MIL-DTL-43549D
shade prior to printing of class 3 material of MIL-C-3924, or dyed seconds of class 2 material of MIL-
C-3924. Printing seconds will be cloth which has been rejected only for defects cited in MIL-C-3924
pertaining to shade, infrared reflectance, or pattern of camouflage print. Dyed seconds shall be cloth
which has been rejected only for defects cited in MIL-C-3924 pertaining to shade, and the shade will
approximate Camouflage Green 483.
3.2.2 Lining for crown. The material for lining the crown will be cloth satin lining conforming to A-A-
52074, and the shade shall approximate Green 483.
3.2.3 Lining for earlap and forehead flap. The material for lining the earlap and forehead flap will be
knitted nylon fleece cloth conforming to Type I of A-A-55234 except that the color shall be
Camouflage Green 483. There will be a minimum of 24 wales per inch, and the minimum colorfastness
to laundering (after 3 cycles) shall be "fair."
3.2.4 Gusset material. The material for the gusset will be nylon knitted stretch type cloth, Camouflage
Green 483, conforming to class 2 of MIL-C-43247.
3.2.5 Back adjustment strap. The strap for outside back of earlap will be cotton elastic webbing, 1
inch wide, Camouflage Green 483, conforming to Type I, class 7 of JJ-W-155.
3.2.6 Earlap fasteners. The material for the adjustable closure system will be nylon
fastener tape, 1-1/2 inch wide loop tape and 1-1/2 inch hook tape, conforming to Type II,
class 1 of A-A-55126. The color will be Camouflage Green 483.
3.3. Thread, polyester core. The thread for stitching will be cotton- covered or polyester-
covered polyester thread conforming to A-A-50199. The thread size will be Ticket
Nos. 50-2 and 70-2. The thread will be dyed S-1, C.A. 66022 and water repellent treated in
accordance with Type II, classes 2 and 3 respectively of MIL-T-3530. Lubrication of the
quarpel treated thread by any means in the end item fabricators plant prior to or during
sewing is prohibited.
3.3.1 Gimp. The gimp for reinforcing the buttonholes shall conform to Type I or II, size
No. 8, conforming to A-A-50198. The gimp shall be dyed S-1, C.A. 66022.
3.4 Labels. Each cap will have a combination identification-size label and an instruction
label conforming to MIL-DTL-32075. Label color will be Medium Green Cable
No. 70034, 70130, or 70131 and will show fastness to laundering in accordance with
MIL-DTL-32075 requirements.
3.4.1 Identification-size label. The identification-size label will conform to Type VI,
class 4.
3.4.2 Instruction label. The instruction label will conform to Type VI, class 3, and will
contain the following information:
CAP, COLD WEATHER, INSULATING, HELMET LINER
1. Wear straight on head with forehead flap up or down.
2. Fasten earlaps under or over chin, at back of neck, or over head.
3. When worn under helmet with earlaps over helmet, thread helmet chin
strap through buttonholes.
4. Launder by the Wool Method, Formula II, FM 10-16 except dry tumble
heat shall not exceed 130°F; or hand wash in lukewarm water.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
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