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automatic lock may be used. The tape shall show "good" colorfastness to laundering and light when
tested in accordance with AATCC 61, Test 3A and AATCC 16 Option A, respectively.
3.2.8 Hook and eye. The hook and eye for the waistband shall be North and Judd (Hook flex H-49
and E-50), Universal Button Co. (Talon #7, #8 hook and #8 eye or #85 eye), Patwin Inc., (Slim-Slack
with MB eye) or equal. The finish of both components shall be nickel plate.
3.3 Labels. Each trouser shall have a identification instruction label and shall be placed on the right
pocket lining (facing wearer) stitched completely around label without stitching through the printing; and
a size label and NSN shall be placed in waistband on right side above back pocket.
The print characters shall be a minimum of 18-points (approximately 1/4 inch) and the print shall be
black showing "good" color fastness to laundering only when tested in accordance with AATCC 61,
Test 3A. The inscriptions for the combination identification and instruction label are as follows.
NAME:
SIZE: 34 Regular (Example)
TROUSERS, MEN'S, WORKING BLUE (CG)
FIBER CONTENT: 65% POLYESTER 35% COTTON (Example)
CONTRACT NO.: SPO100-000-0000 (Example)
NAME OF CONTRACTOR:
NAME OF MANUFACTURER: (if other than contractor)
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER
INSTRUCTION
MACHINE WASH, WARM (120 F MAX)
USE MILD SOAP OR DETERGENT
DO NOT BLEACH OR STARCH
TUMBLE DRY, MEDIUM HEAT, REMOVE PROMPTLY
If needed, touch up with iron low setting
An additional paper size label shall be tacked to the outside of the waistband near the right front pocket.
The inscription for the size label shall be as follows:
34 R (EXAMPLE)
8405-00-0000-0000 (EXAMPLE)
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). There shall be a 12
digit UPC bar code number assigned for all NSNs by the procurring activity. The initials UPC must
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