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GL-PD 06-06D

19 August 2016

SUPERSEDING

GL-PD-06-06C

4 March 2016

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

JACKET, EXTREME COLD/WET WEATHER (GEN III)

This Purchase Description is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense (DoD).

SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This Purchase Description (PD) covers the requirements for a waterproof, extreme cold/wet weather jacket, which serves as a layer of the GEN III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS).

1.2 Classification. The jacket will be of the following classes and sizes, as specified.

1.2.1 Classes.

Class 1 - Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) Class 2 - Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OEF-CP) Class 3 - Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) Class 4 - Desert MARPAT

1.2.2 Schedule of sizes.

SCHEDULE OF SIZES

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

Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Long Long Long Long Long X-Long X-Long

AMSC N/A FSC 8415

Distribution Statement. “GOVERNMENT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TRADEMARK RIGHTS NOTIFICATION (See 6.7)

GL-PD-06-06D

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 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 of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 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 issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

FEDERAL STANDARDS

FED-STD-4 – Glossary of Fabric Imperfections

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-50199 - Thread, Polyester Core, Cotton or Polyester-Covered A-A-55126 - Fastener Tapes, Hook and Loop, Synthetic A-A-55634 - Zipper, (Fastener, Slide Interlocking) A-A-59826 - Thread, Nylon A-A-59963 - Thread, Polyester

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-DTL-32075 - Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General use) MIL-DTL-32439 - Cloth, Duck, Textured Nylon MIL-PRF-5038 - Tape, Textile and Webbing, Textile, Reinforcing Nylon MIL-STD-1487 - Glossary of Cloth Coating Imperfections MIL-T-3530 - Thread and Twine, Mildew Resistant or Water Repellent Treated MIL-W-5664 - Webbing, Textile Elastic

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://quicksearch.dla.mil or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111- 5094.)

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 cited in the solicitation or contract.

http://quicksearch.dla.mil/

DRAWINGS

U.S. ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER

2-1-2519 - Universal Camouflage, ARPAT, 3-Color 2-1-2519-1 - Universal Camouflage, ARPAT, Desert Sand 500 2-1-2519-2 - Universal Camouflage, ARPAT, Urban Gray 501 2-1-2519-3 - Universal Camouflage, ARPAT, Foliage Green 502 2-1-2529 - Desert MARPAT- 4 color (Light Tan 479) 2-1-2530 - Desert MARPAT- 4 color (Urban Tan 478) 2-1-2531 - Desert MARPAT- 4 color (Light Coyote 481 with EGA symbol) 2-1-2532 - Desert MARPAT- 4 color (Highland 480) 2-1-2592 - Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

NOTE: For any other camouflage patterns noted in the solicitation and contract, please contact contracting activity and the necessary samples, drawings and or patterns will be provided.

(Copies of drawings are available from the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center, Natick Soldier Systems Center, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760-

5019 ATTN: RDNS-SEW-EWC)

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

16 CFR Part 1500 – Federal Hazardous Substances Act Regulations 29 CFR Part 1910 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards

(Copies are available online at http://www.access.gpo.gov or from U.S. Government Printing Office, 732 North Capitol Street N.W., Washington, DC 20401.)

(Copies of purchase descriptions, specifications, standards, drawings and publications required by contractors in connection with specification procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the Contracting Officer.)

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 cited in the solicitation or contract.

AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC.

AIA/NAS NASM 20652/1B - Eyelets, Metallic, and Eyelet Washers, Metallic

(Copies are available online at http://www/aia-aerospace.org or from the Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1700, Arlington, VA 22209-3928 or from the IHS Standards Store at http://aero-defense.ihs.com/documents) http://www.access.gpo.gov/ http://www.access.gpo.gov/ http://www/aia-aerospace.org http://www/aia-aerospace.org http://aero-defense.ihs.com/documents

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

AATCC Test Method 8 - Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method AATCC Test Method 15 - Colorfastness to Perspiration AATCC Test Method 16.2 - Colorfastness to Light: Carbon Arc AATCC Test Method 16.3 - Colorfastness to Light: Xenon AATCC Test Method 20 - Fiber Analysis: Quantitative AATCC Test Method 22 - Water Repellency: Spray Test AATCC Test Method 61 - Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated AATCC Test Method 96 - Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laundering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics, Except Wool AATCC Test Method 135 - Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics, Except Wool AATCC Test Method 150 - Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Garments AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1 - Gray Scale for Color Change AATCC Evaluation Procedure 2 - Gray Scale for Staining AATCC Evaluation Procedure 8 - Chromatic Transference Scale, 9-Step AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9 - Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles

(Copies of documents are available online at http://www.aatcc.org or from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215.)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

(Copies are available online at http://www.asq.org or from the American Society for Quality, 600 North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203.)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM D276 - Standard Test Method for Identification of Fibers in Textiles ASTM D747 - Standard Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plastics by Means of a Cantilever Beam ASTM D751 - Standard Test Method for Coated Fabrics ASTM D1776/D1776M - Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles ASTM D2061 - Standard Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers ASTM D2582 - Standard Test Method for Puncture Propagation Tear, Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting ASTM D3776/D3776M - Standard Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric ASTM D5034 - Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test) ASTM D6193 - Standard Practice of Stitches and Seams ASTM E96/E96M - Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials ASTM F392/F392M - Standard Test Method for Flex Durability of Flexible Barrier Materials http://www.aatcc.org/ http://www.asq.org/

(Copies of documents are available online at http://www.astm.org or from the ASTM INTERNATIONAL, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Repeat Insult Patch Test – Modified Draize Procedure Principles and Methods of Toxicology, A Wallace Hayes (editor)

(Copies are available on-line at http://www.taylorandfrancis.com/ or from Taylor and Francis, 7625 Empire Drive, Florence, KY 41042-2919.)

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.

REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Inspections.

3.1.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2.

3.1.2 Conformance inspection. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to conformance inspection in accordance with 4.3.

3.2 Guide samples. Samples, when furnished, are solely for guidance and information to the contractor. Variations from the specification may appear in the sample in which case this specification shall govern.

