MIL-DTL-43492D
a. For all stitching except zig-zag stitching and stitching indicated by "Z" on drawings size FF
for needle and bobbin.
b. For zig-zag stitching, size E for needle and bobbin.
c. For stitching indicated by "Z" on drawing size FF for needle and size F for looper.
Alternate Thread size "E" for needle/bobbin and "F" for needle may be used for bartacking,
box stitch formations and "W" stitch formations.
*3.2.5 Fastener tape. Hook and loop fastener tape shall conform to 1 or 2 inch widths, type II
hook, class 3 of A-A-55126. The color shall be camouflage green 483.
3.2.6 Lines, tent. Tent lines shall conform to types I, XXI and XXXV of MIL-L-1709 except
that the type XXXV lines shall be finished in accordance with figure 3 of MIL-L-1709. Tent lines in
types specified may be fabricated from sisal, polyester or duel fiber polyethylene/polyester as alternates.
Polyester rope shall be in accordance with MIL-R-30500.
3.2.7 Stiffener, rope. Rope stiffeners for the window flaps and drip caps shall conform to type I
or II, class 2, 1 inch circumference of MIL-R-1670.
3.2.8 Cord, polyester. Cord for the becket lines, vent lines, window flap lines and toggle loops
shall be 1/8 inch diameter, conforming to MIL-C-43256. The color shall be camouflage green 483.
3.2.9 Screening, Non-Metallic The screening shall be Type III, class 1 or 2, size 18 X 18,
color green of L-S-125, or Type II, class 2, size 18 X 18 color green of L-S-125.
*3.2.10 Film, plastic. Plastic film shall conform to the requirements for 0.0060 inch thick film,
type I, class 1, grade A, B or C, finish 1 of A-A-3174 except that the film thickness shall be 0.020 +
0.004 inch. The requirements for slip, ink adhesion, water vapor permeability, impact resistance and
heat seal strength shall not apply and the elongation at break, minimum percent (TD) shall be 290.
*3.2.11 Shield, pipe. Stovepipe shields shall conform to MIL-DTL-43002.
3.2.12 Fasteners, snap. Snap fasteners shall conform to style 2, finish 2, button 24 line size,
size 1 of MIL-F-10884.
3.2.13 Fasteners, slide, interlocking. The slide fastener shall conform to size H of V-F-106.
The slide fastener chain shall be fabricated of brass or polyester coil. The slider for the brass chain shall
be brass and the slider for the polyester coil shall be die case zinc alloy. The length of the slide fastener
chain shall be such that after the slide fastener is sewed on, the tape shall not be puckered and the slider
shall operate freely. The color of the slide fastener tape shall be camouflage green 483. The tape shall
be water repellent and mildew resistant treated. The tape shall show good fastness to weathering.
Alternatively, the slide fastener chain shall be polyester continuous monofilament in a ladder or coil type
configuration. The color of the chain, slider, pull and stops shall approximate the shade of the tape.
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