A New Knit Watch Cap: A Design and Field Evaluation Study.

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Abstract:

The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility NCTRF conducted a field evaluation study of a knit watch cap made of 100 wool and with a process representative of many hat manufacturers throughout the related specialty knitting trade to determine its feasibility for possible adoption by the Navy. This study was necessitated because one manufacturer has made the standard knit watch cap the past 5 years, resulting in a continually escalating cost per unit. The proposed knit watch cap was found to be comparable in all respects with the standard knit watch cap also made of 100 percent wool, particularly in regard to its most desired characteristics of warmth and comfort. Based on the conclusion from the study, NCTRF recommends that the proposed knit watch cap construction be included as an alternative to the standard knit watch cap construction, we also feel that a more receptive response to Invitation for Bids promulgated by the government will be realized.

Author(s):
Pine, Manuel W.
Author Organization(s):
NAVY CLOTHING AND TEXTILE RESEARCH FACILITY NATICK MA
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept. Oct-Dec 76,
Pagination:
0010

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NCTRF-TR-128
Monitor Series:
NCTRF
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*WOOLEN TEXTILES, *PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, *KNITTED FABRICS, CLOTHING, COMMERCE, COSTS, RESEARCH FACILITIES, NAVAL EQUIPMENT, NAVAL RESEARCH, MANUFACTURING, MILITARY EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Textiles, Protective Equipment
Keyword(s):
Wool knit watch cap, Dial and cylinder circular knitting machine, Four dart closure crown, NCTRF(Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility)
Report Date:
1977 Jun 01