1、I I t I I I I l l I l I I I I t I I I I t I t I 1 I I I l l I l I 1 l l I I 1 l ! I I I I I 1 l I II MIL-C-44043B 83 W 0b O4b7L2b 5 = I I INCH-POUND MIL-C-44043B 19 December 1990 SUPERSEDING MIL-C-44043A 28 December 1984 MILITARY SPECIFICATION CLOTH, BALLISTIC, NYLON, LIGHTWEIGHT, WATER-REPELLENT TR
2、EATED This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense, 1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION 1.1 Scope. This specification covers water-repellent lightweight nylon ballistic cloth having a specified minimum ballistic resistance. 1.2 classification. The cloth
3、 shall be of the following classes as specified (see 6.2). Class 1 - Natural Class 2 - Camouflage Green 483 Class 3 - Woodland camouflage pattern Class 4 - (Deleted see 6.13) 1 I Bensf-icial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be used in improving this d
4、ocument should be addressed ta: U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 01760-5019 by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. I I AMSC NIA FSC 8305 Distribution Statement A. Approved
5、 for public release; distribution is unlimited. Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-C-44043B 3 W 9999906 0467327 7 E MIL-C-44043B 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. 2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a p
6、art of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL
7、 V- T- 28 5 V- T-2 9 5 PPP-P-1133 MIL I TARY MIL-P-46593 STANDARDS FEDERAL FED-STD-4 FED-STD- 19 1 FED-STD-751 MILITARY MIL-STD-662 (Unless otherwise - Thread, Polyester - Thread, Nylon - Packaging of Synthetic Fiber Fabrics - Projectile, Calibers .22, .30, 50 and 20 MM Fragment- Simulating - Glossa
8、ry of Fabric Imperfections - Textile Test Methods - Stitches, Seams, and Ctitchings - Ballistic Acceptance Test Method for Personal Armor Material indicated, copies of federal and military specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4D,
9、 700 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
10、 the solicitation. 2 Licensed by Information Handling Servicest I r I I I ! I I I I t I 1 I I I I I l i I I I i i I I I I I I I l I I i I I I I I I I I I I l l MIL-C-44043B 3 9999906 04671iZ 9 MIL-C-44043B DRAWINGS O U.S. ARMY NATICK RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGINEERING CENTER 2-1-1516 - Woodland
11、Pattern - 48 inches 2-1-1516B - Woodland Pattern - 60 inches (Copies of drawings are available from the U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, ATTN: STRNC-UX, Natick, MA 01760-5017) 4 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identificat
12、ion Act (Copies are available from the Federal Trade Commission, Pencsylvania Avenue t at Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20580-0001.) 2.2 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of th
13、e documents which are DOD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DODISS cited in the solicitation, Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DODISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLO
14、RISTS (AATCC) Chromatic Transference Scale Method 119 - Color Change Due to Flat Abrasion (Frosting): Screen Wire Method (Application for copies should be addressed to the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215. ) (Non-Government
15、 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 libraries or other informational services.) 2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this docum
16、ent 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. 3 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-C-44043B 83 m 9997906 04b7L27 O m 3. REQUIREMEN
17、TS 3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 6.3), in accordance with 4.3, 3.2 Standard sample. The finished cloth shall match the standard sample for shade and appearance and shall be equal to or better than the standard sample with re
18、spect to all characteristics for which the standard is referenced (see 6.4). 3.3 Material. It is encouraged that recycled material be used when practical as long as it meets the requirements of this specification. 3.3.1 Nylon. The nylon shall be bright, extra high tenacity, continuous filament (see
19、6.9). 3.3.2 Yarn. The warp and filling yarns shall be nominal 840 denier, multi- filament nylon. 3.4 Color. - 3.4.1 Matching, The color of the finished cloth shall match the standard sample when viewed under filtered tungsten lamps that approximate artificial daylight and that have a correlated colo
20、r temperature of 7500 + 200K, with illumination of 100 + 20 foot candles, and shall be a good match under incandescent lamplight at 2300 - + 200K. 3 4.2 Color, class 1. The color of the class i finished cloth shall be natural. 3.4.3 Color, class 2. The color of the class 2 finished cloth shall be Ca
21、mouflage Green 483 unless otherwise specified (see 6.2). finished cloth shall match the standard sample and shall be obtained by piece dyeing using neutral premetallized dyes or neutral dyeing acid dyes, applied at a pH value consistent with the maximum temperature that can be maintained in the equi
22、pment used (see 6.7). The color of the 3.4.3.1 Colorfastness, class 2. The class 2 finished 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 “good“. The finished clot
23、h shall show fastness to crocking equal to or better than the standard sample or sha.11 have an AATCC Chromatic Transference Sc,ale rating of not lower than 3.5. Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.3. 4 I I 1 I I I I I I 1 I 1 I I 1 1 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-C-44043B 3 I 999990
24、b 0467130 7 I i 3.4.4 Color, class 3. The color of the class 3 finished cloth shall be the Woodland camouflage pattern obtained by roller or screen printing using four rollers or screens as appropriate for the Light Green 354, Dark Green 355, Brown 356, and Black 357 areas of the pattern (see 6.8.2)
25、. The dyeing of the ground shade approximating Light Green 354 shall be accomplished by using a combination of acid dyes and the printing shall be accomplished by using a combination of acid dyes as applicable (see 6.8.1). 3.4.4.1 Golorfastness, class 3. The clics 3 finished cloth shall show fastnes
26、s 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 “good“ for each of the pattern areas. The finished cloth shall show fastness to crocking equal to or better than the standard sample or shall
