1、I INCH-POUND I MIL-C-10859J 24 September 1990 SUPERSEDING MIL-C- 10859H 6 March 1984 MILITARY SPECIFICATION CLOTH, OXFORD, COTTON, (PERMEABLE) This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defence. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requir
2、ements for permeable cotton cloth. 1.2 Classification. The cloth shall be of the following types and classes as specif ied (see 6.2) : Type I - 5.2 ounces Class 1 - Dyed Class 2 - Natural, flame resistant and mildew resistant treated. Class 3 - Bleached white Type II - 6.0 ounces Class 1 - Dyed Clas
3、s 3 - Bleached white Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be used in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 01760-5014 by using the Standardization Document Imp
4、rovement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. AMSC N/A FSC 8305 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-10859J 2. A
5、PPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. 2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise spec,ified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue o
6、f the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL A-A-50199 - Thread, Polyester Core, Cotton- or Polyester-Covered PPP-P-1134 - Packaging of Cotton and Cotton-Synthetic Fiber Blend Fabrics (E
7、xcluding Duck Fabrics) STANDARDS FEDE RAL FED-STD-4 - Glossary of Fabric Imperfections FED-STD-191 - Textile Test Methods (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700
8、 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.1.2 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
9、 solicitation. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (Copies may be obtained from the Federal Trade Commission, Pennsylvania Avenue at Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20580-0001.) 2.2 Non-Government publications. The following documents
10、 form a part of this Unless otherwise specified, the issues document to the extent specified herein. of the documents which are DOD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DODISS cited in the solicitation. not listed in the DODISS are. the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see
11、6.2). Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-10859J AMERICAN ASSOCIATION-OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC) Chromatic Transference -. Scale (Application for copies should be
12、addressed to the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215.) AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) D 1424 - Tear Resistance of Woven Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf) Apparatus (Application for copies should be add
13、ressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187.) (Non-Government standards and other publications are normally available from the organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also may be available in or through libra
14、ries or other informational services.) 2.3 Order of precedence. 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 ex
15、emption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 6.31, in accordance with 4.3. 3.2 Standard sample. The finished cloth shall match the standardsample for shade and appearance and shall be equal to or
16、better than the standard sample with respect to all characteristics for which the standard sample is referenced (see 6.4). 3.3 Material. The material shall be cotton which has been carded, drawn and spun into single yarn. It is encouraged that recycled material be used when practical as long as it m
17、eets the requirements of this specification. 3.4 Color. 3.4.1 Types I and II, class 1. When dyed cloth is specified, the color of the types I and II, class 1 cloth shall be as specified (see 6.2), and shall match the standard sample (see 6.4). sulfur capable of oxidation to sulfuric acid is prohibit
18、ed. The dyestuff shall be chosen and applied so that the dyed and finished cloth shall contain no more labile sulfur than shown by the standard sample when tested as specified in 4.4.3. When a standard sample is not available, the dyed and finished cloth shall show no The use of dyes and compounds c
19、ontaining elementary J e Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- MIL-C-LO857J 83 = 7777906 0453272 I W MIL-C-10859J more than a slight trace of labile sulfur as defined in the test method when tested as specified in 4.4.3. 3.4.1.1 Types I an
20、d II, class 3 bleached white cloth. When bleached white cloth is specified, the cloth shall be fully bleached and may be supplemented with fluorescent optical brighteners which fluoresce to the blue region. cloth shall not discolor to a degree greater than that shown by the standard sample when test
21、ed as specified in 4.4.3; the discoloration shall be no lower than the rating of “fair“ when tested as specified in 4.4.3. The bleach When no standard sample is available, 3.4.2 Type I, class 2. The type I, class 2 finished cloth shall be the natural shade imparted to the undyed unbleached cloth, re
22、sulting from the treatment. 3.4.3 Matching. The color of the dyed cloth shall match the standard sample when viewed under filtered tungsten lamps that approximate artificial daylight and that have a correlated color temperature of 7500 + 200K, with illumination of 100 - + 20 foot candles, and shall
23、be a good match under incandescent lamplight at 2300 - + 200K. 3.4.4 Colorfastness. The types I and II, class 1 dyed cloth shall show fastness to laundering (after 3 cycles), perspiration and light (after 40 hours), equal to or better than the standard sample or equal to or better than a rating of “
24、good“. the standard sample or shall have an AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale rating of not lower than 3.5. Testing shall be. as specified in 4.4.3, The dyed cloth shall show fastness to crocking equal to or better than 3.5 Physical requirements. The physical requirements of the finished cloth shal
25、l be as specified in table I when tested as specified in 4.4.3. TABLE I. Physical requirements Type 1 Type II Classes Classes Characteristic 1 and 3 Class 2 1 and 3 Weight, oz./sq. yd. 5.3 (min) 7.0 (max) 6.0 (min) Yarns per inch Warp Fil 1 ing 124 42 Breaking strength, lbs (min.) Warp 75 Filling 60
26、 122 40 75 60 115 44 1 O0 65 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-10859 J TABLE I. Physical requirements (cont d) Type 1 Type II Classes Classes Char act eri s tic 1 and 3 Class 2 I and 3 Tearing strength, lbs. (min) - Warp Filling
27、 - 3 3 Air permeability, ft.3/min./ft.2 (min) 20 20 20 Seam efficiency percent (min) 90 80 90 3.5.1 Width. The width of the cloth shall be as specified (see 6.2) and shall be the minimum acceptable width inclusive of the selvage when fly shuttle looms or shuttleless looms with tuck-in selvage are us
28、ed. For all other shuttleless looms the width measurement shall be made between the last warp yarn on each side excluding the protruding frings(s) (see 6.5). 3.5.2 Weave. The weave shall be oxford, plain weave (two ends weaving as one). 3.6 Cloth preparation. e 3.6.1 Types I and II, classes 1 and 3.
