1、 INCH-POUND MIL-DTL-32092 November 8, 2001 SUPERSEDING KK-L-2004 November 15, 1976 MILITARY DETAILED SPECIFICATION LEATHER, CATTLEHIDE, DEERSKIN AND HORSEHIDE, CHROME TANNED This specification is approved for use by all Department and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE This Military Det
2、ailed Specification covers the requirements for full grain cattlehide, deerskin and horsehide; and the cattlehide flesh splits. 1.2 CLASSIFICATION. The leather will be in the following types: Type I - Cattlehide, full grain, for garments and equipage Type II Deerskin, full grain, for garments and eq
3、uipage Type III Horsehide, full grain for garments and equipage Type IV Cattlehide, flesh splits for garments and equipage (Classes 1 and 2 are applicable to types I, II, III and IV only) Class 1 Mildew resistant treated Class 2 - Not mildew resistant treated Type V - Cattlehide, full grain for glov
4、es Type VI - Deerskin, full grain for gloves Type VII Horsehide, full grain for gloves Type VIII Cattlehide flesh splits for gloves Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Defense Supply
5、 Center Philadelphia, Clothing and Textiles Directorate, Attn: DSCP-COC, bld 6-1-D, 700 Robbins Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096. AMSC N/A FSC 8330 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32092 2 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. T
6、he documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of
7、this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. 2.2 Non-Government publications. The following document(s) form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Un
8、less otherwise specified, the issues of the 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). AMERICA
9、N SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS D- 6075 Cracking Resistance of Leather D- 2209 Tensile Strength of Leather D- 3495 Hexane Extraction of Leather D- 2617 Total Ash in Leather D- 6076 Shrinkage temperature of leather D- 2807 Chromic Oxide Content by Perchloric Acid Oxidation Test D- 2810 pH of Leat
10、her D- 4925 Flexibility and Adhesion of Finish on Leather D- 6012 Determination of Resistance of Glove Leather to Bleeding D- 5053 Resistance to Crocking of Leather D- 4705 Stitch tear Strength Double Hole D 2821 Measuring the Relative Stiffness of Leather by means of a Torsional Wire Apparatus (App
11、lications for copies should be addressed to American Society For Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.) ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (Applications for copies should be addressed to ANSI/ASQC American Society for Quality Control 611 East Winconsin Ave. , Milwaukee WI 53202) (No
12、n-Government 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 o
13、f this document and the references cited herein (except for related associated specifications or specification sheets), the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. Provided by
14、IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32092 3 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Materials The lace leather and cut laces shall be full grain cattlehide. The flesh side of the leather shall be smooth and free of coarse loose flesh. 3.1.1 Types I, II and III.
15、The leather shall be full grain cattlehide, deerskin or horsehide as required for the type specified (see 1.2 and 6.2) and shall be suitable for use in garments and equipage. The flesh side of the leathers shall be smooth and free and loose flesh. 3.1.2 Type IV. The leather shall be flesh splits obt
16、ained from cattlehide bends. The leather shall be suitable for use in garments and equipage. Both sides of the leather shall be smooth and free of loose flesh. Middle splits, head splits, belly splits and shoulder splits shall not be used. 3.1.3 Types V, VI and VII. The leather shall be full grain c
17、attlehide deerskin or horsehide as required for the type specified (see 1.2 and 6.2) and shall be suitable for use in gloves. The flesh side shall be smooth and free of loose flesh. 3.1.4 Type VIII. The leather shall be flesh splits from cattlehide bends. The leather shall be suitable for use in glo
18、ves. Both sides of the leather shall be smooth and free of loose flesh. Middle splits, head splits, belly splits and shoulder splits shall not be used. 3.2 Tannage. The leather shall be chrome tanned. 3.3 Physical requirements. 3.3.1. Trim (form and area). Types I and V cattlehide leather shall be f
19、urnished in the form of whole hides or sides. Types II and VI deerskin leather shall be furnished in the form of whole skins. Types III and VII horsehide shall be furnished in the form of horsehide fronts. Types IV and VIII cattlehide flesh splits shall be furnished in the form of bends. The area of
20、 the leather in terms of square feet shall be legibly marked on the butt end of the flesh side. 3.3.2. Thickness. The thickness of the leather shall be as specified (see 6.2). A thickness tolerance of + ounce is permitted. NOTE: 1 ounce = 1/64 inch 3.3.3 Color . The color of the of the leather shall
21、 be as specified (see 6.2). Both sides of the leather shall be the same color. Slight color variations on the flesh side resulting from buffing or shaving the leather shall be permitted. 3.3.4 Dyeing The leather shall be drum dyed. 3.3.5 Finish. The grain side of types I, II and III leather shall ha
22、ve a light application of finish and dye containing only sufficient pigment to assist in making the color uniform. No finish shall be applied to types IV, V, VI, VII and VIII leather. 3.3.6 Finish stability (types I, II and III). The finish shall not crack, flake, part from the leather or become tac
23、ky when tested as specified in 4.3. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32092 4 3.3.7. Staining (type I, II and III). Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2) the stain on the test pad shall have an expanded AATCC value of not less 4
24、when the leather is tested for staining in accordance with 4.3. 3.3.8 Colorfastness (types I, II, III, V, VI and VII). The leather shall be tested for resistance to dry and wet crocking in accordance with 4.3. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), staining of the dry cloth shall be not lower numeric
