1、 MILITARY SPECIFICATION BRAID, TEXTILE, TUBULAR This specification is approved for use by the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This document covers tubular various articles of clothing. MIL-B-3 71 F 15 May 1987 SUPERSEDING MIL-B -3 7 1E 26 September 1972 all Departments and Agencies of tex
2、tile braid to be used with 1.2 Classification. The braid shall be of the following types and classes as specified (see 6.2). - - Type 1 Type II Type III - Type IV Type v Type VI Type VI1 - Type VI11 - Type IX - - - Type X - 4/32 inch diameter, with core 5/32 inch diameter, with core 6/32 inch wide,
3、flat 4/32 inch diameter, solid 6/32 inch diameter, solid 4/32 inch diameter, solid 11/32 inch wide, flat 4/32 inch wide, flat 1/8 to 3/16 inch wide, flat (minimum breaking strength 1/8 to 3/16 inch wide, flat (minimum breaking strength 50 lb) 75 lb) Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, d
4、eletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 01760-5014, by using the self -addres s ed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the
5、end of this document or by letter. AMSC N/A PSC 8315 DISTRIBUTIQN STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS 19 PAGES. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-371F Class 1 - Natural finis
6、h Class 2 - Water-repellent finish Class 3 - Water and mildew-resistant finish Class 4 (copper-8-quinolinolate) (4-chlorophenol) - Water and mildew-resistant finish 2, 2 methylene bis 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. n 2.1.1 Documents. The following documents form a part of this doc
7、ument to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents shall be those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation. SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL A-A-2 03 - Paper, K
8、raft, Untreated PPP-B-636 - Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard PPP-T-4 5 - Tape, Gummed, Paper, Reinforced and Plain, for Sealing and Securing MILITARY MIL -T-3 53 O - Thread and Twine: Mildew Resistant or Water MIL-L-3 5078 - Loads, Unit: Preparation of Semiperishable Repellent Treated Subsistence Items;
9、Clothing, Personal Equipment and Equipage; General Specification For STANDARDS FEDERAL FED-STD-19 1 - Textile Test Methods MILITARY MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage by Attributes 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction
10、or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-* * MIL-B-3 7 1F MIL-STD-14 7 - Palletized Unit Loads MIL-STD-731 - Quality of Wood Members for Containers and Pallets (Copies of documents required by contractors in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contr
11、acting activity or as directed by the.contracting activity.) 2.1.2 Other Government documents. The following other Government documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues shall be those in effect on the date of the solicitation. Rules
12、and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (Application for copies should be addressed to the Federal Trade Commission, Pennsylvania Avenue at Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20580.) 2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the exten
13、t specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DOD adopted shall be those listed in the issue of the WDISS specified in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DODISS shall be the issues of the nongovernment docum
14、ents which are current on the date of the solicitation. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging (Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.) (Tec
15、hnical society and technical association documents are generally available for reference from libraries. technical groups and using Federal agencies.) They are also distributed among 2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein
16、, the text of this document shall take precedence. Nothing in this document, however, shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exmption has been obtained. 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-373F 83 977990
17、6 0373007 T MIL-B-3 71 P 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Standard sample. The braid shall match the standard sample for shade , and appearance and shall be equal to or better than the standard sample with respect to all characteristics for which the standard sample is referenced (see 6.3). 3.2 First article. Wh
18、en specified in the contract or purchase order, a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 4.3, 6.2, and 6.4). 3.3 Materials. 3.3.1 Cotton yarn (for all types of braid). The cotton used in the fabrication of the yarn shall be carded, spun, and twisted into ply yarns. 3.3.2 Rayon ya
