1、 INCH POUND MIL-DTL-6279M December 9, 2003 SUPERSEDING MIL-P-6279L 15 January 1993 DETAILED SPECIFICATION PARKA, EXTREME COLD WEATHER, TYPE N-3B This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification covers one type
2、 of extreme cold weather parka with attached hood, designated type N-3B. 1.2 Classification. Parkas must be furnished in the following sizes, as specified (see 6.2): Extra-extra small Extra small Small Medium Large Extra large Extra-extra large Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deleti
3、ons) 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 or visit this website; http:/www.dodssp.daps.mil AMSC N/A FSC 8415 DI
4、STRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-6279M 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government Documents 2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The followi
5、ng specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST) database and supplement the
6、reto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL A-A-55127 Batting A-A-52074 Cloth, Satin, Lining Material A-A-52085 Cloth, Drill, Cotton A-A-52094 Thread, Cotton V-B-871 Button, Sewing Hole, and Button, Staple Plastic A-A-55634 Zippers (Fasteners, Slide Interlocking) V-T-295 Thread
7、, Nylon KK-L-2004 Leather, Cattlehide, Deerskin and Horsehide, Chrome Tanned MILITARY MIL-B-371 Braid, Textile, Tubular MIL-C-484 Cloth, Wind Resistant Oxford, Cotton, Quarpel Treated MIL-C-3735 Cuffs, Knit, Wrist and Ankle, and Cloth, Knitted MIL-C-3924 Cloth, Oxford, Cotton Warp and Nylon Filling,
8、 Quarpel Treated MIL-C-6590 Cloth, Pile (Synthetic Mouton, Knitted) MIL-F-10884 Fasteners, Snap MIL-C-18387 Cloth, Twill Cotton, Fire Retardant Treated MIL-C-43824 Cloth, Synthetic Fur, Knitted MIL-DTL-32075 Label, for Clothing Equipage, and Tentage, (General Use) STANDARDS FEDERAL FED-STD-311 Leath
9、er, Methods of Sampling and Testing MILITARY MIL-STD-1916 DOD Preferred Method for Acceptance of Product MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-HDBK-774 Palletized Unit Loads MIL-STD-2073-1 DOD Material Procedures for Development and Application of Packaging Requirements 2 Provided by IHSN
10、ot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-6279M ANSI/ASCQ Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection of Attributes (For all inquirers please contact the American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rdSreet4thFloor, New York, NY 10036). Webs
11、ite address http:/www.ansi.org. (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of Federal and military specifications, standards and handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.2. Non-Government Publications. The following
12、 document (s) form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIAL (ASTM) ASTM D-3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. ASTM D-1974 F
13、iberboard Boxes, Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing ASTM D-5118 Boxes, Fiberboard Shipping, Fabrication of ASTM D-6193 Stitches and Seams ASTM D-6199 Wood Members for Containers and Pallets (For all inquires please contact the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor, We
14、st Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.) Website address http:/www.astm.org. RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER THE TEXTILE FIBER PRODUCTS IDENTIFICATION ACT (Copies may be obtained without charge from the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580-0001). (Non-Government standards and other publications are no
15、rmally 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 of this document and the references cited herin, the
16、text of this document takes place precedence. Nothing in this document however, supercedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 First article. When specified, (see 4.2), sample parkas shall be subjected to first article inspection, in acc
17、ordance with 4.3 and 6.3. 3.2 Materials. It is encouraged that recycled and reclaimed materials be used when practical as long as it meets the requirements of this document. 3.2.1 Outer Shell. The fabric shall be Type I of MIL-C-484, or class 2 MIL-C-43191. (NOTE: When MIL-C-43191 is used, infrared
18、reflectance does not apply). The color shall be Sage Green (1509) 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-6279M 3.2.2 Interlining. The fabric for the interlining shall be batting, Type II, Class 4, Style A, Cover B of A-A-55127. Exc