25、ally than Munsell value 8.5 and staining of the wet cloth shall be not lower numerically than Munsell Value 8.0. 3.3.9 Cracking ( types I, II and III). The grain surface or the finish shall not crack or part from the leather when tested as specified in 4.3. 3.3.10 Shrinkage temperature . 3.3.10.1 Ty
26、pes I, III, IV, V, VII and VIII. Shrinkage of the leather shall not occur at a temperature below 97C when the leather is tested as specified in 4.3. 3.3.10.2 Types II and VI. Shrinkage of the leather shall not occur at a temperature below 92C when the leather is tested as specified in 4.3. 3.3.11 El
27、ongation. At least 80 percent of the specimens tested shall meet the following elongation values at a load of 25 pounds when tested as specified in 4.3. Any specimen that ruptures or shows grain crack below 25 pounds shall be reported a failing specimen. Types Elongation percent Minimum Maximum I, I
28、I, V, IV 25.0 60.0 V, VI, VII, VIII 25.0 - 3.3.12 Stitch tearing strength. At least 80 percent of the specimens tested shall meet the stitch tearing strength values indicated below when tested as specified in 4.3. Thickness of Stitch Tearing strength Types Leather (ounces) pounds, minimum I, IV, V,
29、VIII 2- and less 17.0 Over 2-1/2 30.0 II, VI 2 and less 15.0 Over 2 20.0 III, VII 2- and less 20.0 Over 2-1/2 30.0 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32092 5 3.3.13 Stiffness. At least 80 percent of the specimens tested shall hav
30、e stiffness values as indicated below when tested as specified in 4.3. Stiffness Value Stiffness Value Thickness of before soaking after soaking Types leather (ounces) (degrees, maximum) (degree maximum) V, VII 2-1/2 or less 116 132 Over 2-1/2 260 320 VI 2 or less 60 1/ Over 2 90 1/ VIII Over 2 260
31、320 1/ Type VI leather shall not be tested for stiffness after soaking. 3.3.14 Fungicide. Unless otherwise specified (paragraph 6.2), one of the following leather fungicides is required. 3.3.14.1 2- (thiocyanomethylthio) Benzothiazole. The leather shall contain not less than 100ppm and not more than
32、 400ppm of active ingredient 2- (thiocyanomethylthio) benzothiazole (TCMTB), (see paragraph 4.4.1). 3.3.14.2 Ortho- Phenyl Phenol. The leather shall not contain less than 540 ppm and not more than2580 ppm. (see paragraph 4.4.2) 3.3.14.3 Diiodomethyl para Tolysulfone . The leather shall contain not l
33、ess than 300 ppm and not more than 2000 ppm. (see paragraph 4.4.3) 3.4 Chemical requirements 3.4.1 The leather shall conform to the chemical requirements of table I when tested as specified in 4.5. TABLE I Chemical requirements Characteristic Minimum Maximum Chloroform-soluble material, percent 1/ -
34、 25.0 Total ash, percent 1/ Type I, II, III, V, VI, VII - 9.0 Type IV and VIII - 12.0 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32092 6 TABLE I Chemical requirements (cont) Characteristic Minimum Maximum Chromic oxide, percent 1/ 3.0 -
35、PH value 3.3 - 1/ Moisture free basis. 3.5 Workmanship. The finished leather shall conform to the quality established by this specification. The occurrence of defect shall not exceed the applicable acceptable levels. 4.0 VERIFICATION. 4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements sp
36、ecified herein are classified as follows: 4.1.1 Certificate of compliance. Where certificates of compliance are submitted, the government reserves the right to check test such items to determine the validity of the certification. 4.2 Conformance inspection. Sampling for inspection shall be in accord
37、ance with the provisions of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, except where otherwise indicated hereinafter. 4.2.1 Component and material inspection. In accordance with 4.1 above, components an material shall be tested in accordance with all the requirements of referenced specification, drawings, and standards unless
38、otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this specification or applicable purchase document. 4.2.2 Examination of the end item. The classification of defects found during the examination shall be in accordance with the lists shown in 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2. The sample unit for these exami
39、nations shall be one hide, side, skin, front or bend as required for the type specified. A sample size of 15 and a rejection number of 2 shall be applicable for thickness determinations on lots consisting of 51 or more units of product. Separate examinations shall be performed for visual and dimensi
40、onal characteristics, but the same sample may be used for each examination. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32092 7 4.2.2.1 Examination for visual characteristics. Examine Defect Type I,II,III,V,VI,VII Not full grain Type IV,
41、VIII Not flesh spits Trim Type I, V Not in the form of a whole hide or side Type II, VI Not in the form of a whole skin Type III, VII Not in the form of a front Type IV, VIII Not in the form of a bend Color Not as specified Not the same color on both sides Dyeing Not drum dyed Finish Type I, II, III
42、 Finish missing on grain side Type IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Any application of finish Quality of leather Not clean; stain or other foreign matter, Coarse loose fiber on flesh side, Not soft and pliable, hard bony, boardy, or Loose spongy leather. Any cut, hole brand, hip mark, scratch Heavy vein, deep w
43、rinkle, or surface imperfections Which individually or collectively impair the Cutting value of more than 12 percent of the Total area of the side, whole hide, skin, front or bend. NOTE: Light, well healed scratches and grub holes, light fat wrinkles, and slight stains Shall not be classified as def
44、ects. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32092 8 4.2.2.2 Examination for dimensional characteristics. Examine Defect Area (expressed in Not as marked on leather Terms of square feet) Marking Omitted Thickness 1/ Not as specified 1/ Thickness shall be measured in accordance with ASTM-D-1814 4.3 End item testing. The methods of testing specified in ASTM wherever applicable and as listed in table I