3.3 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.

3.4 Design. The hard shell jacket shall have a front slide fastener (zipper) with two (2) slide fastener (zipper) pass through front middle pockets. A hood with hook and loop back adjustability, an elastic cord-lock tunnel in the front, a visor and a hide-away collar. The sleeves shall have a built in elastic and a tab with hook and loop for further adjustability (see figures 1, 2, and 5). The hard shell jacket shall be waterproof.

3.5 Basic materials.

3.5.1 Standard sample. All cloth materials shall match the applicable standard sample for shade and appearance on the face side, and shall be equal to or better than the standard sample with respect to all characteristics for which the standard sample is referenced (see 6.4).

3.5.2 Basic shell material. The cloth shall be a waterproof and moisture vapor permeable, http://www.astm.org/ http://www.taylorandfrancis.com/ laminated cloth utilizing 100 percent nylon, ripstop face fabric. The color of the face side of the cloth shall be Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) for Class 1, Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OEF-CP) for Class 2, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) for Class 3, and Desert MARPAT for Class 4. The color of the back side of the cloth shall be a subdued color approximating Universal Camouflage pattern, Foliage Green 504 or Urban Gray 505 for Class 1; Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OEF-CP), Cream 524 or Tan 525 for Class 2; Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP), Dark Cream 559 or Tan 525 for Class 3; and Desert MARPAT, Light Tan 479 or Coyote 498 for Class 4. A grey shade may be used as an alternate color for the back side of the cloth for Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

3.5.2.1 Physical requirements. The cloth shall meet the physical requirements specified in Table I when tested in accordance with Table VIII.

TABLE I. Basic shell material and end item - physical requirements.

Characteristic Requirement Basic Shell Material Weight, oz/sq. yd (max.) 3.7 Breaking strength, lbs (min.)

Warp Filling

Tearing strength, kgf (min.)

Warp Filling

2.3 2.8

Hydrostatic Resistance, psi (min.)

Initial After strength of coating After high humidity After diethyltoluamide Initial After laundering

Moisture vapor transmission rate, g/m2/24h (min.)

Initial Procedure B Procedure BW After synthetic perspiration Procedure B Procedure BW

Stiffness, in-lbs (max.)

At 32ºF At 70ºF

0.001 0.001

Blocking, rating (max.) No. 1

TABLE I. Basic shell material and end item - physical requirements - Continued

Characteristic Requirement Basic Shell Material - Continued Water permeability Initial After synthetic perspiration Initial and After laundering After physical surface appearance After flex (70ºF) Warp and filling directions After diethyltoluamide Initial after laundering

No leakage

No leakage No leakage

No leakage

No leakage

Spray rating, rating Initial After 5 launderings

100, 100, 90 100, 90, 90

Resistance to organic liquid, pass/fail Initial After 5 launderings

No wetting No wetting

Dimensional stability, percent (max.)

Warp Filling

4.0 2.0

Color See 3.5.2.2 Colorfastness to:

Laundering (after 3 cycles) Light (40 AFU or 170 kJ/m2nm @ 420nm) Perspiration (Acid and Alkaline) Crocking (Dry and Wet)

See 3.5.2.2.5 and Table II See 3.5.2.2.5 and Table II See 3.5.2.2.5 and Table II See 3.5.2.2.5 and Table II

Pattern Execution See 3.5.2.3 & 3.5.2.3.1 to Spectral Reflectance See 3.5.2.4 & Tables III, IV, IVA

Toxicity See 3.11 1/ End Item Sealed seams See 3.7.2

1/ The finished cloth shall not present a dermal health hazard when used as intended.

3.5.2.2 Color.

3.5.2.2.1 Class 1, Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP). The color of the face side of the cloth shall be Universal Camouflage pattern and shall match Desert Sand 500, Urban Gray 501, and Foliage Green 502. Each area of the specific color of the pattern shall be in accordance with the applicable standard sample or drawing number 2-1-2519.

3.5.2.2.2 Class 2, Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OEF-CP). The color of the face side of the cloth shall be Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OEF-CP) dyed to a ground shade either matching or approximating Cream 524 and then shall be overprinted with the camouflage pattern. When the ground shade is dyed to match Cream 524, the remaining six (6) colors shall be printed as appropriate, for the Tan 525, Pale Green 526, Olive 527, Dark Green 528, Brown 529 and Dark Brown 530 areas of the pattern. When the ground shade is not dyed to approximate Cream 524 all seven (7) colors of the camouflage pattern shall be printed to match all seven (7) colors. Each area of the specific color of the pattern shall be in accordance with the applicable standard sample (see 6.4).

3.5.2.2.3 Class 3, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP). The color of the face side of the cloth shall be Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) dyed to a ground shade either matching or approximating Dark Cream 559 and then shall be overprinted with the camouflage pattern. When the ground shade is dyed to match Dark Cream 559, the remaining six (6) colors shall be printed as appropriate, for the Tan 525, Light Sage 560, Olive 527, Dark Green 528, Brown 529 and Bark Brown 561 areas of the pattern. When the ground shade is not dyed to approximate Dark Cream 559 all seven (7) colors of the camouflage pattern shall be printed to match all seven (7) colors. Each area of the specific color of the pattern shall be in accordance with the applicable standard sample or drawing number 2-1-2592.

3.5.2.2.4 Class 4, Desert MARPAT. The color of the face side of the cloth shall be MARPAT desert camouflage print. The cloth shall be dyed to a ground shade either matching or approximating Light Tan 479 and then shall be overprinted with camouflage pattern. 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. Each area of the specific color of the pattern shall be in accordance with the applicable standard sample or drawing numbers 2-1-2529 through 2-1-2532.

3.5.2.2.5 Colorfastness. The colorfastness for finished Class 1 (UCP), Class 2 (OEF-CP), Class 3 OCP, and Class 4 Desert MARPAT cloths shall meet the requirements listed in Table II, when evaluated as specified in Table VIII.

TABLE II. Colorfastness requirements (Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4).

Class

Colors Evaluation

Laundering (3 cycles)

Color Change & Staining

(min.)

