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required. As an alternate, a continuous monofilament nylon or polyester coil chain with polyester or
polyester/cotton blend tape and automatic lock may be used. The color of the tape shall approximate
the shade of the basic material. 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 #3, #7,or #8 hook with #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 pair of slacks shall have a identification instruction label and shall be placed on the
outside bottom of the right side pocket (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 when tested in accordance with AATCC 61,
Test 3A. The inscription for the combination identification and instruction label shall be as follows.
NAME:
Size: 12 Regular (Example)
SLACKS, FEMALE, WORKING BLUE
FIBER CONTENT: 65% POLYESTER 35% COTTON
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:
14 R (EXAMPLE)
8410-00-0000-0000 (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.
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