TM 10-8415-210-13&P5-18. LAUNDERING TIE CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OUTFITThis task covers: a.Machine/Hand Launderingb.Dryingc.MarkingINITIAL SETUPNOTEClothing Outfits worn in a contaminated environment will be laundered in accordance with DAPam 385-61.Tools:NoneMaterials/Parts:Detergent (Appendix F, Item 11)Chalk, White (Appendix F, Item 1)Marker, Felt Tip (Appendix F, Item 13)EquipmentCondition:N/Aa.General. The Chemical Protective Clothing Outfit must be laundered after each use. It may be laundered up tosix times before reimpregnating allowing a total of 7 wearings (initial use and six launderings/wearings) prior to turn-in forreimpregnating.CAUTIONDo NOT use bleach or starch on clothing outfit. Never press or dry clean. Chemical protectioncapacity of the clothing outfit may be degraded.b.Machine/HandLaundering. Use permanent press wash cycle or hand wash using warm water (90°-100°F/32°-38°C) and mild laundry detergent (non-phosphate).c.Drying. Tumble dry at low temperatures (110°-120°F/43°-49°C) and remove immediately from dryer. To dripdry, remove from water and place on rust-proof hanger.d.MarkingProcedures. Each item must be marked after drying to indicate number of launderings it has undergone.Mark with a numerical character using a felt tip marker in the following locations:(1)Shirt. Mark outside area of interior button flap, between buttons.(2)Trousers. Mark outside area of interior button flap, below buttons.(3)Socks. Mark outside upper portions, above ankles.(4)Gloves. Mark outside gauntlet area.5-33
Integrated Publishing, Inc. - A (SDVOSB) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business