Light (40 AFU or

170 kJ/m2nm @ 420nm))

(min.)

Perspiration (acid & alkaline) Color Change &

Staining (min.)

Crocking (Wet & Dry)

(min.)

Class 1 (UCP) All colors 3-4 3-4 --- 3.5

Class 2 (OEF-CP) All colors 3-4 --- 3-4 3.5

Dk. Green 528, Brown 529, Dark Brown 530

3-4

Cream 524, Tan 525, Pale Green 526, Olive 527

TABLE II. Colorfastness requirements (Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4).

Class

Colors Evaluation

Laundering (3 cycles)

Color Change & Staining

(min.)

Light (40 AFU or

170 kJ/m2nm @ 420nm)

(min.)

Perspiration (acid & alkaline) Color Change &

Staining (min.)

Crocking (Wet & Dry)

(min.)

Class 3 (OCP) All colors 3-4 --- 3-4 3.5

Dk. Green 528, Brown 529, Bark Brown 561

3-4

Dark Cream 559, Tan 525, Light Sage 560 Olive 527

Class 4 (Desert

MARPAT)

All colors 3-4 3-4 3-4 3.5

3.5.2.3 Pattern execution.

3.5.2.3.1 Class 1, Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP). The Universal Camouflage pattern shall reproduce the standard sample in respect to design, colors and registration of the respective areas.

The pattern repeat of the dyed, printed, and finished cloth shall be 36-inches (+1.25, -2.50) inches, in the warp direction. The various areas of the pattern shall be properly registered in relation to each other and shall present definite sharp demarcations with a minimum of feathering or spew. Each pattern area shall show solid coverage; skitteriness exceeding that shown by the standard sample in any of the printed areas shall not be acceptable. When the standard sample is not referenced for pattern execution or design, a pattern drawing shall be provided, and the pattern on the finished cloth shall match that of Drawing 2-1-2519.

3.5.2.3.2 Class 2, Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OEF-CP). The pattern on the printed finished cloth(s) shall reproduce the standard sample in respect to design, colors and registration of the respective areas. The pattern repeat of the Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage pattern shall be 25.255-inches (+1.25, -2.50) inches in the warp direction. The various areas of the pattern shall be properly registered in relation to each other and shall present definite sharp demarcations with a minimum of feathering or spew. 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 provided by the Government at the time of award shall be used (see 2.2.2, 6.2, and 6.4).

3.5.2.3.3 Class 3, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP). The pattern on the printed finished cloth(s) shall reproduce the standard sample in respect to design, colors and registration of the respective areas. The pattern repeat of the Operational Camouflage pattern shall be 25.255-inches (+1.25, -2.50) inches in the warp direction. The various areas of the pattern shall be properly registered in relation to each other and shall present definite sharp demarcations with a minimum of feathering or spew. 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 or design, a pattern drawing shall be provided, and the pattern on the finished cloth shall match that of Drawing 2-1-2592.

3.5.2.3.3.1 Pattern width (filling direction for OCP Class). The maximum camouflage printed area for Class 3 OCP shall be 68-inches in the filling direction.

3.5.2.3.4 Class 4, Desert MARPAT. The pattern shall reproduce the standard sample in respect to design, colors, and registration of the respective areas. The pattern repeat of the Desert MARPAT camouflage printed finished cloth shall be 35 (± 1.50) inches in the warp direction. 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.

3.5.2.4 Spectral reflectance.

3.5.2.4.1 Spectral reflectance, Class 1, Universal Camouflage (UCP). The spectral reflectance of the colors in the Universal Camouflage cloth shall conform to the requirements specified in Table III, when tested as specified in 4.6.8.

TABLE III. Spectral reflectance requirements: reflectance (percent), for Class 1.

Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) Wavelengths

Nanometers (nm) Desert Sand 500 Urban Gray 501 Foliage Green 502 Min Max Min Max Min Max

600 28 40 12 26 8 18 620 30 42 14 26 8 18 640 34 48 14 28 8 20 660 38 56 14 30 10 26 680 44 60 18 34 10 26 700 46 66 24 38 12 28 720 48 68 26 42 16 30 740 48 72 30 46 16 30 760 50 74 32 48 18 32 780 54 76 34 48 18 34 800 54 76 34 50 20 36 820 54 76 36 54 22 38 840 55 78 38 54 24 40 860 56 78 40 56 26 42

3.5.2.4.2 Spectral reflectance, Class 2, Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OEF- CP). The spectral reflectance of the colors in the OEF-CP cloth shall conform to the requirements specified in Table IV, when tested as specified in 4.6.8.

TABLE IV. Spectral reflectance requirements: reflectance (percent) for Class 2.

Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OEF-CP) Cream 524

Tan 525 Pale Green 526, Olive

527, Brown 529 Dark Green 528 Dark Brown 530

Wavelength (nm) Min Max Min Max Min Max 600 22 44 10 30 3 12 620 24 45 11 30 3 12 640 24 45 11 32 4 12 660 25 45 12 32 4 13 680 28 45 14 35 4 18 700 28 48 19 40 6 25 720 30 52 22 43 6 27 740 32 55 25 46 10 29 760 36 56 27 48 14 33 780 38 57 28 50 18 36 800 40 57 29 50 20 37 820 44 58 30 51 20 38 840 46 59 32 51 21 39 860 48 60 33 52 21 40

3.5.2.4.3 Spectral reflectance, Class 3, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP). The spectral reflectance of the colors in the OCP cloth shall conform to the requirements specified in Table IVA, when tested as specified in 4.6.8.

TABLE IVA. Spectral reflectance requirements: reflectance (percent) for Class 3.

Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) Dark Cream 559

Tan 525 Light Sage 560, Olive

527, Brown 529 Dark Green 528 Bark Brown 561

Wavelength (nm) Min Max Min Max Min Max 600 22 44 12 30 3 12 620 24 45 12 30 3 12 640 24 45 12 32 4 12 660 25 45 12 32 4 13 680 28 45 14 34 4 18 700 28 48 14 36 6 25 720 30 52 16 39 6 27 740 32 55

18 41 10 29

760 36 56 20 43 14 33 780 38 57 22 45 18 36 800 40 57 22 45 20 37 820 44 58 24 46 20 38 840 46 59 26 47 21 39 860 48 60 28 48 21 40

3.5.2.4.4 Spectral reflectance, Class 4, Desert MARPAT. The spectral reflectance of the colors in the Desert MARPAT cloth shall conform to the requirements specified in Table IVB, when tested as specified in 4.6.8.

TABLE IVB. Spectral reflectance requirements: reflectance (percent) for Class 4.

Desert MARPAT

Lt. Tan 479 Lt. Coyote 481 & Highland 480 Urban Tan 478

Wavelength (nm) 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 45 30 52 840 48 62 24 46 33 55 860 50 65 25 48 36 58

3.5.3 Reinforcing material, elbow. The reinforcement material used for the elbow patches shall be a plain weave, nylon cloth conforming to Type IV Class 2 of MIL-DTL-32439, Class 1 jacket shall be Style D, Class 2 jacket Style G, Class 3 jacket Style H, and Class 4 jacket Style F. The color of the face side of the cloth shall be camouflage printed.

3.5.4 Outer collar lining. Lining fabric shall be tricot knit mesh of 100 percent polyester or equal.

The color shall be Urban Gray 505 for Class 1 jackets, Tan 499 for Class 2 and Class 3 jackets, and Coyote 498 or Tan 499 for Class 4 jackets. The lining fabric shall meet the physical requirements specified in Table V when tested in accordance with in Table VIII.

TABLE V. Outer collar lining - physical requirements.

Characteristics Requirement Weight (oz./sq yd) 2.0 (± 0.2) Dimensional Stability, percent (max.)

Warp Filling

5.0 5.0

Toxicity 1/ See 3.11 1/ The finished cloth shall not present a dermal health hazard when used as intended.

3.6 Components.

3.6.1 Thread. The thread for all seaming and stitching shall be nylon conforming to A-A- 59826, Type I, Tex size 45-46, 2 or 3 ply (Government size B) or Type II, Tex size 45-51, 2 or 3 ply (Government size B). As an alternate, bobbin/looper threads can be nylon, Type I Tex size 30-32, 2 or 3 ply (Government size AA) or Type II Tex size 30-36, 2 or 3 ply (Government size AA). As an alternate to nylon thread, polyester, Tex size 45 ( Government size B), 2 or 3 ply, conforming to Type I, Class 1, Subclass B of A-A-59963, or size Tex size 46-60, 2 or 3 ply polyester core thread conforming to A-A-50199. All thread shall be water repellent treated as specified in MIL-T-3530. The color shall be Foliage Green 504 for Class 1, Tan 499 for Class 2 and 3, and Light Tan 479 or, as an alternate, Tan 380 for Class 4, unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.2 Tape, hook and loop. The hook and loop fastener tape shall conform to Type II, Class 1 of A-A-55126, with selvage edges. No slit or split edges are permitted. Sew all hook and loop minimum of 1/8-inch from bound selvage to prevent needle cutting along edges. To prevent raveling, do not sew directly on selvage. However, each required width shall maintain a tolerance of (± 1/16) inch as to prevent stitching runoffs or improper fit into automatic sewing equipment. The color shall match Foliage Green 504 for Class 1, Tan 499 for Class 2 and 3, and Light Tan 479 or, as an alternate, Tan 380 for Class 4, unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.2.1 Colorfastness, tape hook and loop. The colorfastness shall meet the requirements as specified in A-A-55126.

3.6.2.2 Hook and loop laundry durability test method. When tested as specified in Table VIII, the hook and loop tapes shall not exhibit fraying edges, peeling yarns, or damage appearance that detracts from the tape appearance or durability.

3.6.3 Elastic cord. The elastic cord shall be 1/8-inch width (+1/32-inch, - 0 inch), elastic cord, elongation: 120 percent (± 10) percent; weight per linear yard, 0.2-ounces minimum; picks per inch, 60 minimum; number of carriers 16 minimum; ends per carrier, 1; number of elastic strands, 12 minimum; cover yarn, polyester. The elastic cord shall have a seared and knotted end. The color shall match Foliage Green 504 for Class 1, Tan 499 for Class 2 and 3, and Coyote 498 or Tan 499 for Class 4, unless otherwise specified in the contract. Testing shall be as specified in Table VIII.

3.6.4 Slide fasteners. The slide fastener for the front closure shall be plastic individual element, A-A-55634, Type III, Style 13 (separating double auto-lock sliders such that open either from top or bottom), No. 5 chain with a 100 pounds minimum crosswise strength with a water repellent treated slide fastener tape and thong on top slider. Zipper thongs (3.6.4.3) shall be 3-inch (±1/2) inch on the fold. The color shall match Foliage Green 504 for Class 1, Tan 499 for Class 2 and 3, and Coyote 498 or Tan 499 for Class 4, unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.4.1 Pocket slide fastener. The slide fastener (zipper) for the pockets shall be continuous element chain, Type I, Style 7 (closed ends, auto-lock slider that closes when pulled up) No 5 reverse* chain with 175 pounds minimum crosswise strength with water repellent treated tape and thong. The color shall match Foliage Green 504 for Class 1, Tan 499 for Class 2 and 3, and Coyote 498 or Tan 499 for Class 4, unless otherwise specified in the contract. *Reverse chain is when zipper tape side and slider pull represents face.

3.6.4.2 Slide fastener lengths. The lengths of the center front, slide fasteners and pocket slide fasteners for the various size-length jackets shall be as shown in Table VII, line items 6 and 10, respectively.

3.6.4.3 Zipper thongs. The zipper thongs shall be nylon tape, 3/8-inch wide conforming to Type III, MIL-PRF-5038. There shall be three (3) per garment with each threaded through a zipper pull and bartacked with 3/4-inch bartack. The color shall match Foliage Green 504 for Class 1, Tan 499 for Class 2 and 3, and Coyote 498 or Tan 499 for Class 4, unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.5 Barrel lock. The barrel locks shall maintain a 3-pound minimum holding strength on elastic cord (see 3.6.3) at (-40)°F, 70°F, and 140°F, when tested as specified in 4.6.13. The barrel lock shall be 1/2-inch by 3/8-inch elliptical or 3/8-inch round shape, minimum push-button size to easily operate with gloves. The color shall match Foliage Green 504 for Class 1, Tan 499 for Class 2 and 3, and Coyote 498 or Tan 499 for Class 4, unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.6.5.1 Eyelets. The eyelets used on each side of the hood (see Figure 2) and in the hem shall be in accordance with NASM-20652/1B, aluminum or brass and have an internal diameter of

0.156 inch to 0.200-inch (dash No. ABE-102) or as an alternate (dash No.BBE-114). The color shall match Foliage Green 504 for Class 1, Tan 499 for Class 2 and 3, and Coyote 498 or Tan 499 for Class 4, unless otherwise specified in the contract. The placement of the eyelets shall be placed 1 (±1/2) inch over from each side of the joining seam and centered on the hem.

3.6.6 Elastic material. The elastic material used on the cuffs shall be in accordance with MIL-W-5664, Type II, 1-inch (± 1/16) inches in width. The color shall be natural.

3.7 Construction. See Figures 1 through 6 and patterns for more details.

3.7.1 Bartacks. Bartacks shall be as follows:

Bartack Location Bartack Length Quantity per Garment Zipper thong 3/4-inch 3

3.7.2 Seams. The seams shall be consistent, exhibit a uniform appearance and conform to ASTM D6193 stitch types except for slide fastener tape, no raw edges of outer shell fabric allowed. Unless otherwise specified, Type 301 lockstitch at 9-12 stitches per inch shall be used.

All seams or stitching that are evident on both the outside and inside of the garment shall be waterproof seams (i.e., a seam or stitch line with one (1) side on the outside of the garment and its other side on inside of the garment). Loop fastener tape shall be stitched on the loop pile and not on the selvage.

3.7.2.1 Seam sealant tape. The seam tape shall be launderable and shall prevent water leakage through seams and stitching. Seam tape shall be applied only to the inside of the end item. Tape shall be cut 7/8-inch to 1-inch wide strips from material that is compatible with the back side of cloth specified in Table I. The shade of the tape shall approximate the back of the basic cloth (see 3.5.2).

3.7.2.2 Waterproof seams. There shall be no leakage of waterproof seams when tested for hydrostatic resistance, initially and after five (5) launderings, as specified in 4.6.17.

3.7.3 Primary seams. Side seams, underarm seams, arm sleeve seams, shoulder seams, hood tunnel and center seams, front upper and lower quadrant horizontal seams shall be seam type SSa- 1, 301 lockstitch / seam tape sealing with minimum of 1/8-inch beyond seam allowance.

3.7.4 Hem seam. EFb-1 with 1-inch turn-in. Add waist drawcord, two (2) eyelets; insert drawcord through tunnel and eyelets, and barrel lock as on pattern. As an alternate the rear center back hem may use separate 1-inch strip using seam type LSq-2 to attach strip to rear outer shell. Top stitch entire upper hem section with single continuous seam.

3.7.5 Rank/cuff adjustment tabs. Rank and cuff adjustment tabs shall be constructed with seam SSc-1. Rank and cuff adjustment tabs hook and loop shall be sized and placed per pattern.

Hook tape shall be topstitched on underside of tabs. All tabs shall be double stitched reinforced onto shell jacket per pattern placements.

3.7.6 Slide fastener extension strips. Sew left slide fastener (zipper) tape pin side and slide fastener (zipper) extension strip with SSa-1, 1/4-inch to 5/16-inch from slide fastener (zipper) tape edge, turn in and top stitch tape and extension strip 1/16-inch nominal from slide fastener (zipper) tape edge. Conduct same operation on right slide fastener (zipper) tape box side.

3.7.6.1 Slide fastener (zipper) covers. Top stitch five (5) loop (5/8-inch by 3-inch) tape strips and 3-3/8 inch long triangular rank tab with 5/8-inch by 5/8-inch hook tape and 5/8-inch by 5/8-inch loop tape and per pattern placement. Double stitch top of tab to slide fastener (zipper) cover face. Fold lengthwise in half and top stitch 1/16-inch nominal from edge for pin side slide fastener (zipper) tape cover (see Figure 3). Conduct same operation for right box side slide fastener (zipper) tape except topstitch five (5) hook (5/8-inch by 3-inch) tape strips per pattern placement.

3.7.6.2 Slide fastener (zipper) and cover attachment. Sew left pin side slide fastener (zipper) extension tape with slide fastener (zipper), slide fastener (zipper) cover and front outer shell with SSa-1, turn and topstitch 1/16-inch nominal from turn-in. Repeat operation for right box side.

Catch lower ends of extension and cover strips into hem and double stitch. Finished appearance of slide fastener (zipper) covers shall be 1-3/4-inch wide nominal with 1/2-inch nominal protruding slide fastener (zipper) extensions. Slide fastener (zipper) pin and box and slide fastener (zipper) cover hook and loop strips shall be in alignment when engaged (see figure 4).

3.7.6.3 Slide fastener (zipper) pocket pass-through. Per pattern placement (between upper and lower horizontal quadrant seams) topstitch right and left sides of slide fastener (zipper) tape to outer shell fabric with LSb-1 seam, including slide fastener (zipper) top and bottom. Attach pocket slide fastener (zipper) cover strips to outer shell fabric with LSq-2 seam and topstitch 1- 3/8-inch nominal from cover edge inserting each end into quadrant seams. Finished slide fastener (zipper) cover shall cover zipper in flat even manner with no wrinkles or puckering.

3.7.7 Hood. Topstitch loop tape and double stitch hood tab with hook tape to center hood fabric per pattern placement. Set in 1/8-inch eyelets on both side hood panels per pattern placement. Sew three (3) primary panels with SSa-1 seam. Sew visor facing pattern piece to top of hood with SSc-1 seam. Set pass-through eyelets 1-1/2-inch from base of hide-away collar.

