TM 10-8400-203-23
Section II MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
20-4. MATERIALS
Materials used in the repair of the ECWSS and ICWSS will be serviceable materials recovered from similar salvaged
items, or new materials as specified in Section Ill. New materials must be requisitioned in accordance with normal
supply procedures.
20-5. CLASSIFICATION
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Serviceability classification for the Extreme Cold Weather Sleeping System and Intermediate Cold Weather Sleeping
System shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 1.
20-6. CLEANING AND LAUNDERING
a. Field Laundry. The Sleeping Bags (ECWSS and ICWSS), Hood and Socks will be laundered using formula II of
FM 10-280. Bivy Cover will be laundered using formula Vlll of FM 10-280.
CAUTION
Do not starch, bleach, or dry clean. Discoloration and degrada-
tion of infrared protection capacity of the material will result.
b. Machine/Hand Laundering. Sleeping Bags, Hood and Socks may be machine laundered using the delicate/
gentle fabric cycle or by hand, using cold water (Up to 85° F/30°C) and cold water laundry detergent. Rinse in clean
cold water. The Bivy Cover may be washed using the wash & wear/permanent press fabric cycle or by hand, using
warm water (Up to 90°F/32°C) and formula Vlll of FM 10-280. Rinse thoroughly in clean warm water.
CAUTION
Do not use starch or bleach. Discoloration and degradation of
infrared protection capacity of the material will result.
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