1、1 INCH-POUND 1 rBeneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Defense Supply Center A-A-5 95 93 August 28,2000 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION SOCKS, EXTREME COLD WEATHER The General Services Admi
2、nistration has authorized the use of this commercial item description as a replacement for MIL-S-38004 for all Federal agencies. 1. SCOPE. This commercial item description covers one type of felt socks intended for wear with the extreme cold weather boot by personnel of the Department of Defense. 2.
3、 CLASSIFICATION. The socks shall be one type only and available in the following sizes: Sizes: Extra-small (XS) Small (S) Medium (M) (Large (L) 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 3.1 quarters and a bottom stitched together. The socks shall have a tape stay at the front and a tape pull strap at the back (ref
4、er to Figure 1). Description. The socks shall be made of wool felt, natural color and-consist of two 3.2 Material. 3.2.1. - Felt. Unless otherwise specified the felt for the socks shall be made of 1 O0 percent fleece, 1 O0 percent pulled sheeps wool or a mixture of fleece and pulled sheeps wool. The
5、 fleece or wool shall not be lower in grade than the 40s of U.S standard. The finished fabric shall conform to the requirements in Table I. The finished fabric shall be soft and flexible and shall be thoroughly scoured. The wool shall be of suitable staple length to comply with this commercial item
6、description. The face and the back shall be given a good cover nap. Reused wool or any other similar waste shall not be used (see 4.1). Philadelphia, Clothing and Textiles Directorate, Attn: DSCP-CRFD, 700 Robbins Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19 1 1 1-5094 AMSC NIA O FSC 8440 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleN
7、o reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A- 5 95 93 3.2.2 Color. Unless otherwise specified, the color of the felt shall be the natural color of white scoured wool. . TABLE I. Basic material reauirements - CHARACTERISTICS - Weight oz./sq. ft - Texture: warp Filling Break
8、ing Strength, min. (grab method): warp Filling REQUIREMENTS 4 oz (+/- 5%) 35 threads per inch 35 threads per inch 165 pounds 165 pounds TEST METHODS ASTM D3776 ASTM D3775 ASTM D5034 3.3 Tape. The tape at the top of the sock (refer to Figure i), front and back shall be cotton, bleached white, 5/8 (+/
9、- 1/8) inch wide with a breaking strength (min.) of 1 15 pounds in accordance with ASTM D5034. The back pull strap shall be securely attached with a loop at top center back and have a 2- 1/2 inch opening. The front stay shall be 1 -3/4 inches in length, folded across the top of the front seam and bo
10、x stitched. 3.4 Thread. The thread used for sewing shall be standard commercial thread, 100% cotton plied, with a breaking strength (min.) of 5.3 pounds in accordance with ASTM D5034. 3.5 Finished measurements and weights. The finished measurements shall be in accordance with Table II (refer to Figu
11、re 2). The minimum weight per six pairs of socks shall be 4-114 pounds for extra small sizes, 4-1/2 pounds for small sizes, 4-3/4 pounds for medium sizes, 5 pounds for large sizes. 3.6 Patterns. Standard patterns shall be furnished for used as a guide to cut working patterns. The standard patterns s
12、hall not be altered in any way and the working patterns shall not be modified without prior approval from the procuring activity. 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A- 5 95 93 5 to 7 TABLE II. Finished measurements (inches) 7-1/2 - 1
13、/ Measurement and Location 10- 1/2 not soft or flexible; badly shaded or wide variation in color; not secured with twine through the pull straps; any spot stain seriously affecting appearance; any hole, cut or tear seriously affecting serviceability; any smash, float, slub, abrasion, or any other de
14、fect affecting serviceability; not napped on either side; tape not white, missing, not securely attached, not completely covering seam as required, not completely box stitched as required, loop on pull strap less than 2 inches or more than 3 inches; edge of seam overlapping or not tightly butted; jo
15、ining of front and back seams at bottom section not closed and firm; any open seam except front stay or back loop ( a seam shall classified as open when one or more stitches joining a seam are broken or when two or more continuous skipped stitches or run-Offs occur); any open sem on fiont stay or ba
16、ck loop; any twist, pleat or pucker seriously affecting serviceability; loose stitch tension resulting in a loosely secured seam; any material defects, distorted parts or poor workmanship; Any component part omitted or not securely attached affecting serviceability; markings missing, incorrect, or i
17、llegible or improper location; measurement of item not as specified; bar code omitted or 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 item; any items not packaged in accordance with the
18、 contract or purchase order. 5.3 Acceptance critena. Acceptance criteria shall be as specified in the contract or purchase order. 6. PACKAGING 6.1 Preservation, packing, and marking. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order. 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo
19、reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A- 59593 7. NOTES 7.1 Source of Government documents. Copies of military and Federal documents are available from: Standardization Documents Order Desk Bldg. 4D 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19 1 1 1-5094 7.2 Source of non-Gov
20、ernment documents AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) ASTM D3775 - Yarns per inch (Woven) ASTM D3776 - Weight ASTM D5034 - Breaking Strength ASTM D6 193 - Stitches, seams and stitching (Applications for copies should be addressed to American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr
21、Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.) WOOL PRODUCTS LABELING ACT (Applications for copies should be addressed to Textile Section, Division of Enforcement, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580 MILITARY INTERESTS: Custodians Air Force - 11.6 Review Activities Air Force - 45 Navy - NU C
22、IVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITY: GSA - FSS PREPAFUNG ACTIVITY: DLA - CT Project Number : 8440-0236 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A- A- 5 9593 i TAPE STAY STITCHING FIGURE 1. SOCKS, EXTREME COLD WEATHER Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A- A- 59593 FIGURE 2. SOCK, FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (INCHES) 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
