1、INCH-POUNDA-A-55302November 5, 1996COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONSOCKS, WINTER (WOOL AND COTTON)The General Service Administration has authorized the use of this commercial itemdescription in preference to MIL-S-405.1. SCOPE. This commercial item description covers one type of seamless wool and cottonw
2、inter socks. The socks are intended for use by personnel of the Department of Defense.2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS2.1 Description. The socks shall be seamless with a terry tuft stitch to the inside of the entiresock. The top shall be finished with nonraveling, overedged stitching, or a rib elastic cuf
3、f andthe toes shall be closed. The color of the socks shall be natural (unbleached).2.2 Materials.2.2.1 Merino knitting yarn. The knitting yarn shall be made from fleece, pulled sheeps wool,or a combination of both not lower in grade than 50s U.S. Standard, and cotton, blended insuch proportion that
4、 the finished socks will contain not less than 75 percent wool when testedin accordance with Table I. Cotton core yarn will not be acceptable.2.2.2 Cotton-tie-yarn. The cotton tie yarn used for backing or binding the terry or tuft stitchshall unbleached, 2-ply, not finer than 20/2 when tested in acc
5、ordance with Table I.2.2.3 Looping yarn. When looping yarn is used for looping the toes a 2-ply worsted yarn notfiner than 20/2 worsted count, or a 2-ply cotton yarn not finer than 12/2 cotton count shall beused.Beneficial comments recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any
6、datawhich may improve this document should be sent to: Defense Personnel Support Center,Clothing and Textiles Directorate, Attn.: DPSC-FNS, 2800 South 20th Street, Philadelphia,PA 19145-5099.AMSC N/A FSC 8440DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.Provided by
7、 IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-5530222.2.4 Thread.2.2.4.1 Overedging thread. If applicable, the thread for overedging the sock shall be spunfrom combed cotton yarns and shall have a soft finish. The finished thread shall have nochemical fin
8、ishes or treatments other than those used on commercial threads and no finish ortreatment shall be applied for the purpose of increasing breaking strength. The color of thethread shall be natural (unbleached) and conform to the requirements in Table I.2.2.4.2 Thread for seamed toes. The thread for s
9、eaming toes shall be stretch nylon orequivalent and shall conform to the requirements in Table I.TABLE I. - Requirements.CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENTS TEST METHODBursting strength (fabric of thefinished socks)Not less than 70 pounds ASTM D3787Nonfibrous material (finishedsocks)The starch and protein
10、contentincluding chloroform-solubleand water-soluble material notexceed 4.0% (max.)ASTM D629, (Section 9)Dimensional stability (finishedsocks)Shrink or elongate: total of8.0% (max.)AATCC 99 Paragraphs 10 and13, Test IAWNOTE: The Determination of% Relaxation DimensionalChange Sections 10-12 shallnot
11、apply.Alkali solubility (treated woolor finished socks)Not to increase 6.0% (max.)over the untreated material andshall not total more than 18.0%AATCC 20aNylon seaming thread (for toeclosure)The thread shall be 3-ply with abreaking strength (min./lbs.) of1.7.ASTM D2556 1/Cotton-tie-yarn Breaking stre
12、ngth (min./lbs.) 1.9 ASTM D2556 1/Overedging thread (cotton) The thread shall be 3-ply, with abreaking strength (min./lbs.) of1.7.ASTM D2556 1/Stretch (finished socks) Cross-stretch not less than 7inches on the leg and not lessthan 6-1/2 inches on the foot(see Figure 1, B and C)FED-STD 191, TM 7540,
13、 2/Weight per dozen pairs(conditioned)Table II Scale1/ Machine speed shall be 12 +/- 0.5 in/min. and a 10 inch gauge length shall; be used.2/ A 10-pound weight shall be used and shall be allowed to hang for 30 seconds.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without licen
14、se from IHS-,-,-A-A-5530232.3 Sizes and measurements. The finished socks shall conform to the measurements inTables II and III.TABLE II. - Measurements and weights.SIZES (A) LENGTH1/ (INCHES)(B) FOOT LENGTH1/ (INCHES)CONDITIONED WEIGHT PERDOZEN PAIRS (OUNCES)7 12-1/2 7 528 12-1/2 8 569 12-1/2 9 6210
15、 12-1/2 10 6411 12-1/2 11 6612 12-1/2 12 6813 12-1/2 13 7014 12-1/2 14 72Tolerance +/- 1/2 -0, +3/4 Minimum1/ Refer to Figure 1.TABLE III. - Number of courses.FOOT COURSES, MINIMUM 1/SOCK SIZES 4-1/2 INCH CYLINDER 5 INCH CYLINDER LEG COURSES MINIMUM 2/7 - 45 808 - 50 809 50 55 8010 55 60 8011 60 65
16、8012 65 70 8013 70 75 8014 75 80 801/ Foot courses shall be counted from first short butt toe gore needle to first short butt heelgore needle (refer to D of Figure 1).2/ Leg courses shall be counted from first short butt heel gore needles to top of leg (refer to Eof Figure 1).2.4 Finishing and pairi
17、ng. The socks shall be scoured and boarded and be matched andpaired so that there will be no greater difference in overall foot length or leg length than 1/2inch.2.5. Label/marking. Each sock shall have the size and fiber content marking applied belowthe instep and centered between the ankle and toe
18、. The marking shall be clearly legible andshow good fastness to laundering transference in accordance with AATCC-61, Test 1A. Thesize numbers shall be not less than 7/8 inch in height. All other letters and numbers shall be aProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted withou
19、t license from IHS-,-,-A-A-553024minimum of 1/8 inch in height. Each pair of socks shall have a commercial-type labelcontaining the contractors name, contract number and National Stock Number (NSN).2.6 Bar code label. Each pair of socks shall have a printed bar code label which is clearlylegible and
20、 readable by scanner. The bar coding element shall be a 13 digit national stocknumber (NSN). The label shall be a medium to high density and shall be located so that it iscompletely visible on the item when it is folded and/or packaged as specified.3. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The offeror/contractor
21、is encouraged to userecovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS4.1 Product conformance. The product provided shall meet the salient characteristics of thiscommercial item descrip
22、tion, conform to the producers standards and quality assurancepractices, and be the same product offered for sale in the market. The Government reservesthe right to require proof of such conformance.4.2 Visual examination. The socks shall be examined for the defects listed: Any holes, runs,dropped s
23、titches, thin areas, mends, or slubs; burn or scorch; any component part omitted orpoor workmanship; label missing, incorrect or illegible; measurement of item not asspecified; bar code omitted or not readable by scanner; human-readable interpretation (HRI)omitted or illegible; bar code not visible
24、on folded, packaged item; bar code causes damageto the item; any items not packaged in accordance with the contract or purchase order.5. PACKAGING. The preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in thecontract or purchase order.6. NOTES6.1 Source of Government documents. Copies of mili
25、tary and Federal documents areavailable from:Standardization Documents Order DeskBldg. 4D700 Robbins AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19111-5094U.S. Department Of AgricultureMethods of Test for Grades of Wool(Applications for copies should be addressed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture,Agricultural Markin
26、g Service, Washington , DC 20402.)Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-5530256.2 Sources of non-Government documentsASTM Test Methods(Applications for copies should be addressed to American Society For Testing andMaterials, 100 Barr Ha
27、rbor Dr., W. Conshohocken, PA 19248-2959.)AATCC Test Methods(Applications for copies should be addressed to American Association of Textile Chemistsand Colortists, P.O. Box 12215, Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215)6.3 Acceptance criteria. Acceptance criteria shall be as specified in the contract or purch
28、aseorder.MILITARY INTERESTS: Civil Agency Coordinating Activity:Custodian: GSA - FSSNavy - NUArmy - GL Preparing Activity:Air Force - 99 DLA - CTReview Activity: Project No. 8440-0203Army - MDAir Force - 32, 45, 82Navy - MCProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-553026FIGURE 1. SOCKS, WINTER (WOOL AND COTTON)Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
