MIL-DTL-29395B(MC)
Use
Type
Ticket No.
Ply
Buttonholes
III
0
3
Seams, stitching
III
30,50
3
Overedging
I
70
2
II
16,20
Buttons
4
As an alternate to the cotton thread, a polyester,
cotton-covered thread conforming to A-A-50199, ticket No. 50,
3-ply or ticket No. 70, 2-ply may be used. CAUTION: Some
automatic machines will not operate properly with this thread.
3.3.5.1. Automatic button sewing. If an automatic machine which
sews and shanks (wraps) the buttons in one operation is used,
the thread shall be waxed.
3.3.5.2. Color. The color of the thread for each class of
slacks shall conform to the following:
a.
Class 1. Blue, shade AT, cable No. 66060
b.
Class 2 and 3. White, shade AG, cable No. 66049
NOTE:
See DoD Standard Color Card of Official Standardized
Shades for Sewing Threads 1968.
3.3.5.3. Colorfastness. The colored thread shall show fastness
to light and wet (dry) cleaning equal to or better than the
standard sample. When a standard sample is not available, the
colored thread shall show "good" fastness to light and wet (dry)
cleaning.
3.3.6 Gimp. The gimp for reinforcing the buttonhole shall
conform to type I or II, ticket No. 8 of A-A-50198. The color
of the gimp shall be the same as indicated for thread in 3.3.5.2
with same colorfastness requirements specified for thread in
3.3.5.3.
3.3.7 Button. The button for the waistband shall be 27-line
and for hip pocket 22-line conforming to type II, class D, style
4 of V-B-871. The color of the buttons for each class of slacks
shall be as follows:
5
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