 2 ply rayon or 135 denier 2 ply polyester.

b. The bottom portion of the overlock border must consist of two separate ends of cotton or cotton polyester core wrapped thread in a matching color to the top portion of the overlock.

Clear monofilament is not permitted.

c. The overlock edge must be overrun a minimum of 3/8", and the end threads must be securely fastened to the back of the emblem or pulled through the entire length of the overrun. Neither method should affect the appearance of the emblem after attachment or make the emblem difficult to attach. Securing overrun with tape will not be permitted.

d. The manufacturer must certify that the overlock border will be applied in such a manner as to prevent it from pulling loose from the emblem, that it will be of a density sufficient to completely cover the fabric edge of the emblem, and that after proper attachment to a garment it will not curl after washing or dry cleaning.

* Finishing:

a. A plastic film or plasticized non-woven must be bonded to the reverse side of the emblem with sufficient heat and pressure to cause the film to melt and bond to the fabric and bobbin threads. The film used must be able to withstand temperatures in excess of 300 degrees F in an alkaline solution and must be non-soluble in all commercial laundering fluids. Coating or film must NOT be chlorine retentive, nor should it emit toxic gases when subject to heat.

b. The backing must be applied in such a manner as to preclude crushing flattening or depressing of the embroidery, nor there be any jump or connecting stitch indentations or depressions in the embroidery caused by pressure during finishing.

c. The backing material must completely coat all raised elements on the back of the emblem and fill all depressions.

d. The finished emblem must be cut to the exact shape, size and geometry of the approved design.

* Workmanship:

a. There is to be no distortion of the exterior shape of the emblem.

b. The finished emblem must show a clear-cut execution and must be clean; neatly made and with full tension on all threads.

c. The finished product must show no broken stitches, nor may any stitches be out of proper alignment.

d. Any repairs or mending must be done so that they do not affect the appearance or serviceability of the emblem.

e. The emblem must not curl and must appear flat and smooth after attachment.

f. The finished product must conform to the quality standard of this specification in all characteristics.

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

UNIFORM COMPONENTS SPECIFICATIONS

Shoe Strings

General Description: Black Shoe strings. The shoe strings serve as replacement shoe strings for Men’s and Women’s Dress shoes.

Shoe strings shall be available to order in two sizes.

Vendor Style Description: Capps Shoes or equivalent

• Wax Coated

• 2 per package

Stock Sizes: 24 inches and 30 inches.

Tie Tack

Sample Size: One size.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

V. H. Blackinton style #A4270 design, arrowhead shape, 13/16" top to bottom and 11/16" side to side at widest point.Center to depict a giant sequoia tree, mountain, lake and bison raised from matt background with lettering "National Park Service" located in upper right portion of design.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Components

* Basic Material: The material shall be a die struck, gold electroplated, 14 gauge (.064) brass.

* Label: See general reference and requirements sheet.

General Instructions

* General: Border and center motif shall have polished highlights.

Detail Design Characteristics

* Attachment: F145 post, clutch chain and bar - V555, ½".

Quality Assurance:

* Production sample shall be approved by NPS COTR.

U. S. NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE

Velcro LE Ranger Badge Emblem

The emblem shall be 2.375” X 3.375” with hook and loop backing.

Gender: N/A

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Components

* Background Fabric: The twill background material must be first quality and cannot be mill seconds. The material must be a colorfast (able to withstand commercial light color classification laundering and commercial dry-cleaning) fine line twill six and one half to seven ounces per square yard, 100% polyester or cotton/polyester (50% or more polyester content) permanent press, cured and pre-shrunk (resin impregnated and oven cured). Component testing by a certified independent laboratory may be required.

* Embroidery:

a. Emblems must be machine embroidered on embroidery machines with numerical control devices. Embroidery done on Multi-head or Schiffli machines is allowed as long as the quality of the embroidery meets or exceeds the control samples.

b. Thread must be continuous filament bright 120/2 denier (or finer) polyester. Refer to the individual emblem illustrations for applicable thread size.

c. The thread must be a colorfast and must not fade crock, bleed, sublimate, or otherwise transfer or loose color and must be able to withstand commercial light color classification laundering and commercial dry-cleaning.

d. Stitch scale must be of sufficient density to preclude “bleeding” through of the background material color. There must be sufficient underlay stitching to give a full three-dimensional appearance to the design.

e. Double thread will not be permitted in any part of this emblem. Single thread stitching must be used throughout.

f. The minimum stitch count for this emblem is 12522 Multi-head Revolutions

g. The Embroidery Colors are: BROWN (PMS MATCH- 7504), GOLD (PMS MATCH- 7407), Metallic

Gold (PMS MATCH- N/A)

* Overlock Border:

a. The top portion of the overlock border must consist of one end of 300 denier 4 ply polyester ,or two separate ends of 300 denier 2 ply polyester or five separate ends of 150 denier 2 ply rayon or 135 denier 2 ply polyester.

b. The bottom portion of the overlock border must consist of separate ends of cotton or cotton polyester core wrapped thread in a matching color to the top portion of the overlock. Clear monofilament is not permitted.

c. The overlock edge must be overrun a minimum of 3/8", and the end threads must be securely fastened to the back of the emblem or pulled through the entire length of the overrun. Neither method should affect the appearance of the emblem after attachment or make the emblem difficult to attach. Securing overrun with tape will not be permitted.

d. The manufacturer must certify that the overlock border will be applied in such a manner as to prevent it from pulling loose from the emblem, which it will be of a density sufficient to completely cover the fabric edge of the emblem, and that after proper attachment to a garment it will not curl after washing or dry cleaning.

* Finishing:

a. A plastic film or plasticized non-woven must be bonded to the reverse side of the emblem with sufficient heat and pressure to cause the film to melt and bond to the fabric and bobbin threads. The film used must be able to withstand temperatures in excess of 300 degrees F in an alkaline solution and must be non-soluble in all commercial laundering fluids. Coating or film must NOT be chlorine retentive, nor should it emit toxic gases when subject to heat.

b. The backing must be applied in such a manner as to preclude crushing flattening or depressing of the embroidery, nor there be any jump or connecting stitch indentations or depressions in the embroidery caused by pressure during finishing.

c. The backing material must completely coat all raised elements on the back of the emblem and fill all depressions.

d. The finished emblem must be cut to the exact shape, size and geometry of the approved design.

* Workmanship:

a. There is to be no distortion of the exterior shape of the emblem.

b. The finished emblem must show a clear-cut execution and must be clean; neatly made and with full tension on all threads.

c. The finished product must show no broken stitches, nor may any stitches be out of proper alignment.

d. Any repairs or mending must be done so that they do not affect the appearance or serviceability of the emblem.

e. The emblem must not curl and must appear flat and smooth after attachment.

f. The finished product must conform to the quality standard of this specification in all characteristics.

Walker

The shoe shall be a brown, light weight, leather walking shoe.

Performance/Work Environment Characteristics:

• Worn in an indoor/outdoor environment

• Should be comfortable when standing for long periods of time

• Moisture wicking lining

• Slip-resistant

• Shoe shall be suitable for use on and off trails and various, uneven terrain

Gender: Male & Female

* The materials of the shoe shall be a brown smooth leather upper, a moisture wicking lining, and slip resistant, light weight black sole.

Sizes: Male

M 07-11 all sizes 12-15 whole sizes only W 08-11 all sizes 12-13 whole sizes only

Female

M 05-11 all sizes W 5 ½ - 11 all sizes

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS