PD_C0053_INDIA_WHITE_CLOTH_.doc

21 March 2012 USMA Purchase Description Cloth, Poly / Cotton, Twill, White

India White Cloth for USMA Cadet India White Coats, Trousers, and Skirts.

Local Stock Number C0053

1) Fiber Content 65% Polyester / 35% Combed Cotton (+/- 3%) (AATCC 20)

2) Finished Weight

7.7 Ounces per Square Yard (+/- 0.3 Oz.) (ASTM D3776)

3) Weave

3/1 or 2/1 Left Hand Twill. See Figure #1.

(Figure #1)

4) Finished Count

Warp, 64 to 86 (ASTM D3775)

Weft, 48 to 57 (ASTM D3775)

5) Finished Width

64” – 65” (ASTM Test Method D3774)

6) Tensile Strength

Warp 210 lbs (+/- 10%) (ASTM 5034)

Filling 130 lbs (+/- 10%) (ASTM 5034)

7) Tear Strength

Warp

8.8 lbs minimum

(ASTM D1424)

Filling

7.6 lbs minimum

(ASTM D1424)

8) Shade Shade shall match USMA Standard Sample for this White cloth. The government shall determine acceptability of samples submitted after award. The government will provide USMA Standard Samples upon request from bidders.

9) Colorfastness No less than “good”. Must not yellow or darken with commercial laundering, Must maintain shade against heavy perspiration. (AATCC 61 test 2A)

10) Finish

Pre-cured soil release finish required.

11) Transparency Must show NO transparency when worn as finished garment after laundering.

12) Perspiration Shade Change

4.0

(AATCC-15)

13) Perspiration Staining

4.0

(AATCC-15)

14) Packaging: Each piece of cloth shall be rolled onto a sufficiently sturdy and smooth commercial cardboard tube as to not crush in storage, movement, or shipping of the cloth roll. Exterior end of each roll shall be secured within the package as not to unroll or unfurl. Each roll shall be enclosed in a commercial clear tubular bag of polyethylene film or other suitable clear material to protect the cloth from soiling and degradation in shipping and storage. Bags shall be closed with mechanical ties (twist-ties or cable ties) of suitable weight to secure the closure of the bag through shipping and storage. A complete package of cloth shall weigh no more than 105 pounds.

15) Markings:

a) Piece ticket. Each roll shall have a Piece Ticket affixed to closure of the tubular bag. At a minimum, the Piece Ticket shall be clearly and legibly marked with the Style number and yardage on the roll contained in the bag. Additional information may be placed on the Piece ticket but no less. Markings on the Piece Ticket shall be legibly printed, using water insoluble ink. See Figure 2.

b) Identification Tag. Each clear tubular bag shall be marked with an Identification Tag. The Identification Tag shall indicate at a minimum the Contractor Name, Contractor address, Contract Number, Cloth Style #, Cloth Contents, and the Linear Yardage of cloth contained therein. Contractor may choose to include on the Identification Tag additional information for their purposes. Identification Tags shall have minimum dimensions of 2.4 inches x 4 inches and shall be completely legible as affixed to the bag.

i. The Identification Tag shall be affixed to the bag approximately 3” in from the selvage edge closest to closure the end of the bag. See Figure 2.

Figure 2.

Piece Tag Preparing Activity.

IMNE-MIL-CSD

Cadet Services Division 687 Hardee Place

West Point, NY 10996

Identification Tag

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