TM 10-8400-203-23
24-6. REPAIR OF BODY ARMOR PROTECTIVE TROUSERS - Continued
Table 24-4. Hook and Loop Fastener Tape Measurements for Protective Trousers
APPLICATION
TYPE TAPE
DIMENSIONS (inches)
LENGTH*
WIDTH
Strap waistband
Hook
10
2
Strap waistband
Loop
7
2
Waistband, abdomen
Loop
10
2
Strap, upper leg, wide
Hook
6
2
Strap, upper leg, wide
Loop
10
2
Strap, upper leg, narrow
Hook
6
2
Strap, upper leg, narrow
Loop
9
2
Strap, lower leg
Hook
6
2
Strap, lower leg
Loop
9
2
Strap, groin protector
Hook
4
1 1/2
*Measurements specified are ± 1/8 inch.
(4) Leg Strap Replacement. Carefully remove the damaged leg strap while avoiding damage to the outer
shell. Cut new straps from new or reusable outer shell material to the dimensions specified in Table 24-3
and elastic webbing to the dimensions specified in Table 24-5. Also cut a new piece of hook fastener
tape of the type and dimensions specified in Table 24-4. Use the machine stitching specified in Table
24-2 for strap assembly and attachment of the hook fastener tape. Position the completed strap in the
location of the removed strap. Stitch the strap as specified in Table 24-2.
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