PGC 29295-Balaclava Hood A-A-50194B.pdf

This is a Commercial Item Description (CID) document for an extended cold weather balaclava hood, issued by the General Services Administration on December 10, 2003, superseding the previous version from April 28, 1992. The document serves as a replacement for military specification MIL-H-44302 for all federal agencies.

The hood is a pull-over head style with an adjustable face opening that covers the face, neck, and head for cold weather protection. It must be constructed from washable wool (minimum 64's U.S. Standard) blended with a maximum of 15 percent synthetic fiber, knitted in a 1x1 rib structure weighing 8.0 ounces per square yard with 5x12 wales and courses per inch. The wind barrier interlining must be tightly woven nylon with maximum air permeability of 15 cubic feet per minute per square foot. The hood requires two plies of interlining in the face area extending at least five inches past the top center, anchored to prevent shifting, with a cut-out in the mouth area. Finished measurements are 19 inches in length, 8-1/4 inches in width, and 7-1/4 inches for the face opening, each with specified tolerances. The finished hood must not shrink or elongate more than 7.0 percent in either direction when tested. All seams and stitching must conform to ASTM D6193 standards with specific thread requirements (Black 470 polyester or cotton-covered). Labels must include care instructions (hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry, no machine washing or bleaching) and individual bar-code labels per MIL-DTL-32075. End item examination standards address defects in materials, seams, stitching, workmanship, cleanliness, labels, and dimensions. Packaging, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the individual contract or purchase order.