MIL-DTL-83776B(USAF)
NOTE: Material defects and workmanship damages are to be classified as indicated when the defect
definitely weakens fabric. If the defect does not definitely weaken the fabric but the defect is
conspicuous when the item is worn, classify the defect as indicated. Material defects or workmanship
damages which are inconspicuous and do not definitely weaken the fabric shall not be classified as
defects.
TABEL IV. End item visual defects (con't)
Defects
Classification
Major
Minor
A B
Seams and stitching
a. Accuracy of seaming
1. Seam twisted, puckered or pleated
(a) Seriously affecting appearance
X
(b) Affecting appearance, but not seriously
X
2. Part of garment caught in any unrelated operation or stitching
X
3. Thread(s) used on outside not same shade or
not satisfactorily matching shade of garment
X
4. Three thread breaks or end(s) of stitching (when
not caught in other seams or stitching) not backstitched 1/4 inch
X
b. Gage of stitching (edge, top or raise stitching)
1. Not within range of gage specified or varies
more than 1/16 inch when no range is specified
X
c. Open seam. A break in a line of stitching or continuous skipped
or run-off stitches (except on edge, top or raise stitching)
constitute an open seam.
1. On joining seam(s)
- over l/8 inch to and including l/4 inch
X
- over l/4 inch to and including l/2 inch
X
- over l/2 inch
X
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