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8. Do not dry clean.
3.3.5.1 Bar/code label tag. Each item shall be individually bar coded with a type VIII, class 17,
label/tag of DDD-L-20. The label/tag shall be located so that it is completely visible on the item
when it is folded or packaged as specified and shall cause no damage to the item.
3.4 Design. The liners conforming to figure 1 shall consist of non-lapped and non-butted batting
with an outer covering that is either full width (non-seamed) or with an outer covering that is
seamed before quilting (see 3.3.1). The liners conforming to the alternate constructions of figures
2 and 3 shall consist of two panels of quilted batting seamed through the center on either the
lengthwise or widthwise direction. One panel may contain two pieces with the seam constructed
the same as the center seam and running perpendicular or parallel to the center seam. The
maximum number of liners that may be pieced shall not exceed 5 percent (see 4.4.3). All liners
shall be bound on all edges and shall be equipped with eight tie laces for attaching to a poncho.
Except for liners made according to figure 1 (see 3.3.1) neither ply of the camouflage material
shall be pieced individually.
3.5 Construction. The construction shall conform in all respects to requirements specified in
table II and herein.
3.5.1 Stitches seams and stitching. All stitches, seams and stitching shall conform to ASTM-D-
6193. The type of seam, stitching and stitches per inch shall be as specified in table II. Seam
allowance, shall be maintained with seams sewn so that no raw edges, run-offs, pleats, puckers
or open seams occur. When two or more methods of seams or stitches are given for the same
operation, any one may be used. The height of overedge stitching shall be 3/16 to 1/4 inch.
Unless otherwise specified, edge stitching shall be 1/4 to 5/16 inches from edge.
3.5.1.1 Type 301 stitching. Ends of all stitching shall be backstitched or overstitched not less
than 1 inch except where ends are turned under or caught in other seams or stitching. Thread
tensions shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitching resulting in loose bobbin or
top thread or excessively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn. The lock
shall be embedded in the materials sewn.
3.5.1.1.1 Repairs of type 301. stitching. Repairs of type 301 stitching shall be as follows:
a. When thread breaks or bobbin run-outs occur during stitching, the stitching shall be
repaired by restarting the stitching a minimum of 1 inch back of the end of the stitching. 1/
b. Thread breaks or two or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches
noted during end item inspection shall be repaired by overstitching. The stitching shall start a
minimum of 1 inch in back of the defective area, continue a minimum of 1 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. 1/
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