29、 The types I and II, classes 1 and 3 cloth shall be closely singed, desized and mercerized. The starch and protein content including chloroform-soluble and water-soluble material of the finished cloth shall not exceed 2.0 percent when tested as specified in 4.4.3. 3.6.2 Type I, class 2. The type I,
30、class 2 cloth shall be desized. The starch and protein content including chloroform-soluble and water-soluble material of the cloth prior to flame resistant and mildew resistant treatments shall not exceed 2.0 percent when tested as specified in 4.4.3. 3.7 Finishing, type I, class 2 cloth. The cloth
31、 shall be treated with an approved durable flame resistant treatment (see 6.6) and mildew resistant treatment. residues from the curing process. cloth shall not exceed 6.0 percent when tested as specified in 4.4.3. The finished cloth shall be thoroughly plant-washed to remove any The water-soluble m
32、aterial of the finished 3.7.1 Flame resistance. The finished cloth shall have an average time of after-flame of not more than 2.0 seconds and an average length of char of not more than 5.0 inches initially and after laundering (3 cycles), when tested as specified in 4.4.3. 3.7.2 Flexibility. The fin
33、ished cloth shall have a flex stiffness for both warp and filling of not more than 0.001 inch-pounds initially and not more than 0.0035 inch-pounds after being subjected to a temperature of -250F + 20F for a period of 1 hour. - Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.3. 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleN
34、o reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-NIL-C-li0857J 83 777770b 0453274 5 MIL-C-10859J c 3.7.3 Mildew resistance. The cloth shall be treated with solubilized copper-8- quinolinolate applied from an aqueous or solvent base. have a copper content of not less than 0.18 perc
35、ent and not greater than 0.27 percent as metal from copper-8-quinolinolate when tested as specified in 4.4.3. The finished cloth shall 3.8 pH. The pH value of water extract of finished cloth shall be no less than 5.0 nor more than 8.5 when tested as specified in 4.4.3. 3.9 Shrinkage. Types I and II,
36、 classes 1 and 3 cloth shall be preshrunk and shall not shrink more than 1.0 percent in either the warp or filling direction. Type I, class 2, cloth shall be preshrunk and shall not shrink more than 3.0 percent in either the warp or filling direction. Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.3. The pres
37、hrinking process shall not be identified by name or trademark either on the cloth or on the ticket or package. 3.10 Length and put-up. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.21, the finished cloth shall be furnished in continuous lengths, each not less than 40 yards. Each length shall be put-up on full w
38、idth rolls as specified in 5.1. 3.11 Face identification. The face side of the cloth shall be identified by applying a stamping on that side of the cloth with the word “Face“ at each end of the roll. 3.12 Fiber identification. Each roll shall be labeled or ticketed for fiber content in accordance wi
39、th the Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, 3.13 Workmanship. The finished cloth shall conform to the quality of product established by this specification. The demerit points per 100 square yards when calculated as specified in section 4 shall not exceed the app
40、licable established maximum point values. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISION 4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein. Exc
41、ept as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections
42、 set forth in this specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. 4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance. All items shall meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. part of the contractors overall inspection system or qualit
43、y program. absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies The inspection set forth in this specification shall become a The 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permi
44、tted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-10859J submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements, however, this does not authorize submi
45、ssion of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to accept defective material, 4.1.2 Certificates of compliance. When certificates of compliance are submitted, the Government reserves the right to inspect such items to determine the validity of the cer
46、tification. 4.2 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows: a. b. First article inspection (see 4.3) Quality conformance inspection (see 4.4) 4.3 First article inspection. When a first article is required (see 3.1 and 6.21, it shall be exami
47、ned for the defects specified in 4.4.2.1 and 4.4.2.4 and tested as specified in 4.4.3. 4.4 Quality conformance inspection. 4.4.1 Component and material inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and materials shall be inspected in accordance with all the requirements of referenced documents unle
48、ss otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this specification or applicable purchase document. 4.4.2 End item examination. . 4.4.2.1 Yard-by-yard examination. Each roll in the sample shall be examined on the face side only. When the total yardage in the roll does not exceed 100 yards,
49、 the entire yardage in the roll shall be examined. roll exceeds 100 yards, only 100 yards shall be examined. All defects, as defined in Section I of FED-STD-4, which are clearly noticeable at normal inspection distance (3 feet) shall be scored and assigned demerit points as listed in 4.4.2.1.1 except that only those slubs and knots which exceed the limits shown on Sears Fabric Defect Scales (see .6.7), G or 1 as applicable for slubs and “E” for knots, shall be sc
