Product Description.pdf

This document is a Purchase Description for Wool, Flannel Cloth issued by the Department of Defense on July 1, 2009. The specification covers requirements for 100% Merino Wool flannel cloth intended for use in West Point cadet uniforms, specifically for lining tails and fronts of Cadet Full Dress Coats. The cloth is available in two color classes: Class 1 (Blue Gray) and Class 2 (Black), with strict technical requirements including a required wool content of at least 95%, a 2 up, 2 down right hand twill weave, and specific physical characteristics such as weight, breaking strength, and shrinkage limitations.

The document provides comprehensive technical specifications for manufacturers, including detailed testing methods from various standards organizations like AATCC, ASTM, and federal standards. Key requirements include mothproofing treatment, specific fabric defect tolerances, color fastness standards, and toxicity testing protocols. The cloth must meet rigorous quality control standards, with inspection processes that evaluate everything from fiber composition to visual appearance, and must be produced from high-grade wool stock that is free from vegetable matter or foreign materials. The intended use is specifically for West Point cadet uniforms, with standard samples available from the Cadet Uniform Factory at West Point.