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3.3.3 Tie laces. The tie laces shall be spun nylon laces 18 ±1/2 inches in length, conforming to
type 1, class 1 of V-L-61, except that the ends shall be fused or impregnated with cellulose
acetate or cellulose acetate butyrate. The color of the laces shall be a good match to the ground
shade of the base material.
3.3.4 Thread, polyester. The thread for seaming. stitching, and bartacking shall conform to type
I or II, class 1, sub-class A, size B of V-T-285. The thread shall be a good match to the ground
shade of the base material. When no standard sample is available, the dyed thread shall show
"good" fastness to weathering.
3.3.5 Labels. Each liner shall have a combination identification-instruction label conforming to
type VI, class 15 of DDD-L-20, except that the color of the label shall be medium green (for
class 1) or Khaki 70188 (for class 2) and the identification label shall also include the National
Stock Number.
The label shall show fastness to laundering transference and accelerated laundering.
The information required for the identification shall be printed below the information specified
for the instructions. The content, description, and format of the instruction label shall be as
specified below:
LINER, WET WEATHER PONCHO
1. Spread the poncho flat on the ground, making sure that the hood opening is tightly closed and
is on the groundside.
2. Place liner on poncho, matching the tie laces on liner with the grommets on the poncho and
tie together.
3. If the poncho and liner combination is to be used as a sleeping bag, snap the sides of the
poncho together along their entire length and tuck the foot end under to keep the feet from
sticking out.
CAUTION: Do not fasten the snap fasteners together when used as a sleeping bag in
combat areas; it cannot be opened quickly.
4. Poncho and liner combination can be used as a wrap-around sleeping bag or as a blanket.
5. The liner, without the poncho, can be used as a blanket when sleeping under cover or in a
jungle hammock.
6. Keep liner away from open fire and sparks. DO NOT SMOKE in bed when using liner as a
blanket or sleeping bag.
7. When necessary, liner can be hand laundered. Use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Do not
boil.
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