Run elastic cord through eyelet with cord-lock on external side, finish cord through base eyelet and tie off such that cord is retained by eyelet under stress (see Figures 2 and 6).

3.7.7.1 Hide-away (HA) collar. Topstitch the hook strips to HA collar lining per pattern placement. Stitch outer collar lining 3-1/2-inches wide to outer collar strip with SSc-1 seam.

Stitch inner top collar 2-inches to inner bottom collar with LSb1 seam. Stitch 3-inch wide inner collar strip to outer collar assembly with SSa-1 seam, turn and top stitch to provide for an SSc-1 seam appearance. Stitch entire HA collar assembly to upper portion jacket assembly with SSa-1 turn and topstitch backside 1/16-inch from edge.

3.7.7.2 Finished HA collar appearance. HA collar assembly shall exhibit a complete hood with protruding 3-1/8-inch (-1/8.+1/4) inch for the visor and exterior cord lock capable of adjusting and holding hood radius to any degree. Entire hood is capable of being folded and tucked away into HA collar assembly and being secured with hood hook tape and inner collar lining loop tab. Stand up collar final dimension allows a 3-1/2-inch nominal rise from jacket main collar seam with ends of front closure zipper at top. The hood facing shall act as the tunnel for the cord.

3.7.8 Arm sleeve cuff. Insert per Table VII elastic webbing and arm sleeve cuff adjustment tab into underarm seam. Fold over arm sleeve pattern piece 1-inch and topstitch to produce cuff with seam LSd-1. Attach 1-inch by 5-inch loop strip per pattern placement on cuff. Double stitch opposite elastic end. Finished cuff assembly shall be able to stretch 6-3/4-inches minimum.

3.7.9 Labels. Each hard shell jacket shall have a label in accordance with Type VI, Class 14 of MIL-DTL-32075. The color of the labels shall approximate the ground shade of the basic fabric or white. In addition it shall contain a bar coding label in accordance with Type VIII and Class 17.

3 7.9.1 The combination size, identification, and instruction label for the hard shell jacket.

The combination label shall be sewn on the left inside of the jacket along the bottom hem seam area. The printed label shall be facing the body and it shall not be visible from the outside after use. The instruction label shall include the following information:

DO NOT STARCH, BLEACH, DRY CLEAN OR PRESS THE JACKET

LAUNDERING:

Home Laundering (machine/hand): Delicate/gentle fabric cycle setting or hand washing using a detergent. Rinse thoroughly in warm water. NOTE: Any residual detergent on the jacket will decrease the water repellency.

Home Drying: Tumble dry on permanent press setting. Remove immediately from dryer. Do not overheat or over dry. To drip dry, place on a rust-proof hanger.

Field Laundering: Jacket shall be laundered utilizing Formula II of FM 42-414. Field Drying:

Tumble dry at low temperature setting. Remove immediately from dryer. Do not overheat or over dry.

Field Restoration of Water Repellent Finish: Jacket shall be laundered utilizing Formula XII of FM 42-414. Dry jacket at a temperature not to exceed 150ºF.

3.8 Patterns. Standard patterns provide a seam allowance of 1/4-inch for all seams except where otherwise specified, will be furnished by the Government. The pattern list in Table VI is provided to insure that the pattern set provided is complete. The Government patterns shall not be altered in any way, and are to be used only as a guide for cutting the contractor’s working patterns. The working patterns will be identical to the Government patterns, except that additional notching to facilitate manufacture is possible. Also, minor modifications are permitted where necessary to accommodate manufacturer’s processes and using automatic equipment. These modifications shall not alter the serviceability or appearance requirements.

3.8.1 Pattern parts. The component parts shall be cut from the materials indicated and in accordance with the pattern parts listed in Table VI.

TABLE VI. Cutters must (list of pattern parts).

PIECE NAME FABRIC QTY

1 HST_FRONT YOKE SELF CUT 2

2 HST_FRONT CENTER SELF CUT 2

3 HST_SIDE FRONT SELF CUT 2

4 HST_POCKET FACING SELF CUT 2

5 HST_ZIP TAPE SELF CUT 2

6 HST_WIND FLAP LEFT SELF CUT 1 FACE UP

7 HST_WIND FLAP RIGHT SELF CUT 1 FACE UP

8 HST_ZIP EXTENSION SELF CUT 2

9 HST_BOTTOM FRONT SELF CUT 2

10 HST_SLEEVE SELF CUT 2

11 HST_ELBOW SLEEVE UNDER SELF CUT 2

12 HST_BACK SELF CUT 1 FACE UP

13 HST_INNER COLLAR SELF CUT 1 FACE UP

14 HST_INNER TOP COLLAR SELF CUT 1 FACE UP

TABLE VI. Cutters must (list of pattern parts) - Continued

PIECE NAME FABRIC QTY

15 HST_INNER BOTTOM COLLAR SELF CUT 1 FACE DOWN

16 HST_OUTER COLLAR SELF CUT 1 FACE UP

17 HST_SLEEVE TAB SELF CUT 2

18 HST_HOOD SIDE SELF CUT 2

19 HST_HOOD CENTER SELF CUT 1 FACE UP

20 HST_HOOD FACING SELF CUT 1 FACE UP

21 HST_RANK TAB TOP SELF CUT 1 FACE UP

22 HST_RANK TAB UNDER SELF CUT 1 FACE UP

23 HST_HOOD TAB SELF CUT 1 FACE UP

24 HST_BACK HEM FACING SELF CUT 1 FACE UP

25 HST_ZIPPER COVER SELF CUT 4

26 HST_ELBOW SLEEVE TOP CONTRAST CUT 2

27 HST_OUTER COLLAR LINING CONTRAST 1 CUT 1 FACE UP

COMMENTS BELOW:

SELF = BASIC SHELL MATERIAL

CONTRAST = NYLON REINFORCING MATERIAL

CONTRAST #1 = MESH TRICOT FABRIC

3.9 Type 301 stitching. When type 301 stitching is used, the ends of all stitching shall be backstitched or overstitched not less than 1/2-inch except where ends are turned under or caught in other seams or stitching. Ends of a continuous line of stitching shall over-lap not less than 1/2-inch. Thread tensions shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitching resulting in loose bobbin or top thread or excessively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn. The lock shall be embedded in the materials sewn.

