TM 10-8400-201-23
6-8.
RESIZING
After cleaning and repair, resize garments according to sizes listed in Tables 6-5 through 6-8 below. When garments
vary in size from original marking, obliterate old marking and re-mark with proper size using indelible pencil or waterproof
ink. When actual measurements do not correspond to the size indicated, relabel to the next lowest size.
Table 6-5. Finished Measurements (Parka)
½ Chest1
Back Length2
Sleeve Length3
SIZE
In
In
In
X-Small
28 ½
38
27 ½
Small
30 ½
38 ½
27 ¾
Medium
32 ½
39
27 7/8
Large
34 ½
39 ½
28
X-Large
36 ½
40
28 1/8
Tolerance
±½
±¼
±½
1With parka closed and smoothed flat, measure ½ chest from folded edge to folded edge at base of armhold seams.
2Measure center back length from neck seam to bottom of vent opening.
3Measure sleeve length from center sleeve-setting at shoulder to bottom edge of sleeve.
Table 6-6. Finished Measurements (Trousers)
½ Waist1
Inseam2
Outseam3
½ Knee4
½ Bottom5
Size
In
In
In
In
In
Short
X-Small
16
25 ½
38
13 7/8
12
Small
18
25 ½
39
14 ½
12 ¼
Medium
20
25 ½
39 ½
15 ¼
12 ½
Large
22
25 ½
40
16
12 ¾
X-Large
24
25 ½
40 ½
16 5/8
13
Regular
X-Small
16
28 ½
42
13 7/8
12
Small
18
28 ½
42 ½
14 ½
12 ¼
Medium
20
28 ½
43
15 ¼
12 ½
Large
22
28 ½
43 ½
16
12 ¾
X-Large
24
28 ½
44
16 5/8
13
Long
X-Small
16
31 ½
45 ½
13 7/8
12
Small
18
31 ½
46
14½
12¼
Medium
20
31 ½
46 ½
15¼
12½
Large
22
31 ½
47
16
12¾
X-Large
24
31 ½
47 ½
16 5/8
13
Tolerance
±½
±¾
±¾
±½
±½
1Measurement taken along top edge of waist from folded edge to folded edge with front snap fastener secured.
2Measurement taken from center of crotch seam to bottom edge of leg trouser flat, measure from top of waistband to
trouser leg hem.
3Measurement taken from top of waist to bottom of trousers along outseam.
4Measurement taken between knee pleats across knee from folded edge to folded edge.
5Measurement taken across bottom of leg from folded edge to folded edge.
Change 2
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