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Type and Size Type I – Pleated, woven cloth construction Type II – Non-pleated, knitted cloth construction Masks are one size fits all Shade Black Hunter Green Navy Blue Coyote Brown Salient Character... Type and Size Type I – Pleated, woven cloth construction Type II – Non-pleated, knitted cloth construction Masks are one size fits all Shade Black Hunter Green Navy Blue Coyote Brown Salient Characteristics The Mask shall be made of cloth. The Mask shall cover the user’s face from nose to chin, and shall fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face. The mask shall feature either ties or ear loops, made of elastic or other textile materials, which will be used to secure the mask to the user’s face. Construction and materials shall allow for breathing without restriction, and shall not restrict the User’s vision or movement. The Mask shall be able to be laundered and machine dried at least 25 times without damage or change to shape. The Mask shall be solid in color, and shall not contain any writing, logos, or designs on the exterior (visible) portion of the Mask. The Mask shall not contain any anti-microbial or anti-viral finishes or chemicals. Material: Type I The base material for Type I shall be made of poly/cotton plain weave cloth. Fabric requirements for Type I cloth are as follows: Fabric weave shall be plain weave. Fiber Content shall be 65% (+/- 5%) polyester fiber, 30% minimum cotton fiber when tested in accordance with AATCC 20A. Fabric weight shall be 4.0-4.6 oz./sq. yd. when tested in accordance with ASTM D3776. Yarn density shall be 80 yarns per inch minimum in the warp direction and 40 yarns per inch minimum in the filling direction when tested in accordance with ASTM D3775. Air permeability shall be 80 cubic feet per minute per square foot minimum when tested in accordance with ASTM D737. Breaking strength shall be 100 lbs. minimum in the warp direction and 50 lbs. minimum in the filling direction when tested in accordance with ASTM D5034. Type II The base material for Type II shall be made of polyester warp knit tricot cloth. Fabric requirements for Type II cloth are as follows: Fabric knit shall be warp knit tricot. Fiber content shall be 100% polyester fiber when tested in accordance with AATCC 20A. Fabric weight shall be 3.3-3.6 oz./sq. yd. when tested in accordance with ASTM D3776. Air permeability shall be 80 cubic feet per minute per square foot minimum when tested in accordance with ASTM D737. Color requirements for the Mask(s) will be specified in the procurement document(s). Toxicity Requirements: The contractor is responsible and must assure that all components are made from non-toxic materials. The Government reserves the right to verify that components are non-toxic in accordance with the following: a. Title 40 Code of Federal regulations, current Edition and applicable sections. b. As an alternative to animal and human testing, the contractor may provide information which certifies that components are composed of chemicals and/or materials which have been safely used commercially were prolonged skin contact has occurred. The Contractor shall provide one set of instructions for proper care and use in each unit pack. Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for all components shall be acceptable for verification of the materials used. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to furnish test reports to validate materials or other technical requirements. The Mask shall be free from defects, as listed below: End item visual defects Appearance Face covering not symmetrical, Bottom hem twisted Affecting appearance Affecting function Material defects Hole, cut, tear, smash, burn, exposed drill hole, thin place, needle chew, visible Mends, Knots, Slubs Cleanliness Any spot or stain on outside. Removable Not removable Excessive thread ends no more than 1/4-inch (more than 3) not trimmed or removed. Affecting appearance Affecting serviceability Odor Component and assembly Any component part misplaced or required operation omitted, not as specified, distorted, full, tight or twisted. Any part of face covering caught in unrelated stitching Any defective components Stitching and Seams Seam twisted, puckered. Ends of stitching not secured as specified Thread break (all stitch types) stitched less than 1/2- inch beyond end of break Skipped stitches or open seams with puckering, waviness or raw fabric edges showing through stitch lines. Seams that have uneven tensions that restrict stretch or cause cracking or breaking of threads. Edges not hemmed or with raw fabric edges 1/2-inch or less More than 1/2-inch Gauge of stitching and seam allowances Irregular, unevenly gauged or corresponding stitching not uniformly gauged Edge or raised stitching sewn too close to edge resulting in damage to cloth Open seams Any seam open on outside of face covering: 1/2-inch or less more than 1/2-inch NOTE: An open seam is defined as one (1) or more broken or two (2) or more consecutive skipped or runoff stitches Stitch tension Loose tension resulting in a loose seam, or tight tension (stitches break when strain is applied to the direction of seam) Stitches per inch (If these are specified) Less than minimum specified More than maximum specified NOTE: This defect is to be scored only when the condition exists on one half or more of the stitching or seam Shaded parts Badly shaded parts Shade variation within part or between parts. Packaging Any face covering not packaged in accordance with contract or purchase order Label Missing, incorrect, or illegible or not attached where specified. SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING One Case has 1,000 masks. One case shall have either (10) bundles of (100) sub packed masks or (20) bundles of (50) sub packed masks. Subpack – bundles or boxes of 50 or 100 masks in commercial setup box or poly bag with zipper or ties. This label shall be adhered to all cases. CAGE: Contract: Delivery Order: NSN: Case Quantity: 1,000 Labeling is only at the case level. Sub packages do not need to be labeled. PRES/PACK C/C TO ASTM-D-3951 Packaging shall be as per ASTM-D-3951 and MIL-STD-147. Packaging examination. The fully packaged end item shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in units of shipping containers. The sample unit shall be one shipping container fully packaged. The Inspection level shall be S-2 and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 2.5. Examine Defect Marking Omitted; incorrect; illegible, of (exterior) improper size, location, sequence & Unit Pack, or method of application. Materials Any component missing, damaged or not as specified. Workmanship Inadequate application of components, such as: incomplete closure of container flaps, loose strapping, improper taping, or inadequate stapling. Bulged or distorted container. Contents Number of intermediate containers per shipping container is more or less than required. Number of items per container is more or less than required. Palletization examination. The fully packaged and palletized end items shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in units of palletized unit loads. The sample unit shall be one palletized unit load, fully packaged. The Inspection level shall be S-1 and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 6.5. Examine Defect Finished Length, width or height exceeds Dimensions specified maximum requirement. Palleti- Pallet pattern not as specified. zation Interlocking of loads not as specified. Load not bonded with required straps as specified. Weight Exceeds maximum load limits. Marking Omitted; incorrect; illegible; of improper size, location, sequence or method of appli- cation. MIL-STD-147E w/CHANGE 1 23 December 2013 SUPERSEDING MIL-STD-147E 16 May 2008 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE PALLETIZED UNIT LOADS