1. SCOPE. This item description covers the requirements for a Cap, Knit (watch) used
by personnel in cold environments.
2. CLASSIFICATION. The cap shall be one type and size only.
3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.
3.1 Description. The watch cap shall be bell shaped, pull on style. The color shall be
Black 472. The crown shall be shaped of four (4) or six (6) equal sections joined
together by darts of approximately equal lengths. Each finished dart shall extend
from the top center of crown to nor less than ¼ inch from beginning of body
stitching. The cap shall either be a simulated two ply construction, or single ply
construction. Each cp shall be steam blocked.
3.2 Material.
3.2.1 Basic material. The 2 ply knitted yarn of the watch cap shall be made of 100%
wool fleece or pulled sheep’s wool, or a combination of both, not lower in grade
than 54’s US standard. The wool shall be free of reprocessed, reused, or waste
wool. The wool shall be mothproofed. The finished weight of each knit watch
cap shall be not less than 3 ounces. The finished component sections of the watch
cap shall conform to the physical requirements.
3.2.2 Knit stitch type. When simulated two ply construction is used, the stitch type for
the body shall be half or full cardigan, with the crown 1X1 rib. If a single ply
construction is used, the body shall be half or full cardigan, with the crown and
bottom a 1×1 rib, with the bottom having a non-raveling edge.
| Component | Stitch Type | Wales per Inch (min) | Courses per inch (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated two ply process, When applicable: Body |
Half or full Cardigan |
6 | 12 |
| Crown | 1×1 rib | 6 | 14 |
| Single ply process, When applicable: Body |
Half or full Cardigan |
9 | 14 |
| Crown | 1×1 rib | 6 | 14 |
| Bottom | 1×1 rib with Non-raveling edge |
6 | 12 |
3.2.3 Thread. The thread for seaming and stitching the watch cap shall be cotton.
3.2.4 Cover Thread. A two (2) ply worsted yarn shall be used as cover thread.
3.3 Labels. Each cap shall have two (One in English and One in Dari) combination
identification and care label attached with characters a minimum of 18-points
(approximately ¼ inch) and the print shall be black showing fastness to laundering.
The required labels shall have the following information:
REQUIRED:
CAP KNIT (WATCH)
Materials
Origin of Material
Origin of Manufacture
HAND LAUNDER IN LUKEWARM WATER USING MILD SOAP
DO NOT WRING OR TWIST
RINSE IN CLEAN, COLD WATER
RESHAPE AND DRY FLAT
EXAMPLE:
100% Wool
HAND LAUNDER IN LUKEWARM WATER USING MILD SOAP
DO NOT WRING OR TWIST
RINSE IN CLEAN, COLD WATER
RESHAPE AND DRY FLAT
3.4 Measurements. The finished measurements of the cap are listed below. All
measurements and tolerances are expressed in inches, and shall be taken without
pulling or stretching the cap.
| Measurment | Dimensions | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| SIMULATED TWO PLY PROCESS | ||
| Overall Length (A) | 10-1/4 to 12 | |
| Width across bottom edge (B) | 7 to 9 | |
| Length of dart (C) | 2 min. | |
| SINGLE PLY PROCESS | ||
| Height of crown (A) | 2-1/2 | + 1/4 |
| Height of rack stitch | 5/8 | + 1/8 |
| Overall length (C) | 11 to 12-1/2 | |
| Width across bottom edge (D) | 8-1/2 | + 1/4 |
(A) Measurement shall be taken from top center point of crown to bottom edge of
crown (to rack stitching).
(B) Measurements shall be taken from bottom open edge of rack stitch to beginning
of body stitching.
(C) Measurement shall be taken from top center point of crown to bottom open edge
of rack stitching, with the cap folded in half lengthwise so as to lie flat.
(D) Measurement shall be taken across the bottom open edge of cap.
