1、 INCH-POUND A-A-50194B 10 December 2003 SUPERSEDING A-A-50194A 28 April 1992 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION HOOD, BALACLAVA, EXTENDED COLD WEATHER The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description as a replacement for MIL-H-44302 for all federal agencies. 1.
2、 SCOPE This commercial item description covers the extended cold weather balaclava hood which provides protection for the face, neck and head in cold weather conditions. 2. CLASSIFICATION The finished hood shall be of one type and in one size to fit all. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additio
3、ns, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Clothing and Textiles Directorate, Attn: DSCP-COCT, 700 Robbins Ave Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096. AMSC N/A FSC 8415 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for p
4、ublic release; distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-50194B 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 3.1 Design and construction. The hood shall be a pull over the head style with an adjustable face opening, allowing it to
5、be worn up over the nose, or down under the chin (see figure 1). The hood shall have two plies of the knitted cloth with a tightly woven nylon material, the weight shall be 4 1 ounces when tested is accordance with ASTM D3776, Option C. The wind barrier interlining between the plies in the face area
6、 shall extend a minimum of five (5) inches past the top center of the hood and shall be anchored to prevent shifting. The interlining shall be caught in the binding all around the opening not affecting the stretch, to allow protection against wind. The interlining shall have a cut out in the mouth a
7、rea. NOTE: The figure is furnished solely for guidance and information. The face side of lining fabric shall finish toward the wearer. 3.2 Basic materials 3.2.1 Knitted cloth. The finished cloth for the hood shall be washable wool, not lower than 64s U.S Standard, which may be blended with a maximum
8、 of 15 percent synthetic fiber, and dyed Black 470. The finished cloth shall be constructed in a 1X1 rib knit and conform to the minimum requirements listed below when tested in accordance with the cited test methods. 3.2.2 Matching. The color and appearance of the dyed and finished cloth shall matc
9、h the standard sample, black 470, piece number 3512. TABLE I. Knit cloth physical requirements Characteristics Requirement Test Method Fiber identification 3.2.1 ASTM D3887 Fiber blend 3.2.1 ASTM D3887 Knit structure 1 x 1 rib Visual 1/ Weight, oz./sq. yd (minimum)2/ 8.0 ASTM D3887 Wales and courses
10、 per inch 5 x 12 ASTM D3887 Colorfastness to: (minimum) Crocking, wet and dry Grade 4 or good AATCC 8 Perspiration 4/ Class 4 or good AATCC 15 Laundering Class 4 or good AATCC 61, Test IA 1/ One sample shall be used to visually determine the requirement. The results shall be reported as pass or fail
11、. 2/ Requirement for single ply of the base knit material 3/ The wales shall be counted on one side of the fabric only. 4/ The test for colorfastness for acid and alkaline solution shall apply. 3.2.2 Thread. The thread for seaming and edge finishing shall be Black 470, C.A. 66043, polyester or cotto
12、n-covered conforming to A-A-50199, Type I or II, ticket No.s 40, 2 or 3 ply or 50, 2 ply. 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-50194B 3.2.3 Interlining. The wind barrier interlining shall be a tightly woven nylon material conforming
13、to the requirements listed in Table II below. TABLE II. Interlining physical requirements Characteristics Requirements Test Method Air Permeability (maximum) 15 Ft3 /min/ft2 ASTM D737 Colorfastness to: (minimum) Perspiration 1/ Class 4 or good AATCC 15 Laundering 2/ Class 4 or good AATCC 61, Test 1A
14、 1/ The test for colorfasteness for acid and alkaline solution shall apply. 2/ The specimen shall be dried after each of the three laundering cycles. The soap solution shall contain 0.5 % by weight, P-D-245, detergent, laundry, and hand dishwashing (granular) Type II in water hardness not over 50 pa
15、rts per million. The weight of the specimen shall be 4.0 0.5 grams for yarn and fabrics and the rotating time shall be 30 minutes with ten stainless steel balls in each cylinder. 3.2.4 Seams and stitching. All seams and stitches shall be in accordance with ASTM D6193. Seam allowances shall be mainta
16、ined with seams sewn so that no raw edges, runoffs, pleats, puckers or open seams occur. Thread tension shall be maintained so that no tight or loose stitching will result. Overedge stitching shall be 3/16 to 1/4 inch wide. Type 401or 504 stitching shall be used to seam the upper portion of the hood
17、 together. Both ends of the stitching produced with the 401 stitching shall have a 1/2 inch chain extending beyond each end. Type 504 or 505 stitching shall be used on face opening and bottom edges of hood. 3.3 Labels. Each hood shall have an identification and a care label attached. The labels may
18、be combined. The labels shall be in accordance with MIL-DTL-32075, Type VI, except the font size shall be 10 points. Class 4 of the MIL-DTL-32075 shall be used for the identification label, except the size shall be omitted and class 3 shall be used for the care label. When the labels are combined th
19、e item description shall be omitted. 3.3.1 Care Label. The care label shall include the following information: WASH BY HAND, COOL WATER SQUEEZE, DONT WRING LAY FLAT, SHAPE, AIR DRY DO NOT MACHINE WASH, DRY, OR BLEACH 3.3.2 Bar-code label/tag. Each item shall be individually bar-coded with a Type VII
