1、A-A-55236 9999974 0362743 04T I INCH-POUND I A-A-5 5 2 3 6 September 13 1993 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION GLOVES, MENS, CLOTH, DRESS, WHITE The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description in preference to MIL-G-41817. Abstract. This commercial item descr
2、iption covers the requirements for mens dress gloves. The gloves are intended for use by Military police and ceremonial activities personnel of the Department of Defense. Salient characteristics. The gloves shall be a full inseam, Montpelier pattern, hand trimmed, with continuous fourchette, “Q“ typ
3、e thumb, closed wrist design with elastic webbing. The cloth shall have no labile sulfur or nonfiberous content. Fiuure. Figure 1 is furnished for information purposes only. In the event of any inconsistencies between the written commercial item description and Figure 1, the commercial item descript
4、ion shall govern. 0 Materials Fabric, knitted, cotton, simplex. The basic fabric shall be cotton simplex, or a comparable 100% knitted cotton fabric, and the color shall be White shade number 3028. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use
5、 in improving this document should be addressed to: Defense Personnel Support Center, Clothing and Textiles Directorate, Attn: DPSC-FSSD, 2800 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101-8419, by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this docume
6、nt or by letter. t AMSC N/A P DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. FSC 8440 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55 236 The simplex knit shall be a 48-line Atlas pattern that is produced whe
7、n the warp end continues to move the same direction for 24 consecutive courses, after which, the direction of the courses in the opposite direction. A faint horizontal line occurs at each half repeat where the guide bars change direction. This represents one full repeat of the pattern. The cloth sha
8、ll be knit with nonravelling edges, sueded on both sides, and shall have a suppleness equal to or better than the standard sample. The yarn shall be made from cotton which has been carded, combed, and spun into singles yarn. The finished cloth shall be bleached and shall be supplemented with an opti
9、cal brightener to enhance the appearance. guide bar movement is reversed, and the warp ends traverse 24 i . t 1 The finished cloth shall have a minimum of 60 wales and 42 courses per inch when tested in accordance with ASTM-D3887-89, a minimum bursting strength of 132 pounds when tested in accordanc
10、e with ASTM-D3887-89 and a minimum weight requirement of 9.5 oz./sq. yd. when tested in accordance with ASTM-D3776-85, Option C. maximum of 12.0% for the length direction and 3.0% for the width direction when tested in accordance with AATCC-96, Option Vc. The cloth shall show discoloration equal to
11、or better than the standard sample or a minimum of Class 4 when tested for laundering in accordance with AATCC 61-89, Test 1A and perspiration in accordance with AATCC 15-89. exceptions to AATCC 61-1989, Test No. 1A: The dimensional stability of the cloth shall be a The following are 1. The sample s
12、ize shall be 4.0 i. 0.1 grams and the total liquor volume shall be 100 ml., and the rotation time shall be 30 minutes. 2 The test for colorfastness to acid and alkaline solution shall apply in accordance with AATCC 15-1998. 3. fabric : The following additional tests are applicable to the basic a. St
13、retch test. One specimen each from the length (wales) and width (courses) direction shall be tested from each sample unit. Each specimen shall be a rectangle 4 inches but not less than 5 inches. length (wales) of the cloth for length tests, and parallel to the width (courses) for width tests. The te
14、st specimens shall be taken no nearer the selvage than 1/10 the width of the cloth. Two parallel lines, 3 inches apart, shall be drawn at right angles to the long dimension of the specimen. In addition, a line shall be drawn parallel to the long dimension of the specimen, 1 inch in from either edge
15、for proper alignment of the specimen in the jaws of the testing apparatus. The long dimension shall be parallel to the t J 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55236 9999974 0362743 932 A-A-55 2 3 6 Test apparatus. The test device sh
16、all be an apparatus 0 wherein the specimen is held between two clamps. the upper clamp shall be such that one gripping surface or jaw shall be an integral part of the rigid frame of the clamp. the face of the fixed jaw shall measure 1 inch by 1-1/2 or more inches with the long dimension perpendicula
17、r to the direction of application of the load. The lower clamp shall have similar jaws and, when weight is attached, shall weigh a total of 6 pounds. The jaws shall have smooth gripping surfaces, sufficiently flat and parallel to prevent slipping of the specimen during the test. The specimen shall b
18、e placed symmetrically in the clamps of the apparatus with the long dimension parallel and the short dimension at right angles to the direction of the application of the load. Using the specified guidelines, the specimen shall be aligned with one outside edge of the front jaws of each clamp. The pro
19、per weight shall be added to insure a total of 6 pounds (including the weight of the lower jaws). The load shall be applied for 15 seconds and the distance between jaws measured by a pair of dividers or other suitable instrument. The elongation at the required load shall be expressed as the percent
20、increase in the length of the specimen between the jaws. The percent stretch shall be calculated as follows: The design of I The face of the movable jaw shall measure 1 inch by 1 inch, and Procedure. Percent stretch = Stretch dimension - Original 3-inch dimension Original dimension (3 inches) The re
21、sults obtained shall be reported separately to the * nearest 1.0 percent. b. pIJ. 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 in accordance with FED-STD-191, Test Method 2811. Thread. The cotton thread for seaming and stitching shal
22、l be White AH, C.A. 66050 and shall be a mercerized finish, machine thread, Ticket No. B, 3-ply and Ticket No. A, 3-ply of A-A-52094. Elastic webbinq. The elastic webbing shall be braided, 2 over and 2 under, unbleached, and 7/16 inch wide. A 2-inch length of elastic webbing shall be stretched to 3
23、inches. While holding under tension and using a 1/4 inch gage, zigzag stitch the length of the elastic to inside of palm at wrist 1/4 to 1/2 inch below base of thumb. After stitching, the relaxed elastic webbing shall measure 2 2 1/4 inches in length and shall be tacked at rubber used in the elastic
24、 webbing shall be 42. The webbing Option C and shall have a minimum of 12 elastic strands, 25 carriers and 68 yarns per inch in the filling when tested in accordance with ASTM-D3775-85. The yarn size (+ 2 counts/ply) shall be 20/2 when tested in accordance with ASTM-D1907-89. I both ends of the webb
25、ing to prevent ravelling. The gage of the I shall be .20 min. when tested in accordance with ASTM-D3776-85, I) 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-5523b 9999974 ill62744 859 A-A-55 2 3 6 Label/markinq. Each glove shall be marked wit
26、h a combination identification and size label. The marking shall be by heat transfer (decalcomania), direct printing, stamping, or stenciling, applied to the inside center back of wrist just above the hem, and shall not show on the outside of the glove; or a II nonwoven, spunbonded polyester cloth o
27、r nonwoven, 80/20 polyester/cellulose cloth, impregnated and coated with a permanent pigmented acrylic composition, mildew-resistant printed label may be used. This latter type of label shall be attached at center of back of wrist by catching the bottom of label in hem stitching. The label shall sho
28、w a minimum of class 4 to laundering when tested in accordance with AATCC 61-89. The inscription shall be as follows: Item description Contract number National stock number Fur, Wool or Fiber Products Act Contractors name (bottom of label) information as applicable S I Z E Launderins instruction lab
29、el. containing the following laundering instructions shall be inserted in each right-hand glove: A printed slip of thin paper GLOVES, MENS, CLOTH, DRESS, WHITE LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS Wash gloves in lukewarm water and soap. Rinse thoroughly. Do not twist or wring when pressing out water. Stretch int
30、o shape and wrap in towel to dry. Label/taq. type VIII, class 17 label/tag of DDD-L-20. This label/tag shall be located so that it is completely visible on the item when it is folded and/or packaged as specified and so that it causes no damage to the item. Each item shall be individually bar-coded w
31、ith the Sizes and measurements. The finished gloves shall conform to the measurements below. Measurements A and B shall be made as indicated on Figure 1. Finished measurements _ Size (inches) A - Width (inches) B - Overall Length i Small 3-3/4 2 1/8 10-3/4 2 3/8 Medium 3-7/8 2 1/8 11-1/8 2 3/8 8 Lar
32、ge 4 - + 1/8 11-1/4 2 3/8 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55236 W 9999974 0362745 795 = A-A-55 2 3 6 Patterns. The Government shall furnish a single size pattern. The contractor is responsible for grading patterns for additional s
33、izes. Commercial patterns may be used in lieu of the Government furnished pattern provided they conform to the cited design and finished measurements. I Workmanship. The finished gloves shall conform to the quality of product established by this document. shall not exceed the contractors own quality
34、 assurance standards and the quality assurance standards defined by the technical data in the bid package. Product demonstration model. When required, offerers shall submit samples of their intended production. The product demonstration model will consist of units independently developed. Product de
35、monstration models will be analyzed and evaluated by the Government. Evaluation criteria and basis for award are contained in the solicitation. Product demonstration models will be retained by the Government. One (1) product demonstration model approved by DPSC under the resultant contract will serv
36、e as a manufacturing standard for the corresponding production items delivered under this contract. advised that the product demonstration model does not relieve the successful offerer of his responsibility to perform in accordance with the commercial item description specified above. Requlatorv req
37、uirements. The of feror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580 to the maximum extent practicable. The occurrence of defects Offerers are 0 Qualitv assurance Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient charac
38、teristics of this description and that the product conforms to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to the first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for und
39、er the provisions of the contract. Reliance on contractor quality assurance systems shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to ensure that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Examination Visual examination.
40、The gloves shall be examined for the following defects. 1 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55236 9999974 0162746 621 A-A-55 23 6 Defects. The gloves shall be examined for the following defects: any hole, cut, tear, color not as s
41、pecified; any spot or stain (outside); thread ends not removed; label missing, incorrect, or illegible; measurement of item not as specified; any float, knots extending above the surface of the cloth, slub, smash, weak or soft spot, abrasion mark; edges frayed, slack, cut, torn, or I poorly construc
42、ted; any crease or wrinkle, (embedded); stretch I (stitch tension) knitting tension too tight or too loose; bar code omitted or not readable by scanner; human-readable interpretation (HRI) omitted or illegible; bar-coded type not as specified; code density not as specified. Preservation, packina, an
43、d markinq. The preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order. Source of Government documents. documents are available from: Copies of military and Federal Standardization Documents Order Desk Bldg. 4D 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 Sources of non-G
44、overnment documents AATCC - Test Methods (Applications for copies should be addressed to American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215.) ASTM - Test Methods (Applications for copies should be addressed to American Society For Testing and
45、 Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187.) Custodian: Army - GL Navy - NU Air Force - 11 Review Activity: Navy - MC Air Force - 82, 99 Civil Agency Coordinating Activity : GSA - FSS Preparing Activity: DLA - CT Project No. 8440-0207 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55236 W 9999974 OLb2747 5b8 A-A-5 5 2 3 6 FIGURE 1. - GLOVES, MENS, CLOTH, DRESS, WHITE -. . . 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