19、ept that the dimensional stability test does not apply. 3.2.3. Lining. The fabric for the lining shall conform to MIL-C-18387, AF shade 1524, except fire retardant, air permeability, cubic feet of air/minute/square foot at 1/2 inch water pressure, and stiffness requirements do not apply. 3.2.4. Pock
20、eting. The fabric for the inner ply of pocketing shall be of the following: -Rayon or cotton satin cloth conforming to type 1 of A-A-52074 with the back side designated as the face. OR -80% wool/20% nylon cloth, weighing 16.5 ounces per square yard, style number 9215-1555 or equal. The color of all
21、fabrics shall approximate the outer shell. 3.2.5 Protective flap. The fabric for the interlining in the outer protective flap of the parka shall conform to Type I, Class 2 of A-A-52085, cloth drill cotton 3.2.6 Thread. 3.2.6.1 Nylon. Except for stitching the knitted fabric, the thread for all sewing
22、 shall conform to Type I or II, class A, size B of V-T-295. The thread shall be a good match to the shade of the outer-shell fabric. The thread shall be a step 3-4 on the AATCC gray scale for color change. The thread shall be a good match to colorfastness to light at 20 standard fading hours and col
23、orfasteness to wet-dry cleaning and to perspiration when tested IAW V-T-295. 3.2.6.2 Cotton. The thread for stitching the knitted fabric shall conform to type I, ticket No. 30, 3 ply of A-A-52094. The thread shall be a good match to the shade of the outer shell fabric. The thread shall be a good mat
24、ch to colorfasteness to light, wet-dry cleaning and to perspiration when tested in accordance with A-A-52094. 3.2.7 Hood. 3.2.7.1 Trimming. The hood trimming shall conform to MIL-C-43824 except that the color shall be white. 3.2.7.2 Hood lining. The lining shall conform to Type I or Type II of MIL-C
25、-6590 except that the ground fabric shall be synthetic. The color of the synthetic mouton shall be a good approximation of the approved shade of sage green (AF Shade 1530). A 3 or 4 pile denier fiber is also acceptable for the Type I cloth provided this cloth meets all the requirements for Type I. 3
26、.2.8 Wristlets. The wristlets shall conform to type I, Class 2, size 2 of MIL-C-3735. The color shall be AF Shade 1525. 3.2.9 Drawcord and loops. The drawcord for the hood, the waist adjustments, and the loops on the front closure of the parka shall conform to type II, class 2 of MIL-B-371. The brai
27、d shall match the color of the outer-shell fabric. Each drawcord shall be 46 inches long. The ends of the drawcord shall be tipped or impregnated with cellulose acetate or cellulose acetate butyrate to prevent raveling. The length of the tipping or impregnation shall be approximately 5/8 1/8 inch. T
28、he color of the tipping or impregnation shall be transparent or approximate the shade of the outer shell fabric. 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-6279M 3.2.10 Buttons. The buttons shall conform to Type II, class D or Class K
29、of V-B-871. The front buttons shall be style 20 or 21, size 45 line; the stay buttons shall be style 15, size 18 line. The color of the buttons shall approximate the color of the outer-shell fabric. 3.2.11 Leather reinforcement and thongs. The leather used for the reinforcing pieces and the slide fa
30、stener thongs shall conform to Type III, Class 2, of KK-L-2004, except that the maximum chloroform extract shall not exceed 25 percent, and not less than 80 percent of the specimen tested shall have a minimum stitch tear strength less than the values specified below for the thickness ranges shown wh
31、en tested in accordance with FED-STD-311 of Method 2150: Thickness Range Stitch Tear Value (Ounces) (Minimum) Up to 2-1/2 15 lb Over 2-1/2 25 lb 3.2.11.1 Colorfastness of leather. The color of the leather shall be black. The colorfasteness to crocking shall be 3-4 gray scale for color change when te
32、sted in accordance with FED-STD-311 of Method 3031. 3.2.11.2 Slide fastener thongs. The dimensions for the finished slide fastener thong shall be 1 1/2 inches long by 3/4 inches (at center) wide by 1/4 inches taper cut length. 3.2.12 Snap fasteners. The snap fasteners shall conform to style 2, finis
33、h 2 of MIL-F-10884, except that the accelerated weathering test for enamel coating is not required. The color of the exposed portion of the fastener shall approximate the shade of the outer-shell fabric. 3.2.13 Slider. A 4-bar, friction-type, steel or brass slider with a black finish and suitable fo
34、r a 3/4 inch wide strap shall be provided for adjusting the hood. 3.2.14 Slide fasteners. All slide fasteners shall conform to Table I and to A-A-55634. The chain shall be brass or aluminum with a short pull tab to accommodate a 3/4 inch wide thong. The finish of the metal parts shall be black chemi
