MIL-DTL-44436B
TABLE IX. Defects
Defect Description
Any hole, cut, pinhole, tear, scratch or abrasion mark ,smash, burn, knots or slubs 1/
Edge ravels when pulled outward
Uneven weaving throughout
Pattern design not equal to the standard sample(Class 1, 2, 3,6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)
Incorrect color in any part of the pattern(Class 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)
Pattern repeat not equal to the standard sample(Class 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)
Pattern repeat less than 24.75 inches or more than 28.50 inches (Classes 1 and 2)
Pattern repeat less than 14.50 inches or more than 18.00 inches (Classes 3)
Pattern repeat less than 33.50 inches or more than 37.25 inches (Classes 6, 7 and 8)
Pattern repeat less than 22.755 inches or more than 26.505 inches (Classes 9 and 10)
Skitteriness (mottled, uneven color) of pattern exceeds that shown by the standard
sample(Class 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)
Excessive feathering or spew (fuzziness at color boundaries) of pattern as compared
to the standard sample
Excessive grinning (off register, gap where ground shade shows through) of pattern
as compared to the standard sample
Excessive haloing or trapping (overlapping of colors) of pattern as compared to the
standard sample
Overall application of water repellent not uniform (Classes 2, 7 and 10)
Tackiness (sticky to touch) (Classes 2, 7 and 10)
Design not printed on face side of cloth
Any spot, stain or streak more than 1 inch in combined directions. 2/
Any objectionable odor 3/
Width not as specified within a tolerance of ± 1/2 inch.
Broken or missing yarn. 2/
Any embedded foreign matter or uncleanness. 2/
Color not as specified
Slack or tight selvages 4/
Edges rolled folded, scalloped or corded, baggy, ridgy or wavy cloth.
1/ The same yardage shall be given a through lighting inspection for pinholes and thinly
coated areas.
2/ Clearly visible at normal inspection distance (3 feet) by either direct viewing or
through-lighting.
3/ Odors of chemicals commonly used in coating compounds shall not be considered
objectionable.
4/ To determine the presence of unacceptable selvage conditions, the following procedure
shall be observed: During the visual examination, the perch shall be stopped a minimum of
three times for each roll in the sample, the tension removed, and the finished cloth
examined for the selvage conditions. A waviness in the selvage or significant ripples
diagonally across the width of the fabric is an indication of slack or tight selvages.
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