19、rn (as alternative for types VIII, IX, and X braid). The yarn shall be multifilament (cuprammonium or viscose) of a suitable denier to meet the requirements of this document. w 3.3.3 Polypropylene yarn (as an alternative for types III, IV, V, and VI1 The yarn shall be textured polypropylene of suita
20、ble denier to meet braid). the requirements of this document. s 3.3.4 Polyester/cotton blend (as an alternative for type V, class 1 braid). The yarn shall be a blend of not more than 65 percent polyester with the remaining percentage carded cotton, spun, and twisted into ply yarns. % 3.4 Color. The
21、color of the braid shall be as specified (see 6.2). The yarns for the braid shall be yarn dyed (see 6.5). The rayon and polypropylene yarns may be solution dyed. The use of dyes and compounds containing elementary sulfur capable of oxidation to sulfuric acid is prohibited. dyestuff shall be chosen a
22、nd applied so that the dyed and finished braid shall contain no more labile sulfur than shown by the standard sample when tested as specified in 4.4.3. finished braid shall show no more than a slight trace of labile sulfur when tested as specified in 4.4.3. The When a standard sample is not availabl
23、e, the dyed and + 3.4.1 Matching. The color and appearance of the dyed and finished braid - shall match the standard sample when viewed under filtered tungsten lamps that approximate artificial daylight and that have a correlated color temperature of 7500 f 200 K, with illumination of 100 f 20 foot
24、candles and shall be a good match to the standard sample under incandescent lamplight at 2300 9 yards for class 2; and 12 yards for classes 3 and 4. The sample size shall be as follows: 12 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-3 71 F
25、Lot size (yards) Sample size (sample unit) 800 or less 2 801 up to and including 22,000 3 22,001 and over 5 TABLE V. End item tests Characteristic Document requirement Referenced test method Material identification Cotton 3.3.1 1200 LI Rayon 3.3.2 Cuprammonium 3.3.2 1520 LI Viscose 3.3.2 1500 Polypr
26、opy lene 3.3.3 1600 11 Polyester 3.3.4 1600 .!LI Labile sulfur Colorf astnesc to Fastness to light a Fastness to laundering (after 3 cycles) Fastness to crocking Fastness to wet-dry cleaning Fastness to sublimation Water absorption Braiding type Width or diameter i/ Weight 3.4 3.4.2.1, 3.4.2.2, 3.4.
27、2.3 3.4.2.1, 3.4.2.2, 3.4.2.3 3.4.2.1 3.4 -2.1 3 -3.4 e6.6 3.5.2 3.6.1 Table I Table I 2020 5660 5651 5622 5642 .!d 4 500 Visual 6002 4.5.1 13 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-I_ip- _ - I- MIL-E-37LF 3 = 777770b 0371017 2 = MIL-B-3 71F
28、 TABLE V. End item tests - Continued Characteristic Document requirement Referenced test method Number of carriers Table I Visual Ends per carrier Table I Visual Ends per core (type I Table I Visual and II only) Yarn ply Table I Visual Picks per inch Table I Visual Breaking strength Table I 6016 Unl
29、ess otherwise specified, a certificate of compliance shall be submitted and will be acceptable for the stated requirements. 21 The specimen must be dried after each of the 3 laundering cycles. 31 Only the stain on that part of the color transfer cloth of the same material of the specimen being teste
30、d shall be evaluated for staining (i.e., cotton braid on the cotton portion of the transfer cloth). k/ .Except that the braid shall be measured under a tension of 3-ounce weight. 21 Except that the number of specimens tested from each sample unit shall be 5 and that the machine shall have smooth gri
31、ps of the drum type not less than 2 inches in diameter. The distance between the center of the drums at the beginning of the tests shall be 6 inches. When dyed polyester/cotton braid is used for clothing items requiring pressing, sublimation fastness shall be “good“ when tested at 376“ f. 6OF. 14 Pr
32、ovided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-* MIL-E-371F 3 777770b 0371018 i.I MIL -B -3 71 F 4.4.4 Packaging examination. The fully packaged end items shall be examined for the defects listed below. units of shipping containers. fully packaged. te
33、rms of defects per hundred units, shall be 2.5. The lot size shall be expressed in The sample unit shall be one shipping container The inspection level shall be S-2 and the AQL, expressed in Examine Defect Marking (exterior Omitted; incorrect; illegible; of improper and interior) size, location, seq
