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3.2.4 Thread. The thread shall be water repellent treated with a durable water repellent
treatment and be a 2-ply, cotton-covered polyester, 35 and 40 Tex for the cap and 65 Tex for
quilting the visor. The thread shall show "good" colorfastness to laundering and light when
tested in accordance to AATCC 61, Test 3A and AATCC 16, Option A, respectively.
3.2.5 Eyelets. Eyelets shall be made from brass with enamel finish and the color shall be
Green 107. The eyelets shall be the rolled flange type. The size of the eyelet shall be as
diagrammed in Figure 1.
3.3 Labels. The labels shall be nonwoven, Medium Green, Cable No. 70034, 70130, or
70131 with black legible marking. It shall show colorfastness to laundering, with a minimum
rating of "4" when tested in accordance with AATCC 61, Test No IVA. The label shall be
centered inside the back of the cap, sewn to the lining on all four sides, and shall not interfere
with the vents. The label shall contain the information on the following format:
CAP, HOT WEATHER
S
Contract Number
I
National Stock Number
Z
Fur, Wool, or Fiber Products Act Information
E
as applicable
Contractor Name
1. If cap is worn under helmet, helmet head band may require readjustment for proper fit
and comfort.
2. Machine Wash. Use permanent press cycle. Wash in warm water with mild detergent.
3. Hand Wash. Hand wash in warm water using mild detergent. DO NOT WRING OR
TWIST. Rinse in clean warm water.
4. DO NOT USE CHLORINE BLEACH OR STARCH.
5. Dry at low heat (Do not exceed 130oF).
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
3.3.1 Label/tag. Each item shall be individually bar-coded with a paper tag for personal
clothing items. The paper tag shall be standard bleached sulfate having a basis weight of 100
pounds. The paper used for the tags shall have a smooth finish to accept thermal transfer and
direct printing. The tags shall have a hole and shall be attached to each item by a fastener,
clearly legible and readable by a scanner. The bar coding element shall be a 13 digit national
stock number (NSN). The bar code type shall be a medium to high code density and 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.
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