MIL-STD-1491
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SCOPE
1.1 General. This standard establishes definitions for the words,
terms and expressions for defects peculiar to the general field of knitting.
1.2 Application. It is anticipated that this standard will serve aS
a source of defects to be referenced in section 4 of knitting specifications.
1.2.1 This standard is not intended to take the place of a particular
inspection procedure aid which may be provided for inspectors to verify con-
formance with a particular specification. The quality requirements speci-
fied in the basic specification are governing.
2.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
2.1 Introduction. Defect terms are arranged alphabetically.
Synonymous and similar terms are cross referenced, (See ".....").
2.2 Definitions.
A place where the surface of the fabric
Abrasion mark
has been damaged by friction.
Bands, streaks or bars in the fabric
characterized by texture, tension, colorj
luster or shrinkage differences. These
are usually horizontal in weft knitting
and vertical in warp knitting.
When considered a defect in a knitted
Birdseye
fabric, it is usually caused by uninten-
tional tucking (see "Tucking defect'*).
An unusually harsh, stiff or hard hand.
Boardy
A horizontal arc across the width of the
Bowing
fabric where colored or raised rib
structures have been stretched out of a
straight line configuration.
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