35、cal finish if brass or colored anodized finish if aluminum. The lengths of the slide fasteners shall conform to Table II. TABLE I. Slide fasteners LOCATION TYPE STYLE SIZE LENGTH Front Opening Utility Pocket IV I 8 3 MHS LMS 1/ See Table II 5 inches 1/ The tape shall be 9/16 1/32 inch wide. 5 Provid
36、ed by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-6279M TABLE II. Length of slide fastener SIZE LENGTH (INCHES) Extra extra small Extra small Small Medium Large Extra large Extra extra large 24-1/2 25 25-1/2 26 26-1/2 27 27-1/2 3.2.14.1 Slide fastene
37、r tape. The tape shall be 100% polyester and dyed cotton to approximate the shade of the outer-shell material before oxidizing treatment is applied. Darker shades of the treated tapes will be acceptable provided that the shade of the tape before treatments and after dry cleaning meet the specified c
38、olor requirements. 3.3 Design. The parka shall be single-breasted. The front closure of the parka shall have a protective flap with a loop and button closure and another protective flap beneath running the full closure of the slide fastener. Beneath the right front (as worn) slide fastener there sha
39、ll be a protective flap running the full course of the slide fastener, another protective flap with a loop and button closure shall be positioned over the left slide fastener. The parka shall incorporate a mouton-lined hood with fur face trimming. The size of the hood shall be adjustable by means of
40、 a 4-bar, friction-type slider, a hood strap, and a tunneled drawcord. The waist of the parka shall be adjusted by a tunneled drawcord. The parka shall incorporate two welt-type slash pockets constructed of the outer-shell fabric and closed by snap fasteners. The parka shall also have two lower insi
41、de hanging pockets with flaps and snap fastener closures. Reinforcement patches constructed of the outer-shell fabric shall be provided at the elbows of the sleeves and the left sleeve shall contain a utility pocket. 3.4 Stitches, seams and stitchings. Stitches, seams, and stitchings used in the con
42、struction of the parka shall conform to ASTM D-6193. Wherever two or more methods, of seams, or stitches are specified for the same operation, any one of them may be used. Where stitch type 401 is used, the longer (under thread) shall be on the inside of the garment. 3.4.1 Type 301 stitching. Ends o
43、f all stitching shall be backstitched or overstitched not less than 1/4 inch except where ends are turned under or caught in other seams or stitching. Ends of a continuous line of stitching shall overlap not less than 1/2 inch. Thread tensions shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitc
44、hing resulting in loose bobbin or top thread or excessively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn. The locks shall be imbedded in the materials sewn. 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-6279M 3.4.2 Repairs
45、 of type 301 stitching. Repairs of type 301 stitching shall be as follows: a. When thread breaks, skipped stitched, run-offs, or bobbin runouts occur during sewing, the stitching shall be repaired by restarting the stitch a minimum of 1/4 inch back of the end of the stitching (see Note). b. Except f
46、or prestitching, thread breaks, or two or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches noted during inspection of the item shall be repaired by overstitching. The stitching shall start a minimum of 1/4 inch in back of the defective area, continue over the defective area, and continue a minimum of 1/
47、4 inch beyond the defective area onto the existing stitching. Loose or excessively tight stitching shall be repaired by removing the defective stitching without damaging the materials, and restitching in the required manner (see note). NOTE: When making the above repairs, the ends of the stitching a
48、re not required to be backstitched. 3.4.3 Types 401, 501, 502, 503, 515, 516 and 517 stitching. Thread tension shall be maintained so that there will be no loose or excessively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn. 301 stitching may be used to repair 401 stitching. 3.4.4 Auto
49、matic apparel equipment. Automatic apparel equipment may be used to perform any of the stitch patterns, provided the requirements for the stitch pattern, stitches per inch, and size and type of thread are met; and at least three or more typing, overlapping, or backstitches are used to secure the ends of the stitching. 3.4.5 Threads ends. All thread ends shall be trimmed to 1/4 inch maximum length. 3.4.6 Bartacking. Bar