27、 have an AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale rating of not lower than 3.5 for all the pattern areas except for Black 357 which shall have an AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale rating of not lower than 1.5. When carbon black is used alone or in combination with other dyes or black 357, the resistance
28、to frosting of the printed cloth shall be equal to or better than the standard sample. Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.3. 3.4.4.2 Pattern execution, class 3. The pattern shall reproduce the standard sample in respect to design, colors, and registration of the respective areas. The pattern repea
29、t of the dyed, printed, and finished cloth shall be 27.25 + 1.25 -2.50 inches in the warp direction. Each pattern area shall show solid coverage; skitteriness exceeding that shown by the standard sample in any of the printed areas will not be acceptable. When the standard sample is not referenced fo
30、r pattern execution or design, a pattern drawing shall be provided, and the pattern on the finished cloth shall match that of the drawing (see 2.1, 6.2, and 6.4). 3.4.4.3 Spectral reflectance, class 3. The spectral reflectance of each color for the hoodland camouflage printed finished cloth shall co
31、nform to the - requirements specified in table I, when tested as specified in 4.4.3. TABLE I. Spectral reflectance requirements, class 3 Reflectance values (percent) Dark Green 355 Wavelength, Black 357 Light Green 354 and Brown 356 Nanometers (nm) Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. 600 620 640 660 10 10
32、 10 10 - - - - 8 20 3 8 20 3 8 20 3 8 22 3. 13 13 13 13 5 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-C-44043B 3 M 999990b 0467131 9 W MIL-C-44043B TABLE I. Spectral reflectance requirements, class 3 (contd) Reflectance values (percent) Dark Green 355 Wavelength, Black 357 Light Green 354 and Brown
33、 356 Nanometers (nm) Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. 680 700 720 740 760 780 300 820 840 860 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 36 14 60 26 78 40 90 50 92 55 92 55 92 55 92 55 92 55 92 3 8 20 30 32 32 32 32 32 32 22 46 66 80 88 90 e 90 90 90 90 3.5 Physical requirements. The finished cloth shall conform
34、to the physical requirements specified in table II when tested as specified in 4.4.3. TABLE II. Physical requirements Weight, ounces per sq yd Yarns per inch (minimum) Warp Filling (min) (max) 7.7 8.3 33 32 3.5.1 Weave. - The weave shall be plain. 3.5.2 Width. The width of the finished cloth shall b
35、e as specified (see 6.2) and shall be the minimum acceptable width inclusive of the woven selvages when fly-shuttle looms are used and exclusive of the lock in selvages when shuttleless -looms are used, the cloth and shall not ravel when outward pull is exerted. The edges shall be firmly secured to
36、the body of . 3.6 Finish. The cloth shall be thoroughly scoured (see 6.51, heat-treated (see 6.6), and water-repellent treated, and shall be processed so as to meet the ballistic resistance requirements of this specification (see 3.10). 3.7 Water-repellency. The cloth shall be given an approved wate
37、r-repellent treatment (see 6.10). 6 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-C-44043B 3 = 999990b 04b7L32 O = MIL-C-44043B 3.7.1 Dynamic absorption. The dynamic absorption of the finished cloth shall not exceed 20 percent when tested as specified in 4.4.3. 3.7.2 Resistance to organic liquid. The
38、 finished cloth shall not show wetting by n-dodecane when tested as specified in 4.4.3. 3.8 pH. The pH value of the water extract of the finished cloth shall be no less than 5.0 nor more than 8.5 when tested as specified in 4.4.3. I 3.9 Shrinkage. The finished cloth shall not shrink more than 3.0 pe
39、rcent in the warp and not more than 2.0 percent in the filling when tested as specified in 4.4.3, B 3.10 Ballistic resistance. The ballistic limit V50 for 16 layers of unbonded cloth shall be 1225 feet per second when using a 10 shot V50 with a maximum spread of 125 feet per second. Testing shall be
40、 as specified in 4.4.3. 3.11 Length and put-up. For Government procurements only, unless otherwise specified (see 6,2), the cloth shall be put-up in full width rolls as specified in 5.1. not more than two pieces. No single piece shall be less than 40 yards in length, Each roll shall be not less than
41、 80 yards in length and shall contain 3.12 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. 3.13 Fiber identification. Each roll of the finished cloth shall be labeled or ticketed for fi
42、ber content in accordance with the Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act. 3.14 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 sectio
43、n 4 shall not exceed the applicable established maximum point values. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 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 te
44、sts) as specified herein. Except 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
45、 perform any of the inspections set forth in this specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. 7 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-C-440438 3 I 9979906 0467333 2 MIL-C-44043B 4.1.1 Responsibility for complian
46、ce. All items shall meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this specification shall become a part of the contractors overall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve the contractor of the r
47、esponsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies 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 author
48、ize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to accept defective material. 6 b,1.2 Certificates of compliance. When certificates of compliance are submitted, the Government reserves the right to inspect such items to determine the validity
49、 of the certification. 4 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 6.2), it shall be examined for the defects specified in 4.4.2.1 thru 4.4.2.4 and tested for the characteristics specified in table III. 4.4 Quality conformance inspection. 4.4.1 Component and material inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and materials shall be .inspected in accord
