Laundering Characteristics of Environmental Headgear Army Cap, Field, Cotton, OG 107 and Navy Cap, Intermediate, Cold Weather
Abstract
The purpose of the investigation was to compare the laundering characteristics of two similar types of Army and Navy environmental headgear in order to determine the effects of laundering on sizing, fit and appearance. A total of six caps were obtained, four from Navy stock and two from Army stock. One set of three caps was retained for comparison, and the second set of three caps was laundered three time in accordance with the cotton method. All caps were measured three times each and an average measurement was recorded before and following each laundering/drying cycle. In addition, a comparison was made of the sizing systems and intended environmental use. The study showed that both types of caps shrank, excessively in the case of the Navy item, and the appearance of each was poor, with the lowest rating accorded the Army Model. To overcome the laundering and appearance problems, development of new material has been undertaken and caps incorporating the first approach, namely, a Dacron/Rayon fabric in a Gabardine weave, have been procured for User Test.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1959
- Accession Number
- ADA392195
Entities
People
- Jean H. Crosson