20、, Class 17, Label/Tag of MIL-DTL-32075. The Label/Tag shall be located so that it is completely visible on the item when it is folded and/or packaged as specified and shall cause no damage to the item. 3.4 Measurements. The hood shall meet the finished measurements specified under Table III. See fig
21、ure 2. 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-50194B TABLE III. Finished measurements Finished measurements Tolerance (inches) (A) Length 19 inches 1 (B) Width 8-1/4 inches 1/2 (C) Face opening 7-1/4 inches 1/4 (A) Place hood on a flat
22、 surface and align bottom edges of front and back, close top and bottom edges of the face opening. With hood in this position, measure length in a straight line from folded edge at center of crown to bottom of hood. (See figures 2) (B) With hood positioned as indicated above, measure across the hood
23、 in a straight line from folded edge to folded edge at face opening. (See figure 2). (C) Place hood on a flat surface and fold in half lengthwise, pull hood so the curvature along side edges of face opening is straight. Measure along the edge of face opening from fold at center front to fold at cent
24、er neck. (See figure 2). 3.5 Figures. Figures are furnished for information purposes only. When inconsistencies exist between the written specification and the figures, the written specification shall control. 3.6 End item performance testing. The finished hood shall neither shrink nor elongate more
25、 than 7.0 percent maximum in either the length or width direction when test in accordance with AATCC 135, Table I, (2), (II), (D). 4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. 4.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used
26、 to the maximum extent possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. 5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE. 5.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this com
27、mercial item description, and shall conform to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. 5.2 Acceptance criteria. Acceptance criteria shall be as specified in the contract or purchase
28、 order. 5.3 End item visual and dimensional examinations. Each hood selected for examination shall be visually and dimensionally examined. Lot inspections shall be in accordance with ANSI Z1.4. 5.3.1 Defects. The hood shall be examined for the major defects listed below. 4 Provided by IHSNot for Res
29、aleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-50194B Table IV. End item examination Examination DefectMaterials Any hole, cut, tears, run, needle chew or weakening defect in the material, any mend or patch, shade variation within a part or between parts, color not as sp
30、ecified. Seams and stitching Seam: puckered, distorted, pleated, wavy, twisted, irregular or open, loose stitch tension resulting in loose seam; seam type not as specified, raw edges. Stitches: broken or missing thread or stitch, stitch type not as specified. Workmanship Any component part omitted o
31、r not as specified, distorted, full, tight or twisted parts. Any defect not specified in this table which affects, form, fit or function. Cleanness Spot, stain, excessive thread ends not trimmed or removed, raw edges, odor. Labels Omitted, incorrect, illegible, not attached specified; bar codes omit
32、ted, not readable by scanner; human-readable interpretation (HRI) omitted or illegible; bar code not visible on folded, packaged item; bar code causes damage to the hood. Dimensions and finished measurements Not as specified. 6. PACKAGING 6.1 Packaging, packing and marking. Preservation, packing and
33、 marking shall be as specified in the contract or order. 7. NOTES (This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory unless otherwise stated in the contract or purchase order) 7.1 Source of Government documents. Copies of military and Fede
34、ral documents are available from: Standardization Documents Order Desk Bldg. 4D 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 MIL-DTL-32075 LABEL: FOR CLOTHING, EQUIPAGE, AND TENTAGE 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-50194B A-A-5
35、0199 THREAD, POLYESTER CORE, COTTON-OR POLYESTER COVERED 7.2 Source of non-Government documents. The following documents form part of this document to the extent specified herein. ASTM International ASTM D737 STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR AIR PERMEABILITY OF TEXTILE FABRICS ASTM D3887 STANDARD TEST METHO
36、D TOLERANCES FOR KNITTED FABRICS ASTM D6193 STANDARD PRACTICE FOR STITCHES AND SEAMS (For all inquires please contact the American Society For Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428). Website address http:/www.astm.org AATCC AATCC 8 COLORFASTNESS TO CROCKING AATCC
37、15 COLORFASTNESS TO PERSPIRATION AATCC 61 COLORFASTNESS TO LAUNDERING AATCC 135 DIMENSIONAL CHANGES IN AUTOMATIC HOME LAUNDERING OF WOVEN AND KNIT FABRICS (For all inquires please contact the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 2
38、7709-2215.) Website address http:/www.aatcc.org AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE ANSI/ASCQ Z1.4 SAMPLING PROCEDURES AND TABLES FOR INSPECTION OF ATTRIBUTES (For all inquires please contact the American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rdStreet, 4thFloor, New York, NY 10036). Website addr
39、ess http:/www.ansi.org. 7.3 Subject term key words listing Knitted cloth Wind barrier MILITARY INTERESTS: Custodians CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING Army - GL ACTIVITY: GSA - FSS Navy - NU Air Force - 11 PREPARING ACTIVITY: Review Activities DLA -CT Air Force 82 Project 8415-0256 6 Provided by IHSNot for
40、ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-50194B 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-50194B Figure 2: Measurement Guidelines 8 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
