REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF UNIFORMS

Figure 4-2. Trousers, men's, wool and polyester/wool

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TM 10-8400-201-23 4-6. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF UNIFORMS Prior to repair operations, each item shall be inspected by qualified personnel to determine the amount of repair necessary. The following methods shall be observed as fully as skills, facilities, funds and local conditions permit. The sequence of operations shall be determined by the repairing organizations, unless otherwise prescribed. a. Inspection. Inspect all Items to determine the amount of repairs needed and whether such repairs can be accomplished within the organization. b. Repair. The following repairs will be accomplished by hand or organizational maintenance such as missing and damaged buttons, sewing rips, tears and loose seams, and attaching loose belt loops. In replacing buttons, use appropriate type from those specified in section III, matching the original so that all buttons are the same color, design and size, and insure proper alignment with buttonhole. c. Cleaning. Remove dirt, dust, and other foreign matter by brushing. Cotton trousers can be hand washed using water as hot as the hands can stand and a mild soap or detergent. Stains in cotton and wool trousers should be removed in accordance with the following chart. PROCEDURES FOR STAIN REMOVAL TYPE OF PROCEDURE FOR PROCEDURE FOR PROCEDURE FOR STAIN COTTON FABRIC WOOL FABRIC SYNTHETIC FABRIC GRAVY Rub the stain with cold Same as the procedure Sponge the area with water; then place a pad for cotton fabric. cold or lukewarm water. or cloth underneath the If the grease spot remains, fabric to absorb the launder the washable stain, and rub the stain materials in a soap or with cleaning fluid. If synthetic detergent solution, any stain remains, dry using warm water. Do the fabric and rub It not rub the material. with a soap or synthetic detergent solution. Do not rub excessively since this may damage the finish of the garment. FOOD Dampen the stained area Same as the procedure Same as the procedure with water. Apply soap for cotton fabric. for gravy (above) or a synthetic detergent solution (with ammonia if available), tamp the area with a brush, and flush It with water. 4-5

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