3.9.1 Repairs of type 301 stitching. When thread breaks, skipped stitches, run-offs, or bobbin run-outs occur during sewing, the stitching shall be repaired by restarting the stitching a minimum of 1/2-inch back of the end of the stitching. 1/

Except for pre-stitching, thread breaks or two (2) or more consecutive skipped or run- off stitches noted during inspection of the item shall be repaired by overstitching. The stitching shall start a minimum of 1/2-inch in back of the defective area, continue over the defective area, and continue a minimum of 1/2-inch beyond the defective area onto the existing stitching. Loose or excessively tight stitching shall be repaired by removing the defective stitching without damaging the materials, and re-stitching in the required manner. 1/ 1/ When making the above repairs, the ends of the stitching are not required to be backstitched.

3.9.1.2 Automatic stitching. Automatic machines may be used to perform any of the required stitch patterns provide the requirements for the stitch pattern, stitches per inch, and size and type of thread are met; and at least three (3) tying, overlapping or back stitches are used to secure the ends of the stitching.

3.9.1.3 Thread ends. All thread ends shall be trimmed to a length of not more than 1/4-inch unless otherwise specified.

3.10 Finished measurements. The jacket finished measurements shall be in accordance with Table VII.

TABLE VII. Jacket finished measurements (measurements in inches).

REGULAR

XS

S

M

L

XL

2XL

TOL ±

inches

Are a

Ref.

Location

1 ACROSS CHEST 1/ 24-

1/4

26- 1/4

28- 1/4

30- 1/4

32- 1/4

34-1/4 -1/4 , +1/2 2 BACK LENGTH 2/ 29-

1/2 30 30-

1/2 31 31-

1/2 32 -1/2 , +1/2

3 SLEEVE LENGTH FROM

SHOULDER POINT 3/

24- 1/2

24- 7/8

25- 1/4

25- 5/8

26-3/8

-3/8 , 3/8 4 ACROSS BACK 4/ 20 21-

1/4

22- 1/4

23- 1/4

24- 1/4

25-3/4 -1/4 , 1/2

5 CUFF OPENING -

FINISHED 5/ 5-1/2 5-3/4 6 6-1/4 6-1/2 6-3/4 -1/4 ,

+1/4

6 CENTER FRONT (CF)

ZIPPER LENGTH 6/

27-

28-

29-1/2

-1/2 , 7 COLLAR SPREAD WITH

ZIPPER 7/

22- 1/2

23- 1/2

24- 1/2

25- 1/2

26- 1/2 27-1/2 -1/4 , +1/4

8 COLLAR WIDTH AT CF

8/ 3-1/2

3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 -1/4 , +1/4

9 CUT ELASTIC CUFF

MEASUREMENT 9/

3-1/2

3-1/2

4-1/2

4-1/2

-1/4 , 1/4

10 POCKET ZIPPER

LENGTH 10/ 12 12 12 12 12 12 -1/4 ,

+1/4

11 HOOD DEPTH 11/ 11-

1/2

12 12- 1/2

13 13- 1/2

14 -1/4 , 1/4

12 HOOD HEIGHT AT

OPENING 12/

15- 1/2

15- 3/4 16 16-

1/4 16- 1/2 16-3/4 -1/4 , +1/4

13 FRT HOOD OPENING

CORD 13/ 35 35-

1/2 36 36- 1/2 37 37-1/2 -1/4 , +1/4

14 DRAW CORD LENGTH

13/ 47 50 53 56 59 62 -1/2, 1/2 SHORT XS S M

2 BACK LENGTH 2/ 28-

1/2 29 29-

1/2 -1/2 , 1/2

3 SLEEVE LENGTH FROM

SHOULDER POINT 3/ 23 23-

3/8

23- 3/4 -1/4 , +3/8

6 CF ZIPPER LENGTH 6/ 26 26-

1/2 27 -1/2 , TABLE VII. Jacket finished measurements (measurements in inches) - Continued

Area Ref.

Location

XS

S

M

L

XL

2XL

TOL ±

inches

LONG S M L XL 2XL

2 BACK LENGTH 2/ 31 31-

1/2 32 32-

1/2 33 -1/2 , +1/2

3 SLEEVE LENGTH FROM

26- 3/8

26- 3/4

1/8

27-7/8

+3/8

6 CF ZIPPER LENGTH 6/ 28-

1/2 29 29-

1/2 30 30-1/2 -1/2 , +1/2

XLONG XL 2XL

2 BACK LENGTH 2/ 33-

1/2 34 -1/2 , +1/2

SLEEVE LENGTH FROM

29-3/8

3/8

6 CF ZIPPER LENGTH 6/ 31 31-1/2 -1/2 ,

+1/2

Footnotes Measurement Instructions

1/ Across chest measurement is taken from folded edge to fold edge bottom of armhole/

2/ Back length measurement is taken from bottom of center back neck straight to hem.

3/ Sleeve length is taken from shoulder point along the outer flattened folded edge of sleeve straight to the bottom of hem.

4/

Across back is measured 3-inches down from shoulder point along left and right armhole/armseye seam and then straight across from left armhole/armseye seam to right armhole/armseye seam.

5/ Cuff opening is taken from edge to edge at sleeve hem flat and relaxed.

6/ CF zipper opening shall start and end at the outer edges of both zipper stops. This is the finished measurement of the center front zipper opening NOT the zipper length.

7/ Collar spread measurement is taken from edge to edge flat including zipper.

8/ Collar width at CF - Collar width is taken from top edge to bottom edge of collar.

9/ Cut elastic cuff measurement.

TABLE VII. Jacket finished measurements (measurements in inches) - Continued

10/ Front pocket zipper length measurements shall start and end at the outer edges of both zipper stops.