34、uence, or method of Materials Any component missing, damaged, or not as Workmanship application specified Inadequate application of components, such as incomplete sealing or closure of flap, improper taping, loose strapping, or inadequate stapling Bulged or distorted container Weight Weight of conte
35、nts of each container exceeds requirements 4.4.5 Palletization examination. The fully packaged and palletized end items shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in units of palletized unit loads. palletized unit load, fully packaged. The inspection level shall
36、be S-1, and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 6.5. Examine Defect The sample unit shall be one Finished dimensions Length, width, or height exceeds specified maximum requirement Pallet iza t ion Weight Marking Pallet pattern not as specified Interlocking of loads not
37、 as specified Load not bonded with required straps as specified Exceeds maximum load limits Omitted; incorrect; illegible; of improper size, location, sequence, or method of application 15 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-_ L -_ - _ -
38、flIL-B-373F 83 m 777770b 0373037 b MIL-B-3 71 F 4.5 Methods of inspection. 4.5.1 Weight. Three specimens shall be cut in excess of one yard each. Three specimens of braid in the relaxed state shall be cut to exactly one yard each. While in a standard condition as defined in FED-STD-191, each yard sh
39、all be weighed separately on a balance or scale accurate to 0.01 ounce (a scale or balance graduated in grams may be used and results converted to ounces). value multiplied by 144 to determine the ounces per gross (144) yards. The weight of the three specimens shall be averaged and this average 5. P
40、ACKAGING 5.1 Preservation. Preservation shall be level A or Commercial, as specified (see 6.2). H 5.1.1 Level A. Each spool of braid, put-up as specified, shall be completely wrapped with transparent plastic film or 30-pound minimum basis weight kraft paper conforming to A-A-203. with pressure-sensi
41、tive tape or 2-inch minimum width gummed paper tape conforming to type III, grade B of PPP-T-45. The wrap shall be securely sealed 5.1.2 Commercial. Braid shall be preserved in accordance with ASTM D 3951. 5.2 Packing. Packing shall be level A, B, or Commercial, as specified (see 6.2). a 5.2.1 Level
42、 A. Spools of braid of one type, class, and color only, preserved as specified in 5.1, shall be compactly packed in a snug-fitting fiberboard shipping container conforming to style RSC-L, grade V2s of PPP-B-636. The inside of each shipping container shall be fitted with a taped V15c of PPP-B-636. Ea
43、ch shipping container shall be closed in accordance with method III, waterproofed in accordance with method V, and reinfwced with strapping or tape banding in accordance with the appendix of PPP-B-636, except that the inspection shall be as specified in 4.4.4. The weight of the -contents of each shi
44、pping container shall not exceed 65 pounds. Shipping containers shall be arranged in unit loads in accordance with MIL-L-35078 for the type and class of load specified (see 6.2). nonmetallic strapping, except for type II, class F loads. . box liner conforming to type CF, class weather-resistant, var
45、iety DW, grade Strapping shall be limited to 5.2.2 Level B. Spools of braid of one type, class, and color only, preserved as specified in 5.1, shall be compactly packed in a snug-fitting fiberboard shipping container conforming to style RSC-L, type CF (variety SW) or SF, class domestic, grade 275 of
46、 PPP-B-636. The inside of each container shall be fitted with a taped box liner conforming to type CF, class domestic, grade 275, variety DW, of PPP-B-636. Each container shall be closed in 16 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-373
47、F 83 m 9997706 0373020 2 M - MIL-B -3 7 1F accordance with method II as specified in the appendix of PPP-B-636, except that the inspection shall be as specified in 4.4.4. contents of each shipping container shall not exceed 65 pounds. The weight of the 5.2.2.1 Weather-resistant shipping container. W
48、hen specified (see 6.2), the shipping container shall be a grade VC, VS, or V4s fiberboard box fabricated in accordance with PPP-13-636 and closed in accordance with method III as specified in the appendix of PPP-B-636, except that the inspection shall be as specified in 4.4.4. 5.2.3 Commercial pack
49、ing. Braid, preserved as specified in 5.1, shall be packed in accordance with ASTM D 3951. * 5.3 Palletization. When specified (see 6.2), braid, packed as specified in 5.2.2 and 5.2.3, shall be palletized on a 4-way entry pallet in accordance with load type Ia of MIL-STD-147. Pallet type shall be type I (4-way entry), type IV or type V in accordance with MIL-STD-147. Pallets shall be fabricated from
