TM 10-8400-203-23
16-6. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCEContinued
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Patching and darning. Repair rips and tears by drawing the edges together and darning with a zig-
zag stitch. Repair holes, rips, and tears greater than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) by patching when
acceptable to appearance standards. Cut patch from material matching that being repaired and
insert under the damaged area. Cut patch large enough to extend from 1/4 to 3/8 inch (0.635 to
0.952 cm) around the perimeter of the opening. Darn or patch areas in waistbands, or other areas
that will not be visible when garment is worn.
Pockets and Flaps. Repair or replace torn, missing, or defective pockets and flaps. Restitch
ripped seams on flaps and pockets. Darn small holes and tears when necessary; patch slightly
larger holes if the darning and patching will not be visible when garment is worn.
Slide fastener. Replace missing or damaged slide fasteners of the type prescribed in Section Ill.
Buckles. Replace missing or damaged buckles with the type prescribed in Section Ill.
Cover, Helmet, Chemical Protective.
Follow repair procedures listed in TM 10-8400-201-23 Chapter 11-6d(2) Toxicological agents
protective clothing.
Glove Set, Chemical Protective.
The glove set is not repairable. When gloves become unserviceable, replacement items should be
obtained.
NOTE
Glove fingers tend to stick together when stored. Talcum powder can be
used to prevent sticking and does not damage the gloves chemical protec-
tion.
Footwear Covers, Chemical Protective.
The footwear covers are not repairable. When they become unserviceable, replacement items should
be obtained.
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