11/ Hood depth is measured 9-inches up from neck point with hood folded in half and flat from the back of the hood to the front.

12/ Hood height is measured with hood folded flat at front opening from base of hood to top of hood.

13/ Reference #’s 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 for construction purposes only*.

*The Government reserves the right to measure any of these areas for end item i i

SEAM ALLOWANCE:

1/4-inch: all seams except for: 3/8-inch: CF construction

3.11 Toxicity. The finished extreme cold wet weather jacket shall not present a health hazard and shall show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact when tested as specified in

4.6.18. Chemicals recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as human carcinogens shall not be used.

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classifications of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as outlined below.

First article inspection (see 4.2) Conformance inspection (see 4.3)

4.2 First article inspection. When a first article is required (see 3.1.1 and 6.3), it shall be examined for the defects specified in Table IX, dimensions specified in Table VII and tested as specified in 4.4, and 4.5.

4.3 Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall include the examination of 4.4 and 4.5. Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 and with acceptance quality limits (AQL) as specified in the contract and/or order, except where otherwise indicated (see 6.2).

4.4 Component and end item inspections. In accordance with 4.1, components and materials in the 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.

4.5 Basic shell material ,components and end item testing. The basic materials, components and the end item testing specified in 3.5 and 3.6 shall be tested for the characteristics listed in Tables I - IV, IVA, IVB, and V in accordance with the test methods cited in Table VIII.

TABLE VIII. Basic shell, components, and end item testing.

Characteristic

Reference Paragraph Test Method

Basic shell material (3.5.2) Fiber identification 3.5.2 AATCC-20 or ASTM D276 1/ Weave 3.5.2 Visual Weight 3.5.2.1 & Table I ASTM D3776/D3776M (Method C) Breaking strength 3.5.2.1 & Table I ASTM D5034 (G-E or G-T) Tearing strength 3.5.2.1 & Table I ASTM D2582 2/ Hydrostatic Resistance Initial After strength of coating After high humidity After diethyltoluamide Initial and after laundering

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.11.1

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.11.2

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.11.3

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.11.4, 4.6.10 & 4.6.11.1

Moisture vapor transmission Initial (Procedure B &BW) After synthetic perspiration (Procedure B & BW)

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.1 - 4.6.1.2

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.3.2 & 4.6.1 - 4.6.1.2

Stiffness At 32ºF At 70ºF

3.5.2.1 & Table I

3/ & ASTM D747 4/

3.5.2.1 & Table I ASTM D747 4/ Blocking 3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.2 Water permeability – Initial After synthetic perspiration Initial and after laundering After physical surface appearance After flex (70ºF) After diethyltoluamide

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.3

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.3.2, 4.6.10 & 4.6.3

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.3.3 & 4.6.3

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.3.1

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.11.4, 4.6.10 & 4.6.3

Spray rating Initial After one (1) and five (5) l d i

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.4.1

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.4.2

Resistance to organic liquid Initial After one (1) and five (5)

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.5.1

3.5.2.1 & Table I 4.6.5.2

TABLE VIII. Basic shell, components, and end item testing - Continued

Characteristic

Reference Paragraph Test Method

Dimensional stability Warp Filling

AATCC-96, Option 1C AATCC-96, Option 1C

Toxicity 3.5.2.1, Table I & 3.11

4.6.18

Color matching 3.5.2.1, Table I & 3.5.2.2

4.6.6

Colorfastness to:

Laundering (after 3 cycles) Light (40 AFU or 170kJ/m2nm @ 420 nm) Crocking (Dry and Wet) Perspiration (Acid and Alkaline)

3.5.2.1, Table I & 3.5.2.2.5

3.5.2.2.5 & Table II 4.6.9.1 5/

3.5.2.2.5 & Table II 4.6.9.2 6/

3.5.2.2.5 & Table II AATCC-8 7/

3.5.2.2.5 & Table II AATCC-15 5/

Pattern Execution 3.5.2.1, Table I & 3.5.2.3, 3.5.2.3.1 to

3.5.2.3.4 & 3.5.2.3.3.1

4.6.7

Spectral Reflectance 3.5.2.1, Table I &

3.5.2.4.1 to 3.5.2.4.4 & Tables III, IV, IVA & IVB

4.6.8

Component Testing Outer collar lining (3.5.4 and Table V.)

Fiber identification and weave 3.5.4 AATCC-20 or ASTM D276 1/ Weave 3.5.4 Visual Weight 3.5.4 ASTM D3776/D3776M (Method C) Dimensional Stability 3.5.4 AATCC-135, IIIA Toxicity 3.5.4 & 3.11 4.6.18 Fastener Tape, Hook and Loop (3.6.2) Color 3.6.2 4.6.6 Laundry Durability 3.6.2.2 4.6.16 - 4.6.16.4

TABLE VIII. Basic shell, components, and end item testing. – Continued

Elastic cord (3.6.3) Width 3.6.3 Visual Elongation 3.6.3 4.6.14 Weight 3.6.3 ASTM D3776/D3776M Picks/inch 3.6.3 Visual Number of carriers 3.6.3 Visual Ends per carrier 3.6.3 Visual Elastic strands/width 3.6.3 4.6.15 Slide fastener (3.6.4) Breaking Strength Crosswise

3.6.4

ASTM D2061

Water repellency 3.6.4 A-A-55634 Barrel lock (3.6.5) Strength At -40ºF At 70ºF At 140ºF

3.6.5 4.6.13

3.6.5 4.6.13

3.6.5 4.6.13

End Item Testing Sealed Seams 3.5.2.1, Table I &

3.7.2 4.6.17

1/ In case of dispute, the ASTM Method prevails 2/ Tear strength, ASTM D2582, with exceptions as follows: five (5) warp and five (5) filling specimens shall be tested. Specimen size shall be 8-inches by 8-inches. Only one (1) tear shall be made on a single specimen. The specimen shall be positioned with the face side toward the probe and with the designated yarns of the face fabric at right angles to the direction of tear. The test shall be conducted using the standard drop height of 508 (± 2) millimeters.