MIL-DTL-44105C
TABLE VIII End item visual defects
Classification
Examine
Defect Description
Major
Minor
Ventilator or washer splits
206
Label (identification,
Missing, incorrect, or illegible
108
size or instruction)
Not securely attached
207
109
Material defects and
Any hole or shade bar
110
workmanship damages
Any defect such as a smash, multiple float, or slub
111
Cut, tear, rip, mend or burn
112
Needle chew
208
Stitching and seams,
Seam or component twisted, puckered or pleated
general
Part or material caught in unrelated operation or
113
stitching
209
Ends of stitching not secured as specified
Thread break (all stitch types) stitched less than 1/2
210
inch beyond end of break
Gage of stitching and
Irregular, unevenly gaged or corresponding stitchings
211
seam allowances
not uniformly gaged
Width not as specified or not within range of gage
specified or varies more than 1/16 inch when no range
212
is specified.
NOTE: The above defects are to be scored only when
the condition exists on one-half or more of seam
Edge or raised stitching sewn too close to edge
114
resulting in damage to cloth
Open seams
Any seam open on outside:
213
- Up to 1/4 inch inclusive
115
- More than 1/4 inch
Any seam open on inside of hat:
214
- Up to 1 inch inclusive
NOTE: An open seam is defined as one or more
broken or two or more consecutive skipped or runoff
116
stitches
Raw edges
Any raw edge on outside of hat:
215
- 1/4 to 1/2 inch inclusive
117
- More than 1/2 inch
216
Any raw edge on inside of hat more than ¼ inch.
NOTE: Raw edges not securely caught in the stitching
shall be classified as an open seam
Runoffs
On joining seams, when resulting in an open seam,
score as "open seam"
On binding stitching ¼ inch or more
217
Stitch and seam types
Not as specified
218
Looper thread on outside (when 401 stitch is used)
118
Chain of Type 101 stitch exposed on outside of hat
119
Stitch tension
Loose tension resulting in a loose seam
219
Loose tension on top quilting stitches or edge stitching,
17
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