MIL-DTL-11589/83F
COLOR PATTERN
SIZE: Shield Ribbon (3/)
FINISH: Moiré
WIDTH OF
COLOR & CABLE NUMBER
TOTAL
FUNCTION
STRIPES
WIDTH
OF STRIPES
INCHES
METRIC
STRIPES
FILLING YARN
1/32
0.8 mm
Edge & Binder
Bluebird
HR
67117
2"
1-15/16
49.2 mm
Ground
Bluebird
HR
67117
Bluebird
(50.8mm)
Stars
White
HA
67101
HR 67117
1/32
0.8 mm
Edge & Binder
Bluebird
HR
67117
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT OF THE FINISHED RIBBON:
Total Warp Ends (Minimum): 564
Picks per Inch: 80 (1 thread double shot)
Weight per Linear Yard (Minimum): 0.30 ounces (8.5 g)
Linear Breaking Strength Full Width (Minimum): 100 pounds (45.4 kg)
Denier of Yarn:
Warp (Ply): 50/2
Filling (Ply): Ground: 100/3
Stars: 150/2
3/ SHIELD RIBBON: The 2 inch (50.8 mm) shield ribbon shall be woven with 13 stars in a group. The
groups shall be 3 inches (76.2 mm) apart centered on ribbon width with a cutting mark centered half
way between each group. The stars shall be 5/32 inch (4.0 mm) in diameter and shall form a triple
chevron of 5, 5, and 3 white stars at right angles to the warp direction of the ribbon. (See star layout)
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